News

20 October 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted that Café incredABLE has officially opened at Newry Leisure Centre, offering a convenient and welcoming space for visitors, families and fitness enthusiasts.

16 October 2025 Newry and Mourne Museum will open its new temporary exhibition ‘Making Waves: Newry’s Rise as a Global Trade Centre’, on Thursday 16 October, which will look at the development of Newry as an international trading hub beginning almost 300 years ago.

10 October 2025 Over 150 delegates from across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council attended the highly successful NMD Recruitment & Skills Conference on Wednesday 8 October hosted by the Broadcaster and Journalist, Mark Simpson in the Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle.

10 October 2025 With the theme of ‘Climate Action, Community and Collaboration’, this year’s Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference will take place in Killeavy Castle Estate in Co Armagh on Thursday 22 January 2026.

9 October 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, has launched a Dragons’ Den–style initiative as part of this year’s Local Democracy Week.

8 October 2025 Get ready for thrills, chills, and plenty of family fun this Halloween as Newry Halloween Twilight Market returns on Friday 31 October at the Newry Variety Market, from 5pm to 10pm.

8 October 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has officially unveiled its newly redeveloped 3G sports pitch at Donard Park in Newcastle.

7 October 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, has unveiled a commemorative plaque at Down County Museum to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day – two pivotal events that brought the Second World War to an end.

7 October 2025 Down County Museum has been awarded Museum Accreditation status by the Northern Ireland Museums Council, a recognition that places the museum alongside the best in the UK and Ireland for professional standards, excellence in collections care and outstanding public service.

6 October 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce a special event focused on soil health and its vital role in farming and biodiversity.

4 October 2025 In line with the Met Office Yellow Weather Warning for Strong Winds from 2pm on Friday 3 October to 12midnight on Saturday 4 October 2025, some disruption to our services is expected: Household Recycling Centres: Household Recycling Centres will be CLOSED from 1pm on Friday 3 October and remain closed on Saturday 4 October.

4 October 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council will be opening a Community Assistance Centre today (Saturday 4 October) from 12:30pm to 5pm in Down Leisure Centre, Downpatrick to support residents affected by the adverse weather and who are without power.