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By Donal McMahon Kilkeel elected reps facing a “load of abuse” from the public have urged the council to resolve swimming pool staffing issues amid continuing closures. The Mournes councillors highlighted their leisure concerns to the local authority, with a cllr saying he will have to go incognito in the streets as angered locals direct their frustrations […]
By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is to curb the use of disposable BBQs on its lands following huge wildfire destruction in its Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) recently approved the development of an awareness programme due to concerns of “irresponsible” use and disposal of single use […]
By Donal McMahon A Stormont grant of almost £300k is set to develop “key environmental activities” in a newly designated UNESCO global geopark. The Mourne Gullion Strangford geopark, only the second in Northern Ireland to attain the global title, encompasses three areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONB), Mourne, Ring of Gullion, and Strangford Lough and […]
Co Down students Matthew Chestnutt, Kayla Woods, Ellen Fegan, Ellen Sloan and Padraig Clancy are pictured with Dr. Erin Hinson, Study USA Student Support Advisor, Richard Leeman, Skills Division, Department for the Economy, Northern Ireland, and Mary Mallon, Head of Education, British Council Northern Ireland. CO Down students from Newry, Warrenpoint and Kilkeel are heading […]
Mournes and Slieve Croob District Electoral Area Forums (DEAs) have collaborated with County Down Rural Community Network, Ark Housing, Arbour Housing, Clanmill Housing and Northern Ireland Executive Housing for All Programme to deliver a successful ASD and ADHD summer friendly sports camp. Over 40 young people took part in the programme from Tuesday 1 to […]
The two week period of industrial action short of strike by union members at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has concluded and Council are now working through the backlog of missed bin collections. WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 31 JULY If your Blue and Brown bin has not been collected on your normal collection day, please […]
Police are appealing for information following a report of a one-vehicle road traffic collision in the Newry Road area of Kilkeel around 9.30am on Saturday, July 29th. Inspector Campbell said: “Officers attended, along with other emergency services colleagues, and two men were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries. One of them remains in hospital […]
Ignite your summer adventures and discover Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark, alongside 57 other unique UNESCO sites in the UK and crown dependencies, thanks to a newly illustrated map now available to download for free from the UK National Commission for UNESCO. From expansive mountain ranges and stunning coastlines to vibrant cities and rural […]
The Mournes District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum, supported Kittys Road Community Association to host a Coffee and Connect Event on Friday 23 June The event provided a platform for community members to come together and engage in meaningful conversations while creating opportunities for individuals to seek support, share their experiences and forge new friendships. A […]
“The Mournes have been doing fine for millennia, with minimum human interference, and retain their beauty and wildlife as a result. Let’s keep it this way for future generations”, says Workers Party election candidate Nicola Grant. Responding to concerns about the Mourne Gateway Project, including proposals to access the Mournes via a ‘gondola style’ cable […]
Detective Constable Beckett said: “Sometime between 9pm on Sunday 9th April and shortly before 9:10am on Monday 10th April, it was reported that entry was gained to a property in the Meetinghouse Lane area. Damage was caused to a glass panel of the front door of the property during the incident. It is unclear if anything was […]
County Down law firm Fisher & Fisher is celebrating 125 years in business in 2023. One of Northern Ireland’s largest locally owned practices, it has offices in Newry, Newcastle, Kilkeel, Rathfriland, Belfast and Donaghadee, and is one of the longest established businesses still operating under the same brand name in this area. Fisher & Fisher […]
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