CLANRYE NEWS 
Hosting Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 will deliver significant economic, cultural and tourism benefits across the north, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has said. The Minister was speaking at the official opening of this year’s festival at Belfast City Hall, where she also wished everyone a successful and enjoyable week. The Minister said: “It is […]
Organisers of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 are backing the ‘Share the Road to Zero’ initiative which encourages all road users to think of safety first when travelling. This is the first time Belfast has hosted the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and over 800,000 visitors are expected to attend. The team behind the Fleadh is […]
By Locals First Initiative Across Newry, Mourne and Down, many local families believe they are being pushed out of the housing market. The continued growth of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) is, they argue, reducing the number of homes available to buy or rent, making it increasingly difficult for young couples and families to remain […]
By Mark Gibbons Over recent days, I have been contacted by a number of workers at Warrenpoint Harbour who have raised serious concerns about conditions inside the port and harbour estate. I have carried out my own checks and satisfied myself that those who contacted me do work at the harbour and live in Warrenpoint. […]
Police are appealing for information following an arson attack in Portadown on Saturday 1st August. Local policing Sergeant Bigger said: “It was reported that the fire had started at around 10.20pm, at a vehicle yard. “Officers attended alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, who extinguished the blaze. Two recovery vehicles were completely burnt […]
Police in Armagh are appealing for information and witnesses following a house fire in Tandragee. A report was received shortly after 3.20am this morning, Thursday 30th July, of a house on fire in the Mullavilly Heights area of the town. Officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service […]
By Donal McMahon A Co Down harbour at the centre of long running bad odour claims is being forced to hand over data from board meetings a year after councillors walked away in solidarity with local people. Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA) has refused to provide minutes in a Freedom of Information (FoI) request citing “commercial […]
By Donal McMahon A Co Armagh lake set for major leisure investment has been closed to the public over blue green algae blooms ahead of an annual water festival.Camlough lake has been earmarked for a £4.6million water sport facility with builders awarded a contract to develop site earlier this year. However, recent heatwave conditions have […]
Police are urging people in the Newcastle area to be vigilant, following reports of possible ‘rogue traders’ visiting homes. Inspector Hardy said: “We received a report at around 12.25pm on Friday, 24th July of a possible scam in the Ballyward area, where a man reportedly agreed to do some work and then completed extra work […]
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald visited Newry to assess a pilot flood protection programme aimed at safeguarding local businesses from future flooding. Following localised flooding in late 2023 the Department for the Economy provided over £5m in targeted support to 100s of business affected in South Down and Armagh. In 2026 the Department provided a further […]
Businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down are among the most engaged in Northern Ireland when it comes to succession planning, according to new research by Employee Ownership Ireland. A survey of businesses across Northern Ireland found that 68% of respondents in the Newry, Mourne and Down council area had considered succession planning, slightly above the […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said that planning reform and long-term infrastructure investment are essential to unlocking economic potential. The South Down MP was speaking at the Construction Employers Federation’s inaugural conference where the CEF launched its ‘Delivery, not Delay’ manifesto for the 2027 Assembly Election. “The local construction sector can be a strategic […]