Kilkeel Chamber of Commerce

10/06/2026

‼️Due to unforeseen circumstances we have to postpone tomorrow’s Coffee Meet up. ‼️

A new date will be confirmed in the near future.

☕️ Coffee Networking Meet-Up – Join Us at 10am on Thursday ☕️

Kilkeel Chamber is delighted to invite local businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals to our latest Coffee Networking Morning at NearyNógs, starting at 10:00am.

This is a great opportunity to:
🤝 Connect with fellow business owners and professionals
☕ Enjoy great coffee in a unique local setting
💡 Share ideas, opportunities, and business updates
🌟 Strengthen relationships within the local business community

Whether you're a long-standing Chamber member or looking to expand your network, we'd love to see you there.

📍 Venue: NearyNogs Chocolate Makers
🕙 Time: 10:00am

Join us for a relaxed and productive morning of networking. Get your tickets below: https://buytickets.at/kilkeelchamberofcommerce/2256253

10/06/2026

🏢💡𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭, 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

Further information in the links below including
📅 Information Sessions:
📍 Down County Museum
🗓 Wednesday 17 June | ⏰ 2pm–4pm
📍 Killeavy Castle Estate
🗓 Tuesday 23 June | ⏰ 12noon–2pm

ℹ️ Applications open Tuesday 16 June

🏢💡𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭, 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched the Commercial Property Revive & Reimagine Grant and the Property Façade Renewal Scheme, offering grants ranging from £5,000 to £200,000.

Eligible businesses, property owners and leaseholders can apply for up to 50% funding support to help revitalise commercial properties and bring vacant spaces back into use.

Together, these schemes aim to stimulate investment and support the regeneration and economic vitality of our cities, towns and villages.

📅 Information Sessions:
📍 Down County Museum
🗓 Wednesday 17 June | ⏰ 2pm–4pm

📍 Killeavy Castle Estate
🗓 Tuesday 23 June | ⏰ 12noon–2pm
ℹ️ Applications open Tuesday 16 June

*Eligibility criteria apply.
🔗 Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/28bnwxka

08/06/2026

☕️ Coffee Networking Meet-Up – Join Us at 10am on Thursday ☕️

Kilkeel Chamber is delighted to invite local businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals to our latest Coffee Networking Morning at NearyNógs, starting at 10:00am.

This is a great opportunity to:
🤝 Connect with fellow business owners and professionals
☕ Enjoy great coffee in a unique local setting
💡 Share ideas, opportunities, and business updates
🌟 Strengthen relationships within the local business community

Whether you're a long-standing Chamber member or looking to expand your network, we'd love to see you there.

📍 Venue: NearyNogs Chocolate Makers
🕙 Time: 10:00am

Join us for a relaxed and productive morning of networking. Get your tickets below: https://buytickets.at/kilkeelchamberofcommerce/2256253

30/05/2026

Last chance to have your say on Kilkeel Lower Square and River Walk Environmental Improvement Scheme.

Click on the link for further information 👇

⏳ Final chance to have your say on plans for Kilkeel’s Lower Square & River Walk

The public consultation on proposals to enhance the area closes this Monday 1 June 2026.

The plans aim to improve public spaces, accessibility and facilities in Kilkeel town centre and along the River Walk — and your feedback is important in helping shape the final proposals.

💻 View the plans and complete the survey online:
www.newrymournedown.org/consultations

📍 Paper copies of the proposals and feedback forms are also available until 4.00pm on Monday 1st June at The Nautilus Centre, Kilkeel.

Don’t miss the opportunity to share your views before the consultation closes.

29/05/2026

Planters all allocated- Thank you to all the local businesses who have gotten in touch to support our Bee Kind High Street Planters 🙏

Kilkeel Chamber of Commerce plans to install the Bee Kind High Street planters again this year throughout Kilkeel town centre.

For anyone who is not aware of these please see a picture attached of previous years displays.

This year we are seeking local businesses to sponsor a planter.

The cost of sponsoring a planter is £60. Money raised will go towards Mourne Stimulus who will create the floral displays at the centre before we distribute the planters.

The planters can be displayed outside of your business provided that there is level ground and enough space on the footpath for prams/wheelchairs to get by. Please note that it is the responsibility of the business sponsor to look after the planter, feed and water the plants as required.

If your business is unable to facilitate a planter outside the premises however you still wish to sponsor a planter, we can place the planter at another location in the town centre.

In return for sponsoring a planter, we will place your business name on the planter as well as posting pictures and tags on our page.

If you wish to sponsor a planter please get in touch through the Chamber page or email [email protected]

Closing date is Friday 5th June

Thank you

Alan

28/05/2026

We would like to wish Louise and the team at Louise Forsythe Eyecare the best of luck on the opening of her new business.

