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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.

19 June 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Philip Campbell has welcomed Planning Committee approval for the Civic and Regional Hub project, a part of the Newry City Centre Regeneration (NCCR) programme of works.

13 June 2025 In just a few days, giant, Fionn Mac Cumhaill will return to Warrenpoint, where he will once again oversee the festivities at the much awaited, Wake the Giant festival under a new theme for 2025, ‘Gathering of the Clans’.

12 June 2025 As part of Men’s Health Week (9–15 June), Slieve Gullion DEA and the Health Improvement Team, in partnership with Clanrye Group, hosted a Men’s Health Event at Slieve Gullion Courtyard.

9 June 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to welcome back the popular Carlingford Lough Ferry as it resumes its full daily service, offering a fast, scenic and convenient connection across Carlingford Lough.

9 June 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has officially launched its Be Active Summer Programme 2025, with bookings opening from 10am on Monday 16 June, for what promises to be a fun-filled and action-packed summer across the district.