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13 August 2021 A new project entitled ‘Lost Songs of a Border People’ has launched from a successful partnership between Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Creggan Local History Society, Colleen Savage Oriel Events, Oriel Traditional Orchestra and Louth County Council.

13 August 2021 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has successfully secured funding of £279,500 from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) Challenge Fund to implement additional biodiversity and access projects within the Ring of Gullion and Strangford and Lecale (RGSL) Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

13 August 2021 The South Armagh Lace Collective and the Clanrye Lace Group have worked tirelessly over the last couple of months, alongside the Ring of Gullion Partnership in planning the ‘Linen and Lace’ exhibition.

12 August 2021 The Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Councillor Cathy Mason Newry, has launched the second Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan, which will enable the Council and its Age Friendly Partners to continue making the district a place where it’s citizens can flourish as they age, and lead healthy, active and engaged lives.

6 August 2021 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in conjunction with the Department of Health NI have set up an assisted Asymptomatic Test Site (ATS) at the Ballymote Sports and Wellbeing Centre, Downpatrick where members of the public can book a slot and undertake a rapid lateral flow test.

28 July 2021 Individuals who are exploring the idea of creating their own business in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area can now access ‘Rebel on Demand’ which is a new free online business bitesize support service.

19 July 2021 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is teaming up with Walk NI to champion its #RightSideOfOutside campaign over the summer, which encourages those visiting rural areas in within the district to do so in a safe and respectful way.

9 July 2021 Newry District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum has recognised the incredible work of local young people who have successfully completed a number of litter picking activities throughout May at Newry Towpath.

9 July 2021 ‘Be Active and Smile’ is a new mental health and wellbeing initiative that has been developed by the Health and Social Care Trust in partnership with Downpatrick, Rowallane and Slieve Croob DEAs (District Electoral Areas).

9 July 2021 The Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Councillor Cathy Mason, has visited the newly opened Ash Gallery in Newcastle to mark the opening of this new and innovative studio focusing on local artists.

9 July 2021 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a new public awareness campaign to tackle the issue of littering and raise awareness of ‘Your Waste, Your Responsibility’.

8 July 2021 Refuse and Commercial Waste Collections Refuse collection and commercial waste collections will take place as normal on the 12 and 13 July, please ensure your bin is at the kerbside from 6am.