
The search is on for Newry’s unsung heroes. The 2017 Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards have just been launched and judges are looking for who you think best captures the Spirit of Northern Ireland in 2017. This annual awards ceremony, which will again be televised by UTV, seeks to honour all those who make a […]

Team Niall are stepping up to the Belfast City Marathon challenge in memory of their dear friend, loving dad and husband, Niall Quinn. On the 1st May 2017 an incredible team of 25 will walk, run and relay to show their love and support to the Quinn/Higgins family and other people suffering from chest, heart […]

The official mascot for this summer’s UEFA Women’s Under 19 Championship, Sweet Caroline, is launching a bid to break the world record for the most penalties scored by a mascot in one minute. Sweet Caroline will be touring schools across Northern Ireland for 10 days from 27th March to get help from the kids for […]

DEPARTING FROM THE QUAYS SHOPPING AND LEISURE CENTRE, ALBERT BASIN | 12.00NOON | FREE This cross-community event, the centrepiece of the celebration, will be a spectacular cavalcade of floats, bands, fancy dress and lots of attractions! This year’s theme will be ‘Myths & Legends’. ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONS | NEWRY AND MOURNE MUSEUM | […]

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has advised the public of the following traffic and parking arrangements which will be in place in Newry to facilitate the St Patrick’s Festival. Road Closure and Re-opening times – Friday 17 March • Fathom Line to Dublin Bridge Junction will be closed from 7am to 1pm approximately (Entrance […]

Most of us take water for granted, but our lives would be pretty blue without it – nothing to drink, nothing to wash in, nothing to flush the toilet with. Yet for all too many people in the world today, that ‘blue’ existence is very real – our blue planet may be covered in water, […]

There are an estimated 220,000 carers in Northern Ireland supporting a wide variety of vulnerable and frail people and people with disabilities and some 70,000 people in Northern Ireland become carers every year. Research shows that many carers find their role very stressful and that they face several challenges including accessing information, looking after their […]

The Confederation of Community Groups has launched the Patricia Graham ‘Shining Light’ Community Volunteering Awards for 2017. Speaking at the launch in Newry Credit Union, Brendan Jackson, Manager of Newry Credit Union said, “Newry Credit Union is delighted to act as the main sponsor of the Confederation of Community Groups ‘Shining Light’ Community Volunteering Awards. […]

You can now register for the following Business Growth Workshops. Build your Brand Workshops for existing businesses An engaging brand is one of the most powerful tools you can have to win new customers and build loyalty. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is running two half-day workshops to help new business starts in the […]

To celebrate St Patrick’s Day Buttercrane Shopping Centre are giving away £10 gift vouchers free to to the first 50 Patrick’s or Patricia’s that visit the centre on the 17th March. If you are a Paddy, Patsy, Patricia or any version of Ireland’s patron Saint’s name, just bring some ID to the Help Desk in […]