News

16 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has marked a major milestone in its ambitious regeneration programme for Newry City with the appointment of a contractor for its new Theatre and Conference Centre. Signalling the start of the delivery phase of the Newry City Centre...

16 February 2026 A specially commissioned play, highlighting the signs of harmful and coercive behaviour that can lead to women and girls experiencing violence and abuse in relationships, will be staged in a number of post-primary schools across the district, starting 16 February, 2026. ...

12 February 2026 Over 1,600 P7 school children from across Newry, Mourne and Down took part in BeeSafe events, held at various locations across the district between 19 January and 6 February. The multi-agency initiative, organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, is designed to...

11 February 2026 The Mournes and Slieve Gullion feature in a major €19.2 million cross-border project to restore peatlands, enhance biodiversity and combat climate change. The PEAT+ Project is led by nature conservation charity Ulster Wildlife and funded...

10 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Museums (NMD Museums) are continuing to play vital roles helping people connect with the district’s rich history. Programmes and activities organised by the Newry and Mourne and Down County Museums continue to prove...

10 February 2026 Post-primary students from schools across the Lecale and Ballynahinch areas came together last week at Down Leisure Centre for a large-scale Careers Fair designed to help young people explore their options beyond school.  From apprenticeships and higher-level training...

9 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, has welcomed the return of national rallying to the heart of Downpatrick this summer. The town is hosting a round of the Brown & Brown Northern Ireland Rally Championship with the main...

9 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is looking forward to welcoming nominees, guests and community representatives to the Civic Awards 2026 celebration on Friday 20 February. This will be a special evening dedicated to recognising the people who make a real difference...

9 February 2026 Local primary school children and senior Be Active group members recently took part in an intergenerational cultural dance programme celebrating movement, culture and connection. Delivered by Downpatrick, Rowallane and Slieve Croob District Electoral Area (DEA) Forums in...

8 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) is inviting people to a free Community Safety and Wellbeing Event at Newry Leisure Centre on Friday, 6 March 2026, from 10am to 1pm. The family-friendly, drop-in event is being organised in partnership...

5 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed two new Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in Planning trainees. Conail Holden and Jack Green have secured a unique opportunity to earn while they learn and gain hands-on experience in local government with the...

5 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed two new Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in Planning trainees. Conail Holden and Jack Green have secured a unique opportunity to earn while they learn and gain hands-on experience in local government with the...