News

3 January 2020 The new Spring Brochure for Sean Hollywood Arts Centre and Newry Town Hall has just arrived and here is a taste of events to welcome in 2020 to banish those winter blues.

3 January 2020 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Charlie Casey paid tribute to the Newry Pike Anglers at a reception on Thursday 19 December in the Newry Council Chamber.

20 July 2018 Newry and Mourne Museum has purchased two paintings by the Newry-born artist Margaret Clarke, with support from the Northern Ireland Museums Council.

11 September 2016 Recycle Week 2016 Recycle Week 2016 is taking place from 12 to 18 September and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council would like to thank residents of the district for the high level of recycling that is being done, and to tell you about a few ‘Unusual Suspects’.

9 September 2016 Newry Market Set To Stage Culture Night Hot on the heels of Opry an Iuir and Iur Cinn Fleadh, two firm favourites in Newry’s growing cultural offering, comes Culture Night in Newry Market on Friday 16 September showcasing home-grown talent in music, visual arts, theatre and dance from 5pm until 11pm.

Residents, businesses and community groups are invited to share their views on the future of Crossmaglen Square at a public drop-in engagement event on Tuesday 10 March 2026, from 4pm to 8pm at Crossmaglen Community Centre.

The Council invites applications for financial assistance towards its Northern Ireland Centenary Fund 2021 -2022  Opening date: Monday 8 February 2021 Closing date: Monday 8 March 2021 at 12noon Application Guidance Notes and Application Forms and can be reviewed online via: http://newrymournedown.

The Council is seeking the views of Warrenpoint based business owners and members of the Public regarding the existing Front Shore in Warrenpoint in advance of a potential Public Realm Scheme for the area.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has revised its Timetable for the preparation of the Newry, Mourne and Down Council Local Development Plan (LDP).

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council elected members and officials had a very positive and productive meeting with Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Minister Mallon and the new Walking and Cycling Champion, to discuss proposals for a range of active travel initiatives in Newry city.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has  launched a range of initiatives this week designed to support local businesses affected by the challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 emergency.

In 2018 it was announced that Newry, Mourne and Down District Council had secured a development grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to progress plans for the restoration of the parkland and gardens at Castlewellan Forest Park.