News

29 February 2024 The start date of the new parking arrangements at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s four main parks — Slieve Gullion Forest Park, Kilbroney Park, Castlewellan Forest Park and Delamont Country Park ­— has been extended to Monday 22 April 2024.

28 February 2024 The Council recently organised a series of Allergen Awareness seminars for catering businesses in various location across the district to support local food and catering businesses.

28 February 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce the appointment of an Integrated Design Team to deliver new visitor facilities at Tyrella Beach to assist with improving the overall Visitor Experience.

28 February 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, with support from the Department for Communities, is launching a new Make It Local public relations and advertising campaign, to urge residents to buy from and celebrate their local and independent businesses.

28 February 2024 Service Update: Newry Leisure Centre Newry Leisure Centre Swimming Pool is currently closed due to an issue with the hydraulic system of its moving floor.

28 February 2024 Newry Mourne Down Labour Market Partnership is to host series of special events in the district this March, focusing on Engineering and Hospitality & Tourism sectors.

27 February 2024 Following Economy Minister Conor Murphy’s announcement last week of a support package for businesses affected by recent flooding, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting applications to an Enhanced Flood Support Scheme.

26 February 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s annual networking event took place on Friday 23 February in in the beautiful surroundings of the Montalto Estate outside Ballynahinch.

26 February 2024 Déanfaidh Comhairle Ceantair an Iúir, Mhúrn agus an Dúin ceiliúradh ar Sheachtain na Gaeilge i mbliana le hábhar agus imeachtaí speisialta ó 1 Márta go Lá Fhéile Pádraig, 17 Márta.

23 February 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, under the ‘Small Settlements Regeneration Programme’ is proposing to undertake Environmental Improvement (EI) Schemes in Bessbrook, Castlewellan, Rostrevor and Saintfield.

23 February 2024 Each registered household in the district can obtain a ‘Single-Park Permit’, granting free car entry into one of the Council’s four Forest and Country Parks when a new charging system gets underway from 4 March.

19 February 2024 Council plans for Dunleath Skate Park and Pump Track and a temporary events space at the Newcastle Centre site are to proceed with major funding from the Department for Communities (DfC).