CLANRYE NEWS

A South Armagh man charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A, B and C drugs following searches at property belonging to him has been refused bail. Finbar Stephen Maguire, of no fixed abode, appeared facing a total of 10 charges at Armagh Magistrates’Court, sitting at Newry, on Tuesday via videolink from police […]

The Department of Health (DoH) has published statistics on the time spent in emergency care departments (ED) throughout Northern Ireland during the months of April, May and June 2021. The statistical bulletin presents information on all new and unplanned review attendances during April, May and June 2021. It details information on the time spent in […]

Pop-up walk-in vaccination clinics will continue throughout August and into September, Health Minister Robin Swann has stressed. In addition, an expanding number of community pharmacies are offering Moderna vaccine first dose appointments in Northern Ireland. A series of localised walk-in clinics are confirmed for this week (see details below). Further initiatives to boost take-up are […]

The TUV in Newry and Armagh has stated that victims of the troubles in Northern Ireland have been let down again. Speaking on the issue a spokesperson for the TUV in Newry and Armagh stated: “When the party of the victim makers holds a veto on who can be appointed as Victims’ Commissioner, little wonder […]

Nearly 1.8 million married couples and those in civil partnerships are using Marriage Allowance to save up to £252 a year in Income Tax, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced. Summer has always been a popular season for weddings, and newly married couples or those in civil partnerships could be eligible for the tax […]

If you have ever wanted a career where you were part of delivering what matters and supplying an essential service to the community, then look no further than NI Water’s Higher Level Apprenticeship Academy. NI Water is offering an opportunity to ‘earn while you learn’ and become part of Northern Ireland’s most essential service. Head […]

Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced that 25 ‘not for profit organisations’ are to benefit from £4.3million under the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) Environment Fund. Minister Poots made the announcement during a visit to the Mournes with the National Trust to assess the damage caused by the devastating wildfires in […]

East Derry Representative Gemma Brolly encourages the Department of Health to reconsider their insulting pay increase offer and consider the future of our health service. Rep. Brolly stated: “It is shocking to think that a year ago the government were encouraging the nations to stand on their doorsteps and applaud the tireless efforts of our […]

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a man at a flat on Edward Street in Newry on Tuesday, August 10th. A post mortem examination will take place in due course to determine the cause of death.  A 37-year-old man has been arrested as part of the investigation and remains in police […]

Local Alliance Councillor, Patrick Brown, welcomes the Department of Infrastructure’s commitment to improve road safety at Poundbridge Green in Saintfield. Cllr Brown commented: “It was brought to my attention by local residents that there are concerns about the speed at which road users are entering Saintfield along the Lisburn Road. As such, I have lobbied […]

Newry & Armagh MP Mickey Brady had welcomed the seizure of cocaine and cannabis with an estimated value of £50,000. The drugs were recovered after Police carried out a number of planned searches  in the Crossmaglen and Silverbridge areas.  The Sinn Féin MP said “A significant amount of drugs has been taken off our streets and out […]

Detectives investigating an incident in Banbridge on Monday, 9th August are appealing for witnesses and information.  Police received a report just before 11:05pm that a pipe bomb had been thrown at a house in Granville Gardens, but that it did not ignite.  Police and ATO attended the scene and, following examination, the device was declared […]