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Newry’s Painted Utility Boxes Transformed Into Works of Art as Part of New Urban Reimaging Project

Newry DEA Forum in collaboration with Amplified Arts NI and Newry BID, is proud to announce the launch of ‘Street Dreams’, an exciting urban reimaging project aimed at adding vibrancy and cultural significance to the city centre.  This initiative, first involves transforming mundane utility boxes scattered throughout the city centre into works of art. These […]

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Newry Arts Festival 2024: A Resounding Success Celebrating Artistic Excellence and Community Unity

The Newry Arts Festival 2024 has concluded its week-long celebration of creativity, diversity, and community engagement, with resounding success. From 1–7 April, the festival captivated audiences with a dynamic lineup of events and activities that showcased the rich tapestry of artistic talent both locally and internationally. The third edition of the Newry Arts Festival drew […]

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Sinn Fein: It’s Time to Advance Vision For Down GAA Centre of Excellence

Sinn Féin representatives have said that after working with Down County Board and Newry, Mourne and Down Council over recent weeks, it’s time to advance the vision for a Down GAA centre of excellence. Sinn Féin’s Council Group Leader, Oonagh Hanlon reaffirmed the party’s commitment to supporting the centre of excellence in Ballykinlar at Monday […]

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Health Minister Refuses to Meet Council on Daisy Hill Concerns

By Donal McMahon The Stormont Health Minister has refused to meet with a council delegation over concerns a Newry hospital will lose its emergency general surgery. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) had approved a motion in February seeking to meet UUP rep Robin Swann following his department’s approval of the Southern Trust’s decision […]

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NMD Labour Market Partnership Have Hosted an Event Profiling Career Opportunities In Hospitality & Tourism

Newry Mourne Down Labour Market Partnership hosted a special event in Warrenpoint last week focusing on the Hospitality & Tourism sector. Funded by the Department for Communities, Labour Market Partnerships create targeted employment action plans for council areas, allowing for collaboration at local and regional level to support people towards and into work. The session, […]

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Consultation Results a Clear Rejection of Punitive TB Proposals – Magennis

Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed the clear opposition by farmers to the punitive TB proposals from the British Government. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “I welcome the results of the DAERA consultation, showing a clear opposition to the British government proposals to reduce bTB compensation to farmers in the north. “Under these proposals, […]

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Young People Speak Out on Environmental and Sustainability Issues

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce the winners of the Environmental Youth Speak Competition 2024 which took place on Thursday 21 March in the Downshire Civic Centre. This annual competition organised by the Council’s Sustainability team aims to encourage debate on sustainability issues to empower the next generation to become environmental […]

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Ambulance Wait Time for Crash Victims Extremely Concerning – Magennis

Sinn Fein councillor Oonagh Magennis has raised concerns over ambulance cover and response times after two crash victims were left waiting for over an hour and a half for an ambulance yesterday. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Two men were left injured, one seriously and in need of urgent medical treatment yesterday following a traffic […]

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New Off-Street Car Parking Provider Appointed by Council

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has agreed a new contract with Marston Holdings Ltd to provide enforcement parking services within our 39 Off-Street car parks, this will commence on Tuesday 2 April 2024. Enforcement has been provided since 2015 through an Agreement with the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) who employ the ‘red coat’ traffic […]

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Council Must Communicate Clearly with Staff and Users of Newry Swimming Pool – Mathers

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has said the council must quickly and clearly communicate with the staff and users of Newry Leisure Centre  following confirmation the pool will be closed for 6 months for repairs The Newry City councillor said: “It is absolutely essential that the council moves quickly to make contact with staff and users […]

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Warrenpoint Community Hub Takes Significant Step Forward

By Donal McMahon Development of a new £7m south Down community hub has taken a significant step forward this week. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) active and healthy communities (AHC) committee has opened a call for expressions of interest in evaluating the site. The Warrenpoint Health and Well-being Hub site at Clonallon Park is due […]

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Newry City Park Integrated Consultancy Team Appointed

Newry City Park plans have taken a significant step forward with the appointment of an Integrated Consultancy Team. Tetra Tech has been appointed by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and as the Integrated Consultancy Team their role will be to take the project through detailed design, planning approval, contractor appointment and delivery on site […]