CLANRYE NEWS

The extent and consequences of misogyny – the contempt and hatred of women – has been brought into sharp focus by the recent murders in Plymouth. Despite re-assuring statements that events like this are rare, the reality is that hate crime, its levels, intensity and effects, is a brutally regular experience for many people here.   […]

Sinn Féin Councillor, Oonagh Magennis has expressed concerns about the proposed plans to build a 20 metre Phone mast in the centre of the village. The Councillor explained that: “Everyone across South Armagh understands that we need better mobile phone infrastructure within the area. However, the residents feel that this infrastructure shouldn’t be placed in […]

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots has reminded farmers of the importance of improving water quality on farms as he inspected buffer strips erected under EFS within the Upper Bann catchment on a farm in Katesbridge, County Down.  Water quality measures under the Environmental Farming Scheme are being implemented by farmers in […]

The Revolutionary Republican Party Saoradh have announced that they will continue to hold an Anti-Internment picket in Newry on 27th August, despite Loyalist bigots organising a display of naked sectarianism at the same time and location.  Announcing the party’s intentions Saoradh’s Newry representative and former Republican Prisoner Stephen Murney said “Due to the Covid pandemic […]

Aontú Rep for East Derry and Education Spokesperson Gemma Brolly has called for the registration of newly qualified teachers, to commence as a matter of urgency. She further highlighted the need to address the many urgent issues in Education instead of finger pointing and shifting blame and responsibility. The General Teaching Council of Northern Ireland […]

Sinn Féin MLA, Conor Murphy and his colleague, Councillor Aoife Finnegan, both voiced disappointment and concern at the decision to permanently close the Bank of Ireland Branch in Crossmaglen. Conor Murphy said: “I am extremely disappointed that the Bank has decided to press ahead with the decision to close branches during the pandemic. Sinn Féin […]

Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) has installed a further 10 RAPID Bins across the Council area, providing more opportunities for disposing of prescription or illegal drugs safely and discreetly. RAPID (Remove All Prescription and Illegal Drugs) is an initiative which promotes and facilitates the removal of all types of prescription […]

Cllr Bróna Haughey has welcomed a speed indicator device in Poyntzpass. The Sinn Féin representative said: “Poyntzpass has long been a small village with a big speeding problem. A major road runs through the village and residents have been at their wits end for years because of the high speeds motorists drive through the village.  […]

Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has published revised Covid guidance setting out how schools and educational settings should plan ahead for the new academic year. The guidance has been developed in close partnership with the Department of Health to ensure that the public health position was taken into account and in consultation with school leaders, key partners […]

Results Premier Division Ballybot Utd 2 – 2 Villa Rovers Cleary Celtic 1 – 2 Newry Celtic Killeavey Utd 2 – 4 Dunnaman FC Rossowen FC 0 – 4 Camlough Rovers Division 1 Ballyholland FC 2 – 1 Cartwheel Utd Church Street 7 – 3 Newry Rovers Grasshoppers 2 – 3 Greenfield Park Millburn Utd […]

Police received a report following a concern for safety at the Chancellor’s Road area of Newry this morning (Saturday 21st August). A woman was taken to hospital following the incident. Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has expressed concern over a serious incident in Newry this morning. “There was a very serious incident at Chancellor’s link in […]