CLANRYE NEWS 
By Kevin McAteer If you are homeless and the Housing Executive places you in emergency or temporary accommodation, do you lose your housing points? Here is what the official rules actually say. There can be a lot of confusion around Northern Ireland’s social housing points system. One question in particular regularly causes concern: “If the […]
By Kevin McAteer The Carnbane League First Division has long carried a reputation as one of the most competitive parts of the local football calendar — and there is little to suggest the 2026/27 campaign will be any different. Nine clubs will line up this season with ambitions ranging from challenging for promotion to climbing […]
Orchard County overcome Cavan in thrilling Croke Park battle to capture Premier Junior crown ARMAGH 0-17 | CAVAN 0-15 Armagh are All-Ireland champions after overcoming Ulster rivals Cavan in a dramatic Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship Final at Croke Park. The Orchard County emerged victorious on a 0-17 to 0-15 scoreline, finally getting […]
By Kevin McAteer As the countdown to the new Carnbane League season comes to an end, clubs across the region will once again dream of league titles, promotion, cup success and local bragging rights. After months of preparation, the wait is almost over, and the opening fixtures will provide the first glimpse of what promises […]
The Loughside Festival Committee is delighted to announce the launch of the 2026 Loughside Festival, which will take place in Warrenpoint from Saturday 8 August to Sunday 16 August 2026. The week-long celebration promises a packed programme of family entertainment, live music, cultural events, sporting activities, community celebrations and the much-anticipated fireworks display, offering something […]
The Southern Trust has been awarded the prestigious Baby Friendly Award for the Neonatal Unit in Craigavon Area Hospital and Special Care Baby Unit in Daisy Hill Hospital. The Stage Three Accreditation through the charity UNICEF recognises that both facilities have achieved the highest standards of care, ensuring parents receive consistent support to develop close relationships […]
The Newry Pride parade will set off from Newry Leisure Centre at 1pm on August 22nd. Register for your group or club to walk via the online form https://forms.gle/3vthE12zAbE7oNzJ6 It will travel down Monaghan Street onto Merchants Quay and around Sugar Island, to its final destination Marcus Square where there will be a Party in the Square. Party all day in Marcus […]
A Sinn Féin delegation consisting of Liz Kimmins MLA, Dáire Hughes MP and Cllr. Aidan Mathers have met with the Parades Commission to convey residents’ concerns ahead of parades in Newry. A large parade of the Royal Black Institution is planned for Newry on August 29th. Speaking after the meeting, Liz Kimmins MLA said: “We […]
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has praised Belfast Health and Social Care Trust’s Validation Team during a visit to Belfast City Hospital. The Minister recognised the team’s role in improving waiting list management and is encouraging patients to play their part by keeping their information up to date so appointments can be offered as quickly as […]
Locals First Initiative is calling for an urgent, independent investigation into the condition of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive’s housing stock in Newry mourne and Down and whether some properties being allocated to vulnerable tenants are genuinely fit for habitation. Representatives from Locals First Initiative recently attended two properties that had been offered to vulnerable individuals […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has thanked Translink staff for their efforts in delivering vital public transport services during The Fleadh. She was speaking as she visited Laganside bus centre today with Translink’s new Chief Executive Gerard Carlin, where she met staff including bus and train drivers and those in the control centre, who are helping transport passengers to the city to experience the […]
Newry Sinn Féin Councillor, Aidan Mathers, has called for a collective effort to tackle rising anti-social behaviour in Newry. After speaking with affected residents and businesses, Cllr. Mathers said; “I am deeply concerned by the recent increase in anti-social behaviour within our community and the very real impact it is having on local residents, services […]