CLANRYE NEWS News items from all the local community groups.
East Belfast Ulster Unionist Party MLA Andy Allen MBE has called on the Economy Minister to detail what support will be available for individuals such as DJs impacted by recent restrictions. Mr Allen said: “I have written to the Minister for the Economy on behalf of a number of DJs who have contacted me following […]
Ensuring our natural environment is fully accessible to everyone is vital work to build equality and an inclusive society, says Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA. Introducing a new video, launched on International Day of People with Disabilities, the Minister said it highlights the projects his department is working on to introduce new facilities to connect more people […]
An Executive Department for Climate Change could see Northern Ireland lead the way with targets to combat the climate crisis, Alliance Climate Change spokesperson Eóin Tennyson has said. A recent report by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee suggested a climate change commissioner to scrutinise the Executive. However, Eóin said a specific […]
Young people from different backgrounds have found that soccer is the international language that can bring them together, thanks to a Garda initiative that has been running in Dundalk for the last number of months. The Late Night League, which has been running in the town for 12 years, is funded by the Children’s Services […]
East Belfast Ulster Unionist MLA Andy Allen MBE has called on the Communities Minister to detail the support that will be provided to households impacted by soaring energy costs. Mr Allen said: “Over the last number of months we have seen energy providers announce increase after increase in the cost of energy which has resulted […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has welcomed the completion of the £400,000 Craigavon Lakes Active Travel Improvement Scheme. The Upper Bann representative said: “The completion of this upgrade to the footways and cycleways at Craigavon Lakes is wonderful news, and will enhance the enjoyment of the area and its facilities to all who use it. The upgrade […]
Gardaí in Dundalk are investigating a road traffic incident that occurred late on Christmas night, Saturday 25th December, 2021 on the Newry Road, close to the Newry Bridge, Dundalk, Co. Louth. At approximately 11.35p.m. Emergency services were alerted to reports of a man (late 20s) lying on the road way. The man was in a […]
SDLP Slieve Gullion Councillor Pete Byrne has welcomed a budget allocation for the Camlough Lake Recreational Hub at this months Strategic Policy and Resource Committee. Byrne said: “I was delighted to propose the budget allocation from the capital programme for the Recreational Hub at Camlough Lake during the last Strategic Policy and Resource committee of […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason launched a Christmas Food Appeal recently to provide food and essential non-food items to residents who are most in need this Christmas. Seven drop off points across the district opened from Monday 22 November to Friday 10 December to enable members of the public to […]
For the second year running, Newry Mourne and Down District Councils Community Co-ordination Hub, in partnership with Norbrook are distributing 250 fresh meals throughout the District on the six Fridays leading up to Christmas. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Deputy Chairperson, Councillor Oonagh Magennis visited the Norbrook factory on Friday 10 December 2021 to […]
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council continues to build on its Green Flag success – with ten of its parks securing the prestigious award! These award-winning parks are Gosford Forest Park, Palace Demesne Public Park, Canal Greenway, Solitude Park, Loughbrickland Park, Lurgan Park, Portadown People’s Park, Brownstown Park, Edenvilla Park and Tannaghmore Gardens. The […]
Funding of over €70k has been awarded to local animal welfare organisations in County Louth, a Fine Gael TD has confirmed. Fine Gael TD for Louth and East Meath, Fergus O’Dowd said, “The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, today (Wednesday, December 15) confirmed funding of over €70k has been allocated to Louth […]
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