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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Planning Application Reveals Design for New Newry Civic & Regional Hub

A planning application has been lodged by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council for a new Civic & Regional Hub designed by Hamilton Architects. The application follows the submission of a recent application for a new flagship Newry Theatre and Conference Centre, also designed by the practice. Works for the Civic & Regional Hub, on […]

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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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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

NMD Council 2nd Highest Savings In Uk Despite Ongoing Pay Rise Dispute With Staff

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is set to have the second highest savings (17.2%) of any council in the UK as a percentage of its net budget.That is according to a new report by the BBC’s Shared Data Unit and viewed by the Local Democracy Service, which has gained 190 responses from 218 […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Downpatrick Masterplan Launched

By Donal McMahon A masterplan for the development of Downpatrick is set to be launched this September following approval this week of a ‘Living High Street Framework’. The Downpatrick Regeneration Working Group (DRWG) organised through the local authority to forge the plan, has been engaged for almost a year. The Department for Communities with Newry, Mourne and […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

11th Night Bonfire Costs NMD Council £8k

By Donal McMahon An 11th Night bonfire leaving a ‘massive crater’ in a Co Down carpark has cost the local authority £8k to repair. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has reported the high cost of resurfacing the Mount Crescent carpark in Downpatrick following a query by the Local Democracy Service. The council had […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 19/8/23

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 19 August 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Greenfield Park 4 2 1 1 11 12 -1 7 Archview United 3 2 0 1 12 8 4 6 Rossowen 4 1 2 1 10 10 0 5 Camlough Rovers 3 1 1 1 7 5 2 […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Lifestyle Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down

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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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 19/8/23

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 19 AUG 2023 LEAGUE RESULTS SAT 19 AUGUST 2023 – KICK-OFF 2.00 pm PREMIER DIVISION Archview United    6  v   1   Millburn United   at Derrybeg Camlough Rovers   1  v   1   Newry Celtic  at Camlough Cleary Celtic            4  v   0   Greenfield Park  at Olympic Park Villa Rovers              2  v   2   Rossowen   at […]

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Community Constituency Newry South Down Warrenpoint

Death of Elderly Couple Not Being Treated as Suspicious

Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a man and a woman at a property in the Greenan Road area of Newry. It is believed the deaths may have occurred some time ago. A post mortem has taken place and the deaths are not being treated as suspicious at this time, […]

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Newry Council Targeting £7.5m of New EU Cross-Border Programme

By Donal McMahon Photo by Columba O’Hare A Northern Ireland council targeting £7.5m of a new EU cross-border programme could face a controversial last minute amendment to seek funding for a city park. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has approved an application to the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) this week during its enterprise, […]

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Calls For Newry,Mourne and Down Council to End “Behind Closed Doors Culture.”

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council has been urged to do everything in its powers to end a “culture of behind closed doors” politics as councillors are being “hammered” by the public. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) is now due to trial a new system to bring about more open session debates […]

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Plans to Close Newry Swimming Pool for Repairs Kept From Public Eye

By Donal McMahon Plans to close Newry swimming pool for essential repairs have been kept away from the public eye as further delays to a closure strategy were discussed behind closed doors. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) officials had previously signed off on an eight week closure in October 2022 without debate in chambers. […]