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Cathal King and Geraldine Kearns have now been officially co-opted as Sinn Féin councillors for the Newry City Electoral area. Sinn Fein Newry and Armagh have said: “We wish to thank the outgoing councillors Charlie Casey and Roisin Mulgrew for their services and wish them all the best for the future.” “We look forward to […]
The delivery of a Council supported arts and community outreach programme by the internationally recognised Newry Chamber Music (NCM) will see live music of the highest calibre reaching communities across the City and beyond. The group’s current season programme is being assisted by a £20,000 funding package from the Council, which has been welcomed by […]
Calling all 14 to 17year olds! Applications are now open for the Ring of Gullion and Strangford Lough Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Youth Rangers programme, starting on the 14 January 2022. The initiative led by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, offers young volunteers new opportunities for exploration, learning and adventure in the […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Community Co-ordination Hub has once again partnered with Norbrook for its ‘WeCare@Christmas’ campaign to deliver hot meals, food hampers and toys to families across the district. In the seven weeks leading up to Christmas, volunteers from the Council and local Community and Voluntary Sector have delivered 250 fresh meals […]
Do you love taking photos? Let your picture tell a story about your favourite scene. Your photo could be featured in two local 2024 calendars. A number of prizes are also up for grabs! As part of the Mourne Wall Centenary Celebrations, NI Water are delighted to partner with local Councils and Agencies responsible for […]
Throughout the month of February 2023, a wide selection of events, employer visits, ‘have a go’ trials, ‘look and learn’ opportunities, the annual Big Apprenticeship event and a locally focused job fair will all help give local people the chance to gain valuable experience and inspiration to explore a vast array of employment opportunities and […]
Louth County Council is opening a book of condolence for Private Seán Rooney. Pte Rooney was killed in the Lebanon on active duty while undertaking Peace keeping duties with the 121st Infantry Battalion, UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon), while three other soldiers were injured. Pte Seán Rooney, 23, was a past pupil of […]
In collaboration with local government partners, community groups and the business sector, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is working to support the many families and individuals facing hardship in the current cost of living crisis. The rising costs of fuel, food and other essentials are combining with existing disadvantage and vulnerability within our communities […]
A new campaign which aims to get NMD residents active in 2023 will be officially launched by the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council on Friday 30 December. The new #BeActive campaign aims to motivate people to undertake more activity in their day-to-day lives. It is based around the huge variety of leisure facilities, membership […]
Sinn Féin councillor Barra Ó Muirí has welcomed a commitment to start long overdue repair works to a number of roads in Newtownhamilton. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “After much lobbying we’re delighted that DFI have now committed to begin works on the Newry road and the Dundalk road in the new year. “They are […]
Louth County Council Fire Services Personnel were delighted to attend a long service awards ceremony at Knightsbrook Trim Co. Meath recently in recognition of their ongoing commitment to the Emergency Services. The event organized by the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management was a major occasion which saw strong attendance from fire service members […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is encouraging everyone to recycle their Christmas waste this festive season. There’s so much going on at Christmas, that recycling often falls to the bottom of the list of things to do. Yet recycling around the home is as easy as putting the right thing in the right bin! […]
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