Write a commentMembers of the Newry business and civic community have released a statement following this weeks bombing:
In light of the recent car bomb attack on Newry Courthouse we the undersigned, as individuals, businesses, representative organisations and community groups, would like to assure shoppers, tourists and business people across the UK and Ireland that our city remains open for business. Newry has a vibrant and innovative business and civic community which has always shown resilience. It is this spirit that has allowed the city to flourish in recent times and become one of the major centres of trade and commerce on the island.
This type of attack will not be allowed to disrupt the work of the trading and civic community in the city. Newry has always lived up to Dean Swift’s definition of ‘a proud people’ and that pride only intensifies in the face of adversity.
We stand alongside our political representatives by saying that Newry is open for business and we will not allow this type of event to disrupt everyday life in our city. In less than 24 hours after the blatant attack on our community all commuter routes into the city had reopened and traffic flow returned to normal.
We want to send a very clear message to those that live, visit, shop or work in our city. We are open with trading levels back to normal. We are ready to welcome all those who wish to join us in making business, enterprise, community and economic renaissance our lasting legacy.
Yours sincerely
President Conor Patterson, Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade
Mayor John Feehan, Newry & Mourne District Council
Greater Newry Vision Partnership
Newry & Mourne Enterprise Agency
Newry Credit Union
Confederation of Community Groups
Newry City Centre Management
NI Housing Executive
Parker Green International
FPM Chartered Accountants
Stakeholder Communications
Jack Murphy Jewellers
The Quays Shopping & Leisure Complex
Arizona Spurs
Tom Kelly
AXA Direct
Fitzpatrick & Kearney Chartered Accountants
E McNulty & Sons
Newry Computer Centre
SP McKeown & Co Chartered Accountants
Newry City Football Club
Design Works Media
ASM Horwath
Bellinis Bar & Restaurant
Purple Inc Design
Sticky Fingers
Buttercrane Shopping Centre
Ciaran Rafferty Solicitors
Bawnless Recruitment
Debenhams
Hanna Hillen Estates
MLM Hub
McEvoys
Autoline Insurance Group
Health Matters (Health & Safety) Ltd
Dali Boutique
EML Architects
Newry Democrat
MJM Group
Cartel Client Review – Newry
Armatile
Formula Karting
Viltra Solutions
M1 Document Solutions
A1 Safety & Workwear
RED Brasserie & Wine Bar
Soapy Joe's Car Wash
Giv-Ran Autoparts Newry LTD
D.M.B Farm & Garden LTD
Granco Trucks LTD
FM Environmental
Newry Junior Chamber
McShane & Co Solicitors
O’Hare & McGovern
So Juicy Bars
Warrenpoint Harbour Authority
Southern Regional College
Bernadette O’Hare Insurance
Spur Steakhouse
Lenfestey & Co Chartered Accountants
Cahill Bros
Bowen Construction Ltd
