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Chairperson Leads Call Out for New Traders at Newry Variety Market

NMD Council Chairperson Pete Byrne has helped launch a new advertising campaign aimed at encouraging local small businesses to give trading at Newry Variety Market a try, whether they are experienced traders, first-timers or budding entrepreneurs who would like to sell their produce, creations or stock to new customers.   Newry Variety Market, organised by the […]

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Lú Festival of Light Wins ‘Best Arts and Culture’ Award at ATCM Awards In Glasgow

Louth County Council is celebrating the phenomenal success of the Lú Festival of Light, which has been honoured with the Best Arts and Culture award at the Association of Town Centre Management (ATCM) Awards ceremony held in Glasgow. This prestigious accolade recognises the festival’s profound impact on the community, its innovative use of heritage assets […]

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Louth County Council Welcome Launch of ‘My Little Library Book Bag’ at Louth Library Service

Louth County Council’s Library Service are delighted to join the Libraries Ireland initiative ‘My Little Library Book Bag’ which has been designed to help children navigate starting primary school. Libraries Ireland has put together a free ‘My Little Library Book Bag’ for children that can be collected at any library branch in County Louth. The […]

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Unite Rally Demanding End to Hostile Environment For Unions at ABC Council

Unite is organising a protest of trade unionists at Craigavon civic and conference centre ahead of this month’s general meeting of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. The protest follows the sacking of a Unite workplace rep last week. The sacking was the latest in a series of actions about which unions have raised concerns. […]

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Tourism Ireland Chief Executive Visits Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was delighted to welcome Tourism Ireland Chief Executive, Alice Mansergh to Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark recently. The visit was part of a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening relationships with key partners in the tourism industry and exploring new opportunities for collaboration. The Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark is renowned for […]

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Feehan & Finn Call For Common Sense Solutions to Parking Woes

SDLP Newry City Councillors Killian Feehan and Doire Finn have hit out at plans by Council to remove free parking from North Street.  The SDLP team have strongly challenged the proposal, saying they are at a complete loss to understand why Council would make it more difficult for workers and shoppers in Newry to access […]

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Council Launches Be Active Summer Programme

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is excited to announce the launch of this years Be Active Summer Programme for 2024. The fun filled programme is now open for bookings and is designed to provide children and young people with a range of activities and sports to keep them entertained throughout the summer months. The […]

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Newry: Pool Attendance Targets Not Readjusted Despite 6 Month Closure

By Donal McMahon Concerns have been raised that new council improvement targets for attendance at Newry swimming pool have not been readjusted despite its closure for an estimated six months. The figures were released this week at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) strategy, policy and resources committee. The local authority has projected almost […]

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Connectivity in South Armagh Essential For Economic Development and Quality of Life – Quinn

Welcoming the delivery of enhanced 4G mobile coverage for parts of South Armagh, Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn has stated that better connectivity is essential for local economic development and improved quality of life.  Speaking as enhanced 4G coverage went live, Cllr. Quinn said; “Sinn Féin has lobbied for enhanced mobile and broadband coverage for […]

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Emergency Meeting Called as Newry Businesses Have Had Enough!

By Kevin McAteer Newry businesses have called an emergency meeting as they have had enough with Newry Mourne and Down District Council. The meeting organised by Newry BID will provide an opportunity for local business to voice their concerns. From rate rises, empty shop units, flood issues and parking particularly North Street car park, it […]

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Car Parking Strategy For Newry Needed – Mathers

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers, has called on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to develop a robust car parking strategy for the city centre.  The Newry representative said; “These are exciting times for Newry. We have a number of fantastic projects being progressed locally that have the potential to transform our city centre.  These […]

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Mathers Seeks Update on Swimming Pool Works

Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has confirmed that he has requested an update on the current programme of works being carried out at Newry  Swimming Pool. The local Councillor said it was essential that staff and service users were kept fully informed and updated on timescales involved. He said, “Concerns have been raised […]