CLANRYE NEWS 
Killeavy United have moved to the top of the Carnbane League First Division after maintaining their unbeaten start, but the battle for top spot could hardly be tighter with just one point separating the leading four clubs. Saturday 5 September saw only two First Division fixtures played, but both have had an impact at the […]
More than 1,000 people enjoyed an afternoon of activity, entertainment and community spirit at Newry Water Festival, held at Albert Basin on Monday 31 August. Organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Newry District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum and Neighbourhood Renewal, the free event brought families, residents and visitors together for four hours of […]
By Kevin McAteer Cleary Celtic have moved to the top of the Carnbane Football League Premier Division after an emphatic 6-2 victory over Mayobridge at Olympic Park. Saturday’s result maintains Cleary’s perfect start to the 2026/27 league campaign, with three wins from three sending them two points clear of Newry Celtic at the summit. Elsewhere, […]
Detectives have made two arrests following a report of a stabbing in Newry early this morning, Sunday 6th September. Detective Inspector Lewis said: “Shortly after six am, officers received and responded to a report of an altercation at a property in the Woodhill area of the city. “A man with stab wounds was located inside […]
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has called on the British government to advance the reduction of VAT for the hospitality sector in the north, following a meeting with party colleague Cathal Mallaghan MP and Hospitality Ulster. Speaking after the meeting in Westminster, Dáire Hughes MP said; “Our hospitality sector is an […]
Sinn Féin Councillor, and representative on the Newry Park Stakeholder Group, Aidan Mathers, has welcomed the securing of planning approval for the Newry City Centre Park as a major milestone. Speaking after planning approval was granted by Council, Cllr. Mathers said; “I’m delighted that our city centre park secured unanimous support at planning today. This […]
Aontú Newry representative Roisin Mulgrew has welcomed planning approval for Newry City Park, but said years of delays and repeated promises have deeply damaged public confidence. Ms Mulgrew said: “Planning approval for Newry City Park is welcome. Newry needs and deserves a first-class public park, and the people who have campaigned for it over many […]
SDLP Newry Mourne and Down Councillors Killian Feehan, Declan McAteer and Doire Finn have welcomed planning approval for Newry City Park, paying tribute to the local community organisations and campaigners whose commitment helped turn a long-held ambition into a deliverable project. The £18.6 million project will transform 15 acres at the Albert Basin into a […]
Newry is entering a significant new phase of regeneration, with major public and private investment progressing across the city and several long-awaited projects now moving firmly into delivery. Planning permission has been approved for Newry City Park, marking a major milestone for the transformational project. The procurement of a contractor to deliver the park is […]
Aontú Newry representative Róisín Mulgrew has called for greater scrutiny of the cumulative impact of parades on Newry following the widespread disruption caused in the city on Saturday. Mulgrew acknowledged that Saturday’s large Royal Black demonstration is an infrequent event in Newry, but said it highlighted wider questions around the frequency, timing and management of […]
The Ulster Unionist Party has selected Dr Kathryn Owen as its candidate for Belfast South and Mid Down in next year’s Assembly election. A former DUP councillor, Dr Owen is a former RAF medic and healthcare professional who now works as a Senior Health Official in public health. Party Leader Jon Burrows said he was […]
A Co. Armagh man has made Irish radio-controlled motorsport history after securing a stunning second-place finish at the European Championships in Portugal – the culmination of a 15-year journey competing in the sport. Bradley Baird returned home as European Vice Champion after representing Ireland at the 2026 EFRA 1/8 Nitro Buggy European B Championship in […]