CLANRYE NEWS

Aontú Rep for East Derry, Gemma Brolly, has raised serious concerns over the pressure building in relation to homelessness, social housing and house prices within the North, and the complacency of Stormont in dealing with the worsening situation. Rep Brolly: “The Housing Situation in the North of Ireland could turn into a crisis, like we […]

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Glenn Barr congratulates local Armagh transport and logistic company – Derry Bros Customs Clearance – as they achieve Business All-Star Accreditation from the All-Ireland Business Foundation. Shining a spotlight on the very best businesses on the island of Ireland, the Business All-Star Accreditation recognises and celebrates […]

Speaking in advance of the recalled Assembly debate on legacy, TUV leader Jim Allister described amnesty as the final corruption of the criminal justice system and, thus, the ultimate betrayal of innocent victims. Jim Allister said:-“No one should be in any doubt that the Government’s proposals mean amnesty and amnesty means not just the final […]

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has condemned the British Government’s recent proposals on dealing with troubles related issues. Brandon Lewis has come under incredible scrutiny following his proposals to afford a “de facto” amnesty to those involved in troubles related killings. Speaking on the issue Mr McNulty said: “This week, the British Government […]

Michael McVerry (49) of Tullyah Road in Belleeks, Newry was convicted today at Newry Magistrates Court of one charge of failure to provide a BVD sample from animals. Mr McVerry pleaded guilty and was fined £500 plus a £15 offender levy. The case arose following the monitoring of compliance with the testing requirements of the Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) […]

Newry and Armagh Alliance representative Jackie Coade has called on any troubles legacy proposals to be victims led. Speaking on the issue Ms Coade said: “The process should be victim centred and victim led…victims families have not even been consulted. We still have loved ones in this country disappeared…these families need the truth and their loved […]

A Newry man who admitted to being the owner of a small quantity of cannabis and a teabag filled with the drug has been ordered to pay a fine of £250. Noel John Fitzpatrick, of First Avenue, had a plea of guilty entered on his behalf to possession of Class B at the city’s Magistrates’ […]

Newry & Armagh MP Mickey Brady has congratulated St Clare’s Abbey Primary School Newry  on receiving the nationally recognised Online Safety Mark.  The MP said, “I congratulate the staff and pupils of  St Clare’s Abbey Primary School on their achievement. This prestigious Online Safety Mark which is awarded by the Charity SWGfL recognises only those schools […]

To improve emergency access around acute hospital sites, car parking enforcement will resume at Craigavon and Daisy Hill from Monday 26th July. Enforcement had been suspended since March 2020 due to the pandemic. In response to feedback from blue badge holders, it was reintroduced in March 2021 to protect disabled spaces. With both hospital sites getting […]

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 […]