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Spooktacular Fun at Newry Halloween Twilight Market

Get ready for thrills, chills and plenty of family fun this Halloween as Newry Halloween Twilight Market returns on Friday 31 October at the Newry Variety Market, from 5pm to 10pm. Hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, this frightfully good evening will transform the historic market into a Halloween haven, packed with entertainment, […]

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SDLP Challenges Department of Health Over Delays to CAR T-Cell Therapy Access

Newry SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan has strongly challenged the Department of Health’s response to a Notice of Motion from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council calling for the urgent establishment of CAR T-Cell therapy services in Northern Ireland, and for interim access to specialist treatment in the Republic. In correspondence to the Council, the Health […]

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Council Invites Local Businesses to Join Make it Local Initiative

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting local businesses to register their interest in taking part in its Make it Local marketing campaigns, designed to showcase local enterprise, boost trade and encourage residents and visitors to shop, dine and spend within the district. Building on the success of recent initiatives supporting hospitality, retail, personal […]

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Register Now for the NMD Recruitment and Skills Conference 2025

🚀 Register Now for the NMD Recruitment and Skills Conference 2025! 📅 Wednesday 8 October 2025📍 The Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle💼 FREE full-day conference Full Programme is available 👉 https://tinyurl.com/3dy6jwhv Following last year’s hugely successful event in Newry, this year’s district-wide conference will bring together businesses, education and training providers and policymakers to tackle one of […]

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Stunning Local Landscapes Celebrated In Annual AONB Photography Competition

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced the winners of its annual amateur photography competition to celebrate the district’s three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs): the Mournes, the Ring of Gullion and Strangford and Lecale. Each year, the winning entries are published in the AONB Calendar, an annual publication that showcases the district’s […]

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Councillor Aidan Mathers Opens Communities Leading Change Event In Newry

Speaking after delivering both the opening and closing remarks at this evening’s Communities Leading Change event in Newry, Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers described it as a fantastic display of local energy, ideas, and leadership. “This has been a brilliant evening for Newry. What we saw tonight was community power in action — people stepping […]

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Newry Council Releases Q & A on City of Sanctuary Status

By Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is considering joining the City of Sanctuary Local Authority Network to become a ‘Council of Sanctuary’. This means as a local authority we are committed to being welcoming and fair to everyone in the community. The proposal is for Newry, Mourne and […]

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Feehan Welcomes Investment In Automated Water Level Monitoring to Protect Newry Communities

SDLP Newry Councillor Killian Feehan has welcomed Council proposals to install automated water level monitoring at key sites across the Newry Canal catchment, describing the move as “an important measure to protect our communities from future flooding.” The new system will see monitoring equipment installed at Camlough Lake, Bessbrook Pond, Victoria Lock, and Donaghguy, providing real-time […]

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SDLP Council Group Backs Full Development of Kilbroney Pitches In Rostrevor

The SDLP Council Group has reaffirmed its strong support for the full redevelopment of the Kilbroney pitches in Rostrevor, standing with local clubs, families, and campaigners who have fought for years for adequate sporting facilities. Speaking after Monday night’s meeting of the Active and Healthy Communities Committee, Councillor Doire Finn said: “The people of Rostrevor […]

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Justice Must No Longer Be Delayed or Denied – Murphy

Sinn Féin councillor Declan Murphy has described the overturning of his 1989 conviction in court today as a personal vindication, and a damning indictment of the British State’s use of its judicial system as a weapon of political repression. Councillor Murphy, who alongside Declan John Moen and Conor Gilmore had their convictions quashed said: “After […]

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Newry: SDLP “Proud” to Support City Of Sanctuary

The SDLP council group on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is proud to support the Council of Sanctuary proposal, reaffirming our long-standing commitment to ensuring that our district is a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive place for everyone who lives here, regardless of their background or nationality.  In supporting this initiative, we are standing up […]

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McNulty: “Sticky Fingers Is a Beacon for Children and Families — We Must Protect It”

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called for coordinated government support for Sticky Fingers Arts in Newry, following a productive meeting with the Department for Communities facilitated by his office this week. Speaking after the meeting, Mr. McNulty praised Sticky Fingers as one of the region’s most vital and inspiring facilities for children […]