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21 July 2026 It’s all systems go for this weekend’s Carryduff Forklift Rallye Lecale in Downpatrick. Around 100 drivers will be taking part in the event which sees the eagerly anticipated return of national rallying to the town as part of an action-packed motorsport...

17 July 2026 The countdown is on as Wake the Giant returns to Warrenpoint, Co. Down on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August, transforming the town into a world of folklore, live entertainment, family fun and unforgettable experiences. Marking the opening chapter of Giant Adventures 2026, the...

10 July 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is set to launch a new 'Make it Local' campaign this summer, encouraging residents and visitors to discover and support the wealth of local goods, services, experiences and attractions across the district. By showcasing a...

7 July 2026 AFTER almost a year with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, university placement students Seanna McGowan and Jack Deery are encouraging other undergraduates to follow in their footsteps. The placement scheme allows students to gain hands-on, degree-relevant...

2 July 2026 The stunning Mourne Gullion Strangford Global Geopark features in a new video raising awareness and understanding of UNESCO’s presence and impact across Northern Ireland. The “Our Special Places” video, premiered at Stormont to an audience of MLAs, local...

29 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme (RBDGS) 2026/27. Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and administered by Newry, Mourne...

25 June 2026 Families from across the district gathered at Slieve Gullion Forest Park recently to enjoy Forest Feasts and Woodland Beats, a vibrant community cultural celebration organised by the Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum in partnership with Clanrye Group. The...

25 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is breaking new ground launching a summer scheme for senior citizens. Activities have been planned across all seven District Electoral Areas (DEAs), with the various events providing opportunities for senior citizens to improve their...

25 June 2026 Men’s health was firmly in the spotlight during a series of events organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District’s Council’s District Electoral Area (DEA) Forums. The events were supported by the Council’s Health Improvement Team and various...

23 June 2026 There will be a truly international flavour to the forthcoming Carryduff Forklift Rallye Lecale in Downpatrick with drivers from Australia and France confirming their entries to test their skills on local road stages. As the countdown to the 25 July event continues,...

23 June 2026 Tyrella beach has officially been launched as Northern Ireland’s latest inclusive beach, marking another significant step forward in making Newry, Mourne and Down's coastline accessible to people of all ages and abilities.   The new inclusive beach was...

23 June 2026 Visitors are being invited to step into a world of folklore, imagination and giant-sized adventure as Wake the Giant returns to Warrenpoint, Co. Down on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August 2026. The much-loved festival marks the opening chapter of Giant Adventures 2026, bringing...