Newry and Mourne Museum Unveils ‘Object of the Month’ Display Case 6 November 2026 Newry and Mourne Museum has unveiled a new ‘object of the month’ display case which will showcase a changing selection of objects, each with their own story. Featuring items usually held in storage, the new display case located on the museum’s second...

Christmas Light Switch-Ons Marks District’s Festive Season Arrival 6 November 2026 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,...

Mourne Gullion Strangford Global Geopark Secures UNESCO Green Card 5 November 2026 Mourne Gullion Strangford Global Geopark has secured a ‘Green Card’ from UNESCO following a rigorous international revalidation process, with the endorsement recognising global leadership in climate action, heritage conservation, sustainable tourism and...

Communities Come Together Through Food and Culture at Rowallane Winter Feast 3 November 2026 Saintfield’s Rowallane Garden is hosting the final event in a community programme bringing people together through food, storytelling, heritage and shared cultural experiences on Sunday, 29 November between 1pm and 4pm. The Winter Feast is part of the Shared Table:...