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SDLP Welcomes Establishment of Newry Canal Regeneration Working Group

Newry SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan has welcomed the establishment of a Newry Canal Regeneration Working Group within Council. The SDLP has been at the forefront of pushing for the regeneration of the Newry Canal, recognising the immense value it could bring to the local economy, tourism, and overall community wellbeing. Councillor Feehan highlighted the importance […]

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Sinn Féin Presses for Urgent Resolution to Bin Collection Disruption Right Across Newry and Armagh

Sinn Féin Councillors Valerie Harte and John Og O’Kane have called for swift action to end ongoing disruption to bin collections, which has caused understandable frustration for residents across Newry and South Armagh. Councillor Valerie Harte, Sinn Féin group leader on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, said:“I have been engaging directly with senior council officers and […]

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Mullaghbawn Play Park a Fantastic Investment In Local Community

Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan and Councillor Áine Quinn have welcomed the completion of the new play park in Mullaghbawn, hailing it as a “fantastic investment in local families and children.” Speaking after visiting the completed site, Councillor Áine Quinn said: “I’m absolutely delighted to see the Mullaghbawn Play Park now officially completed. This has […]

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Mathers Welcomes Prompt Action to Remove Bonfire Material In Derrybeg

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed the swift response of statutory agencies in removing bonfire material from the Derrybeg area, following concerns raised by local residents. Councillor Mathers said:“I want to commend the prompt action taken by agencies to remove the bonfire material in Derrybeg after I reported it on behalf of concerned residents. […]

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Newry: Civic Centre Survives ‘Call In’ Split Decision

By Donal McMahon Newry’s controversial £17m civic centre plans have survived a ‘call in’ process in chambers this week in a split decision by councillors. The application for the new HQ for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) was first lodged in 2019 and gained final approval in June for the Abbey Way site. […]

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Mathers Praises New IncredABLE Café as Valuable Community Resource

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed the opening of the new IncredABLE Café in Newry, describing it as a “fantastic initiative” that promotes inclusion, opportunity, and community spirit. Located in Newry Leisure Centre, the café offers a welcoming space for the public while creating meaningful opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism. Following […]

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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Supports Mothers to Breastfeed

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is proud to support World Breastfeeding Week, which takes place annually in the first week of August. The initiative, led by the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF and global health partners, highlights breastfeeding as a key pillar for lifelong health, child development and social equality. Breastfeeding provides numerous benefits […]

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Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Photo Competition Deadline Fast Approaching

Budding photographers across the district are reminded to capture their unique perspective of our Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty before 15 August. Each year, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council hosts an amateur photography competition to highlight the splendour of the district’s three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The winning photographs from across The […]

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Serious Concerns Raised Over Bessbrook Parade – Cllr. Declan Murphy

Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has said that any plans for a band parade in Bessbrook must fully take into account the rights and needs of local residents, particularly around access for carers, domiciliary workers, and emergency services. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “I’ve been in contact with the Parades Commission to relay a number […]

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Council Hosts Sea-Fit Wellness Event For Harbour Workers In Kilkeel

Harbour workers in Kilkeel availed of free health and wellbeing support during a recent Sea-Fit Wellness Event, held on Friday 11 July. Organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Health Inequalities Team and the Mournes District Electoral Area Forum (DEA), the event was delivered in partnership with the Fishermen’s Mission. Over 25 participants took […]

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Council Approves Next Phase of Castlewellan Forest Park Treetop Walk

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has confirmed its commitment to delivering Northern Ireland’s first-ever treetop walk at Castlewellan Forest Park, following the successful completion and approval of the project’s Outline Business Case. Working in partnership with EAK Ireland, which is part of the EAK group, a leading provider of immersive, nature-based experiences, the Council […]

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Newry: Aontú Concerned at Lack of Councillors at Civic Centre Vote

Aontú’s Reps, Sharon Loughran for Newry and Liam Reichenberg for Newry&South Armagh, respond to the NMDDC Planning Committee approving Civic Hub The representatives stated: It seems that the car crash that is the Newry Civic Centre continues. Only one third of The NMDDC Planning Committee, four councillors, voted to approve the Civic and Regional Hub […]