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Monday. 19 April, 2027 - Sunday. 25 April, 2027

Week 16

Thursday. 22 April, 2027
9:00 pm	Railway Bar Weekly Trad Session Railway Bar
Friday. 23 April, 2027
8:00 pm	Whist Drive St Joseph's Parish Hall, Poyntzpass
Saturday. 24 April, 2027
11:00 am	Stephen Fitzpatrick Auction Stephen Fitzpatrick Auctioneers

Image: Robert Seymour, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

From Serial Killers to the Book of Kells: Newry Museum's January Talks

Newry and Mourne Museum is hosting two contrasting talks this month, taking audiences…

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Mick Lynch, former General Secretary of the Rail, Transport and Maritime Union (RMT)

Theme of Emigration and Immigration for 2025 Michael J. Murphy Winter School

The 2025 Cuimhneamh Michael J. Murphy Winter School takes place in Tí Chulainn,…

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Councillor Philip Campbell, Chairperson, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council gets ready for Footsteps in the Forest

Date Announced for 2025 Footsteps in the Forest

Footsteps in the Forest returns to Slieve Gullion Forest Park this October with tickets…

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Newcastle Gets Ready for Live Music, Local Flavours and Family Fun at Eats & Beats Festival

Newcastle is getting ready to welcome visitors for the free Eats & Beats Festival on…

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Canal Court Hotel, Newry. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Canal Court Hotel all Ready for Iúr Cinn Fleadh this Weekend

Newry’s spectacular Canal Court Hotel have launched their own line-up of ace singers and…

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Back from the Booley this Weekend

It’s Back from the Booley festival time again. The village of Hilltown, Co Down, is once…

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Iúr Cinn Fleadh 2025 sponsors and committee members get set for this year's festival - Pictured from left are Clive Price, Iúr Cinn Fleadh; Eamonn Connolly, Manager, Newry BID, Sponsors; Columba O'Hare, Iúr Cinn Fleadh; Suzanne Marner, Iúr Cinn Fleadh and Cllr Geraldine Kearns, Vice Chairperson, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Sponsors. This year's Fleadh runs from Thursday 21 to Monday 25 August with nearly 100 events in over 30 venues throughout Newry. For more information see www.iurcinnfleadh.com or follow them on Facebook. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

A Massive Newry Weekend in Store at Iúr Cinn Fleadh

Tune your guitar, warm up your voice, tighten your bodhrán and rosin your bow – the…

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Special Fundraising Event Remembers Beloved Newry-Born Priest

A special fundraising commemorative raffle and quiz night in memory of the late Newry…

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Slieve Foye is one of the mountains on the Wee Binnian Walkers Festival itinerary. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Wee Binnian Walkers Announce 2025 Hillwalking Festival Itinerary

Wee Binnian Walkers have announced the itinerary for their 2025 hillwalking festival,…

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Aoibh Ní Thiománaí the face of Iúr Cinn Fleadh 2025

Irish student is Face of Iúr Cinn Fleadh 2025

Newry is ‘a vibrant place to grow up and be a musician,’ says local student Aoibh Ní…

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Indie punk band Tramp will take to the stage at Newry Pride 2025

'Louder, Prouder, Together' at Newry Pride 2025

Preparations are well underway for Newry Pride 2025 and this year's parade and outdoor…

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Summer Workshops at Newry Museum

Newry Museum is once again hosting their popular Summer Workshops, packed with creative…

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Fundraiser Quiz for Newry Pride This Weekend

People Before Profit are organising a fundraiser quiz for Newry Pride this Friday 4 July…

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Newry and District Motor Club Meet Tonight to Compile History of Club

Newry & District Motor Club are holding a meeting tonight, 23 June in Newry to help…

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Revive Saunas and Finegan & Son get together for unique wellness event.

Finegan & Son and Revive Saunas Present 'Sunset Sauna & Supper' Wellness Event

Finegan & Son in Newry and Revive Saunas, Rostrevor are hosting an immersive…

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The dinosaurs are back in Carlingford after a few million years ...

Dinosaur Takeover at Skypark Carlingford this Weekend

Get ready for a Jurassic-sized adventure this weekend as Skypark in Carlingford hosts an…

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Events at Newry Museum in May

Newry Museum is hosting several events this month with free tours and childrens craft…

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Launching Buskfest are from left: Banshee, the overall winner from last year, Chris Nelmes, The Boulevard Banbridge, Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Cllr Sarah Duffy, Ralph McLean, BBC Radio Ulster, Banshee member and Michael Donaghy, Banbridge Chamber of Commerce.

Newry Musicians and Street Performers Invited to Buskfest 2025

Buskfest, one of the year's most anticipated musical events, returns to Banbridge on…

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Free Easter Events for All the Family at Buttercrane

Buttercrane Centre in Newry has lots of free events on over the Easter weekend. Get along…

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From BBC to the Blessed Sacrament - Martina Purdy Shares Her Story at Newry Cathedral

This Saturday 5 April at 6pm, Newry Cathedral Parish are hosting a diocesan event to…

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Action Mental Health Host 'Stand-up For Someone' Comedy Nights in Belfast

Action Mental Health is inviting members of the public to support a good cause this April…

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Buttercrane Mascot Roary the Tiger pictured with Customer Service Advisor Oliwia Zaslawska

Patricks and Patricias - Get Your Free Tea or Coffee at Buttercrane on 17 March

To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Buttercrane Shopping Centre is offering a treat to anyone…

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Sailing up Newry Ship Canal back in 2009. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Old Newry Society Celebrate Newry's Historic Waterways at Museum Talk

Later this month the Old Newry Society are holding a talk on Newry's historic waterways…

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PCSP Host Free Walk-In Safety and Wellbeing Event

The Newry, Mourne, and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) are hosting…

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Mindfulness at the Museum

As part of Newry BID’s Health in the City month you have a chance to visit the Mindful…

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Museum Hosts Children's Storytelling Event

Newry and Mourne Museum are hosting an event tomorrow, Friday 21 February as part of the…

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Acrobats from circus company, Nikki & JD and Lost Dog, who will perform at the outdoor fire show, ‘Fireside Stories’ this March in Newry

Albert Basin To Host Spectacular Fire Performance in March

In the run up to St Patrick's Day, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is hosting…

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Derrymore House and woods. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Derrymore Woods Walk to Raise Money for UNICEF Children Of Gaza Appeal

'Gaels Against Genocide' along with local GAA club members and the Camlough Community…

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Newry Rapper hosting Belfast fundraiser for Children in Gaza

A Newry Rapper is organising an upcoming event in Belfast to raise funds to help two…

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Crowds at Buttercrane last year for Santas arrival.

Santa arrives at Buttercrane tonight

Advertorial Santa arrives at Buttercrane Shopping Centre tonight, 28 November. They'll…

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The Coffee Kate and Killowen Kiss cocktails.

Café Disco - New Pop-Up Cocktail experience reaches Newry

Following its sold-out debut in Belfast, Café Disco is bringing an unforgettable cocktail…

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Kevin Doherty, Mairtin O’Connor and Cathal Hayden take to the stage in Newry Town Hall next weekend.

Trad legends take to stage at Town Hall next weekend

Narrow Water Promotions upcoming gig next weekend will be a particularly special one, as…

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The Hiring Fair is focus of Michael J. Murphy Winter School 2024

The 2024 Michael J.Murphy Winter School takes place this weekend, 8/9 November 2024 at Tí…

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Some wonderful events on for Children at Newry Museum

A Fright at the Museum

On 26 October your children can visit Newry and Mourne Museum to unleash their wild and…

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Halloween events on throughout the district

From haunted tours to ghostly storytelling, there's something for everyone to enjoy this…

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Dorset Button Making Workshop for Museum

Newry Museum are hosting Debbie McCann from Wee Yarn Designs for a ‘Dorset Button Making’…

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Belongings from Tangled Feet and Rowan Tree Theatre

Sticky Fingers host International Children's Festival 8-20 October

Sticky Fingers Arts based in Edward Street in Newry are hosting an international…

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Adventure Lights at Skypark Carlingford

Skypark, Carlingford, is set to transform the winter season with the launch of Adventure…

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Tribute night for celebrated Newry accordion player Willie McSherry

The Oriel Traditional Music Archive is hosting an event in memory of of Willie McSherry,…

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Eats and Beats takes place in Newcastle 7 and 8 September.

Newcastle gears up for Live Music and a World of Cuisine at Eats and Beats

All the ingredients you need for a fantastic weekend will be in the mix at Newcastle next…

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The Newry Artists Past and Present exhibition.

Museum hosting tours as part of European Heritage Open Days

Newry and Mourne Museum has arranged tours of the Castle and the galleries and bread…

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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Pete Byrne gets ready to welcome the return of the popular Eats and Beats festival to Newcastle, County Down on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September.

Eats and Beats returns to Newcastle in September

In just two weeks time, food and music fans can look forward to a weekend of culinary…

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Back from the Booley has something for everyone this weekend.

Back From The Booley Festival in Hilltown this weekend

Riddle me this, where is the place to be this weekend? Easy, it’s Back From The Booley…

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Altan who are headlining this year's Iúr Cinn Fleadh, which will see over 80 events hosted throughout the city.

Newry's Iúr Cinn Fleadh more than doubles in size over a decade

Newry’s annual music festival Iúr Cinn Fleadh marks ten years of helping the city tap…

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Fra Sands and Andy Rogers perform in St Mary's Church, Newry on 26 August as part of Iúr Cinn Fleadh.

Unique free concert in St Mary's Church of Ireland as part of Iúr Cinn Fleadh

Causeway Coast singer-songwriter Andy Rogers composes music, records it and performs it…

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Musicians play at Museum for Iúr Cinn Fleadh

As part in Iúr Cinn Fleadh, the annual traditional Irish music and community festival in…

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Janet Devlin will be performing on the main stage at Newry Pride.

Newry Pride returns to City

Newry Pride is finally back on the city event calendar under the new management of LGBTQ+…

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Wake the Giant - A Giant Warrenpoint Weekend of Family Fun

It’s just over two weeks till Fionn Mac Cumhaill returns to oversee festivities at the…

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The Iur Cinn Fleadh Trad Cruise in 2023. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Take a unique Trad Cruise down Newry Ship Canal

Ever since Iur Cinn Fleadh started in 2014 the festival's Trad Cruise has been very much…

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Getting ready for the SOMA festival are from left: Kathryn Shaw (MBS co-ordinator), Áine Nic Lúirg (events co-ordinator), Lorna Nic Cathmhaoil (Programme & Events co-ordinator)

SOMA Fest returns To Castlewellan

The well known SOMA Festival will be returning to Castlewellan, County Down later this…

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Events for all ages at Newry Museum in May

National Drawing Day has become a major annual event for Museums north and south focusing…

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Piaras Ó Lorcáin to kick off series of musical nights in Camloch

A season of exciting musical experiences is about to get underway at Cafe Mon-Abri in…

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From Irish to Indian dance there is something for everyone at Whitegates Centre on St Patrick's Day.

A day for all the Family at Whitegates St Patrick's Day event

Ireland’s patron saint would be proud to find that his festival in Newry will boast a…

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Join Newry Show’s Big Breakfast in Jerrettspass

Newry Show Society’s 2024 ‘Big Breakfast’ morning will take place in Jerrettspass Village…

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Canal Street, Newry. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Museum host a conversation about Canal Street

Newry and Mourne Museum will host their rescheduled informal talk about Canal Street in…

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Check out the St Patrick's Day Festivities in Newry

Newry is getting ready for the annual St Patrick's Day festival. This year it falls on…

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Rices Hotel in Poyntzpass are celebrating Burns Night in style. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Poyntzpass and Bessbrook host Burns Night Events

Burns Night, this Thursday 25 January celebrates the birth of Scottish poet Robert Burns…

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Dundalk hosting Cross Border People's Forum

A Forum is being held in Dundalk this weekend to give people an opportunity to discuss…

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Canal Street in Newry has seen many sights over the years. Find out what it was like growing up there at February's talk in Newry Museum. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

'Canal Street' and 'The Sekules Family' - Two upcoming talks at Newry Museum

Newry Museum are hosting two talks over the next month. The first one later this month is…

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A mural illustrating St Brigid in Dundalk. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Louth's 'Brigid 1500' celebrations will shed light on the Saint's legacy

Celebrations honouring the extraordinary life of St. Brigid of Faughart are poised to…

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Lurgan Park. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Lurgan Park Fun Run to raise funds for Hospice

It's the tenth year of the Annual Lurgan Park Fun Run in aid of Southern Area Hospice and…

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Some of the products available at the Bolster Sip and Shop event.

Bolster host Festive Sip and Shop

Tomorrow Thursday 30 November from 4-7pm Bolster Community at Whitegates in Newry are…

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Get on your Bike for a spooky 'Tricks and Beats' this weekend

Gather the family and hit Newry city centre on your bikes this Sunday 29 October for…

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Sponsors and supporters looking forward to the event. Included are Louise Young, Canal Court Hotel, Tania Bailie, Macmillan NI; Linda Heaney, Hanna Hillen Financial Services; Belinda O’Neill and Louise McCartney, Sinenna Boutique

Afternoon Tea charity event a sold-out success story

November sees the fourth Sparkling Afternoon Tea fundraising event in Newry and…

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Photograph: Nichola Fioravanti/ Unsplash

U3A hosting Memorial Service to remember deceased members

Newry U3A are holding a Memorial Service at the end of October to remember members who…

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Lyra McKee. Photograph: Jess Lowe Photography

NUJ hosting Lyra McKee Inaugural Lecture

Belfast and District NUJ are organising the Lyra McKee Inaugural Lecture at the start of…

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Fire Poise in action. Photograph: Anthony Morgan Photography

Spooky Carnival time in Newry this Halloween

There are no excuses for not getting involved in this year's exciting Halloween…

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Kevin McAleer returns to Newry for festive show

Kevin McAleer is making a welcome return to Newry in November. It's part of a Iúr Cinn…

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Spooky children's events coming up at Newry Museum

Newry and Mourne Museum are hosting several Halloween themed events for children this…

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Coldplace are bound for Newry Town Hall. Photograph: Rod Wetton Photography

Coldplace at Newry Town Hall - Worlds Number 1 Coldplay Tribute Act

World-class leading Coldplay tribute act Coldplace are coming to Newry on 21 of October,…

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Autumn talks at Museum

Newry and Mourne Museum are hosting a series of talks covering topics as varied as 1798…

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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte invites everyone to experience Halloween in Newry on Friday 27 October.

Spooky events galore at Council's Newry Halloween celebrations

Get ready for a spellbinding Halloween experience on Friday 27 October, as Newry City…

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Bolster Community members get ready for the Silent Disco Spooktacular

Bolster Community host Big ‘SILENT' Night Out!

Bolster Community are hosting a special Silent. Disco Spooktacular event later this month…

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NMDDC Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte and Dr Ken Abraham, Curator Newry and Mourne Museum at the official opening of Slices of History: Memories of McCann's Bakery are photographed with former bread servers L-R Seamus McLoughlin, Oliver McAteer, Chairperson Councillor Valerie Harte, Sean McConville, Paul McAteer, Dr Ken Abraham and Jimmy Dobbin.

New Museum Exhibition showcases McCann's Bakery

A temporary exhibition on the history and legacy of McCann’s Bakery is now open to the…

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Newry BID have numerous health orientated events on in Newry throughout October. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Health and Wellbeing to the fore in November with Newry BID

Newry BID (Business Improvement District) is set to host a month packed full of FREE…

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Something for all ages at Newry and Mourne Museum on Saint Patrick's Day.

St Patrick's day activities for all ages at Newry Museum

Visit Newry and Mourne Museum on Friday 17 March 2023, for a range of activities that…

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Noctambule at Newry Museum. Photograph: Clive Price

European Heritage Open Days Concert this weekend at Newry Museum

The walls of Bagenal's Castle will resonate with the acoustic folk of Noctambule – Bruce…

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An Afternoon of Music at Newry and Mourne Museum

Newry and Mourne Museum welcome back the wonderful Noctambule, on 10 September at 2pm, as…

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'Best Ever' Iúr Cinn Fleadh set for this Weekend

Just when we all need an uplift after the lockdown years, along comes Newry’s biggest…

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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Michael Savage discovers it's near time for the Wake the Giant Festival in Warrenpoint.

Counting down the minutes to Wake the Giant

A three-year slumber is quite an achievement but thankfully it's almost time to Wake the…

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Fleadh airing 'Tomorrow Is Saturday' Documentary with Seán Hillen

Come and delve into the wonder world of Newry-born collage artist Seán Hillen – the man…

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Everyone needs a life sized Polar Bear in their life!

Sure everyone needs a life sized replica of a polar bear in their life! It would look so…

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Seachtain na Gaeilge 2022

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council will celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish…

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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason with sponsors RE-Gen Waste Limited Product Sales Manager, Christine Park and Josephine McShane, PA to Managing Director at the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle.

Council Chair to host International Women's Day Event

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2022, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council…

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Declan Carroll, Newry and Mourne Museum with a copy of a booklet on the Exhibition. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Museum Exhibition's fascinating insight into 1920's Newry

Newry and Mourne Museum is currently hosting an exhibition that will give locals and…

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St Brigid's Day to be marked with Global Celebrations of Women

This year St Brigid’s Day (Lá Fhéile Bríde) 1 February, will be marked with a programme…

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The Snowman Christmas Special Concert at Newry Town Hall

Newry Town Hall will come to life on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 December with music, film…

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Halloween at Kilbroney

A host of magical characters have taken over the Narnia Trail in Kilbroney Park in time…

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The unique talent of Jackie Hearst remembered

This Friday night 17th September sees Gaeláras Mhic Ardghail pay tribute to Accordion…

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Tugann an Chomhairle aitheantas do na Gaeil thar lear mar chuid d’Oíche Chultúir 2021

Tá Comhairle Ceantair an Iúir, Mhúrn agus an Dúin i ndiaidh sraith nua de 10 bhfíseán…

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New live 'Courtyard Session' Gigs at Nan's

Nan Rices Bar in Francis Street, Newry has long been a mecca for those who love a great…

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Events being held locally for European Heritage Open Days

European Heritage Open Days 2021 run from now until 12 September with a host of FREE…

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Warrenpoint ceremony to remember priest who offered his life to save another at Auschwitz

This Sunday 5 September Warrenpoint will be the centre of an important event from the…

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Sticky Fingers Childrens Festival returns

Newry's Sticky Fingers team are back with a bang with the Sticky Fingers Childrens…

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24hr Radiothon to raise funds for Harbourside Radio

Harbourside Radio, Warrenpoint’s community radio station is hoping to raise money by…

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Presentation tells the story of a Newry born Holocaust Survivor

Surviving the Holocaust literally due to having been born in Newry is the topic of an…

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Singer-Songwriter Matt McGinn will be performing at this year’s St Patrick’s Day Miscellany in Newry Town Hall.

Spectacular St Patrick's Day Concert for Newry

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced a spectacular line-up for the…

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Get Started in Coding with Micro:bits in Newry Library

Newry City Library is hosting an exciting new Micro:bit workshop on Monday 17 February…

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Maria Connolly and Richard Clements play characters, Lucy and Chris in bold new comedy, Dream, Sleep, Connect, that tackles the dark side of the computer age.

Bold New Comedy - Dream, Sleep, Connect - Comes to Sean Hollywood Arts Centre

A bold new comedy by c21 Theatre Company, which takes a timely ‘swipe’ at online dating…

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Upcoming Events at the Arts Centre

Sean Hollywood Arts Centre in Newry is beginning the new year with a festival celebrating…

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