CLANRYE NEWS 
SDLP Newry City Councillor Michael Savage has expressed his shock at the announcement of job losses at Newry based company Norbrook. Newry based business Norbrook, announced it is cutting 180 jobs. The company, which has 1,600 staff in the city across three sites, said that changes in its operating environment, including economic challenges and more […]
The announcement of 180 job losses at Norbrook Laboratories has been described as “a terrible blow to the local economy and tragic news for local workers and their families” Speaking after the announcement, Nicola Grant of the Workers Party said, “Only last year the Norbrook company made profits of £28.4 million and only a few weeks ago […]
The Ulster Unionist Party has slammed the DUP regarding their recent plea to allow voters to let them “finish the job.” Ulster Unionist Peer, Lord Empey said: “I note a comment from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson regarding a recent opinion poll, and his plea to voters to allow his party to ‘finish the job.’ This is […]
SDLP Councillor Michael Savage in his role as First Citizen of the District attended and spoke at the Save Our Emergency Surgery Rally in Newry on Saturday. Speaking after the rally he said: “While I accept we are taking positive steps forward through the work of groups like the Daisy Hill Future Group there are […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that the party is standing its largest ever team of candidates for election to Newry, Mourne and Down district council on 18th May. Speaking after the candidates lodged their nomination papers at Monaghan Row in Newry, the Sinn Féin MP said: “In this local council election Sinn Féin […]
Michael Savage and Doire Finn have been announced as the SDLP candidates for the upcoming council election in Newry City. Michael has represented Newry City on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council since 2017. For the past year he has served as Chairperson of the Council. He has been a leading defender of maintaining medical […]
The SDLP has nominated councillor Eamon McNeill as its Portadown candidate in the upcoming local government election. Councillor McNeill has submitted his nomination forms to Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood said he was delighted to have a candidate of Councillor McNeill’s calibre contesting the election. Foyle MP Mr Eastwood said: […]
The SDLP has nominated councillor Thomas O’Hanlon and councillor Gráinne O’Neill as its candidates for Armagh in the upcoming local government election. Councillors O’Hanlon and O’Neill have submitted their nomination papers to Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood paid tribute to their work on council. Foyle MP Mr Eastwood said: “Thomas […]
The SDLP has nominated Councillor Declan McAlinden and Jackie Coade as its candidates for the Criagavon area in the upcoming local government election. Councillor McAlinden and Ms Coade have handed in their nomination forms to Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood said the pair would be a formidable team for people in the area. Foyle MP […]
The home of Newry Aontú candidate and Hospital Campaigner Sharon Loughran has been targeted by Loyalist graffiti. Loyalists wrote “Aontú IRA out” and “UDA” on her property. Commenting Sharon Loughran stated; “This has come as a massive shock to me. It is an attack on my home and it is a violation. As a result […]
Progress on the Newry Community Treatment and Care Centre has been welcomed by Nicola Grant of the Workers Party. ” This has been a long-drawn-out project, but the news that additional ground at Abbey Way has now been secured will hopefully be the catalyst for major progress over the coming months,” Nicola said. “Bringing community […]
Social Democratic and Labour Party Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed Jackie Coade to the party. Ms Coade has joined the SDLP and will be one of the party’s candidates in the Craigavon area in the upcoming local government election. Foyle MP Mr Eastwood said: “I’m absolutely delighted to welcome a person of the caliber […]