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14 local groups in the Newry area are set to receive grants from the Brian Conlon Foundation.
The grants will support a wide range of programmes from youth therapy and inclusive boxing to music and mentoring.
The Brianconlon Foundation was established in memory of Brian Conlon, a hugely successful and highly regarded figure in the Newry area and wider sports and business community.
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14 local groups in the Newry area are set to receive grants from the Brian Conlon Foundation.The grants will support a wide range of programmes from youth therapy and inclusive boxing to music and...more
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Nearly 50 Lowcountry educators will be honored with classroom grants totaling $52,000.Forty-six teachers will receive up to $1,500 each through Berkeley Electric's Bright Ideas Education Grant...more
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Foundation: Knight Foundation
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Foundation: Knight Foundation
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