Local Community Dance Group the Dance Factory will be moon-walking their way onto Bow Street Mall this Halloween bringing you an exclusive Thriller performance on Sunday 28th October at 3pm. But that is not all, on Saturday, October 27th from 11am – 3pm, Friendly Faces will be turning those who dare into the scariest of […]
The free tour of Newry and Mourne Museum will now commence at 3pm every Sunday. If you haven’t visited the Museum before or you would like to hear more about the history of the area this is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. The exhibitions provide an overview of the history and the […]
South Armagh is buzzing about POBAL’s massive 4th annual Irish language Rights and Revelry event which will take place over Friday 5th and Saturday 6th October. Seán Mac Diarmada of Gaeltacht Oirdheisceart Uladh said, “Irish speakers from South East Ulster can’t wait for this year’s event. It just grows and grows every year. As well […]
Fancy abseiling from St Mary’s Tower? This Saturday 6th October from 9:30am is your chance! It will only cost you £49/person and you can even get sponsored, as forms are available from Kingsley at 0283026 2621. Places are limited, so make your booking quick! Also there is a car boot sale from 9am which also […]
Come along to Slieve Gullion on Saturday 6th October at 11am to find out more about one of our much-loved native mammals, the red squirrel, and if you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of one! The event, organised as part of Red Squirrel week, is supported by Newry and Mourne District Council, Northern […]
Discover the untouched landscapes of South Armagh by exploring the ring **** hills of The Ring of Gullion; learn about the history and enjoy the craic. The three-hour loop walk will begin and end in the car park of the former Church of Ireland at the bottom of Jonesborough Hill, beside M1/A1 Junction 20 at […]
On 4th October a walk along the canal towpath from Jerrettspass to Newry will take place to raise some much needed funding for the local branch of the Samaritans. It has been arranged by pupils from the local schools who are using it to arrange sponsorship to help fund the work of Samaritans. It should […]
As part of the Pride in Newry Festival, Newry and Mourne Museum will host a talk on Thursday 27th September at 7pm. This talk will complement “Sporting traditions through the Ages in Newry and Mourne” exhibition currently on display. Gavin Boyd from the Rainbow project will look at the issues facing those who feel excluded […]
The Bosco Drama Group is a community youth drama group based in Newry which provide a creative outlet for young people to encourage them to become involved in musical theatre. They are hosting a 10k race and 5k fun run/walk on the 7th of October in Greenbank Industrial estate. All proceeds will be in aid of […]
Follow your nose and your taste buds to Buttercrane Centre, Newry on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September where shoppers can enjoy ‘A Harvest Taste of Buttercrane’, a decadent and delicious family event which celebrates seasonal, local food. Running on both days from 10am – 6pm there’ll be mouth-watering aromas wafting through the Buttercrane mall, as lashings […]
