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9 October 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down and District Council launched its Positive Ageing Month celebrations on International Day of Older People on 1 October with a special event in Newry. Designed to celebrate senior citizens and the invaluable contribution they make, the Council is...

6 October 2026 The final event in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s seniors’ summer scheme was held at Delamont Country Park outside Killlyleagh on 28 September. Residents from the Downpatrick, Mournes, Slieve Croob and Rowallane District Electoral Areas (DEAs) came...

6 October 2026 The benefits of establishing a new Chamber of Commerce for the Rowallane area are to be explored at a meeting in Saintfield in early November. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Rowallane District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum is facilitating the information and...

2 October 2026 A Crossmaglen grandmother who made almost 30 return trips over six weeks from her home to Belfast City Hospital for cancer treatment has praised the volunteer-led transport service which played a key role on her road to recovery. Maureen Morris, who celebrates her 80th...

1 October 2026 Year 13 and 14 students from St Colman's High and Sixth Form College, Ballynahinch, took part in a Young Drivers Road Safety Initiative at Bishopscourt Racing Circuit on Wednesday 30 September. The event was organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council's...

30 September 2026 Carers from across the district enjoyed a well-deserved day of relaxation, creativity and innovation at Delamont Country Park on 29 September, thanks to a collaborative event organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Downpatrick, Rowallane and Slieve...

30 September 2026 Over 60 women attended an inspiring evening of support, education and empowerment at a Rooted in Confidence Hair Loss Workshop held at Swanky Coffee in Silverbridge on 14 September.  The workshop was hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Slieve...

24 September 2026 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...

23 September 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce the return of Footsteps in the Forest to Slieve Gullion Forest Park, Co Armagh, from Wednesday 21 to Tuesday 27 October 2026. As the nights grow darker, the mystical woods of Slieve Gullion will come alive...

22 September 2026 Archaeologists from Queen's University Belfast are inviting local people, schools and community groups to take part in an exciting archaeological excavation at Killyloughran, near Creggan. The two-week community excavation, which began on 21 September and continues...

21 September 2026 A new digital and PR campaign to raise awareness about femicide and to challenge the misconceptions of who actually commits these crimes has been launched by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in partnership with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. ...

17 September 2026 Three Newry, Mourne and Down District Council staff have been awarded a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management. The Council is delighted to support staff through leadership development as part of the corporate training programme and via the Employee...