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Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed confirmation that the 2026 Annual ITF Taekwon-Do Ulster Championships will take place at Newry Leisure Centre on Sunday 10th May. Councillor Mathers said: “I worked alongside event organiser Cathal Fagan to secure this major Ulster championship for Newry and to ensure it could be delivered locally. By working with council officials, barriers […]
This Thursday 19 March marks the beginning of Newry Arts Festival, launching ten days of performances, screenings and creative activities across the city until 29 March. Across the ten-day programme, audiences can enjoy a broad mix of live performances, film, literature and hands-on workshops taking place at venues throughout Newry. Organised by Newry, Mourne and […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to support Love Food Hate Waste’s Food Waste Action Week, running from 9 – 15 March 2026. Food Waste Action Week is the flagship annual event delivered by WRAP’s Love Food Hate Waste, helping households develop practical habits to cut food waste at home. This year’s Food Waste Action Week theme ‘Make […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is preparing to host a packed programme of parades, live entertainment and family-friendly activities on Tuesday 17 March. From lively traditional music and cultural performances to artisan markets, street entertainment and spectacular parades, residents and visitors alike are invited to enjoy a full afternoon of festivities in both towns […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has helped drive the success of two local transport providers connecting people and communities. The Council’s partnership with the voluntary sector helped pave the way for Down Community Transport and Newry and Mourne Community Transport to secure £200,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, supported by the Strategic Stakeholder […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has helped drive the success of two local transport providers connecting people and communities. The Council’s partnership with the voluntary sector helped pave the way for Down Community Transport and Newry and Mourne Community Transport to secure £200,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, supported by the Strategic Stakeholder […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes and local Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy have welcomed confirmation that resurfacing works at Meadowbrook Park Newry, have been secured and work will commence on 27th February. Dáire Hughes MP said: “This is very welcome news for the local community, residents, families and pedestrians, and this resurfacing will significantly improve […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Geraldine Kearns has welcomed resurfacing at Erskine Street Newry, which commenced on 23rd February. Councillor Kearns said: “It’s really good to see this work finally getting underway on Erskine Street. The road surface has been in a dire condition, and it is great to see action being taken to address this. “This […]
A multi-million pound investment in a new recreational hub at Camlough Lake has secured planning approval. The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council project will provide water and non-water based activities, including a single storey multi-use building, outdoor space with external showers, changing facilities, a slipway and floating pontoon, kayak storage and picnic areas, enhanced […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed the announcement of a brand new ‘Walking for All’ programme, a major cross-border initiative supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), and led by Outscape, launched on Friday 27 February 2026 at The Junction, Dungannon. Supported by €7.5 million from the Special […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell was delighted to host a memorable evening of recognition and celebration at the Chairperson’s Civic Awards 2026 on Friday 20 February at the Millbrook Lodge Hotel, Ballynahinch. The special ceremony, presented by BBC Radio Ulster’s Connor Phillips, brought together nominees, families, community representatives and elected […]
Two community-based arts organisations are playing key roles in preparations for St Patrick’s Day festival parades in Newry and Downpatrick. Down Community Arts and Beat Carnival are supporting the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council events by working with schoolchildren and residents to develop floats and other parade content ahead of the annual 17 March […]
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