News

10 May 2019 Local councils across Northern Ireland have welcomed the news that they are to receive £15m in funding to further boost fibre availability across Northern Ireland.

3 May 2019 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is celebrating its recycling efforts which have seen a doubling of brown bin food waste being processed over the past two years.

3 May 2019 The following candidates have been duly elected in the District Electoral Areas of: Downpatrick - COMPLETED Dermot Curran, SDLP  Cadogan Enright, Independent Oonagh Hanlon, Sinn Féin Gareth Sharvin, SDLP John Trainor, SDLP Slieve Gullion - COMPLETED Pete Byrne, SDLP  Terry Hearty, Sinn Féin Mickey Larkin, Sinn Féin Oonagh Magennis, Sinn Féin  Roisin Mulgrew, Sinn Féin  Barra Ó'Muirí, Sinn Féin  David Taylor, UUP.

26 April 2019 Castlewellan Forest Park is a very important sanctuary for red squirrels, pine martens, otters, red kites and plants, including the fabulous trees in the Annesley Gardens.

26 April 2019 Strangford Lough and Lecale Partnership is gearing up to celebrate Geo Week 2019 on Saturday 11 May from 11am-3pm on Ballyhornan Beach.

26 April 2019 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has recognised a group of inspirational young people at the 6th Annual YAFTAS Awards.

26 April 2019 If you’re looking to get more creative this spring, then look no further than Down Arts Centre where weekly arts and craft classes are just beginning.

26 April 2019 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairman, Councillor Mark Murnin hosted a reception on Thursday 25 April 2019 to recognise five employees who have each attained 40 years continuous public service.

26 April 2019 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairman, Councillor Mark Murnin hosted a reception for the Crossmaglen The Universities of the Third Age (U3A) group on Friday 26 April, in Downshire Civic Centre.

19 April 2019 The citizens of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council can express their condolences to the family and friends of Lyra McKee.

19 April 2019 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairman, Councillor Mark Murnin hosted the Council’s prestigious annual Civic Awards ceremony for Newry and Mourne in Newry Town Hall on Tuesday 16 April 2019.

15 April 2019 To view the Waste Management Arrangements - Easter Bank Holidays click here