
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is running a series of free Stress Management classes. Funded by the Public Health Agency, the classes aim to help anyone of any age who feels they are suffering from stress, anxiety or depression. The six week programmes have been organised in conjunction with the Southern Regional College […]

Nominations for the 2016 Northern Ireland Life after Stroke Awards are now open. The Northern Ireland Life after Stroke Awards celebrates the achievements of stroke survivors, volunteers, fundraisers and health care professionals who work in the area of stroke. Nominations are required for eight categories: Children and Young People’s Courage Award, Adult Courage Award (18-64 […]

Newry-based disabled and deaf artists have an opportunity for financial support to develop their work under the iDA (individual disabled/deaf artists) grant scheme. The application process opened on December 1st, with the deadline for applications on Friday, 15th January 2016 at 4pm. Artists can apply for up to £5,000. The iDA grant scheme is aimed […]

Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice has launched its annual Little Stars Appeal and is asking the public to raise funds to support its very own ‘little stars’ this Christmas. The appeal aims to make every moment count for children and families who need vital hospice care throughout Christmas and into the New Year. This year, Nicole […]

Oriel Men’s Bowling Zone will defend their British Isles Top Team title against England and Wales in Newry Sports Centre, Patrick Street on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December. Oriel, as current all-Ireland champions for 2014 and 2015, travelled to Wigan, England to represent Ireland in the prestigious British Isles Top Team event and returned […]

Two lifelong friends who first found themselves in the city of London some forty years ago will be back in town next April to participate in the world famous London Marathon. Lawrence McCabe and Pat McGinn have undertaken the daunting 26 miles and 385 yards challenge to raise funds for the Southern Area Hospice. The […]

Northern Ireland’s biggest Christmas present appeal is underway again. The Salvation Army and Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) have teamed once more for the Family Appeal – which is set to bring festive cheer to underprivileged children and families in Newry. Last year’s appeal distributed over 30,000 gifts to children across Northern Ireland […]

Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill has urged young people in rural areas to grasp the opportunity to improve their career prospects by participating in the ‘RYE Connect’ Programme. The ‘RYE Connect’ Programme is an innovative approach aimed at igniting ideas and encouraging enterprise development among young people in rural areas. Minister O’Neill has allocated match […]

The only place to be on Sunday 6th December from 11am – 5pm is Newry Variety Market where you will be met with an array of 70 craft stalls selling everything from the perfect Christmas gift to unique festive decorations ready to brighten up any home. Stop by for some tasty food and bakery stalls […]

Cuan Mhuire, Newry is hosting its annual Christmas Craft Fayre & Bazaar on Saturday 28th November and Sr Consilio, together with residents, management and staff, extend an invitation to all to come along and enjoy the day. Cuan Mhuire was founded by Sr Consilio Fitzgerald and is currently Ireland’s largest voluntary provider of support and […]