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14 September 2016 Pigs, Potatoes And Pageantry At Ballynahinch The market town of Ballynahinch, once celebrated the length and breadth of Ireland for its Pig and Potato Fairs, will be celebrating its rural roots and history later this month with an epic Autumn festival.

13 September 2016 Self-Assessment of Council Performance Against Statutory Indicators and Standards For 2015/16.

11 September 2016 Recycle Week 2016 Recycle Week 2016 is taking place from 12 to 18 September and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council would like to thank residents of the district for the high level of recycling that is being done, and to tell you about a few ‘Unusual Suspects’.

11 September 2016 Licensing of Pavement Cafés Act (NI) 2014  The Licensing of Pavement Cafés Act (NI) 2014 is new legislation which comes into operation with effect from 1 October 2016.

10 September 2016 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, like all councils across Northern Ireland are engaged in a process that will make community planning the integral way we do things.

9 September 2016 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Rewards Recycling Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has rewarded a number of residents of the district who recycle their waste correctly at Household Recycling Centres though a a competition sponsored by REGEN Waste.

9 September 2016 PCSP Appoint New Chairperson Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) has recently appointed their new chairperson for the next year.

9 September 2016 Down Arts Centre September Workshops and Classes This September, Down Arts Centre will be encouraging visitors to try something new by taking part in one of the many classes and workshops on offer.

9 September 2016 Drama Double Bill For Culture Week Down Arts Centre will host a double bill of fantastic dramas as part of Culture Week 2016.

9 September 2016 Newry Market Set To Stage Culture Night Hot on the heels of Opry an Iuir and Iur Cinn Fleadh, two firm favourites in Newry’s growing cultural offering, comes Culture Night in Newry Market on Friday 16 September showcasing home-grown talent in music, visual arts, theatre and dance from 5pm until 11pm.

7 September 2016 Fiddle and Guitar Duo Head for Down Arts Centre On Friday 23 September, Zoë Conway and her husband John McIntyre will be bringing an exciting blend of eclectic fiddle and guitar music to the Down Arts Centre.

7 September 2016 Chairperson Hosts Awards Reception On Thursday 1 September, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Gillian Fitzpatrick hosted a reception at the Down Arts Centre to honour the achievements of a number of citizens of the district.