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This July the Skylite Dance Festival returns with another 3 stage all day event ! And tickets start at a tenner ! DATSKO whose tracks have racked up millions of streams, has been killing it over the past 12 months with headline shows across the country and beyond ! He headlines alongside one of the […]
Total Hockey invests in Banbridge base of operations as online sales treble A County Down-headquartered sports retailer has announced plans for a seven-figure investment to expand its warehouse capacity with the support of Ulster Bank. Total Hockey, established over two decades ago by brothers Alan and Steven McMurray, is one of the leading specialist hockey […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has called on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Louth County Council to collaborate with local agencies on developing projects around the Narrow Water Bridge. The South Down MP emphasised that the bridge will be much more than an infrastructure project, highlighting the need to enhance community amenities to […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has today attended an event in London at which the final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry was officially published. The Inquiry was established by the UK government to examine the circumstances in which people treated by the national health service were given contaminated blood. The Health Minister attended the publication […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR TUES 14 MAY – SAT 18 MAY 2024 TUES 14 MAY – NEWRY AOH CUP ROUND 2 – KICK-OFF 7.00 PM Millburn United 1 v 4 Cleary Celtic at Jimmy McAlinden Park THURS 16 MAY SEAN HAVERN CUP FINAL – KICK-OFF 7.00 PM Ballyholland 4 v 0 Ballybot Utd at Jennings […]
Job seekers will soon be able to engage with up to 60 local businesses across a wide range of sectors at this year’s Newry, Mourne and Down (NMD) Job Fair on Friday 24 May in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. This is the third year that Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership will host […]
tSlieve Gullion South Neighbourhood Policing Team were on patrol this week when they had cause to deal with a male who had in his possession class C drugs, balaclavas and offensive weapons. The male was arrested and follow up searches were conducted at his home address. Police located and seized a substantial amount of suspected […]
A week ahead of the proposed Assembly budget vote, Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has highlighted the work he and party colleagues have undertaken to address the cut in Health funding. “As we enter the critical last week before the budget is put before the Assembly, the Ulster Unionist Party continue to […]
Does 1:1 Personal Training or small group training interest you? Get ready to take your fitness game to the next level with the brand new Hyrox Ceda Performance Center, opening its doors in Newry this June! Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Paul McKeown: “Our 1:1 Personal Training sessions and Small Group PT sessions are […]
Two DELI LITES New Product Development Technologists are celebrating after being named among the UK’s top sandwich and food to go creators by an industry-leading awards body. Kirsty Fitzpatrick and Kirsty Beck from DELI LITES represented the company at the Sammies – the sandwich and food to go awards – in London after triumphing in […]
Police investigating a report of a domestic-related assault in the Armagh area on Thursday morning, 16th May have charged a man to court. The 43-year-old has been charged with a number of offences, including common assault and non-fatal strangulation. He is due to appear before Armagh Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 11th June. As is usual […]
Louth County Council is delighted to announce that the Obelisk Bridge in Drogheda will reopen to all traffic on Monday 20th May 2024. The bridge has been closed for the last nine months to facilitate major rehabilitation works, and will reopen at 2.30pm on May 20th. Constructed in 1869, the Obelisk Bridge is a significant […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has published its latest annual recorded statistics – with a significant reduction in crime across all districts in Northern Ireland. These yearly figures provide an insight into recorded numbers around crime, anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse, hate-motivated crime and drug seizures. Factoring in recent changes in the crime-recording process, it records that […]
May Havern R.I.P. 46 Parkhead Crescent, Newry, 17th May 2024 peacefully at Daisyhill Hospital. Wife of the late John R.I.P. and loving mother of Marcy Griffin, Jackie Havern, Anne McDonald and Geraldine McAlister. Sister of Betty, Gerry, Martin, and the late Jackie and Pat R.I.P. May will be reposing at her late residence from 6.00pm […]
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a report that a woman had her purse stolen by a man in Newry, Friday 17th May. The woman reported that she was at public seating in the Hill Street area of the city at around 10.10am when the man, described as being fair haired and aged […]
Normal arrangements for hospital car parking charges will resume from Friday 17 May. The Department is aware that patients and visitors at some hospital sites have experienced congestion and delays, as a result of free parking this week. We apologise for any inconvenience caused during this period. New legislation will be in place from tomorrow […]
James McCooey (77) of Thyholland, County Monaghan, pleaded guilty on 22 February 2024 at Newry Crown Court to keeping controlled waste without a waste management licence. He was sentenced today at Craigavon Crown Court where he was fined £250. Six other similar charges directed against him were not proceeded with and left on the books. […]
