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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

‘Suffering cancer patients need Executive formed’ – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the growing waiting lists for cancer treatment is a life and death issue and he has called again on the DUP to end its block of the Executive.   The Newry & Armagh MLA said:   “The numbers of people here waiting on cancer treatment longer than the target of […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Southern Area Hospice Services Corporate Santa Dash is Back!

This year sees the return of Southern Area Hospice Services Santa Dash.  It is due to take place in conjunction with the Newry’s Christmas Lights Switch On, on Thursday 17th November 2022. Prior to the pandemic it was an important part of the City’s festive calendar, attracting great business and community support and we are […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Nurses Should Have Fair Pay and Conditions’ – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said nurses should have fair pay and safe conditions and has told the British Chancellor to step up and support nurses. Speaking after RCN announced that they will begin strike action, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Nurses shouldn’t have been forced onto the streets to take strike action. […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Search for Newry Man to Assist With Investigation into Incident in City

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 36-year-old Ebony Hughes. Detectives in Newry believe he may be able to assist with an ongoing investigation into an incident in the city in May of this year. If you can help, please call 101. PLEASE NOTE: This image is being released to you solely for […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Westminster

Windfall Tax Needed to Cut Eye-Watering Profits of Energy Corporations – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called for a windfall tax to cut the eye-watering profits of energy corporations as BP announces its second highest quarterly profits on record. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “BP announced record breaking profits of over $8.2 billion (£7.1 billion) in just three months. “The company has also announced it […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Talon Security Looking for Door Staff This Festive Season

Newry based business Talon Security have advertised for door supervisors in the run up and during the festive season. The festive season in Newry is very welcome within the local hospitality industry providing a busy period for the local economy. As a result, Talon Security is in a position to offer roles as door supervisors. […]

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Advertising Business Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Pocketbox

Pocketbox Launches SME Fleet Software Solution to Simplfy Driver and Vehicle Management

Pocket Box, the vehicle and driver management software specialist, has launched an SME fleet solution that promises a simple way to maintain compliance, reduce risk and save time and money. The web-and app-based management tool is designed to streamline fleet-related tasks and processes to ensure vehicles are kept road legal and safe, while staff are […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry NMD Council South Down

First Aughnagun Honey Produced in Innovative Sustainability Project will Help Local Charities

The first honey produced in a former Council landfill site as part of an innovative sustainability project will be sold to help local charities. The first extraction from the disused Aughnagun Landfill Site in Mayobridge resulted in 72 jars, 20 of which will be donated to local food banks, and the rest sold to raise […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Local DEA’s Explore Theme of ‘Shared Community’ with Creative Photography Programme

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council DEA’s recently rolled out a successful four week Creative Arts Photography Programme with over 42 participants across the district. The programme was facilitated by renowned local photographers Raphael Mason and Philip Kelly and funded by T:BUC Good Relations Programme which aims to improve community relations and works to continue […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Slam Poppy Stalls in Newry

The Republican Party Saoradh has criticised the erection of stalls to promote the Royal British Legion’s “Poppy Appeal” in Newry and has described them as “shameful and provocative”.  The collection stalls were erected in Tesco which in turn has prompted members of the public to contact the party to voice their opposition. Commenting on the […]

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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Patrick O’Keefe

O’ Keefe, Patrick – R.I.P. 1 Carrive Drive, Carrivemaclone, Newry BT35 8PA. 5th November 2022, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital. Beloved father of John, Eileen, Donal, Anthony and Jim and dear brother of Brian. Pat’s remains will be removed from Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home this evening (Sunday 6th November) at 6.00pm to his late residence. […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Dies Following Newry RTC

A man has sadly passed away following an RTC in Newry. It is the second death on this road in the last few weeks. Clanrye News and Sport would like to extend our condolences to the family at this time. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police can confirm that a man has died following […]