CLANRYE NEWS 
One of Northern Ireland’s longest-running and most contentious parading disputes has entered a potentially historic new chapter after the Parades Commission ruled that a restricted Orange Order procession can proceed along Portadown’s Garvaghy Road on Sunday. Portadown District LOL No.1 has been granted permission to complete the disputed return route from Drumcree Church on Sunday, […]
This morning TUV Newry and Armagh Assembly candidate Councillor Keith Ratcliffe attended the annual roadside service to mark the 47th anniversary of the Narrow Water massacre. Commenting Councillor Ratcliffe said: “I was honoured to represent my party and the people of Cusher at today’s event. “While 47 years have passed, it is more important than […]
A High Court ruling which quashed the latest restrictions on the Orange Order’s annual Drumcree parade has reopened one of Northern Ireland’s longest-running and most sensitive parading disputes. The decision has been hailed as a major victory by unionist and loyalist representatives, while nationalist representatives have warned against interpreting the judgment as permission for the […]
A new book examining more than 160 years of Irish history in the Newry region is set to be launched at Café Mon Abri in Camlough on Thursday, 25 June at 7.30pm. Written by local historian and respected journalist and creative artist Raymond Watson, Cath Saoirse an Iúir – Newry’s Struggle explores the political, social and […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the settlement reached in the case relating to the murder of the Reavey brothers in south Armagh in 1976. Eugene Reavey had taken the PSNI and Ministry of Defence to court in relation to the case. Mr McNulty attended the High Court on a number of […]
Several hundred people attended this morning’s annual commemoration in memory of IRA Volunteer Raymond McCreesh, who died on hunger strike 45 years ago. The Camlough man died on 21 May 1981 after 61 days on hunger strike. Among those attending the 45th anniversary commemoration were members of the McCreesh family, comrades, friends and neighbours of […]
50th Anniversary Of IRA Volunteer Shot Dead By SAS Told “We Best Honour The Past By Building A Future Worthy Of It”. The large attendance at the 50th anniversary of the death of IRA Volunteer Peter Cleary, were told by Donegal TD Pearse Docherty that the event was not simply an act of remembrance but also […]
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly today unveiled a memorial plaque at Parliament Buildings to honour all victims and survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse. The plaque stands as a permanent acknowledgement to the children who suffered abuse in residential institutions over many decades and fulfils the final recommendation of the Historical […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has invited the people of Newry and beyond to attend the local launch of Our Martin — a powerful new book celebrating the life and legacy of Martin McGuinness. The event will take place on Friday, 7th November at 7:00pm in Derrybeg Community Centre, Newry, and promises to be a […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has encouraged people from across the area to attend this year’s Edentubber Commemoration on Sunday, 9th November, to honour the memory of the Edentubber Martyrs. Councillor King said: “I am honoured to chair this year’s event. These annual gatherings are a time for reflection, pride, and renewed commitment to the […]
Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed a Court of Appeal ruling overturning historic convictions against Declan Murphy, now a Sinn Féin councillor, along with Declan John Moen and Conor Gilmore. Reacting to the decision, Mr Hughes said: “I welcome this ruling by the Court of Appeal, overturning the wrongful convictions of these three […]
Sinn Féin councillor Declan Murphy has described the overturning of his 1989 conviction in court today as a personal vindication, and a damning indictment of the British State’s use of its judicial system as a weapon of political repression. Councillor Murphy, who alongside Declan John Moen and Conor Gilmore had their convictions quashed said: “After […]