News

19 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced a new partnership with St Mark’s High School, Warrenpoint, to develop a new multi-sports hub on the school campus, helping to meet the growing demand for high-quality sports facilities across the district.

16 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council senior planner Ashley Donaldson recently graduated with distinction from Queen’s University with a Master’s Degree in Planning Development.

13 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed the announcement of funding from the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to carry out feasibility work on three new Greenways across the district.

9 January 2026 Residents across the district are being invited to drop in, connect and speak directly with Council Representatives and local support organisations as part of a new series of Community Support Hub drop-in events.

8 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with the Sports Association Newry, Down and South Armagh (SANDSA) is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for this year’s NMD Sports Awards.

2 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, has officially launched the Council’s Annual Civic Awards 2026, calling on residents to help shine a spotlight on the people who make a real difference across the district.

31 December 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council joined forces with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s (SHSCT) promoting wellbeing team to support a recent Food Values programme for women supported by Women’s Aid Armagh Down (WAAD).

23 December 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched this year’s NMD Be Active campaign, encouraging residents to build more physical activity into their everyday lives.

18 December 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Louth County Council convened their latest Strategic Alliance meeting on 9 December 2025 at County Hall, Dundalk, reaffirming their commitment to cross-border cooperation and regional development.

16 December 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council would like to advise on the revised bin collection dates over the Christmas and New Year period 2025/2026.

16 December 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum organised a special event at Crossmaglen Community Centre in partnership with the Rural Health Partnership to help residents stay warm this winter.

15 December 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, hosted a civic reception on Wednesday 10 December.