News

16 February 2024 The eighth Youth and Future Talent Awards (YAFTAs) were launched this week in Downpatrick.

16 February 2024 The Downpatrick, Rowallane and Slieve Croob District Electoral Area Forums (DEA) in association with Jenna Finnegan Dance School developed a dance programme to promote health and well-being in local primary schools.

16 February 2024 The Newry, Mourne, and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) has organised a free walk-in safety and wellbeing event.

12 February 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is excited to announce the commencement of the construction and restoration work of the ambitious heritage project at Castlewellan Forest Park.

9 February 2024 Already large numbers of local residents and visitors have come to experience the mesmerising special effects of the new temporary art installation, ‘Illumaphonium: Halo’, that is currently installed on Sugar Island in Newry.

9 February 2024 To celebrate International Women’s Day, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte will host an afternoon event in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry at 12.

7 February 2024 Students from across Downpatrick, Newcastle, Castlewellan, Saintfield and Ballynahinch attended a Careers Fair on Wednesday 7 February 2024 in Down Leisure Centre hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership.

5 February 2024 Members of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have struck the rate for the incoming financial year at 6.

2 February 2024 The Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership has elected a new Chair and Deputy Chairperson to champion this valued landscape.

2 February 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) and the PSNI are hosting a Public Meeting on Community Safety on Tuesday 6 February at 7pm in The Canal Court Hotel, Newry.

30 January 2024 As the countdown to St Patrick’s Day begins, the historic town of Downpatrick and the city of Newry are gearing up for an unforgettable celebration on Sunday 17 March, with events running from 12 noon until 4pm.

29 January 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce that the immersive light exhibition, Illumaphonium: Halo will open in Newry on Friday 2 February, running for four weeks.