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By Donal McMahon Newry swimming pool repairs are “unlikely” to finish by their target date of September with a potential extension of work in to the new year.Councillors raised concerns this week at the active and healthy communities committee with fears thousands of paying swimmers could be “lost permanently” to other districts. Newry, Mourne and Down […]
By Donal McMahon A senior Newry priest has called on the council’s CEO to “publicly retract the false statements” made over the development of a new local authority civic centre. Canon Francis Brown told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) this week that he now intends to seek legal advice over a perceived “religious discrimination” […]
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray has commended the work done by the local National Trust, and reaffirmed his commitment to preserving and regenerating South Down’s natural environment. He spoke following a meeting with Victoria Magreehan and Patrick Lynch at Thomas’ Quarry, Slieve Donard. Mr McMurray has said: “It was great to have the opportunity […]
Newry Leisure Centre will host a pre-application public consultation event for the Newry City Park project on Thursday 29 August between 3pm and 9pm. Hosted by Tetra Tech Consulting (NI), the event will provide an opportunity to talk to the designers and ask questions about the project. A comment box facility will also be provided. […]
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 […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has welcomed the condemnation by Newry Mourne and Down Council of those behind racist violence, and the Councils support for minority communities. The Sinn Féin elected representative said: “At last nights meeting of Newry Mourne & Down Council Sinn Féin unreservedly condemned and deplored the recent racist attacks and […]
The SDLP has hit out at the “ridiculous overreaction” to a viral video showing a police vehicle flying an Armagh flag in Camlough after the Orchard County’s All-Ireland triumph on Sunday. Unionist leaders have “raised concerns” with the PSNI Chief Constable and the Police Ombudsman, but SDLP Councillors Killian Feehan & Pete Byrne have branded […]
It’s only a matter of days before Fionn Mac Cumhaill returns to oversee festivities at the Wake the Giant Festival in Warrenpoint this year with the theme, ‘The Land of Giants’. Taking place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August, this year’s festival promises even more excitement with the arrival of two new Giant Guardians, […]
Newry City SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan has praised the leadership of the police officer involved in the viral video taken in Camlough during the Armagh All Ireland celebrations. Speaking from his social media Cllr Feehan: “On Sunday night, PSNI officers in Camlough joined in the celebrations following Armagh’s All-Ireland triumph. The power of that image […]
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 […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Pete Byrne has welcomed planning approval for the building of a major new manufacturing base in Newry. Approval by Council’s Planning Committee for the proposal from Spanish packaging firm Saica Pack UK Ltdis due to see them relocate from their existing Newry Street Plant in Warrenpoint to […]
The much-anticipated Lúnasa Festival is set to return this year, bringing a vibrant celebration of music and culture across South Armagh and the Ring of Gullion. Running from Saturday 3 to Sunday 25 August 2024, the Lúnasa Festival will offer an eclectic mix of music from local talents Greener Shade of Blue and An Bonnán […]
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