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Kimmins Welcomes Publication of Plans for Newry City Park

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the publication of plans for the Newry City park by the council. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “We welcome the plans for the park, unveiled today by the council. “These plans offered people an opportunity to see how the Newry City park will look when phase one […]

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New Newry City Park Concept Designs for Phase One are Released

New concept designs and an animation bringing the vision for Newry City Park to life have been released by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Among the features highlighted in the new visuals for Phase One of the park development are changing places facilities, an inclusive play park, a sensory garden, an outdoor event space, […]

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Council Praises Borough’s Ulster Tatler Awards’ Winners

Lord Mayor Alderman Margaret Tinsley has acknowledged local businesses and luminaries who clinched a top award at last week’s prestigious Ulster Tatler Awards 2023. Now in its sixteenth year, the Ulster Tatler Awards celebrate the best that Northern Ireland has to offer in hospitality, beauty, and business. The public were asked to vote in a […]

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McNulty Urges RTÉ to Amend Competition Rules For Viewers In North

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged RTÉ to reconsider its decision to prohibit viewers in the North from entering competitions run by the broadcaster.  Mr McNulty was speaking ahead of Co Down presenter Patrick Kielty’s debut as the new Late Late Show host.   He said that previous concerns from RTÉ that […]

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Newry Based Two Stacks Whiskey Launches In Tesco NI

Newry-based Irish whiskey bonder and blender, Two Stacks Irish Whiskey has announced the rollout of two of its best-selling products into Tesco stores in Northern Ireland. In a new partnership, Tesco Northern Ireland will now stock Two Stacks Dram In A Can and Two Stacks Double Irish Cream Liqueur on shelves across 26 stores. Two […]

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SDLP Secure Clarity Commitment on Park Funding

Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has welcomed a commitment from the Council Chief Executive to clarify in writing to all Councillors why an application has not been made to the PeacePlus Fund for Newry City Park. Councillor Savage and Councillor Finn wrote to the Chief Executive last week seeking clarity on the matter and the […]

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McNulty Demands Action From Council on Albert Basin Park Funding!

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has hit out at the “complete lack of urgency” from Council in applying for funding from the PeacePlus Programme to support the development of the Albert Basin Park. Mr. McNulty was speaking after meeting with local campaigners who have made very serious claims that the public are being […]

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Launch of Museums Schools Transport Scheme 2023/2024

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce the launch of a new Museums School Transport Scheme for 2023/2024. Available from 1 September 2023, the Council is offering eligible schools within the district up to £200 towards the cost of traveling to both Down County Museum and Newry and Mourne Museum. The transport […]

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New £20m Hotel and Office Complex Planned for Newry

Plans for a new £20m hotel and office complex have been revealed for Newry City Centre. The proposed major investment by local property firm Glena Developments, will see the construction of an 82 bedroom hotel and 45,000 square foot of offices along with 160 parking spaces. The project which covers over 3 acres will see […]

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Thousands Attend Wake the Giant Festival

Thousands gathered in Warrenpoint, County Down on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 August to watch Fionn mac Cumhaill, the centrepiece of Newry, Mourne and Down’s Wake the Giant Festival, return to the town in spectacular fashion. Hundreds of shoreside spectators followed the giant Fionn on his epic journey to Warrenpoint onboard the Carlingford Lough Ferry […]

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Newry, Mourne and Down Council to Curb Use of Disposable BBQs

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is to curb the use of disposable BBQs on its lands following huge wildfire destruction in its Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) recently approved the development of an awareness programme due to concerns of “irresponsible” use and disposal of single use […]

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Funding for Local UNESCO Global Geopark

By Donal McMahon A Stormont grant of almost £300k is set to develop “key environmental activities” in a newly designated UNESCO global geopark. The Mourne Gullion Strangford geopark, only the second in Northern Ireland to attain the global title, encompasses three areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONB), Mourne, Ring of Gullion, and Strangford Lough and […]