News

20 March 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has appointed a dedicated Integrated Consultancy Team (ICT) to support the restoration of Lock 6 on the historic Newry Canal, marking a significant step forward in protecting and enhancing one of Northern Ireland’s most important heritage assets.

20 March 2026 A Newry, Mourne and Down District Council plan for a new multi-sport 3G pitch at Jennings Park in Newry has taken a significant step forward.

16 March 2026 This Thursday 19 March marks the beginning of Newry Arts Festival, launching ten days of performances, screenings and creative activities across the city until 29 March.

13 March 2026 Recent workshops organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Slieve Croob District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum introduced local people to the Makaton language programme.

13 March 2026 A community safety and wellbeing event organised by Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) was well supported by the public.

12 March 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council celebrated the achievements of young innovators at a special showcase event as part of the Digital Makers Programme, delivered in partnership with Sentinus and funded through the Council’s Regeneration, Business Support department and The Go Succeed Programme.

11 March 2026 A powerful play examining themes of control and violence in relationships and the importance of communication and respect to avoid harm has been shown to over 1,000 post-primary school students across the district.

11 March 2026 Work has started on a series of projects designed to make a significant and lasting contribution to peace and reconciliation across the district.

9 March 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is preparing to host a packed programme of parades, live entertainment and family-friendly activities on Tuesday 17 March.

9 March 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting artists, makers, food producers and creative enterprises to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to take part in its refreshed Artisan Markets Programme for 2026.

9 March 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to support Love Food Hate Waste’s Food Waste Action Week, running from 9 – 15 March 2026.

4 March 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s new Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in Planning trainees are building towards future success.