By Iveren McCallion
The Rural Development Fund is to give nineteen businesses across the Newry, Mourne and Down district a share of £620,000
The cash boost will create more than 50 jobs here, and is being welcomed as a great boost to local economy.
Clip or tap below to listen to council chairperson Gillian Fitzpatrick:
Chair of Mourne Gullion Lecale Nicholas McCrickard is advising future applicants to attend the compulsory pre-application workshop sessions.
They're being held from tomorrow for a week.
The first two sessions will take place at the Kilmorey Arms Hotel. All sessions run from 10am-12pm or 7pm-9pm:
* 5th June - Downpatrick, council offices
* 6th June - Hilltown, Downshire Arms
* 7th June - Castlewellan, The Lodge
* 8th June - Mallaghbane, Tí Chulainn
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