CLANRYE NEWS 
Age Friendly Louth and An Táin Arts Centre premiered two powerful short films created as part of a creative project aimed at challenging ageism and promoting positive ageing across County Louth. The films, Fragments and Pieces of Us, were premiered at An Táin Arts Centre on Tuesday, 6 October, before an audience of participants, family […]
By Donal McMahon Concerns for expectant Newry mothers’ being cast into postcode lottery for safety has caused an “urgent” call for a health staff review ahead of a public rally in the city. The Southern Trust recently made a “shock” announcement that almost 2,000 babies may temporarily not be born at Daisy Hill due to […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has officially opened its new Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) at Craigavon Area Hospital. The Trust’s first dedicated facility for commercial clinical research will give more people the opportunity to take part in research and access innovative treatments. The centre includes four clinical consultation rooms, a multifunction room, […]
Over 60 women attended an inspiring evening of support, education and empowerment at a Rooted in Confidence Hair Loss Workshop held at Swanky Coffee in Silverbridge on 14 September. The workshop was hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum, with financial support provided by the Council’s Health […]
Ulster Unionist Councillor David Taylor has commented on the Southern Health and Social Care Trust statement on medical workforce pressures within inpatient maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. Councillor David Taylor said: “This is deeply concerning news for expectant mothers, staff and the entire community served by Daisy Hill Hospital. “The clear priority must be […]
Aontú Newry and Armagh representative Róisín Mulgrew has launched a petition calling for births and inpatient maternity services to be protected at Daisy Hill Hospital. Mulgrew said: “Generations of families across Newry, south Armagh and south Down have started their story at Daisy Hill. We want future generations to be able to say these simple […]
Aontú representative says staffing crisis cannot be allowed to become another step towards centralising services away from Daisy Hill Aontú Newry and Armagh representative Roisin Mulgrew has called for urgent action to protect inpatient maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital after the Southern Trust confirmed it is preparing plans to temporarily move births and inpatient […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has urged the Health Minister to do all he can to address the crisis facing maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The maternity service at Daisy Hill is facing an immediate crisis. The fragility of the service has been clear for some time, including the […]
McNulty MLA on Possible Maternity Closure: “The Patients of Daisy Hill Hospital Deserve Better” Mr McNulty stated: “I am very disturbed by the rumours and speculation today coming after an emergency meeting was called this morning by Southern Trust management announcing a potential temporary closure of Daisy Hill’s maternity services and a consolidation of maternity […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is experiencing significant medical workforce pressures within inpatient maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital following a number of consultant obstetrician retirements and resignations. Despite sustained recruitment efforts across the UK and internationally, the Trust has not yet been able to recruit sufficient consultants to fill these vacancies. This […]
Two Southern Trust nurses are encouraging women to know the signs of womb cancer and seek advice if they have concerns. As part of Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month this September, Sharon Quinn, Gynaecological Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Kelly Harrison, Gynaecological Oncology Nurse, are highlighting the importance of recognising symptoms early. Womb cancer is the […]
Newry Sinn Féin Councillor, Aidan Mathers, has described the flooding experienced by Derrybeg residents as utterly unacceptable. Speaking after pushing NI Water for an urgent action, Cllr. Mathers said; “I am deeply concerned by the flooding experienced in the Derrybeg area last night, which resulted in raw sewage, wastewater and toilet paper being deposited onto […]