News

9 June 2026 Young women from across the district came together on Thursday 28 May to mark World Menstrual Hygiene Day at a special event supported by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and delivered in partnership with Changing Cycles.

8 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is continuing to play a pivotal role educating, engaging and empowering communities to care for the local environment.

8 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Local Economic Partnership is delighted to launch two property grant schemes worth a combined £2.

8 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to officially launch the Be Active Summer Programme 2026, with bookings opening from 10am on Monday 15 June for another exciting summer of sport, recreation and fun across the district.

4 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce the return of the popular Eats & Beats Festival to Newcastle on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September.

1 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair at its annual meeting on Monday 1 June 2026.

1 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted that local beaches at Cranfield, Tyrella and Murlough have again received a prestigious Blue Flag Award for 2026.

1 June 2026 Work on a vibrant new public mural in Downpatrick town centre has been completed by students from two schools working with a local artist.

1 June 2026 Construction has begun on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s new Theatre and Conference Centre, a landmark development within the Council’s regeneration and investment plans for Newry City.

28 May 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has agreed to invest in a number of upgrades to leisure and community facilities in Warrenpoint, Cullyhanna and Kilkeel.

27 May 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is to work with a number of its partners to tackle the unauthorised use of scramblers, quads and other off-road vehicles on its land, with the focus on prevention, education and enforcement.

26 May 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum was delighted to host a successful Belleek Party in the Park event on Friday, 16 May, bringing together local families and children for an afternoon filled with fun, laughter and community spirit.