CLANRYE NEWS 
Newry has earned itself a rather unexpected place in the UK rankings – after being named among the country’s highest-ranking locations for sex toy purchases. New figures from sexual wellness retailer Lovehoney’s 2026 UK Sex Map place Newry 31st out of 691 locations overall, according to the company’s purchasing data. When you dig a little […]
By Kevin McAteer Orchard United have emerged as the early leaders of the Carnbane League First Division after making it two wins from two, while Killeavy United produced the biggest victory of Saturday’s action with a five-goal demolition of Ashgrove Rovers. It may only be two weeks into the 2026/27 campaign, but the early First […]
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an armed robbery in Middletown, Armagh on Saturday, 22nd August. Detective Inspector Griffin said: “We received a report at around 1pm of an ongoing armed robbery at a filling station bureau de change in the Monaghan Road area. “Officers attended the scene and spoke to the employee, […]
By Kevin McAteer Defending champions Cleary Celtic are already setting the early pace at the top of the Carnbane Premier Division after making it two wins from two, while Newry Celtic remain unbeaten following an impressive 4-0 victory. Cleary travelled to Millburn United on Saturday afternoon looking to build on their emphatic opening-day victory over […]
People Before Profit Newry is set to hold a public meeting in the city next week focusing on LGBTQ+ rights and what the party describes as the ongoing struggle for trans liberation. The event, titled “Solidarity Not Scapegoating – Fighting for Trans Liberation”, will take place at Ballybot House, Newry, on Wednesday 26 August at […]
By Kevin McAteer Independent Newry author Anna Kahill has described her inclusion on the CAP Awards 2026 shortlist as a surreal moment, with her memoir Not the Perfect Victim recognised in the Non-Fiction category. The book, which was independently published, explores difficult and deeply personal subjects including sexual violence, trauma, delayed reporting, neurodivergence and experiences […]
Following the resignation of the Health Minister Ms Grant said what is happening because of the fixation the Department of Health has with the reconfiguration of our health and social care services, and the total lack of transparency was all very predictable. The Workers party in all our submissions to the consultation documents warned that […]
By Kevin McAteer FC Mindwell Reserves have bolstered their squad with six new arrivals as preparations step up for the beginning of the new football season. With the opening weekend fast approaching, the manager has been busy adding to his options, bringing in players from a number of local clubs ahead of the Reserves’ first […]
DUP MP Jim Shannon has been charged with common assault of a woman. In a case listed at Newtownards Magistrates Court today (Mon), 71-year-old Richard James Shannon is alleged to have assaulted a female on 1 October 2023. The alleged background has not been opened, but it is understood the complainant is a sister of […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary in Banbridge, Saturday 15th August. Detective Sergeant Cole said: “At approximately 2.15pm, police received a report of a burglary in the Dublin Road area of the A1, near Banbridge. “It is believed that sometime after 12.15pm, entry was gained to the property, which was ransacked and a […]
By Kevin McAteer The 2026/27 Carnbane League campaign got underway this weekend with goals aplenty across the Premier Division and First Division. Defending Premier Division champions Cleary Celtic wasted little time in laying down an early marker, opening their league campaign with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Ballyholland at Olympic Park. Cleary entered the new […]
Following this week’s AERA meeting in Stormont, Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said many serious questions remain unanswered in the aftermath of the Fivemiletown cattle cull conducted by DAERA. She said: “Farmers and members of the public want answers, but unfortunately the extraordinary committee meeting, which saw MLA’s recalled from their summer recess, failed […]