Belfast Live
·25 Aug 2026
Newry parklet scheme delays causes eyesore concerns amid imminent launch
Newry’s first two parklets, on O’Hagan Street and Hill Street, have been delayed by planning-permission renewal and handover details, prompting frustration among local businesses and concerns that the unfinished structures have become an eyesore. Newry Business Improvement District manager Eamonn Connolly said the launch is imminent, likely within days, and that the scheme aims to support hospitality businesses and reinvigorate the city centre.