Sustained Growth Forecast for Newry, Mourne and Down Economy 29 October 2026 Employment across Newry, Mourne and Down is forecast to increase by at least 5,530 jobs over the next decade, taking the district workforce to approximately 85,590 by 2035. A breakdown of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Economic Outlook has been compiled by...

Newcastle Visitor Information Centre Crowned Best in Northern Ireland 28 October 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Newcastle Visitor Information Centre has been crowned Northern Ireland’s best. The award was presented to delighted staff at the 34th annual Northern Ireland Travel & Tourism Awards held recently at the Slieve...

Community Groups Celebrate Good Relations Week with Stormont Visit 28 October 2026 Eighty residents from across the Rowallane, Downpatrick, Slieve Croob and Mournes District Electoral Areas (DEAs) came together for a special visit to Parliament Buildings at the Stormont estate on Friday 16 October as part of this year's Good Relations Week...

Council Chairperson Meets with St Vincent de Paul Representatives 27 October 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Glyn Hanna, has commended the work of St Vincent de Paul after meeting with the charity’s staff and volunteers in Downpatrick, learning more about its role and the drive for new volunteers. The new...