Council’s cross-country event brings together schools from across the district 20 October 2026 Pupils from 23 schools across the district came together at Kilbroney Forest Park, Rostrevor, on Tuesday 13 October for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s annual Be Active P7 school’s cross-country event.  Set against the scenic backdrop of the...

Council Begins Improvement Work at Newcastle’s Donard Park 20 October 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is to begin a programme of improvement works at Newcastle’s Donard Park in early November 2026. The investment includes new automated barriers and bollards, the installation of 13 streetlights, new and upgraded fencing, pathway...

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...