News

15 August 2022 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has relaunched its public awareness campaign to tackle the ongoing issue of dog fouling and raise awareness of ‘Responsible Dog Ownership’ in our district.

9 August 2022 A new project, called Hello NMD, has just been launched to help newcomers to Newry, Mourne and Down find out about the area.

9 August 2022 A Downpatrick Regeneration Working Group that drives forward an ambitious shared vision for the town has been recommended by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Enterprise, Regeneration and Tourism (ERT) Committee.

5 August 2022 Children across Newry, Mourne and Down have been enjoying a summer of play at free outdoor play sessions running in seven locations throughout July and August.

4 August 2022 After a three-year slumber, it is almost time to Wake the Giant! Fionn mac Cumhaill, centrepiece of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Wake the Giant festival, is back in Warrenpoint this month.

2 August 2022 Visitors to Slieve Gullion Forest Park will now be treated to an enhanced visitor experience thanks to the completion of a joint project funded by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).

26 July 2022 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage signed a Book of Condolence opened in memory of (late) Lord David Trimble who was instrumental in the negotiation of the Good Friday Agreement.

22 July 2022 Men across Newry teamed up for a Jumpers for Goalposts ‘kickabout’ in Jennings Park to mark Men’s Health Week 2022.

8 July 2022 Voting opens to nominate Northern Ireland’s ‘High Street Heroes’ in recognition of local independent retailers.

8 July 2022 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has urged independent businesses from across the district to register their interest in the Council’s ‘Make It Local’ campaign.

30 June 2022 Over three-quarters of adults in Northern Ireland drink alcohol but consuming too much can seriously affect our health.

29 June 2022 Warrenpoint Harbour has welcomed back its first cruise ship since 2017 to the Port on Tuesday 28 June with the arrival of the World Navigator, as part of its 13-night London to Dublin cruise.