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Old Newry Society have announced their programme of talks for 2022/2023 with something of interest for everyone.
The usual Arts Centre venue is unavailable so Tuesday meetings will be held at the Confederation of Community Groups HQ at Ballybot House at 7.30pm. The two Saturday event locations will be updated closer to the time.
Starting off 25/10/22 is The Female Orphans of Newry Workhouse by Historian Hugh McShane. At the height of the Famine these orphans were sent to Australia, employed in domestic and farm service, with many playing a part in building a modern Australia.
22/11/22 sees Newry's famous Clanrye Lace, a talk by Education Consultant Kate O'Hanlon. You can hear the history of this enterprise, the women who started it and those who continue it.
24/1/23 will concentrate on the things we say. Border Spake (The things we say) will see Historian Seamus Murphy recalling words and sayings from the past that had a local and distant significance.
28/2/23 will see Historian Una Walsh talk about The Townlands of the Newry area. Do you know your own townland name and how it defines place and history?
25/3/23 (Saturday) focusses on Newry's Famous Artist, Margaret Clarke. Hosted by Newry and Mourne Museum, Carla Briggs UCD wil outline the works of the former Margaret Crilly, Thomas Street.
22/4/23 (Saturday) sees a Tour of Creggan Graveyard with Historian Una Walsh. This graveyard provides an opportunity to relate to many historical events and stories.
23/5/23 will concentrate on Newry's renowned Newpoint Players with Thespian and ONS Chairman Donal O'Hanlon speaking. Newpoint have entertained us for some 78 years. Hear the many intriguing tales of high drama.
Admission includes refreshments. Adults £8, Students £4
