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…
Memories of School Days
29 Jun 2020
This article is based on memories recorded as part of a community reminiscence initiative…
The Development of Warrenpoint
17 Jun 2020
Referenced in 1744 in Walter Harris’ book The Antient and Present State of the County of…
The Rentals of the Kilmorey Estate at Newry and Mourne Museum
15 Jun 2020
Until the early 20th century, Ireland was a country made up of large landed estates. Much…
Election Scandal in Newry
05 Jun 2020
Prior to the Reform Bill in 1831 voting rights were strongly tied to land property rights…
The Evacuation of Dunkirk – Local connections
29 May 2020
On 26th May 1940, Winston Churchill launched Operation Dynamo - a two day plan aimed at…
Massive Potential for Public Garden and Museum at Newry's Most Historic House
21 May 2020
Drumalane House on the Drumalane Road in Newry is steeped in history with former…
Newry Municipal Technical School
20 May 2020
The Agricultural and Technical Instruction Act, 1899, came into operation on 1st April…
Mourne Grange School, 1900 – 1971
11 May 2020
Mourne Grange Preparatory School was set up in 1900 by Allen Sausmarez Carey. Originally…
Local Education in the 19th and 20th centuries
05 May 2020
Prior to the 1830s most education provision was private, either funded through churches,…
Peter Quinn - A Newry businessman in the 19th century
04 May 2020
Peter Quinn was born in Newry in 1814, the youngest son of John Quinn of Newry and of…
