Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced a comprehensive programme of events and initiatives to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025. Taking place from 1 March to St. Patrick’s Day on 17 March, the festival highlights the native language and cultural heritage of Ireland and invites wider community participation. This […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne, has welcomed the renewed partnership between the Council and Newry Chamber Music. Established by artistic director Joanne Quigley McParland and her brother David Quigley in 2004, Newry Chamber Music presents a range of chamber music styles to local audiences. This
Showcase Event Encourages Local Exploration The Hidden Gems at Home Tourism Showcase Event has been unveiled at the Newry Variety Market, inviting local residents in Newry, Mourne and Down to discover the best of the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark. Organised to spark excitement around local tourism experiences, the showcase will
The Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) is inviting residents to a free Safety and Wellbeing Event in Newry Leisure Centre. Organised in collaboration with Start 360, the event aims to offer guidance on health, safety, and support services to individuals and families within the district.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced that St Patrick’s Day celebrations will take place in both Newry and Downpatrick on Monday 17 March. As the home of St Patrick, this annual occasion is a focal point of local culture, highlighting the best of the district’s arts, heritage, food
The historic clock tower at Dan Rice Hall in Drumaness has been fully refurbished, according to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. An investment of £15,000 has ensured the clock is once again operational, featuring new faces, back lighting, and an upgraded electrical supply. Renamed in honour of the late
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced the opening date for Call 1 of the Irish Language Bursary Scheme 2025–2026, which begins at 12noon on Monday 10 March 2025. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to local residents seeking to attend Irish Language colleges or courses, helping to
Local volunteers have been honoured for their outstanding environmental work at the 2025 Live Here Love Here Community Awards. Organised with support from nine councils and other partners, the ceremony recognised community groups striving to tackle issues such as litter, pollution, and biodiversity loss throughout Northern Ireland. Hosted by TV
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced a new community grants programme designed to help end violence against women and girls. In alignment with the NI Executive’s seven-year Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWAG), these grants aim to support voluntary, community and social enterprise groups
The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced an exciting outdoor fire performance, Fireside Stories, taking place in March across three locations in the district. This free show, created in collaboration with award-winning circus company Nikki & JD and Lost Dog, promises a spectacular blend of acrobatics, dance, theatre,
