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Purple Flag Status Renewed for Newry City Centre

The prestigious Purple Flag accreditation has once again been awarded to Newry City for its Evening and Night-Time Economy (ENTE).  Purple Flag is an international accreditation that is awarded to town and city centres that meet or surpass the standards for excellence in managing the evening and night-time economy.  Newry has retained Purple Flag status […]

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St Patrick’s Day Parade Returns to Dundalk

Dundalk will see the return of the St Patrick’s Day parade next month after the voluntary committee received confirmation from Louth County Council of their sponsorship of the event. Along with the council, Dundalk Credit Union and PayPal are also sponsors of the parade in Dundalk. The March 17 parade, which will start at 1pm, […]

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Wedding Showcase at Killeavy Castle Estate Sunday 5 March from 12noon to 5:00pm

Join us and experience what Killeavy Castle Estate and our preferred suppliers have to offer to create your perfect Wedding Day. Our Events Team shall be available throughout the day to answer any enquiries you may have. A selection of quality exhibitors will be showcasing their services from photographers, wedding cars, entertainment, flowers, cakes and […]

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Granite Podcast Studio Marks 200,000 Download Milestone

Launched just before the pandemic in early 2020, Granite Podcast Studio in Newry’s Granite Exchange has just marked a milestone of 200,000 collective downloads since the podcast studio opened its doors in Autumn 2020. Built in late 2019 and opened in early 2020, just before lockdown one, it was a delayed start for the state-of-the-art […]

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Camlough Lake to Receive £2.82 Million of “Levelling Up”

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage has welcomed the recent £2.82 million funding announcement for a new Recreation Centre at Camlough Lake. Camlough Lake is one of 10 projects across NI which have been allocated more than £71m from the UK government’s Levelling Up Fund, a regional development plan to create […]

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Newry Reporter to Close After 155 Years

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that news of the closure of the Newry Reporter will be a blow to the entire community. The newspaper has announced it will publish its final edition later this month. Mr McNulty said the paper had been part of the fabric of the area for over […]

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Funding Contract Agreed for Newry City Regeneration

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has reached a significant milestone in its ambitious regeneration plans for the district. A Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) Contract for Funding has been agreed for Newry City Centre Regeneration Projects supported by the Deal. This will enable the Council to further progress them and draw down funding as […]

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Chairperson Announces Charity Ball to Support Chosen Charities

The date and venue has been set for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson’s Charity Ball to help continue to raise vital funds for his Chosen Charities. This fabulous evening of glamour, fine dining and entertainment will take place on Friday 3 February 2023 in The Canal Court Hotel in Newry will support: The […]

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Residents Encouraged to Get Active and #BeActive in 2023!

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 […]

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Big Boost to Shopping at Buttercrane with 5 New Stores

As retailers flex up for pre-Christmas trade, Buttercrane Centre has been boosted with the addition of five stores this month. The Centre is home to 50+ stores anchored by Primark, Dunnes Stores, Sports Direct and LIDL with five  new additions representing an investment of £1.1M+ and spanning some 15,000 sq ft. of additional retail space. […]

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South Armagh Must be Included in Council Tourism Plan – Ó Muirí

Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muirí has said that South Armagh must be included as a key and distinct part of the council’s tourism strategy. Speaking after a public meeting in Forkhill, Barra said: “Tonight I spoke at a meeting of businesses from the South Armagh tourism sector to hear their concerns and to make […]

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F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio retains Four Star Grading Award for Eighth Year Running!

The fabulous F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio in Banbridge has again shown itself to be a shining example of tourism excellence, as it has retained its prestigious Four Star Grading Award from Tourism Northern Ireland’s Quality Grading Scheme for Visitor Experiences. This star award gives visitors a clear idea of the standards of service and […]