The Association was originally set up as the Drumbeg Rate-payers’ Association in the early 1960s, and adopted its present name in the 1990s.

The objectives of the Association are to nurture the interests and aspirations of the local community by a common effort. To improve and maintain the conditions of life in the Drumbeg area. To advance educational opportunity and provide facilities to promote social welfare, recreation and other leisure activities. This shall be without distinction of age, gender, sexuality, nationality, ethnic identity, disability, and political or religious opinion.

On this site you will find information on Charley Memorial Primary School, ----- St Patrick's Parish Church,----- groups and activities ----- local services such as Drumbeg bus services, refuse and recycling collections, mobile library, local councillors, useful telephone numbers and web sites.

The scenery page contains recent photographs taken around Drumbeg

The DRA produces a local news-sheet which is delivered to all houses in the area. You can view the current newsletter or browse the archived newsletters by following the links on the past newsletters page.

The history page contains information on the development of the locality and anecdotes like Haddock's ghost, old Drumbeg has photographs.

families and reminiscinces have photos and memories of people who lived or are living in Drumbeg.

Neighbourhood Policing Scheme:
Drumbeg is now registered with the Neighbourhood Policing Scheme..... see police reports these are updated weekly.

Drumbeg, Co. Down Northern Ireland

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