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Council Chair Presents Donation to Local Charity Ahead of Opera House Debut
5 October 2015 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Naomi Bailie organised a reception for Declan McMullan and his family at Belfast City Hall on Monday 5 October.Read More -
Kilkeel Leisure Centre Swim Academy Launched
1 October 2015 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Vice-Chairperson, Cllr Gillian Fitzpatrick recently launched the Kilkeel Leisure Centre Swim Academy, an innovative partnership between Council and Swimming Teacher's Association (STA), which will have many benefits for our current and prospective pupils.Read More -
Council Launches the Social Investment Fund ‘Work It’ Programme
1 October 2015 The Northern Ireland Executive has allocated £80 million towards the Social Investment Fund (SIF) which is being delivered in partnership with communities across nine zones throughout Northern Ireland.Read More -
ANNUAL FAMINE COMMEMORATION 2015 NEWRY HAILED AS A HUGE SUCCESS!
30 September 2015 Over 2,000 people attended the Annual Famine Commemoration in Newry on Saturday 26 September 2015.Read More -
Annual Famine Commemoration Updates
26 September 2015 The 2015 Annual Famine Commemoration will take place on Saturday 26 September in Newry.Read More -
COUNCIL SUPPORTS COMMUNITY RELATIONS WEEK 2015
17 September 2015 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has put in place a programme of activity to celebrate Community Relations Week 2015 (28 September – 4 October).Read More -
Culture Night at Newry and Mourne Museum, 2015
17 September 2015 As part of the events and activities organised for Culture Night, Newry and Mourne Museum is delighted to have as our special guest for the evening internationally renowned storyteller Niall de Búrca.Read More -
Annual Famine Commemoration Events
17 September 2015 Understanding the Impact of the Great Famine in Ulster 21 September - 25 September, 1.Read More -
ANNUAL FAMINE COMMEMORATION COMES TO NORTHERN IRELAND FOR FIRST TIME EVER
17 September 2015 ON Saturday 26 September, NEWRY will host the annual commemoration of the Irish famine.Read More -
Museum’s High Cross Extension Opens its Doors
16 September 2015 A brand new extension housing the Downpatrick High Cross and many other treasures was officially opened on Tuesday 15 September at Down County Museum.Read More -
Celebrate all Things Red Squirrel in Slieve Gullion
15 September 2015 Red Squirrel Week is fast approaching and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have joined forces with the Ring of Gullion and Cooley Red Squirrel Group to offer a wild day out for all at Slieve Gullion Forest Park on Saturday 3 October from 1pm to 4pm.Read More -
Chairperson hosts reception for local boxing heroes – Amy Broadhurst, Orla Garvey and Shauna O’Callaghan
14 September 2015 The Council Chairperson, Councillor Naomi Bailie hosted a reception in Crossmaglen Community Centre on Friday 11 September 2015 to honour the achievements of local boxers, Amy Broadhurst, Orla Garvey and Shauna O’Callaghan at the European Women’s Youth and Junior Boxing Championships in Hungary.Read More