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Community Constituency Government Health Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

BVA Medicines Warning a Reminder of Protocol Impact

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said comments by the President of the British Veterinary Association regarding access to animal medicines reinforces the need for the Government to act to address the problems caused by the Northern Ireland Protocol. Speaking to MPs in Westminster, the DUP DEFRA Spokesperson said: “The reality is that in Northern […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh Sport Upper Bann

Ulster GAA Results and Fixtures – 5/11/22 – 12/11/22

Ulster GAA results and fixtures – 5/11/22 RESULTS: 05-11-2022 (Sat) AIB Ulster GAA Football Junior Club Championship Quarter Final Páirc Esler, 15:00 Teconnaught 0-05   2-20 Stewartstown Newry   (An Dún)       (Tír Eoghain) AIB Ulster GAA Hurling Intermediate Club Championship Quarter Finals Páirc Esler, 17:15 Liatroim 3-22   3-15 Castleblayney Newry   […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh Upper Bann

Community Groups – Applications Are Open for You to Receive up to £1000!

Applications for the Tak£500+ project are now open and community groups can receive up to an incredible £1000 for a project to benefit their area! This Participatory Budget Fund encourages local residents within the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon borough to apply for funding for a project that they think will have a positive impact on […]

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Banbridge Climate Constituency Government International Politics Stormont Upper Bann Westminster

Climate Commitments Hollow Without an Executive to Deliver, says Tennyson

Any commitments made to tackle the climate emergency in Northern Ireland are hollow without an Executive to deliver, Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said.    The party’s Climate and Energy Spokesperson was speaking as COP27 gets underway in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. “Last year, a number of local Ministers attended COP26 in Glasgow talking up their […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

Local Businesses Take Home Top Accolades at Prestigious UK Awards!

Three businesses within the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon borough recently scooped top awards at the highly prestigious Retail Industry Awards – with a fourth business also picking up a highly commended honour! The Retail Industry Awards are a celebration of all that is great about the UK grocery retail sector and winners were selected […]

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Constituency Government Health Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

DUP Delegation Meet With Southern Trust

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has met with the Chief Executive of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Dr Maria O’Kane, and senior management to discuss a range of pressing health issues and aspects of local service delivery.  Jonathan Buckley MLA and Deborah Erskine MLA also joined the meeting. Speaking after the discussions, Carla […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry NMD Council South Down

First Aughnagun Honey Produced in Innovative Sustainability Project will Help Local Charities

The first honey produced in a former Council landfill site as part of an innovative sustainability project will be sold to help local charities. The first extraction from the disused Aughnagun Landfill Site in Mayobridge resulted in 72 jars, 20 of which will be donated to local food banks, and the rest sold to raise […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Local DEA’s Explore Theme of ‘Shared Community’ with Creative Photography Programme

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council DEA’s recently rolled out a successful four week Creative Arts Photography Programme with over 42 participants across the district. The programme was facilitated by renowned local photographers Raphael Mason and Philip Kelly and funded by T:BUC Good Relations Programme which aims to improve community relations and works to continue […]

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Community Constituency Health Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown South Down Upper Bann

New One-Stop Specialist Gynae Clinic

A new service is being piloted in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust aims to reduce waiting times and improve the quality of life for women with a specialist gynae need. The Gynae Rapid Access Clinic East (GRACE) is a pilot that provides a one stop clinic providing assessment, investigations and management for patients. […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Slam Poppy Stalls in Newry

The Republican Party Saoradh has criticised the erection of stalls to promote the Royal British Legion’s “Poppy Appeal” in Newry and has described them as “shameful and provocative”.  The collection stalls were erected in Tesco which in turn has prompted members of the public to contact the party to voice their opposition. Commenting on the […]

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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Patrick O’Keefe

O’ Keefe, Patrick – R.I.P. 1 Carrive Drive, Carrivemaclone, Newry BT35 8PA. 5th November 2022, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital. Beloved father of John, Eileen, Donal, Anthony and Jim and dear brother of Brian. Pat’s remains will be removed from Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home this evening (Sunday 6th November) at 6.00pm to his late residence. […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Dies Following Newry RTC

A man has sadly passed away following an RTC in Newry. It is the second death on this road in the last few weeks. Clanrye News and Sport would like to extend our condolences to the family at this time. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police can confirm that a man has died following […]