News and Events in County Down
Planning your County Down trip? Whether you’re looking for things to do in County Down such as events and attractions, to make your County Down visit run smoothly or are planning where to stay in County Down, you’ll find everything you need for your County Down holiday on Whats On In County Down.com. Our What’s On County Down guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit County Down – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to County Down by checking out our County Down News and Events Calendar page.
See what's on in County Down. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.
Whats on in County Down – Local News
County Down News February 5, 2025
NISRA Releases Latest Figures On Suicide Deaths In NI
Northern Ireland Suicide Statistics For 2023 The latest figures published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) show that there were 221 suicide deaths registered in 2023. And research has shown that people in the most deprived areas are more than twice as likely to experience suicide compared to those in better […]
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County Down News January 16, 2025
Resonate Testing Invests In Newry Battery Testing Facility
Murphy welcomes £475k investment by Newry company Resonate Testing to set up Irelands first battery testing facility Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed a £475,000 investment by Newry company Resonate Testing to establish the first battery testing facility on the island of Ireland. This milestone expansion positions Resonate Testing at the forefront of certified lithium […]
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County Down News December 30, 2024
Shannon Congratulates Royal Mail Staff In Newtownards
Jim Shannon visit the Royal Mail depot in Newtownards over Christmas period Strangford MP Jim Shannon has congratulated all the Royal Mail staff for their excellent work in getting the Royal Mail out to all houses and homes over the Christmas period. Jim Shannon said: “On visiting the Post Office and Royal Mail sorting officers […]
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County Down News December 12, 2024
Nesbitt Stops Short Of Cervical Screening Inquiry For Now
Statement by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt on cervical screening reports Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has commented on the publication of two reports on the Southern Trust’s Cervical Cytology Review and Cervical Cancers in the Southern Trust area. He has, however, been challenged by Colin McGrath SDLP MLA, an opposition health spokesperson, to open up an […]
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County Down News November 25, 2024
McMurray To Present Gondola Petition At Stormont
South Down Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray to present petition at Stormont opposing Gondola project South Down Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray is to present the petition calling on Newry Mourne and Down District Council to halt the progress with the Visitor Centre at Thomas’s Quarry and Gondola elements of the Mourne Gateway Project. Andrew McMurray said: […]
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County Down News November 8, 2024
Strong Show Of Opposition At Gondola Consultation Event
Protesters make their views known to NMD Council and the Mournes Gateway Project team Newry Mourne and Down District Council has pressed ahead with the Mournes Gateway Programme and spefically the golndola project has created a huge raft of opposition from with Newcastle and much further afield. Down News attended the engagement event at O’Hare’s […]
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- South Eastern Trust Wins Top Sustainable Travel Awardby admin on February 12, 2025 at 5:04 pm
The South Eastern HSC Trust has won a prestigious national awards for sustainable staff travel The South Eastern Trust has been recognised for its commitment to sustainable commuting, winning the Sustainable Travel Team Best Practice Award at the national Commute Zero Hero Awards. These awards celebrate outstanding achievements in sustainable commuting by workplaces across the United The post South Eastern Trust Wins Top Sustainable Travel Award appeared first on Down News.
- Shannon Meets Collins Aerospace At Westminsterby admin on February 12, 2025 at 4:38 pm
Shannon meets with Collins Aerospace in Westminster event for apprenticeship week Strangford DUP MP Jim Shannon has attended the ADS Apprenticeship reception at Westminster and met with Collin Aerospace representatives from Kilkeel and apprentice Lee during apprenticeship week. Jim Shannon said: “RTX’s Collins Aerospace business has invested over £16m in an ambitious research and development The post Shannon Meets Collins Aerospace At Westminster appeared first on Down News.
- Armstrong Thanks Ards Council For Path Safety Repairsby admin on February 12, 2025 at 3:26 pm
Armstrong thanks Council for clearing path obstructing pedestrians Pedestrians using the Old Shore Road can now walk the footpath without being forced onto the road to get past overgrown hedging and brambles. Kellie Armstrong MLA contacted the Council who sprung into action and cut back the hedging within a week. Kellie Armstrong MLA said: “I’m The post Armstrong Thanks Ards Council For Path Safety Repairs appeared first on Down News.
- County Down Cats Seek Purrfect Valentines Matchby admin on February 12, 2025 at 12:59 pm
Overlooked cats in County Down look for love this Valentine’s Day This Valentine’s Day, two overlooked cats at Cats Protection Northern Ireland Cat Centre are hoping to find their perfect matches. Affectionate, 10-year-old moggy Molly is the centre’s longest resident after spending more than 300 days in the team’s care. And three-year-old and three-legged Piper The post County Down Cats Seek Purrfect Valentines Match appeared first on Down News.
- Romance Fraud Can Be A Devastating Experienceby admin on February 12, 2025 at 12:25 pm
Call for vigilance after man tells of ‘devastating impact’ of romance fraud A man from Northern Ireland who was deceived by a fraudster into giving more than £200,000 in a romance scam has shared his ordeal to raise awareness of this type of fraud and help prevent others from losing money in this way. The man, who The post Romance Fraud Can Be A Devastating Experience appeared first on Down News.
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