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3 August 2026 Thirty four schools across Newry Mourne and Down have been awarded a prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag by environmental charity Live Here Love Here. Across Northern Ireland, 288 schools received Green Flags, taking the total number to 593. Achieving a Green Flag requires...

30 July 2026 The success of Northern Ireland’s green spaces was celebrated at the annual Live Here Love Here Green Flag Awards at Mossley Mill, with six sites in Newry, Mourne and Down recognised for excellence in the management of public parks and green spaces. Rostrevor’s...

29 July 2026 Two of Northern Ireland's most important landscapes, Mourne Gullion and Strangford and Lecale, have secured more than £1.9million in development funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to revive and connect the UK's most treasured landscapes. Thanks...

27 July 2026 The Carryduff Forklift Rallye Lecale reached an exciting conclusion on 25 February in Downpatrick with Jonny Greer and Nial Burns crowned the winners. The duo were presented with their award by our Chairperson, Councillor Glyn Hanna, with their win also securing the 2026...

24 July 2026 An event to promote safety awareness among young people and encourage them to make positive choices held at Castlewellan Forest Park was organised by Newry, Mourne and Down Policing & Community Safety Partnership (NMD PCSP), in collaboration with the Downpatrick, Slieve...

24 July 2026 The Down County Museum recently launched the F.E. McWilliam: A County Down Legacy exhibition. Born in Banbridge in 1902, McWilliam went on to become one of Ireland’s most celebrated artists, with his work now held in major international collections, including the...

21 July 2026 Work is set to begin this summer on the £2.9 million Church Street Public Realm Scheme, marking another major milestone in the ongoing regeneration of Downpatrick.  Funded by the Department for Communities and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, the scheme...

21 July 2026 It’s all systems go for this weekend’s Carryduff Forklift Rallye Lecale in Downpatrick. Around 100 drivers will be taking part in the event which sees the eagerly anticipated return of national rallying to the town as part of an action-packed motorsport...

17 July 2026 The countdown is on as Wake the Giant returns to Warrenpoint, Co. Down on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August, transforming the town into a world of folklore, live entertainment, family fun and unforgettable experiences. Marking the opening chapter of Giant Adventures 2026, the...

10 July 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is set to launch a new 'Make it Local' campaign this summer, encouraging residents and visitors to discover and support the wealth of local goods, services, experiences and attractions across the district. By showcasing a...

7 July 2026 AFTER almost a year with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, university placement students Seanna McGowan and Jack Deery are encouraging other undergraduates to follow in their footsteps. The placement scheme allows students to gain hands-on, degree-relevant...

2 July 2026 The stunning Mourne Gullion Strangford Global Geopark features in a new video raising awareness and understanding of UNESCO’s presence and impact across Northern Ireland. The “Our Special Places” video, premiered at Stormont to an audience of MLAs, local...