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Sinn Féin Councillor, Aoife Finnegan has called for a speed limit reduction at Cullaville. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “Residents have been calling out for safer roads in the local area “Its vital that the roads are safe for all road users and for the residents who live near these roads and have to live […]
Police are appealing for information following the theft of a tractor from the Dundalk Road area of Newtownhamilton. Sergeant Macdonald said: “Sometime between 6pm on Thursday, 3rd March and 11.30am on Friday, 4th March, it was reported a blue New Holland TM165 was stolen from a shed. “A padlock and chain had been removed from […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason hosted an afternoon event in the Slieve Donard Hotel Newcastle to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is an event that is celebrated globally to recognise, commemorate, and promote women’s achievements in our society. This year’s theme of #BreakTheBias, promotes diversity and […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the British government must stop dragging its feet and get on with implementing its commitments and legislate for an Acht Gaeilge. The Newry and Armagh MP was speaking after meeting with the British Minister of State for the north Conor Burns alongside party colleague Michelle Gildernew. Michelle Gildernew said: […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted that after a two-year period the St Patrick’s Day Parades will take place again this year in Downpatrick and Newry. Saint Patrick will be the centre of all the celebrations in both parades taking place on Thursday 17 March 2022. The parades will offer an eclectic mix […]
Set within 350 acres of woodland and working farmland in the foothills of Slieve Gullion in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, the luxurious Killeavy Castle Estate is the perfect base to explore Ireland, North and South. Just one hour from Dublin or Belfast, Killeavy Castle Estate has as its centrepiece the stunningly refurbished Killeavy Castle – […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has recently launched a new employment and skills academy, which offers residents living within the District the opportunity to start a new career in the Health and Social Care sector. The Health and Social Care Employment Academy is a one-week programme that provides training in partnership with Southern Health […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council will assist residents in the district with a bursary to help with the costs of Irish language courses through the Irish Language Bursary Scheme 2022-2023. The scheme will open for applications from 11 March 2022, application forms will be available online at http://www.newrymournedown.org/gaeilge. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council […]
Visit Mourne have launched a host of festivals, events, and experiences in association with Tourism Northern Ireland across the District throughout March. From St Patrick’s Day Parades to Viking, Outdoor and Aspiring Geopark Festivals, there is a full programme of family fun, outdoor activities, and giant adventures to suit people of all ages and abilities. […]
For years, the small castle at the foot of Slieve Gullion lay abandoned and in disrepair. Built back in 1836 the Estate was well known in the local area and provided a scenic view over the foothills of the mountain itself. For Mick Boyle, raised in Australia, when the castle came up for sale, there […]
Sinn Féin Councillor, Oonagh Magennis has said that sheep farms, particularly those in ANC areas, will be severely impacted if the Agriculture Minister does not change his future agriculture policy proposals. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “When the Single Farm Payment system came in, sheep farmers in LFA/ANC areas historically had entitlement values below the regional […]
Ulster Junior Hurling Club Champions Craobh Rua Camlocha are hosting a ‘Cupan Beag / Wee Cuppa’ morning this Saturday the 26th February from 10:30am to 1pm. The club have extended an invitation to all to attend. Craobh Rua Chairperson David O Brien explained, “As we draw a veil on what has been a truly historic […]
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