News

28 September 2018 The economy in Newry, Mourne and Down is cementing its growing reputation on the world map as a hub of innovation with the help of some fast-growing indigenous businesses and an energetic tech ecosystem.

28 September 2018 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have joined forces with the Ring of Gullion and Cooley Red Squirrel Group to celebrate Red Squirrel Week.

27 September 2018 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a new media campaign to celebrate the region’s cultural diversity and encourage greater community cohesion.

25 September 2018 This year the City of Merchants Festival returns to Newry on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 November.

24 September 2018 Seeking something new? Want a new challenge? An opportunity to socialise, learn and perform? The Creative Aging Partnership is just for you, a new initiative from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in partnership, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and Down Community Arts facilitated by Down Arts Centre staff.

24 September 2018 ‘CRACKS’, by Quintessence Theatre Company, is a darkly comic and deeply moving new play coming to Down Arts Centre on Saturday 29 September.

24 September 2018 Restoring the beauty of the Sheepland Coast, from Ballyhornan to Ardglass—that’s the mission of the Strangford Lough and Lecale Partnership (SLLP).

21 September 2018 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council marked the opening of the redeveloped of Warrenpoint Bowling Pavilion with a ribbon cutting ceremony and event held on Saturday, 8 September 2018.

21 September 2018 As part of the Youth Leading Change campaign, groups, individuals, community and voluntary organisations are invited to pitch for £500 funding towards a project that would benefit young people in their area.

21 September 2018 Following the success of the Senior Shindig in February, older people will have another opportunity to enjoy a day packed with exciting entertainment and socialising on Thursday 11 October from 10am at The Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle.

21 September 2018 As college and university students prepare for a new academic year, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is encouraging students to keep safe by being aware of potential hazards in their home or student accommodation.

21 September 2018 The Assessment of Performance 2017-2018 for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was considered and approved by the Strategy, Policy and Resources Committee on Thursday 13 September.