Claragh Bridge Vintage Club held their annual general meeting on Wednesday 18th April in the Blacksmith’s Shop at Claragh. Following re-election of officers and AGM business Chairperson Mr. Liam Quinn said that 2011 was one of the club’s busiest ever years since the founding of the club back in 2004. He added that the 2011 […]
Harpists, music fans and interested members of the public can head along to Slieve Gullion on Sunday 29th April to see the Carroll School of Harp open day, in conjunction with Telynau Teifi, the Welsh harp makers. Taking place between 1pm and 5pm, there will be harp performances, workshops and harp try-outs – if you’ve […]
With the 2012 Olympics fast approaching, locals are encouraged to learn about the history of sport in the Newry and Mourne area at Sporting Traditions throughout the Ages in Newry and Mourne at Bagenal’s Castle. This colourful exhibition of memorabilia will celebrate sporting traditions and achievements through the ages in Newry and Mourne. The exhibition […]
The Lodge in Castlewellan will be awash with talent this Sunday as the South Down Youth Mission Group host a variety concert to raise vital funds for ongoing projects in Zambia, Central Africa. The group, which has involved young people traveling to Zambia to do humanitarian work over the past seven years, has secured a […]
Thirty newly trained boxers from across South Armagh will be stepping into the ring competitively for the first time on Friday 27th April to represent their community in the ‘Battle of South Armagh’. The event, which takes place in the Canal Court Hotel and begins at 7.00pm, is one of the most hotly anticipated night’s in the calendar […]
Spring is well on its way and despite the recent cold weather migrant birds have started to arrive in the Ring of Gullion and are in full song. Birds like the blue *** have nests underway and broods of blackbirds are fledgling already! So it’s important you keep those bird feeders topped up for the […]
Locals are encouraged to join Enspire’s bird experts next month in learning all about Slieve Gullion’s amazing wild birds. The event, on Sunday 6th May, will take families and guests on a fun packed guided walk around Slieve Gullion to experience the beauty of bird singing and learn how to identify some of our local […]
By Seán Maguire Ireland’s hardest working, rocking, authentic quartet will hit the stage in their home base of Newry tonight (Friday 20th April) with a return to the Amplified Bar. The ‘Freaks’ play a blend of hard edged rock, with punk and indie overtones wrapped up with original material that gets you moving in all the […]
Zumba lovers, fitness fanatics and fun seekers in the Newry and Mourne area are being encouraged to take part in a special Zumba party in aid of learning disability charity, Mencap. The event will take place at Warrenpoint Town Hall on Thursday 26th April from 7pm until 8pm and will welcome people of all ages […]
Chartered Accountants in Newry are getting active to support Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stoke next Friday 20th April, as part of an all-Ireland charity initiative organised by Ireland’s biggest accountancy body. The Newry event takes place on Friday 20th at 4pm at Newry City Football Club, Newry Showgrounds, Greenbank Industrial Estate. The ‘Cheartered Accountants […]
