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20 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is planning to build on the success of its Make it Local campaign which has profiled over 100 businesses since its launch.

20 January 2026 A scheme to redevelop the historic Grove area in the heart of Downpatrick has become a catalyst for a wider community led project that will be delivered over the next two years.

19 January 2026 This year marks a golden milestone for one of Newry’s most beloved traditions.

19 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, is delighted to announce the two charities he will be supporting throughout his term of office for 2025–2026, The Laurence Trust and the Head Injury Support.

19 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced a new partnership with St Mark’s High School, Warrenpoint, to develop a new multi-sports hub on the school campus, helping to meet the growing demand for high-quality sports facilities across the district.

16 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council senior planner Ashley Donaldson recently graduated with distinction from Queen’s University with a Master’s Degree in Planning Development.

13 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed the announcement of funding from the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to carry out feasibility work on three new Greenways across the district.

9 January 2026 Residents across the district are being invited to drop in, connect and speak directly with Council Representatives and local support organisations as part of a new series of Community Support Hub drop-in events.

8 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with the Sports Association Newry, Down and South Armagh (SANDSA) is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for this year’s NMD Sports Awards.

2 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, has officially launched the Council’s Annual Civic Awards 2026, calling on residents to help shine a spotlight on the people who make a real difference across the district.

31 December 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council joined forces with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s (SHSCT) promoting wellbeing team to support a recent Food Values programme for women supported by Women’s Aid Armagh Down (WAAD).

23 December 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched this year’s NMD Be Active campaign, encouraging residents to build more physical activity into their everyday lives.