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SDLP All-Island Rail Spokesperson councillor Pete Byrne has welcomed investment from the Irish Government on the Dublin-Belfast railway line. The €12.5m funding will allow an hourly rail service between the cities. Councillor Byrne said: “This improved railway service will make a massive difference not only to people living in Belfast and Dublin, but to everyone living […]
Each registered household in the district can obtain a ‘Single-Park Permit’, granting free car entry into one of the Council’s four Forest and Country Parks when a new charging system gets underway from 4 March. Residents can simply pick up the permit at the park of their choice from Monday 4 March with the production […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has welcomed news that works to resurface the Dundalk Road have begun. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Resurfacing works have now begun on the Dundalk road, outside of Newtownhamilton. “This road has been in a poor state for some time and after much lobbying by Sinn Féin, it’s great to […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, under the ‘Small Settlements Regeneration Programme’ is proposing to undertake Environmental Improvement (EI) Schemes in Bessbrook, Castlewellan, Rostrevor and Saintfield. The EI Schemes will improve the physical infrastructure of the villages following significant investment provided by the Department for Communities, Department for Infrastructure, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and […]
By Donal McMahon A major financial tourism package is set to be launched in Newry, Mourne and Down after a four year delay due to Covid. The report on the Tourist Accommodation Funding Programme was presented to the council’s economy, regeneration and tourism (ERT) committee this week. However, no scrutiny was allowed on the £1m funding […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed works to repair a number of previously damaged machines in Newry Leisure Centre. The Newry City councillor said: “I was pleased to see that works are now underway to repair a number of machines that had been previously damaged. “The number of damaged machines was a key concern […]
Already large numbers of local residents and visitors have come to experience the mesmerising special effects of the new temporary art installation, ‘Illumaphonium: Halo’, that is currently installed on Sugar Island in Newry. On Friday 2 February, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte officially switched on the lights of this dynamic, […]
SDLP councillor Pete Byrne has said that a local rates increase will hurt families who are already struggling financially. Councillors on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council voted in favour of a 6.41% increase on Monday night. The rates increase was proposed by Sinn Féin, and seconded by the DUP. The SDLP voted against the […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has called for the Minister of Health to set out a plan for the future of Daisy Hill hospital. The Slieve Gullion councillor spoke on the matter at the latest full council meeting. Aoife said: “The decision to permanently remove emergency surgery from Daisy Hill Hospital has been deeply disappointing […]
Members of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have struck the rate for the incoming financial year at 6.41%(last year was 5.99%). The Domestic Rate for 2024/2025 will be 0.4676 pence. For a property valued at £133,000*, this would lead to an annual increase of £37.46 per year or £3.12per month. The Non-Domestic District Rate […]
As the countdown to St Patrick’s Day begins, the historic town of Downpatrick and the city of Newry are gearing up for an unforgettable celebration on Sunday 17 March, with events running from 12 noon until 4pm. The St Patrick’s Day festivities promise to be a perfect blend of tradition, culture, and family-friendly activities, and […]
Sinn Féin councillor Geraldine Kearns has urged the new council cleansing Task force to make tackling dog fouling its top priority Speaking after the first meeting of this new group, the Newry City councillor said: “We welcome the formation of this new Task force by council, recognising the serious cleansing issues across the district that […]
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