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Castlewellan Fair Is Back for Bank Holiday Monday!

The ever-popular Castlewellan Fair is taking place on Monday 6 May (May Day Bank Holiday) from 9am-5pm with loads of free family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained.   Organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council this year’s May Day Fair event is set to be the best yet, with an even bigger choice of […]

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Outdoor Spring Festival Launched to Promote 15 New Outdoor Activity and Adventure Experiences

15 exhilarating outdoor activity and adventure experiences, as part of the new Mourne Gullion Strangford Outdoor Spring Festival, will be launched on Saturday 20 April. To expand the visitor portfolio within Mourne Gullion Strangford, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has collaborated closely with the local event and tourism industry to develop a variety of […]

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Newry’s Painted Utility Boxes Transformed Into Works of Art as Part of New Urban Reimaging Project

Newry DEA Forum in collaboration with Amplified Arts NI and Newry BID, is proud to announce the launch of ‘Street Dreams’, an exciting urban reimaging project aimed at adding vibrancy and cultural significance to the city centre.  This initiative, first involves transforming mundane utility boxes scattered throughout the city centre into works of art. These […]

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Community Council Government Lifestyle Louth Louth County Council

Dundalk Library Celebrate 30 Years In Roden Place

Louth County Council are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Dundalk Library at Roden Place throughout March and April, with a number of events for all ages. These include a special anniversary edition of the ever-popular table quiz for older adults, ‘Storytime’ sessions for children and the main event held on April 11th, a panel talk […]

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Newry Arts Festival 2024: A Resounding Success Celebrating Artistic Excellence and Community Unity

The Newry Arts Festival 2024 has concluded its week-long celebration of creativity, diversity, and community engagement, with resounding success. From 1–7 April, the festival captivated audiences with a dynamic lineup of events and activities that showcased the rich tapestry of artistic talent both locally and internationally. The third edition of the Newry Arts Festival drew […]

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New Off-Street Car Parking Provider Appointed by Council

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has agreed a new contract with Marston Holdings Ltd to provide enforcement parking services within our 39 Off-Street car parks, this will commence on Tuesday 2 April 2024. Enforcement has been provided since 2015 through an Agreement with the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) who employ the ‘red coat’ traffic […]

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Council Must Communicate Clearly with Staff and Users of Newry Swimming Pool – Mathers

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has said the council must quickly and clearly communicate with the staff and users of Newry Leisure Centre  following confirmation the pool will be closed for 6 months for repairs The Newry City councillor said: “It is absolutely essential that the council moves quickly to make contact with staff and users […]

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Newry City Park Integrated Consultancy Team Appointed

Newry City Park plans have taken a significant step forward with the appointment of an Integrated Consultancy Team. Tetra Tech has been appointed by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and as the Integrated Consultancy Team their role will be to take the project through detailed design, planning approval, contractor appointment and delivery on site […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Swimming Pool Closed for 6 Months as Major Works Begin

A major programme of works at the Swimming Pool at Newry Leisure Centre was agreed at a meeting of the Council’s Active and Healthy Communities Committee on Tuesday 19 March. Essential works to address issues relating to the hydraulic system of the pool’s moving floor and the replacement of pool tiles will now commence. The […]

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Newry Sandwich Chefs In Running for UK Sandwich & Food to Go Designer of the Year

Two sandwich chefs from Newry-headquartered Around Noon are in the running for UK Sandwich & Food to Go Designer of the Year. They will go up against chefs from across the UK in the competition which is a highlight of The Sandwich & Food to Go Awards – also known as The Sammies – an […]

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St Patrick’s Day Plans Outlined for Newry and Downpatrick

On Sunday 17 March, St Patrick’s Day in Newry and Downpatrick promises to be the perfect blend of tradition, culture, and family-friendly activities, ensuring a memorable experience for locals and tourists alike. Talking about this year’s festival, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte said, “This a significant time for Newry, Mourne […]

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£100,000 Extra For Marching Bands

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed the announcement that the Communities Minister has allocated an additional £100,000 to the musical instruments for bands programme. The announcement came in during Question Time in the Assembly today. Welcoming the announcement the Carla said, “the marching bands fraternity in Northern Ireland is huge and as a result the […]