CLANRYE NEWS

Local Republican Party Saoradh have condemned the recent assault on a man at the Camlough Road area of the city. The attack occurred as the man was walking home from a night out. Speaking on the issue Saoradh representative Stephen Murney said: “Our party representatives have been contacted regarding a shocking incident that occurred last […]

The Northern Ireland Assembly’s Ad Hoc Committee on a Bill of Rights is due to publish the result of its consultation process early next year. This may well be just another step in a long, arduous and frequently dishonest journey that has been managing to avoid introducing a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland despite […]

Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has offered his condolences following the death of Brendan Óg Ó Dufaigh on Friday night. The 19-year-old Monaghan under-20s GAA football captain died following a car crash.  Mr McNulty, who represented Armagh, said the young player’s death comes as a devastating blow to his family, friends, teammates and the […]

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is calling on everyone to use their water wisely by reducing unnecessary water use to protect supplies. NI Water has advised that demand is currently outstripping supply and that we all need to take steps now to ensure everyone has sufficient water supply for essential hygiene and daily use. Minister Mallon […]

Social Democratic and Labour Party Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said that Boris Johnson and Brandon Lewis cannot be given a free run to impose their plans to award amnesties to those involved in serious troubles-related crimes. The Foyle MP made the case during a meeting of the Party Leaders’ Forum with Secretary of State […]

The interim vaccine certification process is being updated to enable users to download their vaccine certificates at home.  The current process is transitioning to the planned CCS (COVID Certification Service) and the first phase will commence this weekend for all new COVID Certificate requests. Anyone travelling from Northern Ireland between 20 July and 25 July […]

A number of changes to Northern Ireland’s international country travel lists have been confirmed and guidance for fully vaccinated passengers returning from Amber list countries has also been updated. From 4am on Monday 19 July, the following changes will be introduced. Green list Bulgaria, Hong Kong, Croatia and Taiwan have been added to the Green list. […]

Health Minister Robin Swann has asked friends and parents of young people aged 18 and over to encourage them to get vaccinated The Minister said friends and parents can play a central role in ensuring more people are protected from COVID-19. Vaccination has never been more accessible. A programme of mobile walk-in clinics continues across […]

Aontú Deputy Leader & Cllr for Mid Ulster, Denise Mullen, has sharply criticised the Taoiseach for failing to deliver upon his promise to meet with victims and survivors of the Glenanne Gang, especially as Boris Johnson’s Tories look to railroad an amnesty for British crimes in the North through the rights to justice of victims […]

NI Water is calling for urgent action from everyone to reduce their water usage immediately. Please reduce unnecessary use to protect supplies. Due to the hot weather and people holidaying at home, demand is outstripping supply. We need to ensure everyone has sufficient water for hygiene and daily use. Des Nevin, Director of Customer Operations, […]

Residents have raised concerns over the erection of paramilitary flags in areas of Mountnorris and Markethill. Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has expressed his own anger over the display. “I have recently been contacted by a number of local residents in the Markethill and Mountnorris areas about paramilitary flags flying in full view,” said […]

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to an armed robbery at a convenience store in Warrenpoint yesterday evening (Friday 16 July). Detective Sergeant David Stewart said: “We received a report of a robbery at a shop in the Duke Street area of the town around 6.30pm.  The shop was empty when the suspect entered through an […]