CLANRYE NEWS News items from all the local community groups.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has officially launched its Be Active Summer Programme 2025, with bookings opening from 10am on Monday 16 June, for what promises to be a fun-filled and action-packed summer across the district. The programme, which runs throughout July and August, is designed to keep children and young people active, engaged […]
LGBTQ+ Women’s Group Newry is thrilled to announce it has been awarded funding from The National Lottery’s Awards for All programme to host Newry Pride 2025 for the second consecutive year. This year’s Pride celebrations will take place on Saturday, 30th August, with a vibrant Pride Parade departing at 1:00 PM, followed by an open-air […]
Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has said that the 25 Míle Great March for Gaza that took place last Saturday was a powerful symbol of solidarity with the suffering Palestinian people. The Councillor said, “A heartfelt well done to the organisers for their incredible efforts in bringing this together, and to all those […]
Superintendent Norman Haslett, who was responsible for the policing operation said: “Police officers were in attendance at an event which commenced in Lurgan and continued into Newry on Saturday 7th June. “We were also present at a number of protests that were held in connection with this event. Three males were cautioned in relation to […]
By Paul Higgins A Co. Down creep who was caught engaging in online sexualised messaging with not one but THREE undercover decoys, wept in court as he was handed an Enhanced Combination Order. Downpatrick Crown Court heard that while Trevor Bailie thought he was talking to two little boys and a “fellow paedophile who had […]
By Nicola Grant Introducing our most luxurious and timeless range yet — the Heirloom Collection. Created for the earliest of christenings, each piece is a masterpiece of delicate detail and thoughtful design, made to be treasured and passed down through generations. With soft, flowing textures, intricate lacework, and hand-finished touches, every gown and romper in […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged the Northern Ireland Executive and the UK Government to break the stalemate on funding for Casement Park. He called for a financial commitment that matches the sporting and cultural significance of the GAA and the economic reality of today’s costs. Mr. McNulty said the Executive’s long-standing […]
Nicola Grant Workers Party representative has commented on a report that the Stormont Housing Minister is only able to fund half the public homes needed this year to fulfill the Executive’s Program for Government Commitments. Ms. Grant said the Workers Party in our response to the housing section of the programme for government in late […]
Newry-based TV company Big Mountain Productions has picked up a major award at this year’s prestigious Celtic Media Festival, being held this week in Newquay, Cornwall, England. Celebrating 20 years of programme making, the multi-award winning company, based in the city’s MJM Business Park, beat off tough competition to pick up the Best Live Music […]
Cultural Events, Investment and Community Spirit Power Night-Time Economy By Kevin McAteer Photo by Pak Aerial Media Newry is lighting up the map as one of Northern Ireland’s leading examples of how a vibrant night-time economy can fuel local pride, economic growth, and cultural identity. PURPLE FLAG STATUS: A MARK OF QUALITY Since 2016, Newry has held Purple Flag accreditation, […]
By Paul Higgins Lawyers for a Catholic priest accused of trying to communicate sexually with a child after he was ensnared by a paedophile hunter group, are struggling to find him a bail address, a court heard today (thurs). Edward Gallagher was due to mount a bail application at Londonderry Magistrates Court but defence counsel […]
SDLP Newry councillor Doire Finn has called for a rainbow crossing to be installed in Newry city centre as a symbol of support for the local LGBT+ community. She has written to Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, proposing that a rainbow crossing be incorporated into planned repair works at the zebra crossing at Sugar Island. Councillor […]
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