Shots Fired at House In Newry

Detectives are appealing for information following a report that shots had been fired at a house in Newry yesterday evening, Monday 16th March. Detective Inspector Handley said: “At approximately 9.15pm, it was reported that two shots had been fired through the window of a property in the Damolly Village of the city. “The residents, who were in the house at the time, were uninjured however have been left badly shaken by the ordeal.

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Ulster GAA Results – 13/03/26

RESULTS: 13-03-2026 (Fri) Ulster GAA Football Intermediate League Quarter Final Desertmartin 20:00 Desertmartin (Derry) 1-18 1-18 Owen Roes (Tyrone) *Desertmartin won 4-3 on penalties 14-03-2026 (Sat) Ulster GAA Football Minor League Round 3

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Newry Arts Festival Gets Underway This Thursday with Plenty of Creative Surprises

This Thursday 19 March marks the beginning of Newry Arts Festival, launching ten days of performances, screenings and creative activities across the city until 29 March. Across the ten-day programme, audiences can enjoy a broad mix of live performances, film, literature and hands-on workshops taking place at venues throughout Newry. Organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council,…

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Kimmins Launches Recruitment Campaign For Roadworkers and Civil Engineering Trainees

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched two new recruitment campaigns for Industrial Road Workers and Trainee Civil Engineering Assistants. These are important roles which contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the road network. The roadworker competition is looking for people to join industrial teams across all parts of the North to work on a range of road…

http://clanryenews.com/2026/03/16/kimmins-launches-recruitment-campaign-for-roadworkers-and-civil-engineering-trainees/

Innovative New Programme to Support Young Doctors

The Southern Trust is introducing an innovative new programme to support the development of medical staff and improve service stability. Shaped by young doctors, the new multi-year rotational programme, offers a development pathway for locally employed doctors who are not in a formal national training programme. It includes structured pathways, supervision, support and opportunities to develop competencies and a career…

http://clanryenews.com/2026/03/15/innovative-new-programme-to-support-young-doctors/

SDLP: Executive Parties Need to Focus on Practical Action For Households Not Squabbling

Executive parties need to focus on agreeing a clear ask of the UK Government around a potential support package for households struggling with the huge increases in the cost of energy, SDLP Economy spokesperson Sinead McLaughlin has said ahead of an emergency committee meeting tomorrow which will take evidence from the Economy minister. The Foyle MLA said that while it was…

http://clanryenews.com/2026/03/15/sdlp-executive-parties-need-to-focus-on-practical-action-for-households-not-squabbling/

Police Appealing Following Death of Thirteen Lambs In Rostrevor

Police are appealing for information following the death of thirteen lambs in Rostrevor.  Inspector Reynolds said: "We received a report that the lambs had been killed at a farm on Drumsesk Road at some point between 7pm on Friday, 13th March and 7.45am on Saturday, 14th March. "It appears that their necks had been deliberately broken.  "This is a shocking crime, and we would be keen to hear from anyone…

http://clanryenews.com/2026/03/15/police-appealing-following-death-of-thirteen-lambs-in-rostrevor/

SDLP Calls For Executive Support Package After Energy Costs Spike

The SDLP is calling on the Executive to provide a support package to help families struggling with the spike in energy costs. Prices have risen sharply following the outbreak of conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran. SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has submitted an urgent question to Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald to address the issue in the Assembly on Monday.

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Newry Says Yes to BID as Businesses Back Third Term

Businesses across Newry city centre have voted overwhelmingly to retain Newry BID for a third term, with 92% voting in favour of continuing the Business Improvement District. A total of 198 businesses voted Yes in the ballot, delivering a strong vote of confidence in the organisation, and its work supporting the city centre business community. Newry BID Manager Eamonn Connolly said the result reflects the strong…

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Rising Energy Bills Demands Immediate Action From British Government – Dáire Hughes MP

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called on the British government to bring forward a package of measures immediately to help people facing rising energy bills, especially home heating oil. The Newry and Armagh MP was speaking after a meeting with British government ministers from the Treasury and Department of Energy. “Due to the reckless war in the Middle East, energy bills have…

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