CLANRYE NEWS 
Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed the announcement that the Gaza Student Scheme will be delivered again in the 2026/27 academic year. The scheme supports students in Gaza to exit safely and take up confirmed places across Higher Education Institutions in Britain and here. The Minister said: “Education has a critical role to play in […]
Three sitting MLAs, Liz Kimmins, Aoife Finnegan and Cathal Boylan will contest the election for the party next year. Speaking to hundreds of people at the launch event in the Canal Court Hotel in Newry on Friday evening, Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD said the three candidates are ingrained in their communities, […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce the successful recipients of its £1 million Hotel Accommodation Scheme, an investment aimed at increasing hotel room capacity and supporting the continued growth of tourism across the district. The scheme has been established to help meet rising visitor demand by supporting accommodation providers to expand […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has unveiled an ambitious three-year education and enforcement action plan to address key issues of fly-tipping, littering and dog fouling aimed at protecting the environment for future generations. The comprehensive strategy also aims to improve recycling rates as part of a more sustainable and responsible approach to waste management, […]
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan has welcomed the investment of £2.5m for a factory in Crossmaglen. The Newry Armagh MLA was speaking after visiting the factory with party colleague Dáire Hughes MP and the Economy Minister: “The £2.5m investment in Roco will create 30 high-quality jobs in Crossmaglen, see the factory expand and double the company’s headcount to […]
DUP Agriculture Spokesperson Carla Lockhart MP has written to newly appointed DEFRA Minister Stephen Morgan MP requesting an urgent meeting. Mr Morgan, Labour MP for Portsmouth South, was appointed last week as part of an impromptu Government reshuffle, replacing Dame Angela Eagle MP, whose tenure commenced in September 2025. Ms Lockhart has expressed concern at […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard described comments around the reform of Stormont made by DUP leader, Gavin Robinson as double speak and totally detached from reality. The South Down MP said: “While Gavin Robinson says politicians must want to work together, the DUP continue to frustrate progress – on the Good Jobs Bill, on Environmental […]
The Locals First Initiative has officially launched its new News & Media website, marking a significant milestone in its mission to promote community engagement, local stories, and regional development. The platform, which went live this week, aims to provide a dedicated space for sharing news, highlighting community achievements, and giving local people and organisations a […]
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly has lodged a formal complaint with the Standards Commissioner in Westminster following the actions of DUP MP Carla Lockhart in Scarva over the weekend. The MP was seen to be engaging with men in masks at the registered counter protest against a pro-Palestine march in the village. Masked protestors were […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair at its annual meeting on Monday 1 June 2026. Councillor Glyn Hanna (DUP) has been appointed Chairperson, with Councillor Doire Finn (SDLP) elected as Deputy Chairperson. In his inaugural speech as Chairperson, Cllr Hanna said it was an honour to take up […]
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has said the UK and Irish Governments must acknowledge growing momentum for reform of the Stormont institutions. She was speaking after Sinn Féin became the latest party to publicly endorse reform. South Belfast and Mid Down MP Claire Hanna said: “There is clear momentum behind Stormont reform and it can […]
Councillor Mary O’Dowd has been formally installed as the new Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council following its Annual Meeting on Monday 1 June 2026. Elected to represent the Lurgan District Electoral Area in May 2023, Councillor O’Dowd described her appointment as “an incredible honour” and thanked her Sinn Féin colleagues […]