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Sinn Féin First Minister-Designate Michelle O’Neill has written to the British Secretary of State on his decision to approve a certificate which will conceal information on the death of Noah Donohoe. Michelle O’Neill said: “I have written to British Secretary of State Shailesh Vara today making it clear that the use of a Public Interest Immunity (PII) […]
The international extravaganza that is the Fiddlers Green Festival finally returns following a Covid 19 hiatus. The world renowned festival is back in Rostrevor County Down and is without a doubt going to be quite the spectacle. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council , Cllr Michael Savage […]
Council Chairperson, Cllr Michael Savage paid a visit to Newry and Mourne Museum to see if the children were enjoying their week-long summer arts and crafts workshops at the Museum. The five-day camp, which ran from 25 – 29 July was based on the theme, ‘Have Fun in the Sun with Seaside and Sun’. The […]
Councillor Michael Savage welcomed The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch to the Heart o’ Down Pipe Band Championships for 2022. This year’s event will be held in Donard Park, Newcastle which played host to the Ulster Championships in 2019. The event will take place on Saturday 6 August 2022 at 10am. This […]
Aontú Deputy Leader Cllr. Denise Mullen has criticised the stall on the NHS pay rise due to the DUP stance on the protocol Speaking today, Cllr Denise Mullen said “The DUP’s stance on the Protocol is preventing the NHS staff from getting a well-deserved pay rise. The Stormont dysfunction is preventing the health minister from […]
Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has spoken of his concern as the Halifax has announced plans to close their Newry City branch. Mr Irwin said the decision would remove a very valuable local resource from the town and make banking transactions much more difficult with people having to travel to Portadown to […]
Alliance Animal Welfare spokesperson Patrick Brown MLA has submitted an objection to a proposed dog breeding and kennel facility in Co Fermanagh. The planning application, which was submitted to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, is for a facility in Fivemiletown which would be large enough to hold 600 dogs, but at any one time could […]
Newry Chamber members held a meeting with Alliance MLAs, Andrew Muir MLA and Patrick Brown MLA at the Canal Court Hotel & Spa on Wednesday 27th July 2022. The focus of the meeting was the cost-of-living crisis but discussions also included a range of business challenges and opportunities. Meetings with other MLAs & MPs will […]
UUP Slieve Gullion Councillor David Taylor has condemned the recent dumping of waste at a derelict site adjacent to Monaghan Street and Railway Avenue in Newry City. Councillor Taylor said: “The dumping of materials such as that which has occurred just off Monaghan Street is unacceptable and has a very negative impact on the aesthetic […]
Sinn Féin Councillor, Roisin Mulgrew, has condemned the dumping of a large quantity of Diesel cubes inside a 40ft trailer on the Dublin road. The Newry city councillor said: “The most recent dumping has seen a 40ft trailer filled with diesel cubes abandoned in a lay-by on the Dublin road. “This has happened on four […]
The extremely popular Street Feast is returning to Newry variety market this Friday 29th July from 6pm to 10pm. The event showcases the very finest in local produce. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Melissa McCabe said: “Street feast is back in Newry market Friday evening (29th July) from 6pm to 10pm. With top drawer […]
Commenting on the passing of former Upper Bann Member of Parliament, Lord Trimble, Carla Lockhart MP said: “First and foremost this is a great loss to Lady Trimble, and their children Richard, Vicky, Nicholas and Sarah, and the wider family circle. The loss of one’s life partner, and a parent, is a pain that is […]
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