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Over £21,000 Secured To Prepare For The Irish Open
£21,500 has been secured to help the new Newry, Mourne and Down District Council prepare for the Irish Open Golfing Championship in May.
The funding will be used to improve the appearance of properties and derelict sites located in Ballynahinch, Saintfield, Annalong and Kilkeel.
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said: "The Open provides us with a wonderful opportunity to promote Northern Ireland and encourage tourism and strengthen our local economy. In anticipation of the many visitors and tourists expected it is important that we do our best to create a welcoming and attractive atmosphere."
(CD)
The funding will be used to improve the appearance of properties and derelict sites located in Ballynahinch, Saintfield, Annalong and Kilkeel.
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said: "The Open provides us with a wonderful opportunity to promote Northern Ireland and encourage tourism and strengthen our local economy. In anticipation of the many visitors and tourists expected it is important that we do our best to create a welcoming and attractive atmosphere."
(CD)
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