CLANRYE NEWS 
More than 1,000 people enjoyed an afternoon of activity, entertainment and community spirit at Newry Water Festival, held at Albert Basin on Monday 31 August. Organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Newry District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum and Neighbourhood Renewal, the free event brought families, residents and visitors together for four hours of […]
Sinn Féin Councillor, and representative on the Newry Park Stakeholder Group, Aidan Mathers, has welcomed the securing of planning approval for the Newry City Centre Park as a major milestone. Speaking after planning approval was granted by Council, Cllr. Mathers said; “I’m delighted that our city centre park secured unanimous support at planning today. This […]
Aontú Newry representative Roisin Mulgrew has welcomed planning approval for Newry City Park, but said years of delays and repeated promises have deeply damaged public confidence. Ms Mulgrew said: “Planning approval for Newry City Park is welcome. Newry needs and deserves a first-class public park, and the people who have campaigned for it over many […]
SDLP Newry Mourne and Down Councillors Killian Feehan, Declan McAteer and Doire Finn have welcomed planning approval for Newry City Park, paying tribute to the local community organisations and campaigners whose commitment helped turn a long-held ambition into a deliverable project. The £18.6 million project will transform 15 acres at the Albert Basin into a […]
Newry is entering a significant new phase of regeneration, with major public and private investment progressing across the city and several long-awaited projects now moving firmly into delivery. Planning permission has been approved for Newry City Park, marking a major milestone for the transformational project. The procurement of a contractor to deliver the park is […]
Speaking in Stormont on Monday 29th June, SDLP Justin McNulty MLA asked Minister of Infrastructure Liz Kimmins whether she would commit full support to realising the enormous economic, tourism and environmental potential of the Newry Canal? Mr McNulty was questioning the Minister after her delivery of a statement on inland waterways. His question comes off the […]
The Company that owns The Quay Shopping Centre – UGP Newry limited has gone into administration putting the future of the Quays at risk. The Quays has had a high vacancy rate over the last five years following the collapse of Debenhams which has left a major unit empty even today. This comes on top […]
The delivery of Newry City Park has taken a major step forward, with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council launching the procurement process to select a contractor for construction. This stage of this procurement process will identify suitable suppliers and will conclude with invitations to tender for the project. Prior to this a community consultation […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard today met with the Shared Island Unit in Dublin Castle as work continues on the eagerly anticipated Narrow Water Bridge. The South Down MP is working to ensure his constituency is positioned to seize the full potential of the project once completed. “The Shared Island Fund is a positive initiative, […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has appointed a dedicated Integrated Consultancy Team (ICT) to support the restoration of Lock 6 on the historic Newry Canal, marking a significant step forward in protecting and enhancing one of Northern Ireland’s most important heritage assets. The Newry Canal, one of the oldest summit-level canals in the British […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has welcomed the announcement by Sinn Féin Minister Liz Kimmins confirming over £1 million in investment for active travel and greenway projects, with funding set to directly benefit Newry and its surrounding communities. Speaking following the Minister’s announcement, Councillor King said the investment builds on the success of the Newry–Omeath […]
Newry SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan has welcomed confirmation from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council that £160,000 will be invested to repair Forsythe Lock on the historic Newry Canal, describing it as a “watershed moment” and a launchpad for wider regeneration of the canal. SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan said: “This investment is a hugely important […]