News

1 August 2025 A fantastic turnout of young people from The Mournes, Rowallane and Slieve Croob District Electoral Areas, gathered at Castlewellan Forest Park on Tuesday 29 July for an important PCSP Summer Safety event.

31 July 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new campaign, Newcastle Restaurant Week, running from 1–7 September 2025.

29 July 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership (LMP) continues to deliver targeted initiatives that support local residents to secure employment, retrain or upskill, while actively engaging with employers to address current and future skills needed across the district.

22 July 2025 The final Committee meeting of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was held on Wednesday 25 June 2025 in the Council Chamber Monaghan Row, drawing to a close a significant chapter in the building’s civic history.

16 July 2025 Harbour workers in Kilkeel availed of free health and wellbeing support during a recent Sea-Fit Wellness Event, held on Friday 11 July.

16 July 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has confirmed its commitment to delivering Northern Ireland’s first-ever treetop walk at Castlewellan Forest Park, following the successful completion and approval of the project’s Outline Business Case.

16 July 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has wrapped up a vibrant celebration of arts and culture following a successful three-night Summer Showcase at Newry Town Hall and a heartwarming community concert at Avila Nursing Home, Bessbrook.

9 July 2025   Tá lúcháir ar Chomhairle Ceantair an Iúir, Mhúrn agus an Dúin clár phíolótach úrnua samhraidh a sheoladh.

3 July 2025 Newry and Mourne Museum is celebrating a significant achievement, having been awarded full Accreditation by Northern Ireland Museums Council (NIMC) as part of the UK Museum Accreditation Scheme managed by Arts Council England.

30 June 2025 Thousands Flock to Warrenpoint for Wake the Giant: Gathering of the Clans Thousands gathered in Warrenpoint, County Down on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June to welcome the return of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and his Giant Guardians, Wee Binnian and Carley, for this year’s Wake the Giant Festival.

30 June 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council officially launched its Local Development Plan 2035 – draft Plan Strategy on Friday 27 June 2025 at the Burrendale Hotel, setting out a bold new vision for the future development of the district.

27 June 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with the Department for Communities (DfC), have announced the completion of works along Warrenpoint’s Front Shore.