News

2 October 2018 A family story that began in 1814 with the birth of James MacGeorge in Scotland, came full circle as his descendants visited the Newry and Mourne Museum on Monday 24 September.

2 October 2018 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced the start of a Public Consultation Process in respect of the proposed next phase of Newry Public Realm works.

1 October 2018 Monday 1 October marked the launch of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s ‘Step into 2020’ programme at the Newry Leisure Centre.

1 October 2018 Following months of intensive preparations, Belfast Region City Deal partners submitted their ambitious negotiating position to the NI Secretary of State and Westminster today, with the aim of securing £1bn of investment from a number of sources.

28 September 2018 What do you think are the most important priorities for policing in your area and what aspects of local policing are important to you? The PSNI and Northern Ireland Policing Board are looking for your views to help shape the future of policing.

28 September 2018 At a special event to celebrate the installation of a replica of St Patrick’s Cross at Down Cathedral on Monday 24 September, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairman, Councillor Mark Murnin welcomed the completion of the project, only a few metres from the traditional site of St Patrick’s Grave, where the original pieces of the damaged Cross were located until 1900.

28 September 2018 A rare species of snail has been discovered at a Co Down bog.

28 September 2018 A new adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s compelling tale, Jane Eyre, is coming to the Down Arts Centre on Friday 5 October.

28 September 2018 The economy in Newry, Mourne and Down is cementing its growing reputation on the world map as a hub of innovation with the help of some fast-growing indigenous businesses and an energetic tech ecosystem.

28 September 2018 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have joined forces with the Ring of Gullion and Cooley Red Squirrel Group to celebrate Red Squirrel Week.

27 September 2018 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a new media campaign to celebrate the region’s cultural diversity and encourage greater community cohesion.

25 September 2018 This year the City of Merchants Festival returns to Newry on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 November.