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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has spoken of the serious financial pressures facing all public services, including our health service, as a result of a decade of Tory Austerity and called for proper funding to be put in place. Speaking after a meeting between Sinn Féin reps and the management of the Southern Trust, the […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has called on the health minister to urgently meet with the NI Children’s Hospice following the announcement they are to reduce bed capacity due to a loss of government funding. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “News that NI Children’s Hospice is to cut its bed capacity due to a […]
In his first official meeting as Economy Minister, Conor Murphy today met with the newly appointed CEO of Invest NI, Kieran Donoghue. They discussed how the reform of Invest NI will be taken forward, after an Independent Review called for “profound change” in the organisation. Commenting on the opportunities presented by the Windsor Framework the Economy Minister […]
Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has welcomed the restoration of the NI Executive and urged all parties in Government here to work together for everyone in Northern Ireland. Edwina Flynn, President of Newry Chamber said: “The NI Assembly and the Executive is now back up and running after a two-year absence. During that time, […]
Clanrye News and Sport welcomes the launch of “Work Together CBT and Counselling” in Newry. Set up by two experienced therapists, they offer counselling and CBT in a warm, supportive environment. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of talking therapy. It is a common treatment for a range of problems. CBT teaches you coping […]
Daisy Hill Hospital’s renal dietetics team has been recognised as one of the top three in the UK. The Trustwide renal service treats patients with kidney disease from Armagh, Dungannon, Craigavon, Banbridge, Newry, Mourne and some border areas of the Republic of Ireland. Around 90 people attend the renal unit for dialysis, a lifesaving treatment […]
Down GAA football manager Conor Laverty joined Ulster GAA and Translink representatives at Páirc Esler, Newry, recently to officially launch the latest Coach of the Year Award. Now in its fifth year, the initiative recognises the work of volunteer club coaches and managers across the province, acknowledging the outstanding contribution they make to Gaelic games […]
Members of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have struck the rate for the incoming financial year at 6.41%(last year was 5.99%). The Domestic Rate for 2024/2025 will be 0.4676 pence. For a property valued at £133,000*, this would lead to an annual increase of £37.46 per year or £3.12per month. The Non-Domestic District Rate […]
A 37 year old man has been charged to court after a police vehicle was rammed a number of times in Newry on Saturday 3rd February. The man has been charged with a number of offences, including dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and using a motor vehicle without insurance. He is due to appear before […]
On Friday 9th August 2024 the family friends and comrades of Oglach Brendan Watters will be holding a graveside commemoration to mark the 40th Anniversary of Brendan’s death. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport event organisers said: “Brendan was from a staunch Republican family he was a member of Na Fianna Eireann before making the […]
Superintendent Nigel Henry said: “Between Saturday morning and Sunday morning, 3rd and 4th February, across Northern Ireland, 25 police officers have been injured on duty, resulting in eight arrests for assault on police. “While thankfully no officers received any serious injuries and all were able to remain on duty, these assaults on our officers while […]
A 37 year old man was arrested after a police vehicle was rammed a number of times in Newry on Saturday 3rd February. Inspector Porter said: “Shortly after 11:20pm, it was reported that officers approached a man who was standing beside a white Peugeot van in the Castlekeele Estate area. The man then got into […]
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