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Following last nights attack in Nice which left over 80 people dead and many more injured Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have opened a Book of Condolence for anyone who would like to pass on their sympathies to people in  the French city.

Council Chairperson, Gillian Fitzpatrick signs the Book of Condolence for Nice.
Council Chairperson, Gillian Fitzpatrick signs the Book of Condolence for Nice.

Books are located at the Council’s Newry Office, Monaghan Row and Downpatrick Office, Downshire Civic Centre, Ardglass Road.

Books of Condolence will also be available at the Sean Holywood Arts Centre, Newry and the Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick. The books will be available for signing during normal opening hours.

Today Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Gillian Fitzpatrick was first to sign the book and said, "The opening of these Books of Condolence will allow the good people of our district to send their solidarity and condolences to the people of Nice. I offer my sympathies to the families and friends of all those who have lost their lives.”

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