CLANRYE NEWS 
A 28-year-old man has been charged following a series of break-ins at Buttercrane Shopping Centre in Newry over the weekend. Police were called to commercial premises in the Buttercrane Quay area at approximately 7.40am on Sunday, 8 November. When officers arrived, they discovered extensive damage inside a shop, including two smashed windows and items scattered […]
The festive season officially arrives in Newry, Mourne and Down with Christmas lights set to be switched on in towns and villages across the district between Thursday 19 November and Saturday 5 December. And a series of special festive events are also being held in Newry, Downpatrick and Kilkeel to mark the start of the […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Glyn Hanna, has commended the work of St Vincent de Paul after meeting with the charity’s staff and volunteers in Downpatrick, learning more about its role and the drive for new volunteers. The new recruitment campaign is inviting more people to become part of the St Vincent […]
Saoradh condemns the decision by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust to suspend maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, from 23 November. This latest development represents another devastating blow to healthcare provision across Newry and the wider South Armagh and Mourne communities. It is particularly concerning for expectant mothers, their families and those […]
Aontú Newry and Armagh representative Roisin Mulgrew has called for an end to what she describes as a longstanding culture of secrecy at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, warning that the latest revelations are part of a much deeper problem. Mulgrew said: “This is not about one meeting or one project. There is a […]
When Killeavy St Monnina’s and Crossmaglen Rangers go head-to-head in the Senior Championship final this weekend, two local families will be cheering from opposite sides. But away from the pitch, foster carers Anita and Joe Feenan and Jim and Michelle McConville share something far more important than club colour: a passion for helping children and […]
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 […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that a man aged in his eighties has died following a road traffic collision in Newry on Thursday 1st October. Detective Inspector Stewart, from the Police Service’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Police received a report at approximately 11.30am of a two-vehicle collision involving a grey Citroen C3 […]
Justin McNulty MLA joined Daisy Hill advocate groups SOS Daisy Hill and the Daisy Hill Future Group for a meeting with the Minister of Health, Robbie Butler, in Stormont. The meeting was convened to discuss the groups’ concerns regarding the potential closure of maternity services at Daisy Hill. As a member of the committees, McNulty […]
Residents across Newry, Mourne and Down are being encouraged to help uncover the inspirational people and groups making a difference in their communities as nominations open for the Council’s Annual Civic Awards. Launched by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Glyn Hanna, the awards recognise individuals, volunteers, young people, organisations and community champions […]
Bring the family along for a frightfully fun evening at the Newry Halloween Twilight Market, returning to Newry Variety Market on Saturday 31 October 2026, from 5pm to 10pm. Hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, this popular event will transform the historic market into a Halloween wonderland packed with spooky entertainment, family-friendly activities, […]
Aontú Newry and Armagh representative Róisín Mulgrew has announced an escalation of the party’s campaign to tackle longstanding traffic congestion around Five Ways and Damolly Retail Park. The party is putting up posters around Five Ways, engaging with motorists, residents, businesses and other stakeholders, and has formally requested meetings with Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and […]