News

16 February 2026 A specially commissioned play, highlighting the signs of harmful and coercive behaviour that can lead to women and girls experiencing violence and abuse in relationships, will be staged in a number of post-primary schools across the district, starting 16 February, 2026.

12 February 2026 Over 1,600 P7 school children from across Newry, Mourne and Down took part in BeeSafe events, held at various locations across the district between 19 January and 6 February.

11 February 2026 The Mournes and Slieve Gullion feature in a major €19.

10 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Museums (NMD Museums) are continuing to play vital roles helping people connect with the district’s rich history.

10 February 2026 Post-primary students from schools across the Lecale and Ballynahinch areas came together last week at Down Leisure Centre for a large-scale Careers Fair designed to help young people explore their options beyond school.

9 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, has welcomed the return of national rallying to the heart of Downpatrick this summer.

9 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is looking forward to welcoming nominees, guests and community representatives to the Civic Awards 2026 celebration on Friday 20 February.

9 February 2026 Local primary school children and senior Be Active group members recently took part in an intergenerational cultural dance programme celebrating movement, culture and connection.

8 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) is inviting people to a free Community Safety and Wellbeing Event at Newry Leisure Centre on Friday, 6 March 2026, from 10am to 1pm.

5 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed two new Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in Planning trainees.

4 February 2026 Residents in the Downpatrick area are being offered the opportunity to speak directly with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Representatives and local support organisations on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, as part of a new Community Support Hub drop-in initiative.

4 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is planning to enhance the Dunleath Urban Sports Park in Downpatrick.