News

20 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is taking an important step towards significantly reducing its carbon footprint by powering its vehicle fleet with an environmentally friendly biofuel mix.

19 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is getting ready and looking forward to once again delivering a vibrant programme of St Patrick’s Day events in Newry and Downpatrick for residents and visitors of all ages.

18 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is spearheading a new three-year education and enforcement initiative aimed at tackling environmental crime.

17 February 2026 A Newry, Mourne and Down District Council proposal to develop a new community trail in Hilltown is to be advanced into planning.

17 February 2026 Older residents from the Downpatrick, Rowallane, Mournes and Slieve Croob District Electoral Areas (DEAs) came together on Thursday 12 February for a vibrant Afternoon Tea Dance at the Millbrook Lodge Hotel, hosted by Down Senior Forum.

16 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has marked a major milestone in its ambitious regeneration programme for Newry City with the appointment of a contractor for its new Theatre and Conference Centre.

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.