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19 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce the successful recipients of its £1 million Hotel Accommodation Scheme, an investment aimed at increasing hotel room capacity and supporting the continued growth of tourism across the district. The...

19 June 2026 Two Newry, Mourne and Down District Council undergraduate placement students have been presented with awards by Ulster University. Katie Gribben and Katie Watt, whose placement ends this August, have described their time with the Council as “invaluable”,...

19 June 2026 A creative upcycling project delivered in Downpatrick during National Reuse and Repair Week was a major success, helping local people learn new skills, reduce waste and build confidence through furniture restoration and repair. The From Old to Gold: Repair, Share and Care...

18 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was one of a number of public bodies represented at a Stormont event to mark the end of the first year of new Climate Change reporting legislation. The Department of Environment, Agriculture and Rural Affairs (DAERA) which hosted the...

18 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has unveiled an ambitious three-year education and enforcement action plan to address key issues of fly-tipping, littering and dog fouling aimed at protecting the environment for future generations. The comprehensive strategy also...

16 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has unveiled plans for Ireland’s first park golf experience at the foot of the Mourne Mountains in Newcastle. The nine hole course is being developed at the Island Park on the footprint of a former pitch and putt facility, with...

15 June 2026 The important issue of men’s health will be front and centre this month during a series of special free events organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District’s Council’s District Electoral Area (DEA) Forums. To coincide with Men’s Health Week, six...

12 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is pleased to announce the reopening of the Delamont caravan site, welcoming visitors to enjoy stays at one of the district’s most scenic outdoor destinations throughout the summer season. The site will operate daily through to...

12 June 2026 A recent community planting session at Meigh Community Centre brought residents together to support biodiversity and enhance their local environment as part of the ongoing Bloom and Branch initiative. The project is part of Newry Mourne and Down Districts Council’s...

11 June 2026 Visitors and residents are being encouraged to plan their September escape as tickets for the popular Eats & Beats Festival are now on sale. Returning to Donard Park, Newcastle, Co Down on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September, Eats & Beats promises a vibrant weekend...

11 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark is at the centre of an innovative new all-island partnership connecting UNESCO-designated sites across Ireland for the first time. The Council has secured 100% funding through...

10 June 2026 Further education students with the drive to progress from the lecture theatre to the national rallying stage got a chance to meet with two of Northern Ireland’s top drivers recently and pour over ultra-modern modern and classic cars. South Eastern Regional College...