Local government district · Northern Ireland
Newry, Mourne and Down
Explore the Mournes, the Ring of Gullion and the local histories presented by museums in Newry and Downpatrick.
Quick facts
- Type of place
- Local government district
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Official identifier
- gss:N09000010
- Part of
- Northern Ireland (Nation)
Overview
Newry, Mourne and Down is a local government district in Northern Ireland. Its local context includes mountain, forest and coastal landscapes, as well as towns with museums interpreting different parts of the area’s history. The council district, individual towns and named landforms each describe a different geography.
Newry, Mourne and Down is a local government district in Northern Ireland.
Population and demographics
- Population
- 182,884 people
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Figures for . NISRA MYE25 Northern Ireland and LGD2014 administrative areas.
Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency · nisra-mid-2025 · Flat!F586. Released 24 September 2026.
Open Government Licence v3.0 · Source: NISRA. Website: https://www.nisra.gov.uk. Crown copyright; Open Government Licence v3.0.
Landscapes and local histories
The Mournes and Ring of Gullion offer mountain, forest and coastal landscapes. The Ring of Gullion Way follows woodland and country lanes through the landscape. A walking route provides one way to explore these features, without defining the boundaries of the council district. Down County Museum in Downpatrick and Newry and Mourne Museum at Bagenal’s Castle interpret different parts of the area’s history. Each town has its own role in that account. Together, these museum and landscape examples introduce the area while keeping the council district distinct from individual towns and landforms.