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Banbridge Government Infrastructure Upper Bann Westminster

Richmond Heights, Banbridge Now a Priority By the Dept for Infrastructure

DUP MP Carla Lockhart has spoken of the fact that she is pleased that Richmond Heights, Banbridge is now being classed as a priority by the Department for Infrastructure however, has expressed frustration that there remains no start date for the much needed resurfacing of the development.   Speaking having received the confirmation Carla Lockhart […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Chairperson Thanks the Community for Donating to the Ukrainian Appeal

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason has been overwhelmed by community support for the Council’s efforts to donate clothes, blankets and other essential items in response to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Donation points were recently opened in Newry Leisure Centre and Down Leisure Centre to enable residents to drop-off […]

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Government Politics Stormont

A Stagnant Stormont Fails Again – Workers Party

In the face of the worst cost of living crisis in decades the dysfunctional Executive has failed, yet again. With families, the vulnerable and the elderly particularly affected, the main political parties have, yet again, put their own interests ahead of the community. Where is the political response to this crisis? Where is the outrage […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Plaster Models from Proud People Sculpture Goes on Display

Three plaster models from the Proud People sculpture in Newry, along with some of the sculptor’s preparatory drawings and photographs, are now displayed in Newry and Mourne Museum. The sculpture, which stands in Hill Street and depicts various phases in the history of Newry, was commissioned in 1994 as part of the celebrations to mark […]

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Advertising Infrastructure Newry Pocketbox

Pocketbox: What Road Pricing Means For Tax Payers in Britain

In October 2021, the British Government published official reports detailing a proposal which would see a transformative overhaul of the UK economy and its tax system as the country looks to seek out strategies to tackle the global climate crisis. Following the COP26 summit, where over 150 countries committed to the terms of the Paris […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Newry, Mourne and Down Employment Academy Drives Careers Forward with New HGV Licence Training

A new initiative to address skills shortages and improve employment opportunities for those interested in a career in the transport and logistics industry, has been established by Newry Mourne and Down District Council through the Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership, in conjunction with a number of key local firms. The Newry, Mourne and […]

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Business Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Global CEO and Local Leaders to Speak at Council’s Talent Summit

One of the world’s most successful business leaders is to headline a hybrid summit on the topic of Empowering Talent on Wednesday 23 March. The event, which has been created by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and the Management and Leadership Network, will explore how individuals and businesses can identify, amplify and realise their […]

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Agriculture Community Government Newry South Armagh South Down Stormont

Minister Celebrates Success of His Rural Development Programme Across Newry, Mourne and Down

Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA, has attended an event at Killeavy Castle in Newry to celebrate Mourne, Gullion and Lecale Rural Development Partnership’s success in delivering his Department’s Rural Development ‘LEADER’ Programme.  In total, 76 projects across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area received funding, with 14 community facilities developed or refurbished […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

Face Coverings No Longer Required in Post Primary Schools

Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has made a written ministerial statement to the Northern Ireland Assembly on the use of face coverings by post-primary pupils in classrooms. The Minister has confirmed that post-primary pupils will no longer be required to wear face coverings in classrooms from 21 March. A copy of the Minister’s statement is available […]

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Advertising Armagh Banbridge Business Downpatrick Kilkeel Louth Lurgan Newry Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Get 10% Off Advertising With Clanrye News and Sport

Clanrye News and Sport has quickly become one of the top news websites in the North of Ireland covering Newry and Armagh, South Down, Upper Bann and County Louth. Having amassed over 290,000 website hits within a year the website is now in a position to offer 10% off advertising for a year. That’s a […]

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Agriculture Armagh Crime

Farmer Convicted at Armagh Court

Mr William Robert Gordon McNiece (57), Crossdall Road, Middletown, Armagh was convicted at Armagh Magistrates’ Court on 7 March 2022 of one charge of transporting an animal that was not fit for the journey. Mr McNiece pleaded guilty and was fined £200 plus £15 offender levy. The case arose when a DAERA Official Veterinary (OV) […]

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Agriculture Business Government Westminster

Red Diesel Cliff Edge Edging Closer – Lockhart

DUP MP Carla Lockhart has been actively mobilising the local construction, waste and transport industries to speak out against the proposed change to the red diesel rebate.  This change will take effect as of 1st April with many businesses facing a cliff edge, adding to the already spiralling costs of fuel, materials, labour and electricity […]