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4 June 2025 A new exhibition at Down County Museum explores the complex history of Downpatrick Workhouse on Strangford Road, which closed 80 years ago this year.

2 June 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair at its Annual General Meeting on Monday 2 June 2025.

2 June 2025 A heartwarming afternoon of celebration and community spirit unfolded on Friday 30 May, as Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne, welcomed volunteers and community groups to a special ‘Together We Shine’ event at the Whistledown Hotel in Warrenpoint.

30 May 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne, hosted a Civic Reception on Tuesday 27 May 2025 at the RNLI Station, Newcastle to mark its incredible milestone of 200 years of lifesaving service.

29 May 2025 Get ready for another giant-sized adventure as the legendary Fionn Mac Cumhaill makes a spectacular return to Warrenpoint, County Down, for the much-anticipated Wake the Giant Festival 2025 – and this year, he’s not coming alone! Taking place on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June, this year’s festival invites visitors of all ages to join in a thrilling new celebration: The Gathering of the Clans.

27 May 2025 This June, Newry Town Hall opens its historic doors for a vibrant Summer Showcase—three nights of unforgettable entertainment featuring powerful music, dazzling youth performances and laugh-out-loud comedy.

23 May 2025 If you are looking for a new job, thinking about a career change, or just exploring your next steps, do not miss the Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair on Thursday 19 June 2025, at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry.

21 May 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with Warrenpoint Harbour Authority and Warrenpoint, Burren and Rostrevor (WBR) Chamber of Commerce, was proud to welcome the luxury cruise ship Le Boréal to the port of Warrenpoint on Tuesday 20 May, as part of its voyage around the British Isles.

16 May 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is working in partnership with the Farming Community Network (FCN) and Macmillan Cancer Support to raise awareness of cancer signs and symptoms among the farming community in the district.

12 May 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is set to commence with the planned refurbishment of Kilkeel Leisure Centre.

9 May 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council alongside the Public Health Agency, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, County Down Rural Community Network, Volunteer Now and members of the Down Senior Forum came together to support the district’s older residents by hosting a Positive Aging Expo in Downpatrick Leisure Centre.

9 May 2025 Department for Economy (DfE) Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and representatives from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), visited SJ Henderson Fulfilment on Thursday 8 May, to celebrate the success of the Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF).