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With rumours of Spring finally being Sprung this years St Patrick's Day will be the perfect opportunity to get out after the past couple of years of enforced 'hibernation'
There is an incredible range of events and activities on in Newry this year. You'll certainly not be bored. Use our guide to help you plan your day.
St Patrick's Day at the Museum 10am to 2.30pm
Newry and Mourne Museum at Bagenal’s Castle will host children’s arts and crafts workshops. This will involve children making their own designs and pendants all themed around St. Patrick ’s Day, so dress for mess. These sessions are free of charge, but numbers are limited to 10 children so pre-booking of places is advisable. Telephone 0330 137 4742
Newry Walking Tour - Canal Court 10.30am
Newry sits between two areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty- the Mourne Mountains & the Ring of Gullion!The city has a rich history and local rock - granodiorite, that is 400 million years old!
From the legend that St. Patrick planted a 'Yew Tree at the head of the Strand', from which Newry gets its name, through to Sir Nicholas Bagenal who was granted land here in 1552. The iconic 1742 canal running bringing commercial success for over 100 years, to the city's rejuvenation in recent years, despite The Troubles.
Start your walking tour of Newry outside the Canal Court Hotel on Merchants Quay. The tour will last approx 1 hr 15mins, and finish at The Canal Court Hotel. Look at the 400 million year old local rocks which helped to build the great Cathedral, hear of the family who helped Newry to prosper, & take in the rich history of this unique city.
The route will be mostly flat, with some steps, and roads to cross. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear to allow for cobbled paths & our unpredicatable Northern Ireland weather.
Adult £6, Family £18 Booking Necessary at WWW.TICKETTAILOR.COM
Family Fun from 12 noon
Hill Street is the place to be on St Patrick’s Day from 12noon with a wide range of fun activities for the whole family in Marcus Square and Margaret Square. There will also be pop up stages at Sugar Island and St Colman’s park with the best in local street entertainment. Entertainment on the main stage includes live music from Belfast Singer-songwriter Brian Kennedy, The Logues and The Blues Katz, as well as many more. Other activities include face painting, crafts, clay modelling and more.
Festival Village from 12 noon
Newry’s new Family Festival Village will be hosted at the city’s McClelland Park. There will be a wide range of family fun activities to be enjoyed including the best in local live Performances, Arts and Crafts, Pop-up Drama, walkabout characters, face painting and wide range of family friendly activities.
Festival Village on Stage
McClelland Park Stage
12:00 Aislinn Fegan (3-piece Trad)
13:00 Warrenpoint Comhaltas
14:00 Dixieland Jazz Band
15:00 Ring of Gullion Comhaltas
McClelland Marquee
12:00 Cleamairí Feirste (Mummers) - Acoustic only
13:30 C21 Performance 1
15:00 C21 Performance 2
Other Stages
Festival Stage, Marcus Square, Newry
12:00 The Logues
13:00 Brian Kennedy
14:00 Blues Katz
15:00 Weston Loney
16:00 New Brass Kings
Sean Hollywood Arts Centre
12:00 Jack Devlin
13:00 Music Matter - Ru Cahill
14:00 Jordan Mc Polin
15:00 Those Guys
Quays Shopping Centre
Sharon Cahill - Harpists - Acoustic only (TBC)
The Parade 1pm
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have pulled out all the stops this year to put on some of the best events in Newry city in a long time. The Newry Parade will set off from The Albert Basin at 1pm and follow the route along Buttercrane Quay, Merchants Quay, Sugar Island to Kildare Street. This years parade will be compared by Gary Myles from Downtown Radio. It promises a feast for eyes and ears as swirling dancers, community floats and costumed characters entertain the crowds.
Bank Entertainment from 1pm
Main Bar
Stephen Preistley 1-3pm, Decky 4-6PM and Stephen Murphy 7-9PM
Club
DJ Dylan McKee from 9pm
Bellinis from 2pm
Family fun day in Rennaissance Suite
Irish Dancers 2pm
Balloon modeller from 2pm
Face painter and Kids disco from 3pm
Live Music in Bar from 2pm
Bad Habits, Joe Kenny, Jack Devlin and Raglan.
Canal Court Hotel Entertainment 1pm - 9pm
1-4pm The Gamalan Band @ Granary Bar
2-4pm Newry School of Trad Music @ Merchant Bar
4-6pm Ring of Gullion Comhaltas @ Granary Bar
7-9pm Mo Jo @ Granary Bar
INF Newry
Liam McDonald live Doors open 11.30am
Merchant Bar and Grill from 3pm
Ken McEntee 3-5pm
Liam McDonald 5.30-7.30pm
Damien Quinn 8-10pm
DJ Marko Callagher from 10pm
Nan Rices from 3pm
Trad session with Tom Keenan, Iarla McMahon, Aine Scott and Fionnuala Kirby from 3pm
Newrys answer to Luke Kelly, Mark McManus with his whistles, guitars and amazing voice from 5pm
Parcel of Rogues from 8pm
Phoenix Bar from 4pm
Damien Quinn from 4pm
Daragh McNulty from 7pm
DJ Sean Matthews from 9.30pm
NB If there are any events/ entertainments that we have forgot please let us know either by email to news@newry.ie or by message below.
