Councillors have clashed over a £40,000 budget to celebrate the new King’s coronation.
One elected representative said they would “eat grass” at Council meetings to save money and ensure the events go ahead.
Newry, Mourne and Down District councillors had unanimously agreed a motion for the money to be ring-fenced for the May time celebrations, but an argument flared amid concern that at least some of the cash may have to come from next year’s budget.
