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A Newry delegation, including SDLP councillors Killian Feehan and Doire Finn, Alliance Party councillor Helena Young, and Jimmy Crossey from the Newry Maritime Association, has held an online meeting with Birmingham City Council officials to explore how lessons from the regeneration of Birmingham’s canal network could be applied to Newry. The meeting focused on the […]
One of the best ways for children to learn is from their peers, and the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark Team saw this in action recently when they were on the road delivering interactive workshops about Ireland’s Fossil Heritage. Developed by The University College Cork, the workshops explored how fossils are formed, Ireland’s ancient timeline and […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was delighted to welcome horticulture teachers and students from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) and Teagasc College of Horticulture (Teagasc), Dublin, to Castlewellan Forest Park on Wednesday 30 April. The group of 30 students and staff worked in mixed teams alongside park staff to carry […]
Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has said that access to O2 mobile phone coverage in Camlough is now in operation. The local Councillor said he fully expects other networks to be accessible shortly. Welcoming the development , the Sinn Féin elected representative stated that access to mobile phone coverage was essential for […]
SDLP Councillor Doire Finn has reiterated her calls for the late great Sean Hollywood’s name to be maintained as works progress on a new Theatre and Conference Centre in Newry. The Newry City Councillor explained, “Born in 1943, Sean Hollywood was an extremely well-renowned actor within the theatrical circles of Newry and beyond, working diligently […]
The Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) has recently delivered a number of targeted road safety initiatives in partnership with local schools and community groups, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to promoting safer communities. In collaboration with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS), the PCSP co-ordinated a road safety session […]
Louth County Council launched the Louth PEACEPLUS Action Plan on Thursday, 10th April 2025. The Louth PEACEPLUS Action Plan is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and has received €4,679,354 to engage with 4679 participants in 15 projects across three themes. The first theme, Local Community Regeneration […]
By Donal McMahon Newry Ship Canal could be set for a major tourism investment plan.Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) unanimously agreed a motion on Monday (April 7) to pursue funding and development of the city’s waterway. The local authority move comes as elected reps look to increase pressure on Department for Infrastructure (DfI) […]
A planning application has been submitted for Newry City Park, a transformative project poised to reshape the city’s landscape. The 15-acre development at the Albert Basin site would create a world-class park for Newry residents, offering a vibrant community space designed to enhance health, fitness, and overall wellbeing, whilst also attracting more visitors to the […]
SDLP Newry councillor Killian Feehan has urged council to realise the huge potential that exists around Newry Canal. Councillor Feehan is bringing a motion to council on Monday evening calling for the regeneration of the canal. He is proposing council write to councils across Ireland and Britain who have experience developing waterways and to UK, […]
Launched in 2022 the Employ Me programme has had a massive impact on community residents within the Newry, Mourne and Down District, and Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon District Councils. At the celebration event on Southern Regional College’s Newry campus on Tuesday 27th March, programme partners and guests came together to celebrate the vast impact of the […]
The Giant Adventures Series is back for 2025, bringing an exciting lineup of immersive tourism events to Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion. Designed to captivate both visitors and locals, this trio of unforgettable experiences celebrates the region’s rich mythology, music, food and breathtaking landscapes. The 2025 series kicks off with Wake the Giant […]
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