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BRCD Tourism Project

A New Tourism Journey for Our District

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is developing a major tourism investment project through the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD), with a £29.2 million tourism allocation focused on Kilbroney Park, Slieve Gullion Forest Park and Delamont Country Park.

The ambition is for the three sites to work together as part of a connected tourism destination from Carlingford Lough to Strangford Lough, encouraging visitors to stay longer, spend more locally and explore what the wider district has to offer.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are currently preparing an Outline Business Case (OBC), which will set out the case for how the tourism allocation could be invested. This includes gathering evidence, developing the proposals, undertaking technical work and engaging with businesses, communities and the wider public.

Feedback gathered through engagement is helping to inform the proposals as they develop.

A bold new vision for tourism in Newry, Mourne and Down

This is an opportunity to explore how future investment could:

  • Create a connected journey across iconic landscapes.
  • Celebrate our spectacular natural environment.
  • Enhance the visitor experience.
  • Create opportunities for local businesses and communities.

Early engagement across Newry, Mourne and Down

During July 2026, the Council invited businesses and organisations across the district to share their views on the proposed tourism investment programme.

This early engagement provided an opportunity to collect feedback to help inform the development of the proposals. It included:

  • A Tourism Business Event in Warrenpoint on 01 July 2026
  • An online survey between 02 and 23 July 2026.

The survey was shared with around 700 businesses and organisations across the district and was also open to members of the public.

Stay informed

This is just the beginning. As the project develops there will be further opportunities for businesses, stakeholders and local communities to get involved.

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