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Mourne Gullion Strangford Hosts Tourism providers from Neighbouring aspiring Geopark
19 April 2024 In a recent exchange trip funded by the Shared Island Civic Society Fund, tourism providers from the Joyce Country and Western Lakes aspiring Geopark, on the west coast of Ireland, travelled to meet their counterparts in the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark.Read More -
Castlewellan Fair is Back for Bank Holiday Monday!
18 April 2024 The ever-popular Castlewellan Fair is taking place on Monday 6 May (May Day Bank Holiday) from 9am-5pm with loads of free family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained.Read More -
Newry’s Painted Utility Boxes Transformed into Works of Art as Part of New Urban Reimaging Project
16 April 2024 Newry DEA Forum in collaboration with Amplified Arts NI and Newry BID, is proud to announce the launch of ‘Street Dreams, an exciting urban reimaging project aimed at adding vibrancy and cultural significance to the city centre.Read More -
Outdoor Spring Festival Launched to Promote 15 New Outdoor Activity and Adventure Experiences
16 April 2024 15 exhilarating outdoor activity and adventure experiences, as part of the new Mourne Gullion Strangford Outdoor Spring Festival, will be launched on Saturday 20 April.Read More -
Local Tourism Industry Discovers District’s Hidden Gems
12 April 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was pleased to host a series of familiarisation trips for local tourism businesses and visitor information centre staff during the month of March.Read More -
Council Hosts Successful Easter Tea Dance in collaboration with Arbour Housing for Over 50s!
29 March 2024 Newry Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with Arbour Housing, delighted residents with a vibrant tea dance event aimed at celebrating the communities over 50s.Read More -
Luxury Experience Awaits: Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark Hosts Western USA Operators on Exclusive Familiarisation Trip
29 March 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte was delighted to recently welcome luxury agents from Western USA who were visiting the district as part of a familiarisation trip organised by Tourism Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland.Read More -
Where You Shop Makes a Difference
29 March 2024 Over the past number of weeks residents in Newry and Downpatrick may be aware of a fresh new advertising campaign featuring local faces on outdoor advertising and digital sites.Read More -
Food Standards Agency and Council’s Research Shows Children’s Menus Need Improvement
28 March 2024 The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed the results of research undertaken in partnership with local councils, into children’s meals served in restaurants in Northern Ireland.Read More -
Young People Speak Out on Environmental and Sustainability Issues
25 March 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce the winners of the Environmental Youth Speak Competition 2024 which took place on Thursday 21 March in the Downshire Civic Centre.Read More -
Council Celebrates Sporting Stars at NMD Sports Awards
25 March 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in association with the Sports Association Newry, Down and South Armagh (SANDSA) welcomed over 300 guests to the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle on Friday March 15 for the NMD Sports Awards.Read More -
New Off-Street Car Parking Provider Appointed by Council
21 March 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has agreed a new contract with Marston Holdings Ltd to provide enforcement parking services within our 39 Off-Street car parks, this will commence on Tuesday 2 April 2024.Read More