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21 May 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with Warrenpoint Harbour Authority and Warrenpoint, Burren and Rostrevor (WBR) Chamber of Commerce, was proud to welcome the luxury cruise ship Le Boréal to the port of Warrenpoint on Tuesday 20 May, as part of its voyage around the British Isles.

16 May 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is working in partnership with the Farming Community Network (FCN) and Macmillan Cancer Support to raise awareness of cancer signs and symptoms among the farming community in the district.

12 May 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is set to commence with the planned refurbishment of Kilkeel Leisure Centre.

9 May 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council alongside the Public Health Agency, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, County Down Rural Community Network, Volunteer Now and members of the Down Senior Forum came together to support the district’s older residents by hosting a Positive Aging Expo in Downpatrick Leisure Centre.

9 May 2025 Department for Economy (DfE) Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and representatives from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), visited SJ Henderson Fulfilment on Thursday 8 May, to celebrate the success of the Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF).

8 May 2025 As his year in office draws to a close, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne has announced a special event to recognise and celebrate some of the dedicated volunteers and community groups he has been fortunate enough to engage with across the district.

8 May 2025 Local employers across the Newry, Mourne and Down District are invited to promote their current vacancies at the upcoming Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair, taking place on Thursday, 19 June at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry.

7 May 2025 Northern Ireland’s award-winning beaches and marinas have been revealed at a ceremony at Belfast Harbour Office.

7 May 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne, hosted a Civic Reception on Wednesday 23 April to honour the remarkable achievements of Upper Crossgare Pipe Band, Dromara.

7 May 2025 The management teams of the three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the Ring of Gullion, Mournes and Strangford and Lecale, are inviting you to enter their annual AONB Photography Competition.

7 May 2025 Representatives from the UK travel trade enjoyed a recent visit to Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark as part of a familiarisation (fam) trip organised by Tourism Ireland Great Britian and Tourism Northern Ireland.

7 May 2025 This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, with Victory in Europe Day and Victory over Japan Day.