Funding Secured From Heritage Fund for Landscape Connections Initiative 29 July 2026 Two of Northern Ireland's most important landscapes, Mourne Gullion and Strangford and Lecale, have secured more than £1.9million in development funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to revive and connect the UK's most treasured landscapes. Thanks...

Carryduff Forklift Rallye Lecale 2026 Huge Success 27 July 2026 The Carryduff Forklift Rallye Lecale reached an exciting conclusion on 25 February in Downpatrick with Jonny Greer and Nial Burns crowned the winners. The duo were presented with their award by our Chairperson, Councillor Glyn Hanna, with their win also securing the 2026...

Summer Safety Event Equips Young People with Life-Saving Knowledge 24 July 2026 An event to promote safety awareness among young people and encourage them to make positive choices held at Castlewellan Forest Park was organised by Newry, Mourne and Down Policing & Community Safety Partnership (NMD PCSP), in collaboration with the Downpatrick, Slieve...

Down County Museum Exhibition Features Celebrated Irish Artist 24 July 2026 The Down County Museum recently launched the F.E. McWilliam: A County Down Legacy exhibition. Born in Banbridge in 1902, McWilliam went on to become one of Ireland’s most celebrated artists, with his work now held in major international collections, including the...