CLANRYE NEWS 
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Glyn Hanna, has commended the work of St Vincent de Paul after meeting with the charity’s staff and volunteers in Downpatrick, learning more about its role and the drive for new volunteers. The new recruitment campaign is inviting more people to become part of the St Vincent […]
Pressure is mounting on DUP leader Gavin Robinson after another senior party figure publicly backed calls for Michelle O’Neill to be removed as Northern Ireland’s First Minister. South Down MLA Diane Forsythe has joined Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart in demanding stronger action following the controversy surrounding the Drumcree parading dispute. The intervention comes just […]
For the first time ever Sinn Féin have selected three candidates in South Down to contest the 2027 Assembly Election. Current MLAs Sinéad Ennis and Cathy Mason will be seeking re-election and will be joined by the former Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down Council, Councillor Michael Rice. Speaking at the launch on Wednesday evening […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair at its annual meeting on Monday 1 June 2026. Councillor Glyn Hanna (DUP) has been appointed Chairperson, with Councillor Doire Finn (SDLP) elected as Deputy Chairperson. In his inaugural speech as Chairperson, Cllr Hanna said it was an honour to take up […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has agreed to invest in a number of upgrades to leisure and community facilities in Warrenpoint, Cullyhanna and Kilkeel. The changing pavilion at the Milltown community sports facility in Warrenpoint is to be replaced, with a new roof fitted at Cullyhanna Community Centre where internal repairs will also be […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is continuing with its investment programme to refurbish and enhance play parks across the district, with a series of major upgrades now completed as part of its ongoing Play Strategy 2024–2029. The most recent phase of works has delivered improved facilities at Bishop’s Court in Ballyhornan, Derrybeg in Newry […]
Sinn Féin has selected Niall Lawlor for co-option to replace Leeanne McEvoy as Councillor for the Mournes area on Newry Mourne and Down District Council. Speaking after being selected at a selection convention in Bryansford, Mr. Lawlor said: “I am proud and honoured to have been selected for co-option to Newry Mourne and Down District […]
Northern Ireland is facing a housing emergency of historic proportions. With homelessness rising, social housing waiting lists surging, and affordability worsening, families and individuals are struggling to find safe and permanent shelter. Housing Demand Soars As of 31st March 2025, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) waiting list reached 49,083 households an increase of around 25% since […]
Harbour workers in Kilkeel availed of free health and wellbeing support during a recent Sea-Fit Wellness Event, held on Friday 11 July. Organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Health Inequalities Team and the Mournes District Electoral Area Forum (DEA), the event was delivered in partnership with the Fishermen’s Mission. Over 25 participants took […]
By Donal McMahon A collective unionist attempt to ‘call in’ a council’s bi-lingual sign strategy has failed to gather support amid concerns of “persistent inequality”.Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) recently approved joint Irish and English gateway signs for almost 90 communities in its authority. In opposition the DUP walked out of the chamber […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have seized class A and B drugs with an estimated street value of £860,000 in Kilkeel, Thursday 10th April. It follows a proactive search of a property in the Carrigenagh Road area. Supported by Tactical Support Group, officers seized a substantial quantity of suspected cocaine and […]
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service have declared a major incident at a significant wildfire on Sandbank Road, Hilltown, with a fire front of approximately 2 miles including a large area of Forestry close to property. 14 fire appliances and over 100 firefighters are in attendance from Fire Stations across the service supported by […]