News

20 October 2023 P7 pupils from 96 primary schools across Newry, Mourne and Down all converged in Dunleath Park in Downpatrick on Tuesday 17 October for the Council’s Be Active annual Cross Country Race.

20 October 2023 A new ‘Easy Read Gallery Guide’, designed specifically to enhance the experience of disabled or partially sighted visitors to Newry and Mourne Museum, was launched by Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte on Thursday 19 October.

18 October 2023 Are you looking for a new job? Perhaps you’re looking to retrain and upskill or get help to access work opportunities.

16 October 2023 Now in its twentieth year, Recycle Week is the biggest national annual celebration of recycling.

10 October 2023 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s plans for a Civic and Regional Hub in Newry have reached a significant new stage of development.

9 October 2023 Repurposing of the ex-military barracks site in Forkhill has now been completed and a special event to mark the launch of the community open space took place on Friday 6 October.

9 October 2023 Get ready for a spellbinding Halloween experience on Friday 27 October, as Newry City prepares to double the fun with two events in one spooktacular evening.

9 October 2023 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte recently hosted a reception at Newry Leisure Centre for the Well Lane Warriors to mark their fantastic win in the Foyle Cup football tournament in July.

6 October 2023 Déanaigí réidh d’ócáid mhór Oíche Shamhna i mbliana ag Páirc Foraoise Shliabh gCuillinn! Is deis iontach í seo le tírdhreach álainn draíochtúil na páirce a fheiceáil agus tú ag baint sult as féile na Samhna.

6 October 2023 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie welcomed 33 amazing individuals and organisations to the Burrendale Hotel in Newcastle on Friday 28 September for a special Civic Awards Ceremony.

4 October 2023 A temporary exhibition on the history and legacy of McCann’s Bakery is now on display at Newry and Mourne Museum.

2 October 2023 Residents in Ballynahinch and the surrounding areas have availed of free basic health checks thanks to a visit by Action Cancer’s Big Bus on Tuesday 10 October, which was organised by Rowallane District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum in partnership with County Down Rural Community Network (CDRCN).