
This Father’s Day Weekend bring your superhero to meet the Superheroes at Buttercrane and learn how to be a superhero at their special Academy. They have a special visit from Batman, Harley Quinn, Ironman, Wolverine, Captain America, Spiderman, a Power ranger and Ninja Turtle Donatello from 12-4pm on Mall. They’ll be running a free ‘Hero […]

As final preparations get underway for the Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia on Sunday 4th June the public are being advised to plan their journey and be aware of local road closures. Road closures will be in place across various parts of Northern Ireland on Sunday and there will be some travel disruption. The Police Service […]

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is funding FREE fast-track access to overseas markets for 20 local businesses through Overseas Results, an innovative online system which takes care of the difficult first steps involved in exporting. A funded place will enable your business to use the service at no cost. Simply select any country in […]

Community-based groups in Newry which are making a positive difference to society are being encouraged to access a new £1M fund. The ‘Building Better Futures’ fund will help charities, community and voluntary groups, and social enterprises by providing small, unsecured loans that are not currently available from traditional financial sources. The scheme is being funded […]

Castlewellan’s flagship family festival is set to return for a fifth year with renowned Belfast-born singer-songwriter Brian Kennedy opening. The Soma Festival is back with its usual energy with the festival team working around the clock to produce a programme full of great music, folk sessions, local food and a host of NI brewers. Beginning […]

A trio of talented performers will be taking to the stage next week at the Grand Opera House in Belfast in a new production of the hit musical comedy Me and My Girl. The show is produced by one of Northern Ireland’s most successful companies, St. Agnes Choral Society who are celebrating their sixtieth anniversary […]

Buttercrane Shopping Centre and their nominated charities, Samaritans, PIPS and the Michaela Foundation will be hosting a series of events on the Mall to raise awareness of Mental Health issues as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, which takes place from 8th – 14th May. Good mental health is more than the absence of a […]

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has teamed up with two local charities, Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke and MindWise, on a new initiative, ‘Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, to raise awareness of the importance of keeping both your mental and physical health in good shape. A number of awareness raising events are planned […]

May is National Walking Month and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is setting everyone a challenge to put on their walking shoes and see how many steps they can take. There are many health benefits of walking and adding a brisk pace to your step can help you feel good, reduce anxiety, help manage your […]

Armagh Down CC has launched the Gullion Tour 2017 and is urging local cyclists to take part and help raise much-needed funds for the Fight For Alfie. Setting off from Newry on Sunday 30th April, The Gullion Tour offers cyclists from all over Ireland the chance to ride a 60km or 100km route riding through […]