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Newry Set for Summer in the City

Newry City is gearing up for a summer of entertainment with a ‘Summer in the City’ programme of events. Newry BID (Business Improvement District) has organised the campaign to encourage people to spend time in the city over the summer. The programme is part funded by the Newry Mourne and Down Council Community Grant scheme. […]

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Questions Raised Over Albert Basin Park’s Inclusion in Levelling Up Funding

By Kevin McAteer A row has broken out regarding the lack of interest for the Albert Basin Park to be included in Newry, Mourne and Down District Councils “Levelling up” funding application. The “Levelling up” Fund is designed to invest in infrastructure that improves everyday life across the UK. The £4.8 billion fund will support […]

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Newry Town Hall Lit up for Action Mesothelioma Day

Chairperson Councillor Michael Savage has lit up Newry Town Hall and Down Leisure Centre blue this evening to mark ‘Action Mesothelioma Day’. Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos that deserves more attention. The Chairperson said “It is import to highlight the Meso campaign and make people aware of this type of cancer […]

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Careers Inspiration Event for Year 9 Pupils

Year 9 pupils from Newry, Mourne and Down attended an interactive careers inspiration event called 4C UR Future LIVE. The innovative event, held in Newry Leisure Centre on Thursday 9 June, was organised by 4C UR Future – a not-for-profit Community Interest Company – in partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.   4C […]

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Council Provides Free Health MOTs for Men’s Health Week

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council hosted a Men’s Health Event in partnership with the Rural Health Partnership Clanrye Group, Bolster, Rural Health Partnership, the Council’s Health and In-equalities dept, P.I.P.S, and Aware NI on Thursday 16 June in Slieve Gullion. The event included free taster workshops, activities and health checks as part of a […]

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Harte Meets Roads Service over Peter McParland Park Safety Concerns

Sinn Féin councillor Valerie Harte along with Liz Kimmins MLA and Mickey Brady MP met with DFI to highlight serious road safety concerns for children and local residents at Peter McParland Park. The Newry City councillor said: “We met with a DFI engineer and some local residents at Peter McParland park to discuss the serious […]

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Murphy Welcomes Public Works Scheme for Bessbrook

Sinn Féin councillor, Declan Murphy, has welcomed news that a number of public works will be carried out for the regeneration of Bessbrook village. The Sinn Féin councillor explained: “I’ve engaged with other parties and community reps from Bessbrook to help see these works delivered. “We are now able to sign off on a number […]

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Community Kick Programmes Take Place this Summer

RESPECT have a number of 4 week Community Kicks Programmes taking place throughout the Newry City area over the summer months of July and August for young people aged 11 and above.  These programmes are FREE and will run in the following areas:  – Lisgullion Area (Playing fields / MUGA) – Meadow Area (Jennings Park) […]

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Casey Encourages Dog Owners to be Responsible and Carry Litter Bags

Sinn Féin councillor, Charlie Casey has called on local dog owners to be responsible and to carry litter bags and pick up after their pets. The Newry City councillor said: “This is an important and serious health issue which is constantly raised by constituents on the doors, in clinics and even when just out walking […]

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Newry Group Claims Council ” Not Interested in Listening” When It Comes to City Park

There was frustration at a recent meeting of the Park Stakeholders Forum, which was described by one participant as a “sham”. No councillors from Newry attended the meeting, which was chaired by a councillor from Crossmaglen. A spokesperson from Newry 2020, the group behind the campaign for a park, said it was clear that the […]

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Council Launches Be Active Summer Programme

Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage was delighted to launch Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s summer activity programme. The Summer Programme is for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy. The programme includes everything from outdoor swimming, fishing camps to multi-sports sessions and pop-up play sessions. A Spokesperson for the council said: “Newry, Mourne and […]

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Environmental Youth Speak Competition Winners Announced

Winning pupils from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s annual Youth Speak competition attended a special awards ceremony at Warrenpoint Town Hall on Friday 17 June. Environmental Youth Speak is a fun public speaking competition organised each year by the Council to encourage debate on sustainability issues. On presenting the winning pupils with their prizes, Council […]