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9 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Local Economic Partnership is delighted to launch two property grant schemes worth a combined £2.6 million, funded through the Department for the Economy’s Regional Balance Fund. The funding includes a £2...

9 June 2026 Young women from across the district came together on Thursday 28 May to mark World Menstrual Hygiene Day at a special event supported by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and delivered in partnership with Changing Cycles. First celebrated in 2014, World Menstrual...

8 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is continuing to play a pivotal role educating, engaging and empowering communities to care for the local environment. Supporting the Live Here Love Here civic pride campaign spearheaded by the independent charity dedicated to...

8 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Local Economic Partnership is delighted to launch two property grant schemes worth a combined £2.6 million, funded through the Department for the Economy’s Regional Balance Fund. The funding includes a £2...

8 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to officially launch the Be Active Summer Programme 2026, with bookings opening from 10am on Monday 15 June for another exciting summer of sport, recreation and fun across the district. Running throughout July and...

4 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce the return of the popular Eats & Beats Festival to Newcastle on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Mourne Mountains in Donard Park, the much-loved two-day festival...

1 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair at its annual meeting on Monday 1 June 2026.  Councillor Glyn Hanna (DUP) has been appointed Chairperson, with Councillor Doire Finn (SDLP) elected as Deputy Chairperson. In his inaugural...

1 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair at its annual meeting on Monday 1 June 2026.  Councillor Glyn Hanna (DUP) has been appointed Chairperson, with Councillor Doire Finn (SDLP) elected as Deputy Chairperson. In his inaugural...

1 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted that local beaches at Cranfield, Tyrella and Murlough have again received a prestigious Blue Flag Award for 2026. The internationally recognised award is presented to beaches and marinas that meet the highest standards...

1 June 2026 Work on a vibrant new public mural in Downpatrick town centre has been completed by students from two schools working with a local artist. The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council funded initiative has transformed a gable wall in Market Street adjacent to a supermarket...

1 June 2026 Construction has begun on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s new Theatre and Conference Centre, a landmark development within the Council’s regeneration and investment plans for Newry City. On Friday 29 May, a sod-cutting ceremony was held at the Theatre...

28 May 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has agreed to invest in a number of upgrades to leisure and community facilities in Warrenpoint, Cullyhanna and Kilkeel. The changing pavilion at the Milltown community sports facility in Warrenpoint is to be replaced, with a new...