News

11 April 2025 As spring arrives, bringing longer days, clearer evenings and a renewed desire to get outdoors, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, statutory agencies and partners are working hard to restore forest parks, country trails and recreational spaces impacted by Storm Éowyn.

10 April 2025 As the Easter holidays draw near, Translink is inviting the public to embrace the Spring by discovering the wealth of attractions and scenic destinations across Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

10 April 2025 Finnis Souterrain, an important and unique archaeological site located in Finnis, south of Dromara, County Down, has officially reopened to the public following over a year of extensive repairs and improvements carried out by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

9 April 2025 A planning application has been submitted for Newry City Park, a transformative project poised to reshape the city's landscape.

9 April 2025 The ever-popular Castlewellan Fair is taking place on Monday 5 May (May Day Bank Holiday) from 9am-5pm with loads of free family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained.

8 April 2025 To celebrate the conclusion of the Multiple Programme and its success, Crotlieve District Electoral Area Forum (DEA), hosted a fantastic family fun day at An Cuan, Rostrevor.

8 April 2025 Crotlieve DEA hosted a Positive Ageing Afternoon Tea Dance on Tuesday 25 March, bringing together people from across the district to celebrate positive aging in a fun and welcoming environment.

7 April 2025 Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Councillor Pete Byrne, hosted a Civic Reception at Kilkeel High School on Tuesday 1 April to celebrate Kilkeel High School U14, U16, and U18 teams, who made history by achieving an unprecedented treble in the Ulster Hockey High School Cup Finals.

3 April 2025 Newry, Mourne, and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) is issuing a reminder to residents and visitors regarding the current legalities surrounding the use of electric scooters (E-scooters) in our district.

3 April 2025 Newry, Mourne, and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) would like to remind residents about the important legalities surrounding the use of scramblers in public spaces.

3 April 2025 Crotlieve District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum has hosted an interactive ‘Multiply’ Programme event in Warrenpoint with Green Spaces Growing Community.

1 April 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne held a special reception on Thursday 20 March, to honour employees who have reached an impressive milestone of 40 years of continuous public service.