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7 October 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, has unveiled a commemorative plaque at Down County Museum to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day – two pivotal events that brought the Second World War to an end.

7 October 2025 Down County Museum has been awarded Museum Accreditation status by the Northern Ireland Museums Council, a recognition that places the museum alongside the best in the UK and Ireland for professional standards, excellence in collections care and outstanding public service.

6 October 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce a special event focused on soil health and its vital role in farming and biodiversity.

4 October 2025 In line with the Met Office Yellow Weather Warning for Strong Winds from 2pm on Friday 3 October to 12midnight on Saturday 4 October 2025, some disruption to our services is expected: Household Recycling Centres: Household Recycling Centres will be CLOSED from 1pm on Friday 3 October and remain closed on Saturday 4 October.

4 October 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council will be opening a Community Assistance Centre today (Saturday 4 October) from 12:30pm to 5pm in Down Leisure Centre, Downpatrick to support residents affected by the adverse weather and who are without power.

3 October 2025 Winner of the local heat will progress to Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch Final Entrepreneurs from across Newry, Mourne, and Down have made the local shortlist and will battle it out to make ‘The Ultimate Pitch’ in a bid to win investment for their business idea.

3 October 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting local businesses to register their interest in taking part in its Make it Local marketing campaigns, designed to showcase local enterprise, boost trade and encourage residents and visitors to shop, dine and spend within the district.

3 October 2025 As part of Falls Prevention Week, the Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum recently hosted a Balance for Life Falls Prevention Workshop in Crossmaglen Community Centre.

2 October 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council will host a Celebration of Good Relations Event on Thursday 16 October at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry at 7pm.

29 September 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is encouraging families to #GetActive this Autumn with the launch of a new NMD Be Active Family Membership campaign.

26 September 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced the winners of its annual amateur photography competition to celebrate the district’s three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs): the Mournes, the Ring of Gullion and Strangford and Lecale.

26 September 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is considering joining the City of Sanctuary Local Authority Network to become a ‘Council of Sanctuary’.