Located at Unit 3, 116 Newcastle Road, Kilkeel, to celebrate the opening of the business, Louise Forsythe Eyecare is hosting a Official Launch Week starting on the 1st June until the 5th June.

Special offers, brand reps and raffle draws throughout the week as well at 25% OFF frames.

Good luck to your future trading and great to see another business opening in Kilkeel.

We are delighted to celebrate our opening with a fabulous launch week, running from 1st to 5th of June! 👓

We will be offering 25% discount off all frames ordered on our launch week - if you require a sight test before ordering, we will have vouchers available to redeem against glasses ordered during the summer months ✨

In the practice brand reps will be visiting throughout the week, there will be refreshments, goodie bags, and much more!

If you join us next week, you will also get a free entry into our ladies, gents, and kids raffle draw! We hope to see you throughout our official launch, more details to be revealed soon 👀

Thank you again for all your support 🤎

26/05/2026

📢 HAVE YOUR SAY 📢

Don’t miss your chance to share your views on the future of Kilkeel Town Centre / Lower Square.

Please take a moment to complete the public consultation below 👇

📍OR VISIT: Nautilus Centre, Kilkeel Harbour tomorrow afternoon from 4:00pm - 7:00pm.

Click below to read more ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️



Kilkeel Development Association Newry, Mourne and Down District Council NMDBusiness Newry, Mourne & Down PCSP Police Newry, Mourne & Down JIMS Youth Centre Newry, Mourne and Down Area Youth Service NEWRY Street UNITE Kitty's Road Community Centre Kingdom Youth Club Youth Action Northern Ireland Kilkeel High School St Louis Grammar School

Please Tag as many Sporting, community and voluntary groups and local business please 🙏

18/05/2026

📢 Have your say on plans to improve Kilkeel’s Lower Square & River Walk!

Kilkeel Chamber of Commerce is strongly encouraging the public to get involved in this important consultation and voice your opinions on the urgent need for restoration and improvement of the Kilkeel River and surrounding Lower Square area.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting residents, businesses and visitors to take part in a public consultation on proposals to enhance the area and improve public spaces, accessibility and facilities.

🗓 Consultation runs from Monday 18 May – Monday 1 June 2026

💻 View the plans and complete the survey online at:
www.newrymournedown.org/consultations

📍 You can also view the proposals at The Nautilus Centre, Kilkeel, where paper feedback forms are available.

👥 Drop-in information session:
Wednesday 27 May 2026
⏰ 4:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 - Nautilus Centre, Kilkeel Harbour

Your feedback will help shape the final plans before they are submitted for planning approval. Please attend, have your say, and help ensure the community’s voice is heard on the future of Kilkeel River and Lower Square.

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NMDBusiness Kilkeel Development Association
Police Newry, Mourne & Down Newry, Mourne & Down PCSP Schomberg Mourne UlsterScots NEWRY Street UNITE Kitty's Road Community Centre Kingdom Youth Club JIMS Youth Centre Sea Cadets Kilkeel Glyn Hanna Cllr Michael Rice Henry Reilly Cllr Jill Truesdale APNI Laura Devlin SDLP Willie Clarke Niall Lawlor Diane Forsythe MLA Colin McGrath SDLP Ennis MLA Cathy Mason MLA Andrew McMurray Chris Hazzard MP

16/05/2026

Sea Source Offshore Recruitment Drop-in session is today from 11am - 1pm

Located at the Boat House, The Harbour, find out about the various roles available.

A second drop-in session will be held on Wednesday 20th May 6-8pm.

Recruitment Drop-In Session – Tomorrow, Saturday 16th May

Are you interested in office-based opportunities within the offshore industry?

We’d love to welcome you to our Recruitment Drop-In Session at the Boathouse, Kilkeel Harbour. Come along to learn more about available roles, meet the team, and have an informal chat about opportunities with us.

Whether you’re:
• finishing school
• starting out in your career
• or considering a change
you’re welcome to call in for a casual chat and a cuppa with one of our team.
* Everyone welcome
* No appointment needed
* Office based roles available
* CVs welcome but not essential

We look forward to seeing you there!

28/04/2026

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Make it Local expression of interest is NOW OPEN. This initiative is designed to showcase and support our local businesses, encouraging residents and visitors alike to shop locally and celebrate what our area has to offer.

Following the success of previous campaigns, this is a great opportunity for businesses to gain visibility through coordinated marketing, promotional activity, and increased footfall, particularly in the lead-up to key local events and the busy summer period.

Expression of Interest Details:
• Now Open: Applications are currently being accepted
• Closing Date: 13 May 2026 at 5pn
For more information please visit - https://www.newrymournedown.org/make-it-local