News

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).

25 September 2023 New concept designs and an animation bringing the vision for Newry City Park to life have been released by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

25 September 2023 Would you take a walk in a spooky forest during Halloween?   ‘Footsteps in the Forest’, will make a spooktacular return to Slieve Gullion Forest Park between Wednesday 25 and Monday 30 October.

22 September 2023   Tá Gairm 2 de Scéim Sparánachta na Gaeilge 2023-2024 fógartha ag Comhairle Ceantair an Iúir, Mhúrn agus an Dúin.

18 September 2023 A bronze statue, which commemorates and celebrates the history of Tom Dunn in his home village of Rostrevor, has been unveiled by Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland.

15 September 2023 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Assessment of Performance 2022-23 was considered and approved by the Strategy, Policy and Resources Committee on Thursday 14 September 2023.

13 September 2023 The Downpatrick Living High Streets Framework was successfully launched at an event in Down Arts Centre on Tuesday 12 September.

12 September 2023 A new international art exhibition is currently on display at Down Arts Centre until Friday 29 September, showcasing original prints from artists from around the world.

5 September 2023 Savouring the sounds, tastes, and magnificent surroundings of Newry, Mourne and Down, huge crowds gathered for the Eats and Beats festival in Newcastle at the weekend.

4 September 2023 As part of a pilot initiative aimed at rejuvenating the High Street, a Downpatrick Living High Streets Framework for Downpatrick will be launched in Down Arts Centre on Tuesday 12 September.

31 August 2023 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are delighted to sponsor the Irish Golf Tour Operator Association (IGTOA) Annual Conference and Gala Ball 2023, which is set to take place on Sunday 8 and Monday 9 October 2023 in the iconic Slieve Donard Hotel and Royal County Down Golf Club in Newcastle.

30 August 2023 Ulster University and East Border Region Ltd have announced the appointment of EasyGo, following a competitive public tender process to install and operate 24 rapid electric vehicle chargers at locations across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Belfast City Council and Ards and North Down Borough council areas.