
The Newry area is getting ready for this year’s Community Relations and Cultural Awareness Week, which takes place from 19th – 25th September this year. Over 150 events are taking place across Northern Ireland to mark Community Relations and Cultural Awareness Week, from discussion forums, music workshops, performances and celebration events. Community Relations and Cultural […]

Communities Minister Paul Givan MLA has invited the Newry public to enjoy European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September. History and culture will be brought to life with over 300 property openings and events. A host of historic buildings will open their doors to the public, many for 10th and […]

The very popular Game of Thrones TV series is the topic for a new fundraiser being organised in Newry by the Brain Injury Foundation. The quiz takes place in Bellinis at 8pm on Saturday 17th September. Ross Elmore has been volunteering with the Foundation for over a year but is going off now to university […]

Cycling enthusiasts are invited to put their endurance skills to the test by competing in the annual Granite Challenge event to help raise funds for Action Mental Health (AMH). Taking place on Sunday 2nd October at 10am, the long distance cycle will commence shortly in advance of World Mental Health Day with proceeds going towards […]

Buttercrane Shopping Centre will be supporting Iur Cinn Fleadh (10-11th September) with a series of Mall events. Enjoy Irish Traditional music on the Mall and Buttercrane Quay throughout Saturday 10th September and try some Trad food at T2 Restaurant Taste event from 12-3pm on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th. Also on Saturday, the Centre will […]

Staff from the Department for Communities’ Jobs & Benefits Office (JBO), in Newry, in partnership with LibrariesNI, have announced that they will once again be hosting a Job Club every Tuesday and Thursday from 6th September between 9.30am – 12.30pm at Newry Library. The Job Club aims to help participants develop strong job search techniques […]

Economy Minister Simon Hamilton has launched Deloitte’s first Enterprise Integration Academy. The programme will see 20 graduates undertake an intensive ten week training programme delivered by Belfast Metropolitan College. Speaking to Newry Times, the Minister said, “Through my Department’s Assured Skills programme, Government has developed a close relationship with industry so that we are responsive […]

The fifth Annual Pride in Newry Festival is under starter’s orders with a week of events beginning Sunday 28th August and culminating in the Pride Parade and Concert on Saturday 3rd September. This year’s Pride in Newry Parade begins at 2pm at McClelland Park – and with the involvement of more local community groups and […]

Communities Minister Paul Givan MLA invited the public to enjoy European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September. History and culture will be brought to life with over 300 property openings and events. A host of historic buildings will open their doors to the public, many for 10th and 11th September […]

The Department for Communities has announced the programme of events for 2016 Love Heritage NI. Locations open to the public in the Newry area include Killevy Churches on Saturday 27th August from 11am -3pm. This site at the foot of Slieve Gullion contains back to back churches; the West Church dates from 11th Century and […]