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A new initiative to address skills shortages and improve employment opportunities for those interested in a career in the transport and logistics industry, has been established by Newry Mourne and Down District Council through the Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership, in conjunction with a number of key local firms. The Newry, Mourne and […]
One of the world’s most successful business leaders is to headline a hybrid summit on the topic of Empowering Talent on Wednesday 23 March. The event, which has been created by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and the Management and Leadership Network, will explore how individuals and businesses can identify, amplify and realise their […]
Sinn Féin Councillor, Aoife Finnegan has called for a speed limit reduction at Cullaville. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “Residents have been calling out for safer roads in the local area “Its vital that the roads are safe for all road users and for the residents who live near these roads and have to live […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason hosted an afternoon event in the Slieve Donard Hotel Newcastle to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is an event that is celebrated globally to recognise, commemorate, and promote women’s achievements in our society. This year’s theme of #BreakTheBias, promotes diversity and […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted that after a two-year period the St Patrick’s Day Parades will take place again this year in Downpatrick and Newry. Saint Patrick will be the centre of all the celebrations in both parades taking place on Thursday 17 March 2022. The parades will offer an eclectic mix […]
Plans are underway to erect a statue in honour of legendary Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pat Jennings in his home city of Newry. The project took its first tentative steps when Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage brought a motion to the Newry Mourne and Down District Council acknowledging Big Pat’s legacy and calling on Council to engage […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has partnered with Kingdom Men’s Shed in Kilkeel to manufacture wooden nest boxes for Guillemots displaced by the ongoing work to walls along Annalong Harbour. The Harbour Environmental Scheme, which launched in September 2021 aims to enhance and add value to the harbour area in Annalong by improving the […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has recently launched a new employment and skills academy, which offers residents living within the District the opportunity to start a new career in the Health and Social Care sector. The Health and Social Care Employment Academy is a one-week programme that provides training in partnership with Southern Health […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council will assist residents in the district with a bursary to help with the costs of Irish language courses through the Irish Language Bursary Scheme 2022-2023. The scheme will open for applications from 11 March 2022, application forms will be available online at http://www.newrymournedown.org/gaeilge. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council […]
Visit Mourne have launched a host of festivals, events, and experiences in association with Tourism Northern Ireland across the District throughout March. From St Patrick’s Day Parades to Viking, Outdoor and Aspiring Geopark Festivals, there is a full programme of family fun, outdoor activities, and giant adventures to suit people of all ages and abilities. […]
Sinn Féin Councillor, Oonagh Magennis has said that sheep farms, particularly those in ANC areas, will be severely impacted if the Agriculture Minister does not change his future agriculture policy proposals. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “When the Single Farm Payment system came in, sheep farmers in LFA/ANC areas historically had entitlement values below the regional […]
A DUP Councillor in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has been suspended by the party following allegations of child sexual grooming. A spokesperson for the PSNI stated recently: “A 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming, yesterday (Tuesday 22nd February) in the County Down area. He has […]
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