News

1 June 2026 Work on a vibrant new public mural in Downpatrick town centre has been completed by students from two schools working with a local artist.

1 June 2026 Construction has begun on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s new Theatre and Conference Centre, a landmark development within the Council’s regeneration and investment plans for Newry City.

28 May 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has agreed to invest in a number of upgrades to leisure and community facilities in Warrenpoint, Cullyhanna and Kilkeel.

27 May 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is to work with a number of its partners to tackle the unauthorised use of scramblers, quads and other off-road vehicles on its land, with the focus on prevention, education and enforcement.

26 May 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum was delighted to host a successful Belleek Party in the Park event on Friday, 16 May, bringing together local families and children for an afternoon filled with fun, laughter and community spirit.

22 May 2026 Newry Mourne and Down District Council Community Planning partners recently held celebration events in Newcastle and Newry to recognise inspiring projects promoting good health and wellbeing, supported through the Communities Leading Change Participatory Budgeting Programme.

22 May 2026 Applications have opened for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Geopark Youth Leader Programme.

22 May 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is planning to replace damaged sea defences at Cranfield beach outside Kilkeel.

21 May 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is encouraging residents and visitors to experience a vibrant summer of traditional Irish music, culture and community spirit as three major Fleadhs take place across the district in the coming months.

20 May 2026 A fascinating new programme exploring the history of social housing across Newry, Mourne and Down has been organised by Newry and Mourne Museum.

18 May 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a new Planning Validation Checklist to help improve the quality of planning applications and support a more efficient application process across the district.

18 May 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce the reopening of its £3 million Office Development Grant Scheme.