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly attended the Balmoral Show today. Around 110,000 people are expected to visit during the four-days of the Show. The Ministers were given a tour of the Healthy Horticulture Marquee, viewing the various trade stands as well as the equestrian classes. They also visited the Christian […]
A man and woman have been sentenced for a number of drugs-related and other offences at Craigavon Crown Court today, Thursday, 16th May. Twenty-eight-year-old Donatas Kupstys pleaded guilty to two counts of cultivating cannabis, two counts of dishonestly using electricity, driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle without insurance. Gabriele Kubiliute (23) pleaded guilty to two counts […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has highlighted the significant issue of escalating fuel prices in Parliament, focusing on the severe impact these costs have on drivers, particularly in rural areas like Upper Bann. During Treasury question time, the DUP MP urged the Government to tackle the burdensome fuel costs, which have seen a sharp increase […]
Hyrox Ceda based in Newry is thrilled to announce the memberships for their brand-new Hyrox Ceda Performance Centre which will officially go live on May 27th, 2024, at 18:00. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Paul McKeown said: “This is your chance to unlock unparalleled fitness experiences and achieve your performance goals like never before! But […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said action is needed to reduce the crippling cost of insurance for families, workers and businesses. Speaking after the Assembly today endorsed a Sinn Féin motion calling for an investigation into recent insurance hikes and a reduction in the rate of Insurance Premium Tax, Cathal Boylan said: “I welcome […]
By Donal McMahon Despite a number of update phone calls made to NMDDC, the council failed to reply by Monday lunchtime. A senior Catholic priest has accused a local authority of “religious discrimination” over parishioners being excluded from a meeting on city centre re-development.Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) is understood to have invited […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNutly has made an impassioned plea for peace in Palestine. Mr. McNulty was speaking on a motion brought forward by the SDLP Opposition calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The Newry & Armagh Assembly Members’ comments came as the death toll in Gaza reaches 35,000 with […]
The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council) has been recognised by Investors in People (IIP) as a Platinum employer for excellence in values-driven leadership, workplace culture and learning and organisation-wide commitment to its staff. Platinum is the highest-level award in the IIP We invest in people accreditation. It means policies and practices that support […]
Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has called on the Irish Government to engage more closely with the British Government on the Common Travel Area following what could be a landmark ruling on a migration case today in Belfast. The High Court found that the Illegal Migration Act 2023 which gives new powers […]
Internet giants such as Amazon are being challenged to pull their weight and pay their fair share. SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA has articulated his frustration that local and family owned businesses are buckling under the pressure of rising rates and overheads, while internet giants like Amazon continue to dodge their responsibility to their customers’ […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed the announcement that a contract has been awarded for the Narrow Water Bridge. The South Down MP has said the delivery of this project is key to ‘unlocking South Down’s potential’. Chris Hazzard said: “It is welcome that a €60 million contract has been awarded to BAM for […]
Twelve police officers were assaulted while arresting one man in Lurgan at the weekend – the latest in a series of “shameful attacks” on officers. Officers were responding to a call for assistance to a domestic assault report in the early hours of Saturday, 11th May. While arresting the man on suspicion of common assault, […]
The Infrastructure Minister’s decision to proceed with a fixed bridge on the Southern Relief Road has been described as “nonsense” by a Newry & Armagh MLA. Justin McNulty has said he is “baffled” by the decision from Sinn Féin’s John O’Dowd. “I find this decision to be extraordinarily short-sighted and completely baffling. We already know […]
Louth County Council welcomed the official launch of state-of-the-art new facilities at Dundalk Swimming Pool on Tuesday 7th May 2024. The refurbishment works, which represented a €600,000 investment in upgrading facilities at the swimming pool and leisure complex, involved the installation of new disabled changing areas, lockers, family-friendly changing cubicles, non-slip safety tiles and group […]
Following in the footsteps of our sporting Olympic stars, is a group of talented young apprentices and students who will compete at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, known as the ‘Skills Olympics’. Team UK will be heading for glory on the world stage in Lyon, France, just hours after the Olympic flame in Paris is dimmed. All […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Giant Adventures Series returns for 2024 with a trio of immersive tourism experiences to captivate visitors and locals alike. Showcasing the unique assets of the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark, the myths and legends encompassed in the region’s deep-rooted tradition of storytelling are brought to life through the Wake the […]
