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21 December 2024 In his Christmas message, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne, has highlighted what a privilege it has been to meet some of the district’s unsung heroes from charitable, voluntary and community organisations.

19 December 2024 During December, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne, has been visiting a number of remarkable local organisations that work to promote inclusion and diversity within our communities.

17 December 2024 Castlewellan Forest Park is being investigated as the potential location for Northern Ireland’s first-ever Treetop Walk.

15 December 2024 A new digital and PR campaign to raise awareness of the unwelcome sexual attention that women and girls experience has been launched by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.

12 December 2024 Refuse and Commercial Waste Collections  Please note Alternative Collection dates:      Refuse Collection Calendars for 2024/2025 are available to view and download on our website at www.

12 December 2024 Small steps can make a big difference and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is sharing a series of simple tips to help minimise waste this Christmas.

12 December 2024 Men’s Sheds from Rowallane, Mournes, Slieve Croob, Downpatrick and Crotlieve joined Saintfield Men’s Shed to take part in four workshops designed to refresh their knowledge of using mathematics to calculate ratios, volumes, measurements and more.

10 December 2024 XL Bully owners within the district of Newry, Mourne and Down have just over two weeks left to apply for an Exemption Certificate to avoid their dog being seized and facing court action, which could lead to them losing their pet.

10 December 2024 At this year’s Schools Environmental Poster prizegiving event, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne welcomed winners to the Council Chamber in Downpatrick.

6 December 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council can provide the following update on current upgrade and repair works at Newry Leisure Centre.

2 December 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is rolling out a new advertising and promotional campaign over the Christmas period, encouraging everyone to ‘Make it Local’ by buying from, celebrating and supporting their local and independent businesses.

22 November 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in collaboration with Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Southern Health and Social Care Trust and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust have launched a new digital and PR campaign to raise awareness of violence against women and girls.