CLANRYE NEWS 
Thousands of workers across Northern Ireland are set to receive a pay increase from April 2027 after the UK Government confirmed a 3.9% rise in the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage. The changes, announced as part of the UK Budget on 28 October 2026, will see the minimum hourly rate for workers aged […]
Clanrye News examines how the Upper Bann political landscape could change if the former DUP MP contests the next Assembly election as an independent unionist or a TUV candidate. Carla Lockhart’s departure from the Democratic Unionist Party has opened up an intriguing political question: could her next move cost the DUP one of its two […]
TUV welcomes Carla Lockhart move Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “Congratulations to Carla Lockhart MP on following her conscience. “Having myself resigned from the DUP almost 20 years ago, I know this was not an easy decision. But for honest politicians principle matters more than position. “The DUP’s preference for ‘O’Neill Must Stay’ caused […]
Keady is preparing for five days of traditional Irish music, concerts, storytelling and family entertainment as the Tommy Makem Folk Festival returns from Wednesday 4th to Sunday 8th November 2026. The festival celebrates the life and legacy of legendary Irish folk singer, songwriter and storyteller Tommy Makem, bringing musicians, performers and visitors together in his […]
Upper Bann MP announces she will sit as an independent unionist following a bitter disagreement with Gavin Robinson over the handling of the Drumcree controversy. The Democratic Unionist Party has suffered a major political blow after Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart announced her resignation, bringing an end to more than two decades of party membership. […]
Reports of a potential leadership challenge involving Paul Givan have emerged as Carla Lockhart prepares to announce her political future.
The DUP has decided not to remove Michelle O’Neill as Northern Ireland’s First Minister, instead announcing a series of measures against Sinn Féin following the ongoing Drumcree dispute. The decision was reached following a meeting of senior DUP officials on Thursday, 29 October, amid growing pressure within the party to take stronger action against the […]
The situation whereby residents of independent living accommodation in Crossmaglen, Keady, and other parts of the north are not qualifying for the £100 Home Heating Oil Support Scheme voucher because they live in what is known as ‘sheltered housing’ is as outrageous as it is nonsensical. That’s the assessment of Aontú representative for Slieve Gullion, […]
Pressure is mounting on DUP leader Gavin Robinson after another senior party figure publicly backed calls for Michelle O’Neill to be removed as Northern Ireland’s First Minister. South Down MLA Diane Forsythe has joined Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart in demanding stronger action following the controversy surrounding the Drumcree parading dispute. The intervention comes just […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is encouraging residents to improve their wellbeing, build confidence and connect with others through its free Be Active Local – Wellbeing Hubs programmes. Funded by Sport NI through the London Marathon Foundation’s Inspiring Activity fund, the programmes aim to make physical activity accessible to people across the district, particularly […]
Sinn Féin and Aontú have both recorded increases in support in the Republic of Ireland, according to new polling figures attributed to the Business Post/Red C October 2026 survey, while Fine Gael has suffered a three-point decline. The figures, shared by Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, place Sinn Féin on 22%, up one percentage point, with […]
Forum sends report to every councillor and MLA, and calls follow-up meeting on 29th October to set up working groups Newry People’s Forum has published the report from its first public workshop, setting out all 657 comments made by the 200 or so people who packed the Canal Court Hotel on 8 October. Planning and […]