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25 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is breaking new ground launching a summer scheme for senior citizens.

25 June 2026 Men’s health was firmly in the spotlight during a series of events organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District’s Council’s District Electoral Area (DEA) Forums.

23 June 2026 There will be a truly international flavour to the forthcoming Carryduff Forklift Rallye Lecale in Downpatrick with drivers from Australia and France confirming their entries to test their skills on local road stages.

23 June 2026 Tyrella beach has officially been launched as Northern Ireland’s latest inclusive beach, marking another significant step forward in making Newry, Mourne and Down's coastline accessible to people of all ages and abilities.

23 June 2026 Visitors are being invited to step into a world of folklore, imagination and giant-sized adventure as Wake the Giant returns to Warrenpoint, Co.

19 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce the successful recipients of its £1 million Hotel Accommodation Scheme, an investment aimed at increasing hotel room capacity and supporting the continued growth of tourism across the district.

19 June 2026 Two Newry, Mourne and Down District Council undergraduate placement students have been presented with awards by Ulster University.

19 June 2026 A creative upcycling project delivered in Downpatrick during National Reuse and Repair Week was a major success, helping local people learn new skills, reduce waste and build confidence through furniture restoration and repair.

18 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was one of a number of public bodies represented at a Stormont event to mark the end of the first year of new Climate Change reporting legislation.

18 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has unveiled an ambitious three-year education and enforcement action plan to address key issues of fly-tipping, littering and dog fouling aimed at protecting the environment for future generations.

16 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has unveiled plans for Ireland’s first park golf experience at the foot of the Mourne Mountains in Newcastle.

15 June 2026 The important issue of men’s health will be front and centre this month during a series of special free events organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District’s Council’s District Electoral Area (DEA) Forums.