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16 July 2025 Harbour workers in Kilkeel availed of free health and wellbeing support during a recent Sea-Fit Wellness Event, held on Friday 11 July.

16 July 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has confirmed its commitment to delivering Northern Ireland’s first-ever treetop walk at Castlewellan Forest Park, following the successful completion and approval of the project’s Outline Business Case.

16 July 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has wrapped up a vibrant celebration of arts and culture following a successful three-night Summer Showcase at Newry Town Hall and a heartwarming community concert at Avila Nursing Home, Bessbrook.

9 July 2025   Tá lúcháir ar Chomhairle Ceantair an Iúir, Mhúrn agus an Dúin clár phíolótach úrnua samhraidh a sheoladh.

3 July 2025 Newry and Mourne Museum is celebrating a significant achievement, having been awarded full Accreditation by Northern Ireland Museums Council (NIMC) as part of the UK Museum Accreditation Scheme managed by Arts Council England.

30 June 2025 Thousands Flock to Warrenpoint for Wake the Giant: Gathering of the Clans Thousands gathered in Warrenpoint, County Down on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June to welcome the return of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and his Giant Guardians, Wee Binnian and Carley, for this year’s Wake the Giant Festival.

30 June 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council officially launched its Local Development Plan 2035 – draft Plan Strategy on Friday 27 June 2025 at the Burrendale Hotel, setting out a bold new vision for the future development of the district.

27 June 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with the Department for Communities (DfC), have announced the completion of works along Warrenpoint’s Front Shore.

26 June 2025 The Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor (DBEC) Political Advisory Group convened recently at the Canal Court Hotel in Newry for its second quarterly meeting of 2025.

26 June 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has unveiled an exciting new schedule of activities set to take place across its scenic forest parks and beaches, celebrating the natural environment, local folklore, and the cultural heritage of the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark.

25 June 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, has paid tribute to the rising stars of school sport by hosting special Civic Receptions in honour of Dromintee Primary School Girls and Jonesborough Primary School Boys football teams.

24 June 2025 The Daily Mile is a free and simple initiative that encourages children to run, jog, walk or wheel for 15 minutes each day during school hours.