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27 October 2023 Keeping young people safe on our roads was the key focus of the Young Drivers Initiative held at Bishopscourt Racing Circuit.

24 October 2023 An exciting new temporary exhibition has now opened at Down County Museum, showcasing stunning new portraits by the artist FRIZ, of the peace heroines involved in the Northern Ireland peace process.

23 October 2023 Mourne Gullion Strangford Global Geopark (GGP) has hosted representatives from the Joyce Country and Western Lakes aspiring Global Geopark (aGGP), located on the West Coast of Ireland.

23 October 2023 From haunted tours to ghostly storytelling, there's something for everyone to enjoy this Halloween across Newry, Mourne and Down.

20 October 2023 P7 pupils from 96 primary schools across Newry, Mourne and Down all converged in Dunleath Park in Downpatrick on Tuesday 17 October for the Council’s Be Active annual Cross Country Race.

20 October 2023 A new ‘Easy Read Gallery Guide’, designed specifically to enhance the experience of disabled or partially sighted visitors to Newry and Mourne Museum, was launched by Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte on Thursday 19 October.

18 October 2023 Are you looking for a new job? Perhaps you’re looking to retrain and upskill or get help to access work opportunities.

16 October 2023 Now in its twentieth year, Recycle Week is the biggest national annual celebration of recycling.

10 October 2023 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s plans for a Civic and Regional Hub in Newry have reached a significant new stage of development.

9 October 2023 Repurposing of the ex-military barracks site in Forkhill has now been completed and a special event to mark the launch of the community open space took place on Friday 6 October.

9 October 2023 Get ready for a spellbinding Halloween experience on Friday 27 October, as Newry City prepares to double the fun with two events in one spooktacular evening.

9 October 2023 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte recently hosted a reception at Newry Leisure Centre for the Well Lane Warriors to mark their fantastic win in the Foyle Cup football tournament in July.