News

27 April 2026 A group of men and women from across the district, united by life-changing health conditions, are taking part in Belfast City Marathon to raise money for a charity that is close to their hearts.

23 April 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is to develop an outline business case for a new immersive tourism trail featuring world class visitor amenities stretching from Carlingford Lough to Strangford Lough as part of a major investment proposal under the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD).

23 April 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed the Autism Reality Experience to the Slieve Gullion and Crotlieve District Electoral Areas, marking World Autism Acceptance Month this April.

22 April 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is calling on businesses across the district to register their interest for the upcoming Make It Local Summer 2026 marketing campaign, a high-impact initiative designed to boost visibility, drive footfall and encourage people to spend locally.

17 April 2026 The Giant Adventures Series is back for 2026, bringing an exciting lineup of immersive tourism events to Mourne Gullion Strangford.

14 April 2026 The hugely popular Castlewellan Fair takes place on Monday 4 May (May Day Bank Holiday) from 9am-5pm offering a full day of free, family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained.

14 April 2026 Some of Northern Ireland’s leading rally drivers have welcomed the return of top class rallying to Downpatrick this summer.

10 April 2026 A new exhibition entitled Partying Down in the 1980s opens at the Down County Museum in Downpatrick on 17 April providing a unique opportunity for people to step back in time and reminisce.

2 April 2026 A Showcase Event recently brought together changemakers, community leaders and practitioners to spotlight a range of impactful projects dedicated to ending violence against women and girls (EVAWG) across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.

2 April 2026 Public Notice – Service Update Saturday 4 April – Sunday 5 April 2026 #STORMDAVE In line with the Met Office Yellow Weather Warning for very strong winds from 2pm on Saturday 4 April 2026 to 3am on Sunday 5 April 2026, some disruption to our services is expected: Household Recycling Centres Household Recycling Centres will be CLOSED from 1pm on Saturday.

2 April 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed strong engagement from local tourism businesses at Tourism Northern Ireland’s, ‘Meet the Buyer 2026’ event, highlighting the growing international appeal of Mourne Gullion Strangford.

2 April 2026 From mountain trails to coastal escapes, local residents got a taste of the incredible experiences on their doorstep at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s, Hidden Gems at Home tourism showcase, on Saturday 14 March.