News

3 May 2024 The provision of facilities at Camlough Lake took a step closer with the submission of a planning application for new Recreational Hub facilities.

29 April 2024 Following an action-packed weekend, Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark is pleased to announce the overwhelming success of the launch of 15 new outdoor activity and adventure experiences to the tourism market, promising unforgettable moments for nature enthusiasts, soft adventurers and thrill- seekers alike.

22 April 2024 The Kilkeel Bowling Pavilion, located at Mourne Esplanade, unveiled its newly refurbished facility on Friday 19 April.

19 April 2024 In a recent exchange trip funded by the Shared Island Civic Society Fund, tourism providers from the Joyce Country and Western Lakes aspiring Geopark, on the west coast of Ireland, travelled to meet their counterparts in the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark.

18 April 2024 The ever-popular Castlewellan Fair is taking place on Monday 6 May (May Day Bank Holiday) from 9am-5pm with loads of free family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained.

16 April 2024 Newry DEA Forum in collaboration with Amplified Arts NI and Newry BID, is proud to announce the launch of ‘Street Dreams, an exciting urban reimaging project aimed at adding vibrancy and cultural significance to the city centre.

16 April 2024 15 exhilarating outdoor activity and adventure experiences, as part of the new Mourne Gullion Strangford Outdoor Spring Festival, will be launched on Saturday 20 April.

12 April 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was pleased to host a series of familiarisation trips for local tourism businesses and visitor information centre staff during the month of March.

29 March 2024 Newry Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with Arbour Housing, delighted residents with a vibrant tea dance event aimed at celebrating the communities over 50s.

29 March 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte was delighted to recently welcome luxury agents from Western USA who were visiting the district as part of a familiarisation trip organised by Tourism Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland.

29 March 2024 Over the past number of weeks residents in Newry and Downpatrick may be aware of a fresh new advertising campaign featuring local faces on outdoor advertising and digital sites.

28 March 2024 The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed the results of research undertaken in partnership with local councils, into children’s meals served in restaurants in Northern Ireland.