CLANRYE NEWS

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has visited Kilroot Power Station to hear about plans to enhance security of supply and produce electricity in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. The Minister toured the Power Station and met with representatives from owners EP UK Investments (EPUKI). Speaking after the visit, the Minister said: “My Department and I […]

Recent events in Cuba have made headlines around the world. That, of course, does not mean that we are getting the full picture or even that the reports are true. For nearly 60 years, the United States has enforced an embargo against Cuba, severely restricting the flow of goods to the island. US companies are […]

The Department for Communities is encouraging customers who receive their benefits and/or pensions into a Post Office card account (POca) to take action as the end of the POca contract approaches. The new future method of payment aims to pay pension and benefits to customers through new innovative, secure and efficient methods of payment. Customers […]

Health Minister Robin Swann is extending free car parking for HSC staff until 31 August after which time normal charging will resume. The Minister said: “Free car parking for HSC staff was introduced in March 2020 at a time when Northern Ireland was feeling the first impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.  As we move into recovery […]

From birth to the age of five or six are accepted as the most important years in a child’s early development. You might expect that this would be reflected in the structures, support and services available to children and parents in those formative years.  You’d be wrong. Early years support, play groups, child care and […]

Detectives have charged a 48-year-old man following the seizure of suspected Class B drugs on the Derrywilligan Road, Bessbrook Sunday, August 1st. The man has been charged with a number of offences including, cultivating cannabis, possession of a Class B controlled drug and possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply. He […]

Newry, Mourne and Down Junior Golf Trophy was back in action this summer, with young golfers competing over three days between July 21 and 23 at Kilkeel, Warrenpoint and Royal County Down (Annesley). With temperatures soaring at both Kilkeel and Warrenpoint, participants took part in two different competitions —  a Flag Competition for players with […]

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan  has expressed serious concern at the ongoing difficulties within the Southern Trust and other trust areas to staff Out of Hours GP services. The Newry & Armagh MLA said: “The closure of Armagh, South Tyrone and Kilkeel out of hours centres for virtually the full month of August is deeply […]

The idyllic surroundings of Basil Sheils Bar, Tassagh, Co. Armagh were the backdrop for the official launch of “Sibling Grief Club” website, an exciting new endeavour by Tyrone sisters Edel, Maeveen and Cathy McNabb on Thursday night.  The sisters were joined by a number of family and friends to celebrate this bittersweet occasion. Having suddenly […]

A further Covid-19 support scheme worth up to £2million for farmers growing potatoes for the processing supply chain has been announced by Agriculture and Environment Minister Edwin Poots. Applications forms for the Scheme are now available on the DAERA website and must be submitted by 18 August 2021. Announcing the support scheme for potato growers, […]

Liz Kimmins is calling for more schools in the Newry and Armagh area to be able to have 20mph zones in their surrounding area.  The Newry and Armagh MLA stated:  “Across the whole of Newry/Armagh, only a small number of schools were included in the first roll out of the 20mph zone scheme last year. […]

A new Covid-19 support scheme worth £1.6million, for pig farmers who were affected by the impact of the pandemic on international pigment markets from the spring of last year, has been announced by Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA. Applications to the Scheme can now be made through the DAERA website and must be submitted by […]