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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Mulgrew Condemns Dublin Road Dumping

Sinn Féin Councillor, Roisin Mulgrew, has condemned the dumping of a large quantity of Diesel cubes inside a 40ft trailer on the Dublin road. The Newry city councillor said: “The most recent dumping has seen a 40ft trailer filled with diesel cubes abandoned in a lay-by on the Dublin road. “This has happened on four […]

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Community Council Downpatrick Government NMD Council Politics

Independent Councillor Joins Alliance Party in Newry, Mourne and Down

Alliance has grown its Newry, Mourne and Down District Council team after announcing Councillor Cadogan Enright has joined the party. The Downpatrick Councillor joins the local Alliance elected representative team, made up of Councillor Andrew McMurray, Councillor David Lee-Surginor and recently-elected South Down MLA Patrick Brown. The new Alliance Councillor said it was evidence of […]

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Climate Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Carnagat Tyre Dumping Condemned and Cleared

Sinn Féin Councillor, Roisin Mulgrew, has condemned the dumping of a large quantity of tyres in Carnagat earlier this week. The Newry City councillor said: “There was a very large number of tyres and other pieces of litter removed from the area earlier this week. “Materials such as this pose a risk to our local […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Savage to Push for Better Accessibility for Anglers at Newry Canal Fishing Stands

NEWRY SDLP Councillor Michael Savage is to meet with Council officers to discuss potential improvements to access for local anglers at Newry Canal. Councillor Savage met up with members of the VDE Baggers Angling Club this week who had volunteered to strim back overgrown fishing stands and clear the waterway at the canal bank of […]

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Community Constituency Council Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Young People Celebrate Irish Language this Year in Irish Language Summer Schemes Across the District

Glacann ár gCathaoirleach, Comhairleoir Michael Savage páirt sa spraoi agus daoine óga ag roinnt agus ag ceiliúradh na Gaeilge i mbliana ag scéimeanna samhraidh fud fad an Cheantar. Maireann cuid de na cúrsaí seachtain agus cuid eile coicís, le réimse gníomhaíochtaí spraíúla curtha ar fáil do pháistí ó 4 bliana d’aois go déagóirí. Bíonn deis […]

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Business Council Government NMD Council

Council Launches ‘Marketing Matters’ Programme to Support Local Businesses

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, has launched a new business support programme focused on assisting SMEs understand how to promote their business using both digital and traditional marketing techniques. The ‘Marketing Matters’ programme is part of the highly successful NMD Business Growth programme which is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

BMX Track? – Have your say!

One more week to have your say about a potential BMX Track in Newry. The Peace IV programme are seeking your views on the potential development of a BMX track in Derrybeg adjacent to Second Avenue, Newry.   Please follow the link: https://forms.office.com/r/5cTGjTg613 #BMXTRACK #YOURSAY #BMXLIFE #BMX4LIFE

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

NMD Job Fair Event Brings Employers and Job Seekers Together

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Deputy Chairperson, Cllr Aoife Finnegan has thanked all involved in the recent NMD Job Fair, which saw over 1,200 live vacancies promoted to local residents. Held in the Canal Court Hotel and Spa in Newry on 30 June, the job fair was organised by the Council via the Labour […]

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Business Community Council Government NMD Council

Voting Opens to Nominate Northern Ireland’s ‘High Street Heroes’ in Recognition of Local Independent Retailers

The search is officially on to find Northern Ireland’s High Street Heroes, a public online vote for shoppers and customers to choose their favourite independent retailer and overall local high street. Following a difficult two years for independent retailers, local shoppers are encouraged to support the businesses they want to reward for their tireless service […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Lifestyle Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down Sport Warrenpoint

Leisure Centre Arrangements for July Bank Holidays

All of Leisure Centres will be closed Tuesday 12th July for the public holidays.  Newry, Kilkeel and Down Leisure Centres will be open Wednesday 13th July 9.30am to 4.30pm. You can also avail of our £1 Swim offer for children’s indoor swimming on Wednesday 13th July in Newry, Kilkeel and Down Leisure Centres. For more […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Savage Welcomes Commitment to High Street Windmill Road Resurfacing Scheme

Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has welcomed a commitment from DFI Roads to carry out urgent resurfacing works in the High Street and Windmill Road areas of the city. Councillor Savage said: “I have been inundated with complaints from residents of the High Street and Windmill Road areas about the condition of the road surface […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

NMD Refuse Collection Bank Holiday Arrangements

Waste Management and Household Recycling Centres  Refuse Collection All refuse collection and commercial waste collections will take place as normal on the Bank Holiday Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 July 2022.  PLEASE PLACE YOUR BIN AT KERBSIDE FOR 6.00AM TO ENSURE COLLECTION, NO EXCESS BAGS OF WASTE WILL BE COLLECTED.  If due to unforeseen circumstances, […]