Seniors Enjoy Unique Nature and Tourism Experience at Delamont Park 6 October 2026 The final event in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s seniors’ summer scheme was held at Delamont Country Park outside Killlyleagh on 28 September. Residents from the Downpatrick, Mournes, Slieve Croob and Rowallane District Electoral Areas (DEAs) came...

Meeting to Discuss Establishing Chamber of Commerce in Rowallane 6 October 2026 The benefits of establishing a new Chamber of Commerce for the Rowallane area are to be explored at a meeting in Saintfield in early November. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Rowallane District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum is facilitating the information and...

Home2Hospital at the Heart of Grandmother’s Cancer Recovery Journey 2 October 2026 A Crossmaglen grandmother who made almost 30 return trips over six weeks from her home to Belfast City Hospital for cancer treatment has praised the volunteer-led transport service which played a key role on her road to recovery. Maureen Morris, who celebrates her 80th...

Driving Initiative Designed to Keep Young Drivers Safe on the Road 1 October 2026 Year 13 and 14 students from St Colman's High and Sixth Form College, Ballynahinch, took part in a Young Drivers Road Safety Initiative at Bishopscourt Racing Circuit on Wednesday 30 September. The event was organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council's...