CLANRYE NEWS

A train has broken down near Poyntzpass. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Motorists are advised that the level crossing on Railway Street in Poyntzpass is not currently operational due to a broken down train.Please avoid the area and seek an alternative route.” ENDS

The Southern Trust has launched its Environmental Sustainability Strategy ahead of World Environment Day this Saturday, June 5. This ‘green plan’ outlines key environmental priorities over the next five years in areas including estates and utilities, green spaces and biodiversity and waste management. The Strategy builds on successes so far, with the Trust generating over […]

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today introduced a Bill to the Assembly to legislate for statutory Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay in Northern Ireland. Speaking about the Bill, the Minister said: “The trauma of losing a child is impossible to overstate, and it is completely understandable that working parents who experience such a bereavement will need the […]

A £950,000 fund to support the voluntary and community sector has been launched by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey. The Small Capital Grants Programme, which is delivered by Co-operation Ireland, is aimed at assisting voluntary and community organisations purchase items of equipment to enhance and sustain the activities and services they provide to the community. Launching […]

Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has launched a consultation on the NI Carrier Bag Levy.   The Minister said: “Whilst the existing Carrier Bag Levy has been successful in already removing in excess of 1.5 billion bags from circulation I am aware heavy duty bags are now flooding the market, and are not being reused with […]

The PHA has identified a small number of probable cases of the Delta variant (VOC-21APR-02, first detected in India) in the Kilkeel area. These early results are suggestive of the variant but this has not been confirmed. As a precautionary measure they are asking asymptomatic people to get tested in selected, targeted neighbourhoods within the […]

Councillor (Cllr) Cathy Mason (Sinn Féin) has been elected Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson at the Council’s Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 1 June 2021. Cllr Oonagh Magennis (Sinn Féin) was elected Deputy Chairperson at the meeting. In her inaugural speech as Chairperson, Cllr Mason said, “It is an honour and a […]

Well over 120 people attended a public meeting outside Newry town hall at lunch-time Saturday 29th May in support of Palestine.  The event was organised by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) which is aiming to formally launch a new branch of the organisation locally in several weeks time. Speakers at the event included Breandán Mac Cionnaith […]

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is celebrating Cranfield, Tyrella and Murlough beaches retaining their Blue Flag status. Keep Northern Beautiful announced that a total of 26 beaches and marinas achieved standards of excellence at their recent annual Beach and Marina Awards. The Beach and Marina Awards are internationally recognised awards that highlight how Northern […]

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has welcomed the decision by the Executive to regularise travel arrangements in Northern Ireland with that of the other UK jurisdictions within the Common Travel Area (CTA). The decision removes the current requirement for those visiting or returning to Northern Ireland from within the CTA to self-isolate. Minister Dodds said: “This is […]

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has launched the next phase of her Tourism Recovery Action Plan. The Tourism Recovery Action Plan, phase two, will bring forward further proposed actions to build on the support which the Northern Ireland Executive had provided to date. Speaking after a meeting with the Tourism Recovery Steering Group in Belfast, the […]