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Northern Ireland’s Ceadach O’Neill. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Republic of Ireland manager gives Ceadach O'Neill view after NI selection

A transport consultant has said there does not appear to be “any great urgency” to pursue the York Street Interchange project, and other such major schemes.

Former government official laments 'lack of urgency' on York Street Interchange

An image of tractors leading the protest in Strabane / Lifford on Saturday; meanwhile a string of other protests have failed to materialise

At least three fuel protests circulated online fail to materialise

Councillor Callum Bowsie was instrumental in moves to rescue Shrigley's village green from plans that could have seen it sold off.

Village green saved: Co Down community celebrates as site rescued from sale

Aaron Ward, Director of Public Engagement at NMNI and John Martin, Director, Woodland Trust Northern Ireland

New woodland project at Ulster Folk Museum to boost biodiversity

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box before delivering her Budget in the Houses of Parliament. Picture date: Wednesday October 30, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Budget. Photo credit should read: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

Hauliers' body praises freeze on fuel duty in Autumn Budget

The village of Shrigley before the bulldozers moved in

The Co Down village of Shrigley is celebrating its unique 200 year history

The six people from Portrush RNLI teams who signed the scroll (from left) John Martin, Judy Nelson, Jo May, Des Austin, Val McDonald, Carl Kennedy. Credit Portrush RNLI

Historic RNLI scroll arrives in Portrush

Dom Martin Live in Barry, South Wales (photo by Chris Roberts/Widerview Visual Media).

Belfast’s Dom Martin enthrals South Wales audience

The DVA MOT test centre in Ards (credit: Pacemaker)

Worries about 'knock on effect' on MOTs from DVA cracked vehicle lifts

Met Office map of Storm Isha passing over the British Isles on Monday

NI Protocol blamed for making it harder for ferry stuck in Irish Sea to dock

The Royal Black Institution will hold major demonstrations at six locations on August 26 to mark the finale of the parading season, the Last Saturday.

Royal Black Institution to step out at six locations on the Last Saturday

Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Superintendent Clair Kelland speaks to the media near the scene after a girl died and a woman in her 40s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a car crashed into a girls' prep school building in Wimbledon, south London.

Girl, eight, killed and 10 in hospital after car crashes into school building

The NI Protocol requires paperwork to be checked by Department of Agriculture staff on trucks coming from GB into the Port of Belfast.

Hauliers: Protocol harm still masked by easements & support schemes

Representatives from a number of haulage firms gave evidence to MLAs

NI Hauliers appeal for new post-Brexit checks to be eased

John Martin is the chairman of the Portrush and Portstewart Branch of the RNLI Fundraising Committee

John says goodbye to lockdown locks
Like so many of us, the chairman of Portrush and Portstewart RNLI fundraising committee John Martin is suffering from ‘lockdown locks’.
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Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots

DUP environment minister Edwin Poots accused of ‘blocking climate change act’

RUAS President Billy Martin, Vice President Christine Adams, Chief Executive, Dr Alan Crowe and Chairman of the Finance Committee, John Martin pictured at the Annual Meeting on Friday 6 March 2020.

RUAS enjoying ‘progressive and aspirational period’

Barbara Bray NSch 2017

Farming scholars included in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Greyabbey sheep producer John Martin (left) discussing the upcoming farm visit that will be an integral part of the 3rd YFCU agriculture
conference with James Purcell, chair of the YFCU agriculture and rural
affairs committee.

John Martin to host farm visit

Nature Matters' John Martin

'˜Farmers must help the environment'

Launching Holstein NI's annual herds inspection competition are, from left: Cormac McKervey, Ulster Bank, sponsor; club chairman Jason Booth; and secretary John Martin. Picture: Columba O'Hare/Fotacol.

Details announced of upcoming Holstein herds inspection competition

Pictured at Holstein NI's Open Day at Redhouse are, from left: Malcolm McLean, Relough Herd, Donaghmore; Mary Rafferty, Breffni Oriel Holstein Club; Meurig James and Murray Cochrane, Holstein UK. Picture: Julie Hazelton

Holstein NI open day raises Â£20,000

Pictured at the launch of Holstein NI's Open Day are host farmers Alan and David Irwin, Redhouse Herd, Benburb, with Holstein UK president David Perry, and Holstein NI officials Jason Booth, vice chairman; John Martin, secretary; and Tommy Henry, chairman. Picture: David Devennie

Trade stands to feature at Holstein NI open day

RUAS continues to look to the future

Co Down YFCU members are pictured with Ulster Bank representative Fintan Murray at the Co Down beef and sheep stock judging heats

Co Down beef and sheep stock judging heats results

Holstein UK president elect David Perry discusses plans for the two-day Holstein Celebration and AGM with Sean Reid, Cookstown Dairy Services, sponsor. Picture: Julie Hazelton

Invitation to Holstein celebration
The countdown is on ahead of the 2017 Holstein Celebration and AGM which takes place later this month in Northern Ireland.
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The bullet-riddled minibus in South Armagh where 10 Protestant workmen were shot dead by IRA terrorists.

Kingsmill victim's mother '˜told army was ordered not to patrol on day of attack...

Launching Holstein NI's annual herds inspection competition are sponsors Martin Convery and Connor McNeill, Ulster Bank; with junior section judge David Perry, Ahoghill; and club chairman Tommy Henry. Picture: Julie Hazelton

Holstein herds inspection competition announced

Canadian breeder Jimmy Perreault will address next week's Holstein NI meeting in Moira.

Canadian Holstein breeder to address Moira meeting

Debate opens on milk volatility

Curlew chick, Glenwherry. Picture: Neal Warnock

Clock '˜is ticking' on Â£100m nature fund

Curlew chick, Glenwherry. Picture: Neal Warnock

Clock is ticking on Â£100m nature fund

Holstein UK extends half price herd grade-up offer

Farmers support vote for strike

Pictured (left to right): John Martin, John King, Teresa Canavan (RDC Chief Executive) and Basil Walker

Farm family health and safety workshops

Farmers sign up to EU milk scheme

Holstein UK chief executive Richard Jones is urging dairy farmers to apply for the EU's voluntary reduction scheme.

Race is on for EU dairy compensation

Holstein NI secretary John Martin discusses dates for the forthcoming monthly dairy sales at Dungannon with auctioneer Michael Taaffe.

Dungannon dairy sale dates confirmed

Sean O'Hanlon

Brothers' murder by loyalists to feature in Border Stories TV series

Pictured during a recent meeting in Brussels are Richard Jones and
John Martin, from Holstein UK; Gary McHenry, Fair Price Farming Northern Ireland; Tom Tynan and Stephanie Maeder, from DG Agri; Andrew Dutton Holstein UK and Charlie Weir, Fair Price Farming Northern Ireland

Voluntary milk controls expected

Discussing the itinerary for Holstein NI's five-day trip to the European Holstein Show in Colmar, are, from left: Stephen Agnew, Devenish Nutrition; club secretary John Martin; and chairman John Berry.

Trip to European Holstein Show

John Martin, from Gordonall Farm, discusses the potential for an exceptionally high lambing percentage this year with Provita's Tommy Armstrong while a newborn triplet lamb receives the recommended two shots of Jump Start

Record lamb crop predicted for 2016

Organisers and sponsors of the 2016 Irish National Holstein Show. Picture: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

Holstein Show boasts Â£4,000 prize fund

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