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Climate Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Newcastle South Down Stormont

McMurray Raises Barriers to Green Growth In Assembly

Andrew McMurray MLA (Alliance) spoke before the NI Assembly in support of removing barriers to green growth last week. The motion, tabled by Mr McMurray together with other members of the Alliance Party, called on the Minister for Infrastructure and the Minister for the Economy to work together to deliver fundamental reform of the planning […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lifestyle Newcastle South Down Sport Stormont

Organisers of Amgen Irish Open 2024 Advise Fans to Tee Off Tournament with Public Transport

The Amgen Irish Open will return to Northern Ireland in 2024 with Royal County Down Golf Club hosting this year’s event from 11-15th September with organisers encouraging supporters to utilise public transport.  Translink has worked with partner organisations including the DP World Tour, Tourism NI, Newry, Mourne & Down Council, PSNI and the Department for Infrastructure […]

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Business Community Constituency Infrastructure Newcastle South Down Sport

Translink Helps Fans Tee Off for Amgen Irish Open 2024

The Amgen Irish Open will return to Northern Ireland in 2024 with Royal County Down Golf Club hosting this year’s event from 11-15th September.  Translink has worked with partner organisations including The European Tour, Tourism NI, Newry, Mourne & Down Council, PSNI and the Department for Infrastructure to offer a range of services to get people to the event […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newcastle NMD Council South Down

Giant Weekend of Eats and Beats with Festival of Free Music and Food Planned for Newcastle

In only a matter of weeks, food and music fans can look forward to a weekend of culinary delights and live music as the Eats and Beats festival returns to Newcastle. Set against the stunning background of the Mourne Mountains, the festival in Newcastle, County Down on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September is a […]

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Business Community Constituency Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

Newry-Based Bradley NI Expands, Acquires Longstanding South Down Property Firm

Newcastle office established as Bradley NI acquires James Wilson & Son 05.08.24: One of Northern Ireland’s fastest growing commercial and residential property agencies has acquired one of the longest running property firms in south Down and established its fourth regional office. Newry-based Bradley NI, owned and managed by chartered surveyor Garrett O’Hare, has acquired James Wilson […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newcastle South Down

Detectives Appealing For Information and Witnesses Following Burglary In Newcastle

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary in Newcastle. Detective Constable Mageean said: “The burglary at a house in the Downs Road area of the town is understood to have occurred sometime between 12pm on Sunday, 21st July and 6pm on Saturday, 27th July. “A skylight window in the utility room of […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newcastle NMD Council South Down Sport

Council Welcomes The Return of The Amgen Irish Open

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to support the return of the prestigious Amgen Irish Open in September. The highly anticipated golf tournament, set against the stunning backdrop of the Mourne Mountains, will take place in Royal County Down, Newcastle from Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 September 2024, attracting golf enthusiasts and visitors […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Kilkeel Newcastle NMD Council South Down

South Down Cllr Shares Heart Felt Baby Loss Story

By Donal McMahon A South Down councillor has made an emotional plea for a Northern Ireland baby loss certificate scheme amid a current system where bereaved parents are forced to travel to Britain for post-mortems. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) chamber burst in to applause during the call for an all island approach […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newcastle South Down

£15,000 Worth of Cannabis Found In Newcastle

Newry, Mourne and Down District Support Team officers, assisted by local Neighbourhood Policing Team officers, conducted a search at a property in the Newcastle area on Monday, 3rd June. During the search of the house in the Dunwellan Park area, officers seized a quantity of suspected cannabis worth an estimated street value of £15,000 and […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Louth Louth County Council Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Little Amal Receives a Warm Welcome In Newry, Mourne and Down

Little Amal arrived in Newry, Mourne, and Down on Wednesday 22 May, to a warm welcome from local residents, schoolchildren, and community groups. The 12ft-tall puppet, symbolising a young Syrian refugee, was invited to visit the district by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council on her journey from Belfast to Dublin. She is the centrepiece […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Newcastle Politics South Down Stormont

Andrew McMurray selected as new Alliance MLA for South Down

Andrew McMurray has been selected by Alliance to become the new South Down MLA. Mr McMurray was selected by local members to replace outgoing MLA Patrick Brown. Andrew is an outdoor instructor and youth worker, and lives in Castlewellan with his wife and two children. It was a love for outdoor pursuits which led Andrew […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

NMD Council Agrees Rate Increase

Members of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have struck the rate for the incoming financial year at 6.41%(last year was 5.99%). The Domestic Rate for 2024/2025 will be 0.4676 pence.  For a property valued at £133,000*, this would lead to an annual increase of £37.46 per year or £3.12per month.  The Non-Domestic District Rate […]