Newcastle Visitor Information Centre Crowned Best in Northern Ireland 28 October 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Newcastle Visitor Information Centre has been crowned Northern Ireland’s best. The award was presented to delighted staff at the 34th annual Northern Ireland Travel & Tourism Awards held recently at the Slieve...

Community Groups Celebrate Good Relations Week with Stormont Visit 28 October 2026 Eighty residents from across the Rowallane, Downpatrick, Slieve Croob and Mournes District Electoral Areas (DEAs) came together for a special visit to Parliament Buildings at the Stormont estate on Friday 16 October as part of this year's Good Relations Week...

Council Chairperson Meets with St Vincent de Paul Representatives 27 October 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Glyn Hanna, has commended the work of St Vincent de Paul after meeting with the charity’s staff and volunteers in Downpatrick, learning more about its role and the drive for new volunteers. The new...

Residents Encouraged to Get Active with Free Community Wellbeing Programmes 26 October 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is encouraging residents to improve their wellbeing, build confidence and connect with others through its free Be Active Local – Wellbeing Hubs programmes. Funded by Sport NI through the London Marathon Foundation’s...