CLANRYE NEWS 
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is experiencing significant medical workforce pressures within inpatient maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital following a number of consultant obstetrician retirements and resignations. Despite sustained recruitment efforts across the UK and internationally, the Trust has not yet been able to recruit sufficient consultants to fill these vacancies. This […]
Aontú Newry and Armagh representative Róisín Mulgrew has pledged that, if elected as an MLA next May, she will donate the latest increase in MLA salary to local charity Head Injury Support — saying politicians cannot credibly demand higher pay while communities are still waiting for basic services and major projects to be delivered. Under […]
Aontú representative calls on Infrastructure Minister and Newry & Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins to personally intervene over recurring sewage flooding Aontú Newry representative Roisin Mulgrew has called on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins MLA to personally intervene after residents in Derrybeg were once again confronted with sewage, dirty water and used toilet paper flowing through their […]
Three Newry, Mourne and Down District Council staff have been awarded a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management. The Council is delighted to support staff through leadership development as part of the corporate training programme and via the Employee Qualification Assistance scheme through the L&D Team. Leadership Development continues to form a crucial part […]
By Kevin McAteer Every household in Northern Ireland is set to receive a one-off £63 reduction in electricity costs from next month, with no application required. The support will be provided automatically through electricity suppliers from October and will apply to domestic households regardless of income. For families facing another winter of high energy costs, […]
Liz Kimmins MLA has welcomed a landmark investment by First Derivative, supported by Invest NI and the Department for Economy in a new AI and FinTech Centre of Excellence in Newry. The Newry and Armagh MLA said; “I welcome the announcement of £15.3 million in investment by First Derivative in a new AI and FinTech […]
Two Southern Trust nurses are encouraging women to know the signs of womb cancer and seek advice if they have concerns. As part of Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month this September, Sharon Quinn, Gynaecological Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Kelly Harrison, Gynaecological Oncology Nurse, are highlighting the importance of recognising symptoms early. Womb cancer is the […]
Newry Sinn Féin Councillor, Aidan Mathers, has described the flooding experienced by Derrybeg residents as utterly unacceptable. Speaking after pushing NI Water for an urgent action, Cllr. Mathers said; “I am deeply concerned by the flooding experienced in the Derrybeg area last night, which resulted in raw sewage, wastewater and toilet paper being deposited onto […]
The Southern Trust maternity team is helping to develop the next generation of midwives by providing high-quality placement opportunities for students across Daisy Hill, Craigavon Area hospitals and community settings. Working alongside experienced colleagues and multidisciplinary teams, student midwives are gaining valuable, hands-on experience while supporting women, babies and families throughout pregnancy, birth and the […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has relaunched its cancer exercise referral programme, which will commence at leisure centres in Newry and Downpatrick in September. The 12-week programme – which supports the Council’s healthy living objectives by promoting long-term physical activity and providing structured opportunities for adults living with cancer and beyond – is aligned […]
Business and community leaders call for urgent new strategy to regenerate Newry City Public Meeting – Canal Court Hotel – Thursday 8 October 2026 – 7.30pm The newly established Newry People’s Forum is calling time on what it describes as the abandonment of Newry city, and is demanding urgent action from Newry, Mourne and Down […]
If there was ever an afternoon that summed up the Carnbane League First Division, this was it. The First Division has long carried a reputation for being fiercely competitive, unpredictable and a league where points are never easily won. Saturday delivered another perfect example. Across just four First Division matches, supporters were treated to a […]