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Make It Local

An Nollaig Seo, Ceannaigh sa Cheantar
This Christmas, Make it Local 

Chairperson Cllr Glyn Hanna Launches Expression of Interest

Would you like to be part of our Make It Local Christmas campaign, designed to celebrate and promote local businesses during one of the busiest trading periods of the year?

As residents and visitors prepare for the festive season, this is a valuable opportunity to showcase your business, increase visibility, attract new customers and encourage 

Businesses selected to take part will benefit from free promotion through an integrated Christmas marketing campaign. This will include promotion across Council marketing channels alongside a wider mix of digital advertising, print, outdoor advertising, public relations activity and other seasonal marketing opportunities.

Expressions of Interest

Expressions of Interest CLOSE on Friday 9 October 2026 at 5pm. 

To complete the EOI form, click the button below.

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Please note that submitting an Expression of Interest does not guarantee selection. All applications will be reviewed by the Council team to ensure a strong geographical spread, a balanced representation of sectors and a varied showcase of businesses from across the district.

This Summer, Make It Local

Make It Local is Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s flagship marketing initiative, designed to promote and celebrate businesses across the district.

Discover local experiences, independent businesses and hidden gems across Newry, Mourne and Down.
The Council has launched its ‘Make it Local’ Summer Campaign, encouraging residents and visitors to discover, enjoy and support the incredible range of local businesses, attractions, experiences and services available across the district.

Running under the strapline ‘This Summer, Make It Local’, the campaign celebrates the friendly faces behind the area’s independent businesses, from long-established favourites to exciting new ventures, while showcasing the quality, character and diversity that make our city, towns and villages special.

Whether you’re enjoying a coffee catch-up, exploring somewhere new, planning a family day out, refreshing your wardrobe or trying a new activity, there are countless ways to support local this summer.

Every local purchase, visit and experience helps support our communities, strengthens the local economy and contributes to a more vibrant, sustainable district.

Discover what’s waiting for you this summer…

The Make It Local Initiative

Through year-round promotional activity, Make It Local raises the profile of participating businesses, celebrates local enterprise and encourages consumers to recognise the value of supporting businesses on their doorstep. In doing so, the campaign helps strengthen the local economy, sustain jobs and foster vibrant communities across Newry, Mourne and Down.

How Businesses Benefit

Businesses that participate in Make It Local can access a range of promotional opportunities designed to increase visibility and drive customer engagement
Benefits include:

• Free promotion through Council marketing channels

• Free photography and videography 

• Exposure through a comprehensive marketing campaign, including local and regional print advertising, outdoor advertising and radio promotion.  

• Increased visibility among both residents and visitors 

• Opportunities to feature in seasonal and event-led campaigns throughout the year

• Association with a recognised district-wide initiative that celebrates and supports local enterprise

• The chance to be part of a wider movement encouraging consumers to choose local businesses and keep spending within the district

Get Involved

Expressions of Interest are currently closed. Businesses interested in future Make It Local campaigns are encouraged to follow NMD Business and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council social media channels for updates, campaign announcements and details of the next application window.
 

 

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