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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce its eagerly awaited Giant Adventures series — a year-long programme of unforgettable visitor experiences featuring captivating folklore, breathtaking landscapes, and thrilling adventures. This year’s series of events promises to immerse visitors in the rich culture and natural beauty of the region. The journey for 2023 […]
Teachers and pupils from across the council area have been recognised for their standout environmental work at this year’s Eco-Schools Green Flag Awards. 25 local schools received Green Flags with special recognition for the Eco-Teacher and Eco-Pupil of the Year. The awards have been supported by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and Nexus. The 2023 […]
Ever wanted to try your hand at archaeology? This is your chance! ABC Council’s Lurgan Townscape Heritage Scheme and Craigavon Historical Society are encouraging local people to join the team from Northern Archaeological Consultancy Ltd as they carry out excavation work at an early medieval (AD400-1100) site in Lurgan. The site known as Kilmocholmóg, meaning ‘Church of […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has hit out at the decision to end the funding for the primary schools’ sports programme. The Newry City Councillor said: “It is deeply concerning that the funding for the primary schools’ sports programme is to be cut. “This is a vital sports programme delivered by GAA and IFA coaches […]
Food and drink producers, farmers, and agri-businesses from the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, also known as the Food Heartland of Northern Ireland, were in a class of their own at the 176th Armagh County Agricultural Show over the weekend. Held on Saturday 10 June at Gosford Forest Park hot on the heels of the Lurgan […]
Individuals, schools and sports clubs have until 5pm on Friday 7 July to nominate young people aged 18 and under who brought pride and prestige to the borough through their outstanding sporting achievements. Organised by Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum in partnership with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, these annual awards recognise […]
Cusher TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has slammed the SDLP for their unusual silence regarding a recent IRA Commemoration in South Armagh. Keith Ratcliffe said: “I am disappointed that the party of Seamus Mallon, a man with whom I had many disagreements in terms of politics but who was always outspoken and unambiguous when it came […]
Work on a new housing development in Newry has begun at the Watsons Road area of the City following a 10 year dispute over a road upgrade. The original planning approval from developer MJM Group Ltd to upgrade parts of the main access of the adjacent Watson’s Road before the building of 200 new houses […]
Partners from the Shared Island Agri Food Infrastructure Enabling Growth project gathered in Armagh for a study visit to explore the development of food innovation and agri technologies. The Shared Island Agri Food Infrastructure Enabling Growth project is a unique collaboration between cross-border local authority partnerships to test the feasibility of new investment projects to […]
Louth County Council are proudly sponsoring two awards in the Drogheda and District Chamber Northeast Business Excellence awards 2023. The awards celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, technology and creativity, honour brilliant people going the extra mile for their customers and clients, and shine a light on the fantastic things businesses are doing to make a difference in […]
The newly elected Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Councillor Valerie Harte attended her first official engagement this week as First Citizen of the Council when she welcomed the World Voyager Cruise Ship into Warrenpoint Port. The passengers, from the USA, were greeted with warm hospitality and Councillor Harte presented (from L to […]
Members from local community groups arrived at Killeavy Castle on Sunday 4 June for a very special afternoon tea. The day was organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council as a thank you for all the hard work community volunteers do to help manage community facilities throughout the district. The contribution of volunteers is […]
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