CLANRYE NEWS News items from all the local community groups.
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has called for improved autism services and greater inclusion of people with autism in everyday life. April 1 marks the beginning of World Autism Month and Cathal Boylan commended groups like Autism NI for their advocacy in raising awareness. The Chair of the All-Party Group on Autism said: “The aim […]
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has questioned the Executive parties’ rejection of support for those impacted by welfare cuts from the UK Government. He was speaking after an SDLP proposal for the Communities Minister to work with the Finance Minister on the development of a mitigation package was defeated. Mr Durkan said it was […]
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was arrested following a stabbing in Crossmaglen on Sunday, 30th March. Detective Sergeant Dougherty said: “We received a report that a man had been stabbed at around 9.20pm, inside licensed premised in the Concession Road area. “The man, aged in his 40s, suffered deep lacerations to his […]
The Housing Executive has welcomed approval from the Minister for Communities for its ambitious new programme to purchase homes for temporary accommodation. Developed by the Housing Executive, the initiative will enable the organisation to purchase 600 homes, over a three year period, to use as temporary accommodation. Purchased with funds from the organisation’s Landlord Rental […]
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has slammed the latest round of British government austerity cuts. Speaking after the British Chancellor, in her Spring Statement, announced billions of spending on British militarisation funded by cuts to essential welfare and international aid, Dáire said; “It is astonishing at a time when public services […]
Sinn Féin has nominated its Seanad Leader Conor Murphy to be appointed to the Irish delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), based in Strasbourg. PACE, established in 1949, is the oldest international parliamentary assembly comprised of democratically elected representatives. It plays a critical role in upholding human rights, democracy, and […]
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has said that those receiving welfare support should not have to bear the brunt of the UK Government’s cuts to stabilise the economy. She was speaking after Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement on Wednesday. It’s estimated that over 3m families will lose out as a result to changes […]
The Giant Adventures Series is back for 2025, bringing an exciting lineup of immersive tourism events to Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion. Designed to captivate both visitors and locals, this trio of unforgettable experiences celebrates the region’s rich mythology, music, food and breathtaking landscapes. The 2025 series kicks off with Wake the Giant […]
Ebony Murtagh, aspiring butchery apprentice from Portadown has been crowned Apprentice of the Year at the Department for the Economy’s 2025 Apprenticeship Awards. The prestigious ceremony took place on Wednesday 26th March. Ebony describes her education journey as turbulent. After leaving secondary school with no formal qualifications, Ebony made the courageous decision to return to education […]
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced that the Executive has agreed an increase of 5% to the basic allowance for local councillors with effect from 1 April 2025. The Minister also said that he will amend the legislation to permit his department in future to determine the rate of the basic allowance to be paid […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins outlined her commitment to the Irish language during a meeting with Forbairt Feirste today. The Minister provided the group with an update on progress the Department is making on a range of issues including signage on the public transport network and a road signage pilot scheme in the Gaeltacht Quarter. Speaking […]
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed progress in a range of areas across housing, but said more hard work lies ahead to address the challenges we face. The Minister was speaking at the Northern Ireland Housing Conference, to an audience which included a range of stakeholders and delivery partners from across the sector. Delivering the […]
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