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Unite Members at Haldane Fisher Demand a Cost-of-Living Pay Increase

Newry based business Haldane Fisher is one of the leading independent suppliers to the construction industry in the UK and Ireland. However Clanrye News and Sport can reveal the company has been pulled into disarray following a pay dispute with its workers. Clanrye News and Sport has been contacted by employees of Haldane Fisher and […]

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Crime Newry

Police Call for Vigilance Following Distraction Burglary in Newry

Police Newry, Mourne & Down or asking residents to be vigilant following a distraction burglary on Temple Hill Road, Newry. A female went to the address asking if the householder had seen a lost pet. While the resident was distracted a male made his way into the property stealing cash & jewellery. We are investigating […]

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Sympathy to Family, Friends and to the Ambulance Crew – Grant

Nicola Grant, Workers Party Assembly candidate in Newry & Armagh, has expressed her sympathy on the death of the young woman  while waiting for an ambulance in Newry recently. “This is a terrible tragedy and a very difficult and heartbreaking time for this young woman’s family and friends. They are very much in my thoughts”, Nicola […]

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Advertising Business Newry Two Stacks

Newry Based Whiskey Business Wins Prestigious Award

A Newry based whiskey business has recently won gold at the prestigious London Spirits Awards. Two Stacks “Dram in a Can” has been awarded Gold at the London Spirits Competition this year where it received 91 points in the ready-to-drink category. Furthermore their Cask Strength Blenders Cut picked up an award in the Whiskey category, […]

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Community Health Newry

Tragedy Waiting to Happen – IRSP Newry

Newry based political party the IRSP have stated via their social media that recent events in Newry City regarding ambulance waiting times has resulted in a tragedy waiting to happen. The comments come following the tragic death of Jody Keenan who sadly passed away whilst waiting on an ambulance. Brendan Liddy IRSP spokesman, “ it […]

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Community Crime Newry

Police Ombudsman Investigating Death of Jody Keenan in Newry

Following the tragic death of 39 year Jody Keenan who died in the Trevor Hill area of Newry in the early hours of Sunday morning 10th April – Newry, Mourne and Down District Commander Superintendent Norman Haslett said:  “The Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (OPONI) has been advised about this incident and are […]

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Road Safe NI and Pocketbox Launch Free Vehicle Management App to Support Legal and Safe Driving

Road Safe NI, the road safety charity in Northern Ireland, has teamed up with Pocket Box to launch a free vehicle management app that helps motorists to keep road legal and compliant. The Road Safe NI-branded tool – available for both Apple and Android smartphones – is designed to overcome many of the headaches of […]

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Armagh Community Election 2022 Health Newry Politics South Armagh

More Connected Approach to Mental Health Services Would Prevent Many Getting Into Crisis in First Place – Coade

A more connected, holistic approach to mental health services would prevent many getting into crisis in the first place, Alliance Assembly candidate Jackie Coade has said. Newry and Armagh candidate Ms Coade said while health service staff were to be praised for their work in the mental health sector, too many gaps in the service […]

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Brady Says Teachers Must be Supported

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that teaching staff must be supported with fair pay as teachers and other workers struggle with the cost-of-living crisis. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Last night I attended a meeting hosted by teachers unions in Newry, calling for fair pay for their members. “The cost of living […]

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Community Election 2022 Health Newry

Coade Says More Support Needed for Ambulance Service, Following Death

Alliance Newry and Armagh Assembly candidate Jackie Coade has said more support is needed for the Ambulance Service, after a woman died in Newry while waiting for paramedics to arrive from Belfast. The woman collapsed in the city but with only three ambulance crews available locally, paramedics were dispatched from Belfast. The woman died by […]

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British Government Must Honour Commitment on Acht Gaeilge — Brady

Responding to comments by British Secretary of State at Westminster in relation to his failure to deliver on Irish language rights, Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady said: “Brandon Lewis agreed and promised to deliver on the commitment of an Irish language Act with accelerated passage by October 2021. “That date passed without delivery or any […]

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Advertising Business Newry

Alexandria’s Baby Boutique Launch New App

Newry based business Alexandria’s Baby Boutique has launched an app to enable customers to access their incredible clothing lines with ease. Spearheaded by Newry business woman Nicola Grant the app is available on both Google play store and Apple. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Mrs.Grant said: “We have a fantastic website which has been […]