CLANRYE NEWS News items from all the local community groups.
The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman (Nipso) has launched an investigation into the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE). Ombudsman Margaret Kelly wrote to the NIHE to notify them that an “own initiative” investigation is now underway. It will look into a number of issues, including how complaints are handled and the maintenance of properties. Ms […]
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has welcomed the introduction of a new bill to end the practice of geo-blocking and excluding northern citizens from RTÉ competitions. The bill has been introduced by Sinn Féin TDs Aengus Ó Snodaigh and Joanna Byrne. Dáire Hughes MP said: “We have constantly raised the wholly […]
Nicola Grant workers party representative is calling on all Northern Ireland MPs to oppose the government welfare bill in Westminster next Tuesday. Already over 120 Labour MPs have signed the amendment calling for a pause on the changes, including further consultations and for support to be in place before any further cuts are made. They […]
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a major funding boost for individuals, bands and groups across Northern Ireland, with the launch of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s 2025/26 Musical Instruments Programme. The programme is open to professional and non-professional performing musicians and groups who can apply for a share of the £750,000 funding pot […]
A pioneering new initiative aimed at supporting adults with moderate learning difficulties (MLD) was officially launched in Newry to mark Learning Disability Week. The pilot scheme, ‘Together Works,’ brings together a coalition of community organisations and local businesses to deliver a scalable social enterprise model focused on inclusion, development, and therapeutic employment. ‘Together Works’ offers […]
Louth County Council, in collaboration with the Louth Local Sports Partnership (LLSP), will host a free Family Fun Day to celebrate National Play Day 2025 on Sunday, 6th July. The event, which is run in conjunction with St Kevin’s GFC, will take place at the club’s GAA ground in Philipstown, Dunleer, from 10am to 2pm. This […]
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the highest level of Pathway funding to date of £6.626m for 876 eligible providers in 2025-26. The Pathway Fund provides financial contribution towards provision and resources which promote social, physical, intellectual, communication and educational development of children at risk of educational underachievement. Paul Givan said: “This year I have been able […]
Police can confirm that a woman aged in her 50s has died following a fire at a house in the Bearna Park area of Meigh in Newry, Saturday 21st June. Police received a report of the fire at approximately 8.40am, and attended alongside colleagues from other emergency services. Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service extinguished […]
Aontú’s Reps, Sharon Loughran for Newry and Liam Reichenberg for Newry&South Armagh, respond to the NMDDC Planning Committee approving Civic Hub The representatives stated: It seems that the car crash that is the Newry Civic Centre continues. Only one third of The NMDDC Planning Committee, four councillors, voted to approve the Civic and Regional Hub […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has congratulated the Southern Area Hospice on its 35th anniversary and the launch of its new name and brand: Evora Hospice. “35 years ago, the Southern Area Hospice was founded on compassion, dignity, and community care. Over more than three decades, it has touched the lives of countless […]
Newry is going Nashville for a full weekend, starting on Independence Day, Friday 4th July right through to Sunday 6th July. There will be country music events and gigs right across the city centre in more than 20 different venues, all free to attend. The idea, which is a joint initiative between the night time economy providers […]
An Iranian flag that has appeared on the Camlough Road beside Derrybeg in Newry has been claimed by the Republican Party Saoradh. In a statement from their website a spokesperson said: “Saoradh activists in Newry have raised the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran in a public act of solidarity, expressing support for the […]
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