A stage play recounting the 1981 blanket protest and hunger strike in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh has been secured for Camlough on Friday 18th May at 8.00pm for its debut south Armagh performance. The play, which was written, performed and produced by well-known Belfast actor Tony Devlin, completed its first successful sell out tour […]
The Southern Area Supported Employment Consortium, in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Union of Supported Employment, is inviting employers in the Southern area to attend a seminar on promoting employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The free information seminar will be held on Wednesday 16th May from 10am-12.30pm followed by a light lunch in Craigavon […]
Explore the jewel in the crown of the Ring of Gullion on Saturday 12th May 2012 on a guided walk to the summit of Slieve Gullion and beyond! Bring all the family along to enjoy the landscape and embrace breathtaking views of the Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as your guides lead […]
Newry Rainbow Community’s monthly Passion disco for the local gay community and friends has moved across town to Bellinis on Merchants Quay and from next Saturday the 12th of May it will be in the Bellagio Suite on the first floor of Bellinis. A spokesman for the event spoke to Newry Times and said, “The […]
Have you signed up yet for Northern Ireland’s first ever Etape Cycling event which will take place on Sunday 27th May? If not, and you would like to find out more about this spectacular event, Newry and Mourne District Council has organised a Information/Sign up Night in the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre on Thursday 10th […]
Co. Down woman Ciara McKevitt is calling all ladies for a ‘Girls Night Out’, to help raise awareness and vital funds for Ulster Cancer Foundation’s ‘Think Pink for Breast Cancer Campaign’. On Saturday 12th May 2012, ladies can enjoy a girlie night out at Bellini’s, Newry from 7.30pm until late for only £10. UCF is […]
Armagh will be hosting its very own Gaeltacht-themed night of entertainment on Saturday 12th May in Rafferty’s Cúchullain Bar with storytellers, musicians, singers, poets and much more bringing a bit of the Donegal Gaeltacht to the heart of Armagh. The evening will feature the world-renowned Armagh Rhymers who will be returning to their native city […]
On Friday 4th May at 7.30pm, The Patrick Dinsmore Memorial Trust will be holding a fundraising night in the Whistledown Hotel, Warrenpoint. The night will include a quiz followed by a raffle and an auction, with local DJ Kevin Tinnelly providing the night’s entertainment. The evening will be the first fundraising event for the recently […]
It’s Northern Ireland’s biggest lunch date of the year – and anyone taking part is has the chance to win a number of tasty prizes, including a cookery masterclass with TV’s Jenny Bristow. The ‘Hearty Lunch’, organised by health charity NI Chest Heart & Stroke (NICHS) and supported by O’Brien’s Sandwich Bar will be held […]
Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has said that the play ‘1981’ is a fitting way for South Down to end the commemorations of the 30th Anniversary of the Long Kesh Hungerstrikes. Speaking to Newry Times, Mr Hazzard stated, “Over the past year Republicans have been remembering with dignity and reverence the sacrifice of the ten […]
