Council Plans to Protect Newcastle’s Award Winning Landmark Tree 19 October 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has unveiled plans to ensure Newcastle’s award winning “bendy tree” remains a distinctive landmark in the heart of the resort for many years to come. After being crowned UK Tree of the Year 2026, winning a whole new...

Local Economic Partnership Investment in Commercial Property Revitalisation 19 October 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed the approval of successful applications submitted to the Local Economic Partnership Revive and Reimagine Commercial Property grant scheme. The investment programme is funded by the Department for the Economy through the...

Walking Netball Tournament Celebrates Participation and Community Connections 14 October 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with Netball NI, was delighted to host a Walking Netball Tournament at Down Leisure Centre, Downpatrick, on Wednesday, 7 October. The tournament brought together six teams from across Northern Ireland, with players...

Shared Table Event Uniting Communities in Rowallane Through Food and Culture 13 October 2026 A new community programme, Shared Table: Tastes & Traditions of Rowallane and Beyond, is bringing people together in the area through food, storytelling, heritage and shared cultural experiences, thanks to PEACEPLUS funding secured by Newry, Mourne and Down District...