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18 February 2025 Council Works to Repair and Restore Historic Clock Complete The completion of works to restore Dan Rice Hall’s historic Clock Tower in Drumaness has been celebrated in the village.

17 February 2025 Tá Gairm 1 de Scéim Sparánachta na Gaeilge 2025-2026 fógartha ag Comhairle Ceantair an Iúir, Mhúrn agus an Dúin.

12 February 2025 Live Here Love Here, a people-powered campaign dedicated to improving the local environment and fostering civic pride, has revealed the winners of its 2025 Community Awards.

11 February 2025 Students from across Downpatrick, Newcastle, Castlewellan, Saintfield and Ballynahinch attended a Careers Fair on Wednesday 5 February 2025 in Down Leisure Centre hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership, in collaboration with Ballynahinch and Lecale Area Learning Communities.

10 February 2025 A community grants programme aimed at helping end violence against women and girls is now open for applications.

7 February 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce that it will be hosting the spectacular fire performance, Fireside Stories, by renowned circus company, Nikki & JD and Lost Dog, this March in Newry, Downpatrick and Newcastle.

3 February 2025 At the Council meeting on Monday 3 February 2025, Members of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council struck the rate for the incoming financial year at 3.

3 February 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was delighted to welcome over 1500 students to its Careers Fair on Tuesday 21 January 2025 in Newry Leisure Centre.

31 January 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a new Biodiversity Strategy for 2024-2030, a comprehensive guide dedicated to protecting and enhancing local habitats and species within the district over the next six years.

29 January 2025 Over 200 residents gathered at Killeavy Castle, Newry, and the Millbrook Lodge, Ballynahinch, for groundbreaking ‘Blue Monday’ events, aimed at addressing household finances, managing credit, and learning effective shopping and saving strategies.

28 January 2025 The past number of days have brought unprecedented challenges as Storm Éowyn swept through our district, leaving a profound impact on our communities and a trail of destruction and disruption across our district.

17 January 2025 A sod cutting ceremony has marked the official start of construction work on the Dunleath Urban Sports Park, paving the way for a cutting-edge skatepark and pump track.