Marcus Square, Newry
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Marcus Square, Newry
Image: © Eric Jones Taken: 7 Jun 2019
The newly refurbished shopping block, which formerly housed Woolworths has been taken over by First Derivatives plc. Newry's Catholic Cathedral forms the background.First Derivatives a billion pound business software and consultancy company was established by a local man Brian Conlon, a former Co Down GAA player. The company provides 2000 well paid jobs at Newry and Belfast. Sadly, Mr Conlon died from cancer in July 2019 at the age of 53. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/brian-conlon-founder-of-newry-firm-first-derivatives-dies-aged-53-38352627.html Image] Image]
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Image Location
Latitude
54.174953
Longitude
-6.337803