CLANRYE NEWS 
At this year’s Schools Environmental Poster prizegiving event, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne welcomed winners to the Council Chamber in Downpatrick. Ten pupils from schools across the district received prizes for their winning posters after being selected from the many entries received from local schools. Managed by the Council’s Sustainability […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council can provide the following update on current upgrade and repair works at Newry Leisure Centre. The Council is pleased to advise that repair works to Newry Leisure Centre’s swimming pool hall and village changing areas are progressing as planned. To date all tiles within both pools have been replaced […]
Newry City Councillor Aidan Mathers has said that news the Newry City Centre Park project is now ready to go to the planning stage, is welcome. The Sinn Féin elected representative explained, “The Environmental Agency (NIEA) has completed out its investigations and surveys so the project is ready to go to the planning stage early […]
The growing concern in relation to gender based violence was highlighted at a recent meeting of Newry Mourne and Down Council. The Council acknowledging what Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn described as the ‘epidemic of gender based violence against women’ agreed to support Councillor Quinn’s motion which will see the Council writing […]
Workers Party Newry and Armagh rep Nicola Grant has created a petition to raise awareness of the disruption of facilities at Newry Leisure Centre. The petition follows discontent on social media about the lack of facilities at Newry Leisure Centre and a protest arranged regarding gym facilities not being repaired. Speaking to Clanrye News and […]
By Donal McMahon A “disappointing” new two year delay to developing the £88m Newry Community Treatment and Care Centre (CTCC) has been criticised as “bad business”. The updated 2029 timeframe has been revealed this week by the Southern Trust during a special meeting with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC). The ‘health hub’ project […]
By Donal McMahon A Co Down rep has criticised low levels of fines for littering and dog mess amid a two and a half year investigation into “the worst street in Ireland” for pet fouling. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) environment committee was presented with an update this week on its enforcement improvement […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has asked residents in the Barcroft area of Newry City to be vigilant about possible burglaries in the area. Councillor Mathers said; “Last night a home in Barcroft Park was burgled. I would appeal to anyone who may have noticed suspicious activity in the area to report it immediately. These […]
By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council has raked in over £420k in the first six months from its new forest park charges. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) began charging new car park tariffs in April for Kilbroney and Slieve Gullion with a six month review in October. The local authority approved the […]
SDLP Councillor Doire Finn has expressed outrage at the recent incident of illegal dumping in Kilmorey and Heather Park’s. “I have recently been contacted by residents of the greater Church Street area regarding the ongoing spate of dumping and fly tipping across our green spaces. Our parks should be places of enjoyment and relaxation for everyone, […]
Louth County Council is pleased to announce the appointment of David Conway as it’s new Chief Executive. David brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in both public and private sectors, making him an excellent choice to lead the council in its mission to enhance the quality of life for […]
The details of a significant £3.3 million refurbishment of Kilkeel Leisure Centre will be available for the public to view at the centre from Monday, November 18. The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council project will involve both the upgrade and expansion of the leisure facility. Significant progress is being made, with an aim to […]
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