CLANRYE NEWS 
Nicola Grant has said she is inundated with people asking if the Workers Party will support the community in their opposition to the selling of public land in Newry that is currently used as a children’s playground. Nicola continued that the decision to sell the land was agreed by Sinn Fein and DUP members of […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called on the Police Ombudsman to release the findings of its investigation into the Kingsmills massacre. Speaking at a Stormont debate, Mr. McNulty said: “The Kingsmills massacre, the murder of 10 innocent men on their way home from work on 5 January 1976, was a crime whose […]
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane is today in London alongside Chris Hazzard MP to attend a tribunal which will examine allegations of police spying on journalists. The North Belfast MP said: “We are in London today to support the groundbreaking work of Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney, and other journalists. “These investigative journalists have been […]
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have launched a new strategy for victims and survivors of the Troubles/Conflict. The strategy, which received Executive approval on Thursday, will ensure the right trauma-informed and victim-centred services are in place to empower and support victims and survivors, and contribute to building a shared and […]
By Kevin McAteer The Secretary of State has told Parliament this afternoon (11 September) of his decision to establish an independent inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005 into the murder of Patrick Finucane. Speaking from Parliament The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement about the […]
On Friday 9th August 2024 we the family friends and comrades of Oglach Brendan Watters will be holding a graveside commemoration to mark the 40th Anniversary of Brendan’s death. Brendan was from a staunch Republican family he was a member of Na Fianna Eireann before making the graduation into the ranks of Óglaigh na h-Èireann […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed a commitment from the Labour Government to repeal and replace the Legacy Act as an early pledge during the state opening of Parliament today. Mr Eastwood said that the move demonstrated the change in approach to Northern Ireland where every political party and victims group opposed the Conservative […]
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has said there is now an opportunity for the new British Government to reset relations with Ireland and Europe. The North Belfast MP also welcomed the commitment of the Labour government to begin the process of repealing the Tories’ shameful Legacy Act. John Finucane said: “The election of a new […]
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly has welcomed the commitment made today in Westminster that the new Labour Government will repeal the shameful Legacy Act passed by their predecessors that has destroyed the rights of victims and their families to truth and justice. Speaking today, Mrs Brolly said: “Aontú as well as every political party in […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly has said we must never forget the sacrifice of those who gave their lives at the Battle of the Somme, as commemorations take place to mark the anniversary. Mr Donnelly was speaking on July 1, having already attended the annual commemoration at the Knockagh Monument in East Antrim. He […]
The annual South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration will take place on Saturday 6th July at 6pm. All are welcome to attend. The Assemble point is Mullaghbawn Community Centre. This annual commemoration remembers all those local volunteers who died during the most recent phase of the struggle for Irish freedom and is focussed on offering ongoing solidarity and support to their […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has said that the treatment of Bloody Sunday families seeking justice for the murder of their loved ones has been disgraceful. Mr Eastwood was speaking after the family of William McKinney confirmed that the PPS has failed to challenge anonymity for ‘Soldier F’ who is charged with the murder of two […]