Newry and Mourne District Council

Newry and Mourne District Council is a local council in Northern Ireland covering an area including much of the south of County Armagh and the south of County Down and has a population of 87,000. Council headquarters are in Newry, the largest settlement and only city in the area with a population of 28,850. Other towns in the council area include Crossmaglen and Bessbrook in County Armagh and Warrenpoint, Rostrevor, Hilltown, Annalong and Kilkeel (an important fishing port) in County Down.

Related Topics:
Northern Ireland - County Armagh - County Down - Newry - Crossmaglen - Bessbrook - Warrenpoint - Rostrevor - Hilltown - Annalong - Kilkeel

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This district is the most Catholic district of Northern Ireland.

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The Newry and Mourne District Council area consists of 5 electoral areas: Crotlieve, Fews, Newry Town, Slieve Gullion and The Mournes. At the elections of 2005 30 members were elected from the following political parties: 13 Sinn Fein, 9 Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP), 3 Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), 2 Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), 2 Independents and 1 Green Party. The current Mayor is Councillor Pat McGinn (SF) and the Deputy Mayor is Councillor Michael Carr (SDLP).

Related Topics:
2005 - Sinn Fein - Social Democratic and Labour Party - Ulster Unionist Party - Democratic Unionist Party - Green Party

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The next election is due to take place in May 2009.

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In elections for the Westminster Parliament and the Northern Ireland Assembly it is split between the Newry & Armagh constituency and the South Down constituency.

Related Topics:
Westminster Parliament - Northern Ireland Assembly - Newry & Armagh constituency - South Down constituency

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