Whats on in County Down – Local News
Le Lapérouse Berths At Warrenpoint Harbour
Six-Call Cruise Season for Warrenpoint Welcomes 1,000+ Passengers Le Lapérouse’s third visit of 2026 to Warrenpoint on Saturday (26th September) brought the curtain down on a successful cruise season which welcomed more than 1,000 passengers to the town. Warrenpoint Port hosted four flagship vessels throughout the summer for a total of six cruise calls, with […]
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Trade Delegation Sees Gardens Across Council District
International Travel Trade Delegation Experiences Mourne Gullion Strangford Houses and Gardens An international travel trade delegation has visited the region as part of ongoing efforts to grow tourism and raise the profile of Mourne Gullion Strangford in key overseas markets. Newry Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed the delegation. Organised by Tourism Northern Ireland, […]
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Housing Executive Briefs NMD Council On Current Plans
Newry Mourne and Down District Councillors briefed on Housing Executive plans Housing Executive investment in Newry, Mourne and Down Council area during 2025/26 amounted to £53.37m. Catherine McFarland, Housing Executive Interim Chief Executive, provided an update on pressures in the housing sector while setting out the organisation’s progress over the last 12 months and outlining […]
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Seniors Visit Annesley Walled Garden In Castlewellan
Seniors Enjoy Guided Tour of Annesley Walled Garden and Arboretum in Castlewellan Forest Park More than 40 senior citizens enjoyed an informative and fascinating visit to the beautifully restored Annesley Walled Garden and Arboretum at Castlewellan Forest Park on Wednesday 29 July, organised by the Downpatrick, Mournes, Rowallane and Slieve Croob District Electoral Areas (DEAs). […]
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Mirabelle Bar Presents Cheque To Dementia NI
Hankie Curran’s extraordinary fermented herring challenge raises £1200 for Dementia NI A few of months ago, Henry ‘Hankie’ Curran from Downpatrick took on a very daring challenge. If you were raised in the hinterlands of Scandanavia where they have these ‘parties’ eating the fish, fermented herring, you might just think nothing of it, but gobbling […]
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McMurray Welcomes New Mournes Strategic Group
Andrew McMurray welcomes Strategic Group for Mournes Andrew McMurray MLA has welcomed news that a Strategic Group for the Mournes has now been established. The Group will be chaired by the DAERA Minister and bring together representatives from a range of Executive departments and arms-length bodies, as well as an observer from the Forever Mournes Partnership. It will […]
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- Banbridge Farmer In Court Over Controlled Waste Charge
by Staff Reporter on October 2, 2026 at 3:09 pmBanbridge farmer sentenced for waste offences at Newry Crown Court Mr John Baird (61) of Dublin Road, Banbridge has been sentenced today at Newry Crown Court for breaches of waste legislation. Mr Baird was given six months imprisonment, suspended for two years for waste offences. The offences related to the unauthorised keeping of controlled waste at two sites The post Banbridge Farmer In Court Over Controlled Waste Charge appeared first on Down News.
- McMurray Says Daisy Hill Maternity Must Remain
by Staff Reporter on October 2, 2026 at 2:37 pmConsultant-Led Maternity at Daisy Hill Hospital Must Remain Says Alliance SouthDown MLA Andrew McMurray Andrew McMurray MLA has expressed concern at the potential removal of maternity services from Daisy Hill. The South Down MLA said: “I am very concerned at the suggestion that maternity services could be withdrawn from Daisy Hill and moved to Craigavon The post McMurray Says Daisy Hill Maternity Must Remain appeared first on Down News.
- Storm Over Drumcree Decisions And Costs Continues
by Staff Reporter on October 2, 2026 at 1:52 pmPolitical Parties Comment On Issues Arising Over The Drumcree Political Conflict • McGrath raises concerns regarding Parades Commission’s engagement with PSNI SDLP Policing Board Member Colin McGrath MLA has raised concerns with the Chief Constable about the PSNI’s process of engagement with the Parades Commission at the monthly Policing Board meeting. Following the Chief Constable’s The post Storm Over Drumcree Decisions And Costs Continues appeared first on Down News.
- Superintendent’s House Restored At Silent Valley
by Staff Reporter on October 1, 2026 at 4:16 pmHistoric Silent Valley landmark of Superintendent’s House restored for future generations One of Silent Valley’s most recognisable historic buildings has been given a new lease of life following the completion of a major conservation and restoration project by NI Water. The Superintendent’s House, a listed building which has stood at the entrance to the Silent The post Superintendent’s House Restored At Silent Valley appeared first on Down News.
- Clarke Concerned About Antisocial Behaviour In Newcastle
by Staff Reporter on September 30, 2026 at 6:04 pmMournes Councillor Willie Clarke is concerned about rising antisocial behaviour in the Burrendale Estate in Newcastle Sinn Féin Councillor Willie Clarke has raised serious concerns following antisocial damage at the playground in the Burrendale Estate, Newcastle, and has called on Council officials to carry out urgent repairs. Cllr Clarke met with a Council official to The post Clarke Concerned About Antisocial Behaviour In Newcastle appeared first on Down News.
