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𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲. Applications are now open for residents interested in obtaining either a Class 2 HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) licence or a…
📢 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 – 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 Community and voluntary groups across the district are invited to apply for grants of up to £1,000 for projects that promote health and wellbeing. To apply, complete a short Expression of…
🌟 Out and About in Our District! 🌟 Over the past couple of weeks, Chairperson Cllr. Philip Campbell has been busy attending fantastic local events that showcase the best of our communities: 🐄 Castlewellan Agricultural Show – celebrating rural life, local produce and farming…
𝗥𝗡𝗟𝗜 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Join the RNLI Water Safety team on World Drowning Prevention Day, Friday 25 July 2025 from 7pm until 8pm, for a free, informative and practical talk on how to stay safe…
🎷 Jazz in the Forest - Still time to book Join us this Saturday 26 July for Jazz in the Forestat Slieve Gullion Forest Park with the brilliant Casino Jazz Band 🎶 Enjoy smooth swing, sunshine and family fun in the beautiful Walled Garden - with crafts, storytelling, a scavenger…
𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Reel in the fun this summer! 🎣 Our Kids Fishing Camp is the perfect way to learn, explore, and earn the Cast Level 2 Award. With hands-on coaching and plenty of time on the water, every camper gets the chance to level up…
𝟯-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 - 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 Get ready to roll up your sleeves! 🤖 Our Robotics Workshop is all about hands-on fun - where young minds build, create and problem-solve through exciting, practical activities. Skills + creativity = the future! The…
𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘆! – 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁. We invite your views on how Council can identify actions to support Ulster Scots people, culture, and language. By participating in this survey, you will help us identify…
The final Committee meeting of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was held on Wednesday 25 June 2025 in the Council Chamber Monaghan Row, drawing to a close a significant chapter in the building’s civic history. This milestone moment marks the beginning of a phased decant…
👀 Looking for things to do this summer? Discover the best events and activities taking place across the district 🌄🎉🙌 Check out what's on via @visitmourne's website and make the most of your summer adventures 👉 visitmournemountains.co.uk/whats-on
📞𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 Should you require emergency assistance during the @metoffice yellow weather warning for heavy rain today, contact numbers are detailed below. For further info: tinyurl.com/38fewz79
Useful emergency numbers if you need them during the @metofficeni yellow and amber weather warnings for heavy rain tonight and tomorrow: nidirect.gov.uk/news/heavy-rai… @deptinfra @belfastcc @nmdcouncil @lisburnccc
There is a @metofficeNI heavy rain weather warning in place until 6pm today (Mon 21 July). Travel delays, difficult driving conditions, flooding and power cuts possible. Flooding Incident Line number 0300 2000 100. For more information tinyurl.com/3yxa4xuxv👇
A @metofficeni Yellow warning remains in place today following an Amber warning for heavy rain overnight which is creating difficult driving conditions in some areas. Please leave extra time for your journey and check trafficwatchni.com for updates. @nidirect,…
𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧 Please be aware that the @metofficeNI has issued an Amber Weather Warning from 11pm tonight until 8am tomorrow morning. Follow Met Office advice, for more information visit 👉tinyurl.com/392j4c44
Amber warning of rain affecting Northern Ireland metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnin…
The Live Here Love Here Small Grants Scheme is now open for applications 💚 Grants are available between £500 and £3000 to revitalise green spaces for the whole community 🌻🦋🌳 Open to community groups, sports' clubs, schools, churches, not-for-profit organisations and…
If you are visiting our coasts, country parks, mountains and outdoor sites this weekend please keep them tidy and protected for others to enjoy. 🌄🚮✅ 🚗🅿 Please also park responsibly. When car parks fill up, it can lead to people parking wherever they can find a space and…
𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 🐎🐮🚜 This one-day event celebrates local farming, food, and rural life, featuring livestock competitions with cattle, sheep, horses, pigs, poultry, rabbits, and more. A great family day out with something for everyone.…
🌊 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝗥𝗡𝗟𝗜’𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 🌊 This summer, remember these three vital steps if you find yourself struggling in the water. Float to Live: 1⃣️ Tilt your head back with ears submerged 2⃣️ Relax and control your breathing 3⃣️…
𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 🐎🐮🚜 This one-day event celebrates local farming, food, and rural life, featuring livestock competitions with cattle, sheep, horses, pigs, poultry, rabbits, and more. A great family day out with something for everyone.…
🎥 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁! What a weekend in Warrenpoint – from giant storytelling to dazzling performances and family fun, Wake the Giant 2025 brought the town to life! 📽️ Watch our highlights video and soak up the sights, sounds and…
𝗕𝗕𝗤 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱?🍗 Follow @NIFRSOFFICIAL BBQ safety tips below 👇 Click here for further advice: nifrs.org/home/staying-s…
🍔BBQ plans this weekend? Tick off our safety musts: ✅Keep your BBQ away from trees, fences, shrubs and sheds ✅Keep a bucket of water nearby ✅Never use petrol or paraffin ✅Make sure the BBQ is cool before disposing of it Read more advice⬇️ nifrs.org/home/staying-s…