Culture Night at the Market

Hot on the heels of  Iur Cinn Fleadh and  Opry an Iuir two firm favourites in Newry’s growing cultural offering, comes Culture Night in Newry Market this Friday night September 16th from 5pm to 11pm.

Home-grown talent in music, visual arts, theatre and dance will all be showcased.

While away the hours watching local artist Richard Kelly work on his latest, large-scale canvas, or get involved with the ROGHA (Ring of Gullion Handcrafts and Art) workshops in felting, botanical printing and wood turning.

Artist Mark O’Neill will exhibit some of his recent works, some of which form part of his current exhibition at the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre. We welcome Newry Art Society and Rostrevor Art Group to the event .

John Farrelly, caricaturist and cartoonist, is onboard too, but you’ll have to join the queue to get your hand on one of his sought-after sketches!

Newpoint Theatre will take a break from treading the boards at the Town Hall with an abridged version of their new show: A Shakespeare Miscellany; another chance to see a selection of this new work by the dynamic and talented stars of the future.

Fiona Flynn presents the best in musical theatre with her troupe of young stars singing show tunes, and local drummers will show off their skills and rhythms.

Newry Venture Scouts will be banging their drums, too, and inviting you to join in. If you are light on your feet the St. Catherine’s Ceili Club will lead the pace and show you how it’s done, and the evening will be enhanced with great local produce.

Give yourself the evening off from slaving over a hot stove and make your way to Newry Market for a bite to eat and a relaxed evening of arts, crafts, music, movement and theatre.

Meanwhile, over at Newry Mourne and Down Museum,you can enjoy contemporary folk band Kern from 7.30 – 9pm, with traditional tunes from their album False Deceiver..

Speaking about the cultural treat in store Cllr. Gillian Fitzpatrick, Chair, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council said “September has been a fantastic month of music, events and activities in Newry, and Culture Night is a wonderful addition to the programme. Newry Market has been identified as a great local venue in the heart of the city, and I look forward to meeting and enjoying all the artists and participants who will be there on Culture Night. Bring the family along and take part in the arts and crafts workshops; try out something new and help bring this quirky venue to life alongside our best and brightest local talent”.