A report by Teagasc about the impact of last year’s flooding in Cooley on farmers has been submitted to the Department of Agriculture and is being considered by the minister, Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú has been told. During questions to Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue in Leinster House last week, the Sinn Féin TD said it […]
Devlin (Newry) Daniel (Dan) (late of 3 Glenvale Villas) died May 10th 2024 suddenly at home. Beloved husband of the late Anna R.I.P. and devoted father of Pauline, Jacqueline, Gerry, Gary, Brendan, Aine and the late Joanne R.I.P. His remains will leave his daughter Jacqueline’s residence, 3 Glenvale Heights, on Monday at 10.20am for 11am […]
Detectives investigating a burglary in the Churchview Drive area of Banbridge on Thursday 9th May have charged a man to appear in court. The man, aged 50, has been charged with burglary and is expected to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 10th May. As is usual procedure all charges will be reviewed by the Public […]
Kathleen Gribbons R.I.P. 35 McManus Court, Newry. Peacefully at Southern Area Hospice, 11th May 2024. Loving Mother of David, Mother-in-law of Noleen, Grandmother of Jamie and Niamh. Sister of Maura McFarland and the Late Patsy Watterson and Joseph R.I.P. Cherished Aunt of Damian, Sarah, Clare and Mo and Brother-in-law of Andy. House strictly private please. […]
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney has met with South Africa’s foreign minister and ANC MP Naledi Pandor in Johannesburg. The South Antrim MLA is in South Africa for the ‘Global Anti-Apartheid Conference on Palestine’ which is running until this Sunday, 12 May. Speaking after the meeting, the party’s National Chairperson said: “It was most important to […]
Police in Lurgan are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a report of a robbery in Craigavon yesterday evening, Friday 10th May. Sergeant Cordner said: “Shortly before 7.45pm, it was reported that a man was assaulted by a number of males in the Westacres area, who struck and kick the back of his […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR TUES 7 MAY – SAT 11 MAY 2024 TUES 7 MAY – PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 7.00 PM Cleary Celtic 2 v 0 Archview United at Olympic Park NEWRY AOH CUP ROUND 2 – KICK-OFF 7.00 PM Newry Celtic 3 v 1 Ballyholland at Artie Green Park FRI 10 MAY – […]
Detectives in Lurgan are appealing for witnesses in relation to a report of a robbery which occurred in the Edward Street area of the town in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 11th May. A Police spokesperson said: “It was reported that that a teenage boy had been walking in the area at around […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte was delighted to welcome primary 7 students from St Michael’s Primary School, Killean on Wednesday 1 May to the Council Offices, Monaghan Row. The Chairperson gave a presentation on the role and function of the Council and during the visit pupils had the opportunity to […]
Academy restaurant, located on the edge of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, is enhancing Northern Ireland’s food, drink and culture by helping students forge a future in sustaining the hospitality, tourism and events industry. It does so not only in Northern Ireland but further afield, said panellists during a recent discussion about the educational hub and restaurant, […]
Marking the 30th anniversary of the twinning of two towns, Ruelle-sur-Touvre in France, and Banbridge in Northern Ireland, is a special art piece created by Newry Southern Regional College art student Eugena Woods. Eugena produced a stunning artwork, entitled ‘Celebration of Fusion’ which incorporates fused glass and textiles. On the design, Eugena was keen to tie […]
The Trust’s Kindness Post Box initiative has been rolled out across primary school and nursing homes in the Armagh area. A community focussed venture, across generations, the idea is for school children to write a cheerful letter, draw a picture or card and then post it into a specially created post box. Over 200 letters […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said recent revelations from the Investigatory Powers Tribunal in London has again revealed the extent of British state collusion in denying families truth and justice. Following the release of documents at yesterday’s tribunal which revealed there had been routine surveillance of journalists and the PSNI sought to cover-up the […]
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA is travelling to Johannesburg, South Africa to address a ‘Global Anti-Apartheid Conference on Palestine’, taking place between 10-12 May 2024. The conference is set to be opened by President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa and attended by Palestinian representatives and leaders representing political parties and organisations from across […]
Two brothers have been sentenced for their part in an incident in Lurgan last year during which a 22 year old woman was subjected to sectarian abuse in her home. 35 year old Adrian Douglas was given 10 months in prison with a further 10 month on licence, whilst Alister Douglas (38) was given a […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have donated £3,403.85 in cash to local charity AWARE NI, following a successful conviction. The money was seized by police following a large scale supply of drugs investigation. As part of these investigations and subsequent court cases, a disposal of cash order was obtained from […]
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit, working in partnership with Spanish authorities, have today, Thursday 9th May, extradited a 22-year-old man from Northern Ireland to Spain. The man is wanted to stand trial for murder and being a member of an organised crime gang. These offences occurred in Madrid, Spain on […]
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