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Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Newcastle NMD Council Politics South Down

Two Newry, Mourne and Down Councillors Join DUP

DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has welcomed two Newry, Mourne and Down Councillors to the Party. Slieve Croob Councillor Alan Lewis and Mournes Councillor Henry Reilly have announced their decision to join the DUP. Sir Jeffrey said, “I am delighted to welcome Alan and Henry to the DUP. They join many other new members […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Newcastle NMD Council South Down

Council Cross Community Fun Day

A Family Fun Day and Cross Community Event organised by Downpatrick, Rowallane and Slieve Croob District Electoral Areas (DEAs) in partnership with Newcastle Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann was held recently in Castlewellan. Visitors were treated to a range of cultural dancing displays which included Ulster Scots, Irish, Chinese and Mexican Dancing. Local children had the opportunity […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle South Down Warrenpoint

The “Grace O’Malley” to Dock in Warrenpoint, Open for Visits

In support of the Warrenpoint Loughside Festival, @Warrenpoint Port will be hosting the stunning Grace O Malley from tomorrow, Friday 12th August until Tuesday 16th August. The Grace O’Malley is a 164ft long schooner purchased in Sweden last month by the Atlantic Youth Trust Charity (currently known as the Lady Ellen, if vessel tracking), to […]

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Constituency Obituaries South Down Warrenpoint

The Death Has Occurred of Eamonn Burns

Burns (Warrenpoint) 11th August 2022, peacefully at hospital, Eamonn, beloved husband of the late Valerie, Lassara Heights, Warrenpoint, loving brother of the late Frank, Breda, Noleen and Ann and much loved uncle of John and Mary. May his soul rest in peace. Eamonn’s remains will repose at McAnulty’s Funeral Home today Thursday from 7pm – […]

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Armagh Banbridge Climate Community Constituency Downpatrick Kilkeel Louth Lurgan Monaghan Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann Warrenpoint

High Temperatures Will Continue for at Least a Week

The NI Weather & Flood Advisory Service has issued the following advisory A Level 1 Advisory for High Temperature has been issued for Northern Ireland. Advisory valid 9th – 15th August 2022 This advisory has been issued due higher temperatures we are to this week and into the weekend. Day-time Temperatures will be in the […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Make It Local: Council Invites Local Businesses to Engage in a Promotional Campaign

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has urged independent businesses from across the district to register their interest in the Council’s ‘Make It Local’ campaign.  The Council has issued a call for businesses, operating either instore and/or online, to submit an expression of interest where businesses will be considered to feature in ‘Make It Local’ […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Entertainment Government Kilkeel Lifestyle Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Children in Newry, Mourne and Down Enjoy a Summer of Play

Children across Newry, Mourne and Down have been enjoying a summer of play at free outdoor play sessions running in seven locations throughout July and August. The summer programme, which is supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), offers local children aged 4 to 11 years […]

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Community Constituency Health Lurgan Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Trust Providing Support for Ukrainian Families

Southern Trust staff have been working in partnership to provide support and advice in weekly Welcome Centres for Ukrainian families with the objective of providing advice and support and where necessary to signpost to other services. Families escaping the Russian invasion in Ukraine are welcomed each Tuesday and Wednesday by a group of agencies in […]

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Community Constituency South Down Sport Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Judo Club to Take Part in Veterans World Championships

The coaching team and members of Shinken Shobu Ryu Judo club Warrenpoint are making final preparations with long time club Member Dawid Jurkiewicz. Dawid will be making his way to the Veterans World championships in Kraków Poland from the 8th to 11th of September. This is another day in the office for Dawid, who is […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle South Down Warrenpoint

Alternative Music Night in No 7 Duke Street

Get ready for a night of alternative music this Friday 5th August at No 7 Duke Street in Warrenpoint. Erase/Rewind Live: Summer Special. Graffiti Street at No.7 Duke Street Warrenpoint. 9pm-1am. Free Entry! Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport is Sarah McDonald: “We’re really excited to bring you our Live Summer Special with live sets […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle South Down Uncategorized Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Port to Welcome the Azamara Pursuit

On Friday 5th August Warrenpoint Port is due to welcome the Azamara Pursuit (weather permitting) to the Port.  At 180m in length, the Azamara is the largest ever cruise ship to dock in Warrenpoint. The ship has a capacity of over 700 passengers and more than 400 crew. It is the second of three cruise […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

It’s Nearly Time to Wake the Giant!

After a three-year slumber, it is almost time to Wake the Giant! Fionn mac Cumhaill, centrepiece of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Wake the Giant festival, is back in Warrenpoint this month. The two-day event celebrates the legend of giant Fionn mac Cumhaill, who first cast his spell over the town in August 2016, […]