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4 September 2015 On the 3rd September 2015, the Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Councillor Naomi Bailie, launched a number of printed resource materials relating to the Great Famine’s impact on the local area.

3 September 2015 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Naomi Bailie joined the CEO of Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful Dr Ian Humphreys to launch Down Your Street as part of the “Live Here Love Here” initiative.

3 September 2015 Following the success of last year, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is once again hosting the Ballynahinch Harvest and Country Living Event in Market Square, Ballynahinch on Saturday 19 September from 12noon to 4pm.

2 September 2015 Book lovers should keep their eyes peeled across Newry, Mourne and Down over the next few weeks, for the chance to pick up complimentary copies of acclaimed writer Evelyn Conlon’s new title: Not the Same Sky.

2 September 2015 A fascinating letter dating from the 18th January 1847 provides detail into how the Great Famine affected the Newry area.

30 August 2015 Don’t miss Newry City’s Festival of Water event which takes place on Sunday 30th August 2015 at Newry Canal - Albert Basin.

27 August 2015 The draft Masterplan identifies proposals for the development of Kilbroney Park and Rostrevor Forest.

24 August 2015 Jobs, advice and guidance available!Everyone welcome Free admission For further details visit www.

24 August 2015 Friday Night saw youth from both the Longstone GAA Club and Ballyhornan Youth Centre take part in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Policing & Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) Summer Diversionary Programme.

21 August 2015   This week Slieve Guillion Park and Lunasa festival had an extra environmental side to it.

21 August 2015 Come and Support Athletes Having a ‘TRI’ Athletes across Northern Ireland are in the final preparation stages for this year’s exciting Firmus Energy Newry Triathlon, which will take place on Sunday 30 August.

21 August 2015 21August 2015   Congratulations goes to Paula Young from Ballynahinch who is Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Recycler of the Month and wins a £50 prize courtesy of Castlereagh Motors.