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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has  launched a range of initiatives this week designed to support local businesses affected by the challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 emergency.

In 2018 it was announced that Newry, Mourne and Down District Council had secured a development grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to progress plans for the restoration of the parkland and gardens at Castlewellan Forest Park.

The new section of Lough Inch Municipal Cemetery, Ballynahinch was officially opened today, Friday 25 October with the completion of the Phase II development.

Councillor Mark Murnin Chairman of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is set to embark on a 66 mile walk across the District in this 3-day event to raise funds for his 3 chosen charities; NI Air Ambulance; Newry Gateway and Glebe House.

A 10k Life Run will take place on Sunday 9 September in Delamont Country Park to raise awareness of World Suicide Prevention Day.

Harrison MacUillin, 22, of Old Warrenpoint Road, Newry, was convicted on 21 May 2018 in Newry Magistrates Court of offences under Sections 4, 5 and 9 of the Welfare of Animals Act (NI) 2011.

The Newry District Inter Church Forum (NDICF), in partnership with the Irish Churches Peace Project and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, will be holding a series of events in April/May based on a locally produced film “A Step Too Far: A Contemplation on Forgiveness”.