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There will be some disruption to traffic in across Newry, Mourne and Down this St Patrick’s Day, 17 March, with a number of parades and processions taking place. In Downpatrick, the Downe Old Car Club Cavalcade will begin at midday on Ardglass Road, travelling along Edward Street, John Street, Irish and Market Street for dispersal […]
Everyone is welcome to this year’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Newry and Downpatrick on Monday 17 March. As the home of St Patrick, the annual celebration is the cornerstone of Newry, Mourne and Down’s cultural calendar. It showcases the best of our local arts, heritage, food and music. Our traditional carnival parades, with street […]
Sinn Féin has selected Crossmaglen native Martin Hearty for co-option to replace Aoife Finnegan as Councillor for the Slieve Gullion area on Newry Mourne & Down Council. Speaking after being selected at a selection convention in South Armagh Martin said: “I am proud and honoured to have been selected for co-option to Newry Mourne & […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is set to roll out a new ‘Make it Local’ campaign designed to engage local residents and visitors by showcasing the fantastic variety of goods and services available throughout the district to help foster a thriving, resilient and sustainable community and local economy. The ‘Make it Local’ campaign will […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is pleased to announce that Newry Leisure Centre Pool will reopen on 12 March following the completion of major refurbishment works. The main pool, learner pool, wet side play area and health suite have all been upgraded, with the extensive works including a complete replacement of all tiles in […]
By Donal McMahon A NI council is refusing to share a report on transforming old dumps into green energy sources claiming it’s commercially sensitive. Newry,Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) environment committee officer say they are “not permitted” to provide findings on the use of solar panels with other local authorities. A motion to engage […]
By Donal McMahon Plans for a Newcastle park and ride facility have surfaced in a new Stormont travel consultation following the Irish Open golf tournament.Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) had been quizzed to provide infrastructure data during its recent environment committee, due to a potential change in direction from its 10 year Active […]
By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is keeping the public in the dark over plans for new solar bins. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) closed the door to the chamber with no reports opened to ratepayers at its recent environment committee. The secret discussion on the business case, 15 years behind the […]
Nicola Grant Workers Party representative has called upon Newry Mourne and Down District Council to share a report on transforming old dumps into green energy sources. The council claiming that the report is commercially sensitive beggars’ belief she says Nicola continued the council has agreed to engage in forums to share information yet refuse to […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Pete Byrne has welcomed renewal of the Council’s partnership with Newry Chamber Music. Formed by artistic director Joanne Quigley McParland and her brother David Quigley in 2004, Newry Chamber Music aim to present a wide variety of chamber music styles to their audiences. The group presents up […]
Discover the hidden treasures right on your doorstep at the Hidden Gems at Home Tourism Showcase Event, taking place at the Newry Variety Market on Sunday 23 March 2025, from 1pm to 6pm. This exciting event is designed to inspire local residents in Newry, Mourne and Down to explore the best of what Mourne Gullion […]
The Newry, Mourne, and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) has organised a free walk-in Safety and Wellbeing Event. The event will take place in Newry Leisure Centre on Tuesday 4 March 2025 from 10am to 2pm. It has been organised by the PCSP in collaboration with Start 360 an organisation that delivers a […]
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