The Career of the Rev. A.S. Lyons: minister of the Riverside Church (1872 – 1908)
16 Sep 2020
On 7 September 1908, the people of Newry were shocked to learn of the tragic death of the…
Just Fourteen Hours from Newry to Dublin by Mail Coach - History of Newry Post Office
14 Sep 2020
While there has been a postal service available in Newry from as far back as 1564, Newry…
The Sir Trevor Corry Charity Book
07 Sep 2020
In 1781, Sir Trevor Corry, Baron of Poland died leaving significant wealth which was to…
Remembering Joseph Fisher & Sons Ltd Newry
31 Aug 2020
Joseph Fisher & Sons Ltd, Newry were located at the Albert Basin where they had offices…
A brief history of the Crown Mound
24 Aug 2020
The Crown Mound as it appears today, overgrown with trees and bushes. Newry and Mourne…
Interpreting Bagenal’s Castle
14 Aug 2020
Bagenal’s Castle, the home of Newry and Mourne Museum, is an early example of a fortified…
Maritime industries at Kilkeel Harbour
07 Aug 2020
The second half of the Nineteenth Century saw the development of Kilkeel as a major…
The Career of Éamon Donnelly
30 Jul 2020
Éamon Donnelly (1877–1944) was a Nationalist politician who lived at “Teach Mhuire,”…
Robert Sands - Industry against the odds
24 Jul 2020
Local people all know the elegant Clanrye Mill that sits on the corner of Canal Quay and…
John Grubb Richardson and the foundation of Bessbrook
15 Jul 2020
John Grubb Richardson was born in 1813, the second son or James Nicholson Richardson and…
James Harshaw - A farmer in Donaghmore
08 Jul 2020
James Harshaw was born in 1799, the son of James Harshaw of Ringbane in the parish of…
Memories of School Days, part 2
01 Jul 2020
This article follows on from last week and is based on memories recorded as part of a…
