News

30 January 2024 As the countdown to St Patrick’s Day begins, the historic town of Downpatrick and the city of Newry are gearing up for an unforgettable celebration on Sunday 17 March, with events running from 12 noon until 4pm.

29 January 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce that the immersive light exhibition, Illumaphonium: Halo will open in Newry on Friday 2 February, running for four weeks.

29 January 2024 Newry and Mourne Museum will host an informal talk about Canal Street in Newry to complement its temporary exhibition, which is currently running until April 2024.

23 January 2024 An important collection of artefacts reflecting the work of the Kilkeel Knitting Mills has gone on display at Newry and Mourne Museum.

22 January 2024 A new British Museum Touring Exhibition For the curious and interested was launched at Down County Museum by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Deputy Chairperson, Councillor Gareth Sharvin on Friday 19 January with representatives of the British Museum and the Natural History Museum.

15 January 2024 Calling all 14 to 17 year olds!  It’s well known that early life experiences can sow the seeds for a lifelong love of nature.

15 January 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in association with the Sports Association Newry, Down and South Armagh (SANDSA) have launched their latest sports awards.

22 December 2023 Get Active in the New Year with a range of flexible membership packages at Council leisure facilities.

19 December 2023 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte reflects on the remarkable community spirit that is present throughout Newry, Mourne and Down in her Christmas message.

18 December 2023 As part of Road Safety Week, Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), in collaboration with the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) and the PSNI, have delivered road safety presentations to schools throughout the district.

14 December 2023 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is encouraging everyone to recycle their Christmas waste this festive season.

11 December 2023 Members of the Warrenpoint Front Shore Revitalisation Steering Group have welcomed the award of significant funding from the Department for Communities for the Front Shore area.