CLANRYE NEWS News items from all the local community groups.
Welcoming the reduction of the Northern Ireland related terrorism threat level, Chief Constable Simon Byrne said: “Today, we welcome the reduction of the threat level from severe to substantial. The independent assessment means the threat has moved from an attack is ‘highly likely’, to ‘likely’. “This is significant as it signals a success in the […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muirí says that NMDDC’s Working Group on Irish Unity will provide an opportunity to discuss how the council can prepare, plan and consult on the possibility of constitutional change in Ireland. The group will be established following the passing of a motion proposed by Cllr Ó’ Muirí and seconded by […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason has been overwhelmed by community support for the Council’s efforts to donate clothes, blankets and other essential items in response to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Donation points were recently opened in Newry Leisure Centre and Down Leisure Centre to enable residents to drop-off […]
Three plaster models from the Proud People sculpture in Newry, along with some of the sculptor’s preparatory drawings and photographs, are now displayed in Newry and Mourne Museum. The sculpture, which stands in Hill Street and depicts various phases in the history of Newry, was commissioned in 1994 as part of the celebrations to mark […]
A new initiative to address skills shortages and improve employment opportunities for those interested in a career in the transport and logistics industry, has been established by Newry Mourne and Down District Council through the Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership, in conjunction with a number of key local firms. The Newry, Mourne and […]
One of the world’s most successful business leaders is to headline a hybrid summit on the topic of Empowering Talent on Wednesday 23 March. The event, which has been created by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and the Management and Leadership Network, will explore how individuals and businesses can identify, amplify and realise their […]
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA, has attended an event at Killeavy Castle in Newry to celebrate Mourne, Gullion and Lecale Rural Development Partnership’s success in delivering his Department’s Rural Development ‘LEADER’ Programme. In total, 76 projects across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area received funding, with 14 community facilities developed or refurbished […]
Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has made a written ministerial statement to the Northern Ireland Assembly on the use of face coverings by post-primary pupils in classrooms. The Minister has confirmed that post-primary pupils will no longer be required to wear face coverings in classrooms from 21 March. A copy of the Minister’s statement is available […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is working with The Security Industry Authority (SIA) in an operation to help keep young people safe. Friday 18th March marks Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Awareness Day. On the run up to this day and beyond, policing teams will be making available to the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland, […]
Protections for consumers are urgently needed in order to mitigate the fuel price hike crisis, according to Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú. As prices for diesel, petrol and home heating oil rocketed last week, the Sinn Féin TD used time in the Dáil to highlight the ‘incredibly difficult’ situation. He said the Covid 19 pandemic was […]
Northern Ireland’s tallest marketing copywriter Tall Paul from Tall Paul Marketing, has been shortlisted in the ‘Digital/eCommerce Business of the Year’ category at the prestigious 2022 Northern Ireland FSB Business Awards. The Federation of Small Business (FSB) Awards is designed to recognise the achievements and contributions of small businesses and the self-employed in Northern Ireland. […]
Over the weekend, an amazing 130 local residents graduated with flying colours after a challenging eight-week Couch to 5K training programme. Organised by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, the programme allowed runners to take part virtually or in person at Portadown People’s Park. Starting with a mixture of walking and running, participants gradually […]
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