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Get ready for a thrilling Halloween adventure on Thursday 31 October, as Newry City gears up to double the fun with two exciting events in one spooktacular evening. Hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, this event is sure to be a spine-tingling delight, bringing the city’s streets to life in the darkness. Join […]
Newry, Mourne, and Down District Council are welcoming outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to explore the newly improved Fallows Walking Trail in the breathtaking Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor. This scenic trail, which meanders through the stunning woodlands of Rostrevor Forest, is set to become a must-visit destination for those looking to experience the natural beauty of […]
SDLP Newry councillor Killian Feehan has secured cross-party support for an emergency council motion calling on the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers’ Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC) to sell Israeli government bonds. The SDLP recently learned that NILGOSC had purchased the bonds using pension contributions from public sector workers in the North. The motion was heard at […]
By Donal McMahon A Newry playground named after an IRA hunger striker has been left out of development plans by the local council. A recent active and healthy communities committee was provided with a new four year capital programme for council owned play parks identified for upgrades. The plan does not mention the Raymond McCreesh […]
Members of the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council received an update from the Department for Infrastructure regarding road maintenance and improvement works in the council area, for the years 2023/24 and 2024/25. During a meeting on Monday 23 September, Divisional Roads Manager Mr Mark McPeak addressed the council, stating: “Northern Ireland’s road network is our […]
The red carpet was rolled out at the weekend to celebrate the Community Awards 2024, with a glittering ceremony recognising and rewarding some of our incredible community champions. A total of 34 groups and individuals from across the borough were shortlisted for 11 awards. Each received high praise for being a leading example of good […]
Councillors from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council were presented with a stark picture of the challenges facing the Housing Executive in delivering its programmes and services in the area at a meeting today (Monday, Sept. 23). Grainia Long, Housing Executive Chief Executive, delivered the annual Housing Investment Plan (HIP) briefing to local councillors, […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, as a partner of the Belfast Region City Deal welcomes the clarification received today, Monday September 16, 2024, from the Department of Finance, following communication between the NI Secretary of State and HM Treasury in relation to the continued commitment to the Belfast Region City Deal, signed in December […]
The extensive programme of works to fully refurbish Newry Leisure Centre pool hall and village change areas is continuing after significant progress was made in the summer months. The works are being undertaken to address essential repairs to the hydraulic system of the movable floor and to completely replace the tiles in the pool hall […]
Newry City Councillor Geraldine Kearns has said that the recent spate of robberies in Newry City had caused great distress amongst the city communities, The Sinn Féin elected representative was commenting after police released details of six aggravated robberies that had taken place in the city last Friday night. The Councillor said, “First concerns are […]
Hate crime investigation following abuse directed at parade should be about bringing broke the law and bringing them before the courts – not “addressing concerns” Statement by TUV party chairman and Cusher Councillor Keith Radcliffe: “In the aftermath of a Black Saturday parade in Newry I wrote to the Chief Constable to draw his attention to […]
Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has said the decision taken by Council at tonight’s (Thursdays) Strategy Policy & Resources Committee meeting to approve the purchase of Lands necessary to ensure the delivery of the new multi use recreational hub at Camlough lake was a significant development. The Councillor also said that the […]
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