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29 July 2026 Two of Northern Ireland's most important landscapes, Mourne Gullion and Strangford and Lecale, have secured more than £1.

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.

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 Croob, Rowallane and Mournes District Electoral Areas (DEAs).

24 July 2026 The Down County Museum recently launched the F.

21 July 2026 Work is set to begin this summer on the £2.

21 July 2026 It’s all systems go for this weekend’s Carryduff Forklift Rallye Lecale in Downpatrick.

17 July 2026 The countdown is on as Wake the Giant returns to Warrenpoint, Co.

10 July 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is set to launch a new 'Make it Local' campaign this summer, encouraging residents and visitors to discover and support the wealth of local goods, services, experiences and attractions across the district.

7 July 2026 AFTER almost a year with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, university placement students Seanna McGowan and Jack Deery are encouraging other undergraduates to follow in their footsteps.

2 July 2026 The stunning Mourne Gullion Strangford Global Geopark features in a new video raising awareness and understanding of UNESCO’s presence and impact across Northern Ireland.

29 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme (RBDGS) 2026/27.

25 June 2026 Families from across the district gathered at Slieve Gullion Forest Park recently to enjoy Forest Feasts and Woodland Beats, a vibrant community cultural celebration organised by the Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum in partnership with Clanrye Group.