Category: News
Newry BID has launched an awareness campaign to ensure shoppers benefit from the one-hour grace period for on-street parking in Newry city centre. The campaign will run across the city through billboards, press/radio advertising and window graphics, supported by leaflets which will be distributed to businesses by the Newry BID team. The one-hour grace period […]
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald visited Newry to assess a pilot flood protection programme aimed at safeguarding local businesses from future flooding. Following localised flooding in late 2023, the Department for the Economy provided over £5m in targeted support to 100s of businesses affected in South Down and Armagh. In 2026 the Department provided a […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that the one-hour grace period for people parking in on-street spaces within the Controlled Parking Zones in Newry and Lisburn will be made permanent. It means that drivers who have paid for on-street parking will have up to one hour to return to their cars after their paid parking […]
Newry BID is delighted to announce the return of Newry Goes Nashville following a hugely successful weekend festival last year. The event returns from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th July with a full programme of day and evening events across the city. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Newry Goes Nashville returns bigger […]
https://vimeo.com/1196642387 Newry BID has welcomed a series of major developments across the city, as further signs of growing momentum and confidence in Newry’s future. Speaking following this week’s planning committee approvals, Newry BID Manager Eamonn Connolly said it was encouraging to see a number of long-awaited regeneration and development projects approved at the same time. […]
Newry BID’s popular Health in the City programme is now underway, bringing a full schedule of free events and activities to Newry city centre from now until the end of May. The initiative offers a wide range of opportunities for people of all ages to engage with health, wellbeing and active living, with events taking […]
Newry BID has announced the return of its annual ‘Health in the City’ programme, running from Monday 27 April through to Friday 29 May 2026. Now in its fourth year, the initiative will once again bring a wide range of free events, activities and experiences to Newry city centre; all designed to encourage healthier lifestyles […]
Businesses across Newry city centre have voted overwhelmingly to retain Newry BID for a third term, with 92% voting in favour of continuing the Business Improvement District. A total of 198 businesses voted Yes in the ballot, delivering a strong vote of confidence in the organisation, and its work supporting the city centre business community. […]
PRESS RELEASE Spooks in the City set to bring Halloween fun to Newry Newry BID has announced a programme of events to celebrate Halloween in the city centre. ‘Spooks in the City’ will run from Saturday 26 October to Saturday 1 November with activities for families, shoppers and the night-time economy. Highlights include storytelling in […]
Newry is going Nashville for a full weekend, starting on Independence Day, Friday 4th July right through to Sunday 6th July. There will be country music events and gigs right across the city centre in more than 20 different venues, all free to attend. The idea, which is a joint initiative between the night time […]