The brand-new Boots Opticians, located in Buttercrane Newry, offers a wide range of frames, from stylish own brand ranges to designer brands and sustainable ranges. The new store also offers NHS and private eye tests, free contact lens fitting, trials and aftercare, as well as Boots Optometrists on hand to provide expert advice and support […]
A Free, Family Christmas Adventure comes to Newry
This festive season, families in Newry will be able to have a great day out with this augmented reality story trail. As part of local Christmas celebrations, this Friday and Saturday, Newry BID has teamed up with High Street Safari to run a free family, trail in Newry. This innovative experience lets each family choose […]
Newry Christmas Lights Switch-on
Newry Mourne and Down District Council get ready to fill the district with some Christmas Magic with Switch On Events happening across the district from 17th November until 9th December 2022. It all kicks off with the Lights Switch-On in Newry on 17th November Newry will embrace the festive spirit with free family activities at […]
Newry BID partners with Retailers Against Crime
City center safety is a BID priority and particularly so with increased instances of a crime arising from the cost of living crisis. Our latest initiative sees Newry BID delighted to announce that we have joined forces with Retailers Against Crime (RAC) to give traders access to the SentrySIS system to log incidents, gather intelligence, […]
Business Rates
Dear Members and Stakeholders, In the autumn of 2019, the Department of Finance undertook a full and comprehensive review of business rates in Northern Ireland. An eight-week public consultation process began on 18 September 2019 and continued to 11 November 2019 and Newry BID engaged in seeking a fairer Business Rates system including a review […]
A Free, Family Halloween Adventure comes to Newry
On Saturday 29th October, families in Newry will be able to have a great day out with this augmented reality story-trail called ‘Totally Spooking Out!’, brought to you by Newry BID! Newry BID has teamed up with High Street Safari to run a special, free trail in Newry. This innovative experience lets’ family choose what […]
Draft images of potential Newry Greenway connectivity route between the Towpath and Albert Basin / Greenway.
‘Council are working with McAdam Design to prepare a feasibility study for a funding application. The BID has engaged positively and welcomes the proposed development. We would like to see early progress on a quality Newry Greenway.’ If you have any queries, please contact admin@newry.com Download PDF
Newry Half Marathon – A Great Family Day Out
Newry is preparing to welcome one of the most exciting sporting events the city has seen in recent years, with the return of the Newry Half Marathon and 10K on Sunday 29th May. At least 1,300 competitors and more than 2,000 spectators are expected to line the streets from The Quays Shopping Centre where the […]
Newry BID Reflects on Year One Delivery
In April 2021 Newry BID (Business Improvement District) commenced its second five-year term. A revote in March 2021 saw a 90% majority of member businesses revote to have the service retained. Newry BID was delighted to take on the new mandate to support the continuous improvement of Newry city centre. As part of its campaign […]
‘Back in Business’ Scheme
Newry BID Manager Eamonn Connolly was delighted to join other stakeholders (Newry Chamber of Commerce and Retail NI) today in Newry to welcome Finance Minister Conor Murphy’s announcement of a revamped ‘Back in Business’ Scheme. This will see businesses offered a 50% rates discount for up to two years if they occupy a vacant shop […]
