CLANRYE NEWS News items from all the local community groups.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting families, schools, community groups and nature enthusiasts to take part in a series of Imbolc Festival events in Crossmaglen, celebrating the landscapes, wildlife and heritage of the Ring of Gullion. Taking place from 31 January to 4 February as part of Imbolc Festival 2026 (28 January–8 February), […]
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter is bringing forward an Assembly motion calling for urgent action on AI-driven abuse and online violence against women and girls. It comes after the UK Government confirmed plans to legislate to outlaw the creation of non-consensual intimate images using AI, as well as the apps that enable it. Ms […]
A security alert in the Shankill Street area of Lurgan has ended. Police received a report at around 4.35 am that a suspicious object had been left in the area. Chief Inspector Tim Flanigan said: “Officers attended the scene along with Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) who examined the object and declared it nothing untoward. “Residents […]
Detectives from Organised Crime Branch, working with District Support Officers in Newry have arrested two men in the Stream Street area as part of an ongoing investigation into criminal activity. Two men aged 36 and 40 years old were arrested on suspicion of various drugs related offences. Both men remain in police custody at this […]
A scheme to redevelop the historic Grove area in the heart of Downpatrick has become a catalyst for a wider community led project that will be delivered over the next two years. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is working alongside the Downpatrick Regeneration Working Group delivering the Living High Streets Framework in the town […]
Ulster GAA has confirmed in a letter to local residents that, next week, long-awaited construction will begin on the Casement Park stadium in west Belfast. SDLP Justin McNulty MLA has consistently been outspoken on the need to get Casement Park built, and lamented the fact that there hasn’t been a ball kicked there since 2013. […]
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a seriously injured man in Portadown. Inspector Walker said: “We received a report at approximately 6am this morning, Tuesday 20th January, concerning a man who had been potentially struck by a vehicle in the Loughgall Road area of Portadown. “Officers attended the scene, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is planning to build on the success of its Make it Local campaign which has profiled over 100 businesses since its launch. The organisation plans to appoint a creative communications consultancy to support the Council to provide a further boost to the business community in the new financial year. […]
Police are appealing for information following the discovery of a cannabis factory at a property in the Newry area. Inspector Walker said: “We received a report at around 4.25pm on Sunday, 18th January of a house on fire in the Thomas Street area of Bessbrook. “Officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced a new partnership with St Mark’s High School, Warrenpoint, to develop a new multi-sports hub on the school campus, helping to meet the growing demand for high-quality sports facilities across the district. The project aligns with the Council’s Sports Facility Strategy Review (2022), which identified the need […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, is delighted to announce the two charities he will be supporting throughout his term of office for 2025–2026, The Laurence Trust and the Head Injury Support. Chairperson, Councillor Campbell recently met with representatives of both organisations to learn more about the vital work they undertake […]
This year marks a golden milestone for one of Newry’s most beloved traditions. The Newry Pantomime is celebrating 50 years of bringing joy, laughter and spectacular performances to generations of audiences. Since beginning in 1976, the Newry Pantomime has grown into a cherished cultural event that unites families, friends and community members every festive season. […]
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