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14 October 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with Netball NI, was delighted to host a Walking Netball Tournament at Down Leisure Centre, Downpatrick, on Wednesday, 7 October. The tournament brought together six teams from across Northern Ireland, with players...

13 October 2026 A new community programme, Shared Table: Tastes & Traditions of Rowallane and Beyond, is bringing people together in the area through food, storytelling, heritage and shared cultural experiences, thanks to PEACEPLUS funding secured by Newry, Mourne and Down District...

12 October 2026 Sheol Comhairle Ceantair an Iúir, Mhúrn agus an Dúin leabhrán nua oiliúna agus acmhainní gaolmhara ar líne chun tacú le hoifigigh sa rialtas áitiúil ar mian leo Gaeilge a fhoghlaim agus a...

12 October 2026 Bring the family along for a frightfully fun evening at the Newry Halloween Twilight Market, returning to Newry Variety Market on Saturday 31 October 2026, from 5pm to 10pm. Hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, this popular event will transform the historic...

12 October 2026 Residents across Newry, Mourne and Down are being encouraged to help uncover the inspirational people and groups making a difference in their communities as nominations open for the Council's Annual Civic Awards. Launched by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council...

12 October 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s new Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy was launched in a recently renovated greenhouse at Castlewellan Forest Park’s world famous Arboretum surrounded by an internationally renowned garden of plants on Friday, 9...

12 October 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting local communities, businesses, visitors and stakeholders to have their say on exciting proposals for Kilbroney Park, Slieve Gullion Forest Park and Delamont Country Park. Public engagement on the proposed tourism...

9 October 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down and District Council launched its Positive Ageing Month celebrations on International Day of Older People on 1 October with a special event in Newry. Designed to celebrate senior citizens and the invaluable contribution they make, the Council is...

6 October 2026 The final event in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s seniors’ summer scheme was held at Delamont Country Park outside Killlyleagh on 28 September. Residents from the Downpatrick, Mournes, Slieve Croob and Rowallane District Electoral Areas (DEAs) came...

6 October 2026 The benefits of establishing a new Chamber of Commerce for the Rowallane area are to be explored at a meeting in Saintfield in early November. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Rowallane District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum is facilitating the information and...

2 October 2026 A Crossmaglen grandmother who made almost 30 return trips over six weeks from her home to Belfast City Hospital for cancer treatment has praised the volunteer-led transport service which played a key role on her road to recovery. Maureen Morris, who celebrates her 80th...

1 October 2026 Year 13 and 14 students from St Colman's High and Sixth Form College, Ballynahinch, took part in a Young Drivers Road Safety Initiative at Bishopscourt Racing Circuit on Wednesday 30 September. The event was organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council's...