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Agriculture Community Government Newry South Armagh South Down Stormont

Minister Celebrates Success of His Rural Development Programme Across Newry, Mourne and Down

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 […]

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Advertising Armagh Banbridge Business Downpatrick Kilkeel Louth Lurgan Newry Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Get 10% Off Advertising With Clanrye News and Sport

Clanrye News and Sport has quickly become one of the top news websites in the North of Ireland covering Newry and Armagh, South Down, Upper Bann and County Louth. Having amassed over 290,000 website hits within a year the website is now in a position to offer 10% off advertising for a year. That’s a […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Government Health Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Deputy Lord Mayor Congratulates Couch to 5K Graduates

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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Banbridge Community Government Upper Bann Westminster

Gilford Church of Ireland Hall Opening – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart and Cllr Ian Wilson have congratulated the select vestry and parishioners of Gilford Church of Ireland on the opening of their newly refurbished church hall.  A significant investment has been made by the church to enhance accessibility, revamp the main hall, create a quiet space and improve the toilet provision. Speaking […]

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Community Government Upper Bann Westminster

MPs Distribution of Sit Out Fundraising Efforts

DUP MP, Carla Lockhart has commenced the task of distributing the funds she raised during her Christmas Sit-Outs in Banbridge, Lurgan finishing off in Portadown.  This week saw her distribute some of the funds raised in Banbridge to the Storehouse, Banbridge’s Community Food Bank.  These much needed finances will go to those most in need and […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Chairperson Celebrates International Women’s Day

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason hosted an afternoon event in the Slieve Donard Hotel Newcastle to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is an event that is celebrated globally to recognise, commemorate, and promote women’s achievements in our society. This year’s theme of #BreakTheBias, promotes diversity and […]

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Community Health Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Talented Camlough Teenager Conor Sands has raised £5000 for the Mandeville Cancer Unit in Craigavon

The St Pauls Bessbrook High School student recorded a Christmas CD, the sales of which went to the Mandeville Cancer Unit.  Conor the youngest of four children to Niall and Joanne Sands from Camlough recorded the CD as a way of showing his gratitude to the staff of the Cancer Unit for the great care […]

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Armagh Health Lurgan Newry Portadown Upper Bann

Trust Radiology Teams Awarded QSI Accreditation

The radiology teams in the Southern Trust have been awarded prestigious QSI accreditation. The Quality Standard for Imaging from the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) applies to imaging services across different sites within the organisation, including a wide range of specialist X-ray and scanning technologies. QSI was developed by The Royal College of Radiologists and the […]

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Business Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Primark Signs For Rushmere Flagstaff

Central Craigavon Limited, owners of the Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, is delighted to announce that terms have been agreed with Primark for a new anchor store. Occupying a sales area of 30,800 sq ft, work will commence on the new Primark store this summer and will open to customers later this year. […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Council Government Lifestyle Upper Bann

Armagh’s Home of St Patrick Festival Launches With a Big Celebratory Theme

UK City of Culture contender Armagh City reveals fresh festival bounce for 2022 St Patrick’s historical home, Armagh City, has launched a new and inspirational festival programme to celebrate the life and legacy of Ireland’s world famous patron saint. This year’s Home of St Patrick Festival runs from today, Thursday 10 March until Saturday 19 […]