News

20 May 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has utilised the ‘Street Dreams’ project to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators ahead of World Bee Day on Monday 20 May.

16 May 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Giant Adventures Series returns for 2024 with a trio of immersive tourism experiences to captivate visitors and locals alike.

14 May 2024 The formation of the Newry Regeneration Working Group (NRWG) has been welcomed as a key support to facilitate regeneration and investment into the city.

9 May 2024 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte was delighted to welcome primary 7 students from St Michael’s Primary School, Killean on Wednesday 1 May to the Council Offices, Monaghan Row.

3 May 2024 The provision of facilities at Camlough Lake took a step closer with the submission of a planning application for new Recreational Hub facilities.

29 April 2024 Following an action-packed weekend, Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark is pleased to announce the overwhelming success of the launch of 15 new outdoor activity and adventure experiences to the tourism market, promising unforgettable moments for nature enthusiasts, soft adventurers and thrill- seekers alike.

22 April 2024 The Kilkeel Bowling Pavilion, located at Mourne Esplanade, unveiled its newly refurbished facility on Friday 19 April.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.