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Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has said that those who vandalised Loanda Crescent Play Park had once again caused anger and frustration amongst the local community. The local representative said, “The Play Area at Loanda Crescent has once again been vandalised resulting in serious damage to a key part of the play equipment. […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne hosted a reception for the winners of ‘The Right to Food’ poster competition in the Downshire Civic Centre on Friday 21 June 2024. The ‘Right to Food’ campaign is dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for every child’s right to access nutritious meals to ensure […]
By Donal McMahon A cross party call for a Newry car parking strategy has been given no commitment for review amid council plan to scrap a free city centre parking zone. Concerns over parking spaces have been raised as the city centre is due to undergo major development with a new council civic centre, theatre […]
At this month’s meeting of Drogheda Municipal District, Sinn Féin Councillor Joanna Byrne tabled two motions dealing with Anti-Social Behaviour and the recent vandalism of the Old Abbey and the second dealing with safety concerns. Cllr Byrne praised the two men who have been the driving force behind the revitalisation of the Old Abbey, Eugene […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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