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Launch of Ring of Gullion walking guides

Councillor Gillian Fitzpatrick, Vice-Chairperson of the new super council Newry, Mourne and Down stepped up to launch a range of walking guides for the Ring of Gullion area. The 3 walking guides will be available for free from the local Visitor Information Points in Slieve Gullion and Crossmaglen and the Visitor Information Centre in Newry. […]

‘Sometimes a hug is enough’ – Newry initiative aims to reach out to elderly and vulnerable

Some people want a luxury car, a new house, a holiday abroad or the latest gadget. But for some of Newry’s pensioners, many of whom live in isolation and loneliness, a hug is all they want, or a cup of tea and a bit of craic with somebody. Unfortunately, for various reasons, our OAPs are […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘Support 5k in memory of local woman Mary Delargy’

Dear Editor, My mum fought cancer three times. The first time, she was a warrior, determined to survive at all costs. As a schoolteacher with 30 years experience in both Mayobridge and Newry, mum was well used to being in charge. She was going to take a big stick to the Big C and teach […]

Would you go the extra mile for charity?

A recent survey revealed that a whopping 63% of people in Northern Ireland were keen to go the extra mile and take on a challenge for charity. This study from British Heart Foundation (BHF) Northern Ireland also found that the type of sport we choose uncovers a lot about our personality traits and can reveal […]

Mournes alive with sound of opera at Irish Open Fringe Festival

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is working in partnership with Northern Ireland Opera to bring a new unique piece of golf inspired performance to Newcastle during the Irish Open. The piece called LoveGolfOpera has never been performed before anywhere else in the world and already this new exciting project is drawing huge media interest. […]

Captivating folk performer makes Down Arts Centre debut

Down Arts Centre is delighted to open the new season of live performances with an appearance by celebrated folk songstress, Sarah McQuaid, on Saturday 2nd May at 8pm. Sarah McQuaid’s voice has been likened to malt whiskey, melted chocolate and “honey poured into wine” (Minor 7th). Her new album, Walking Into White (2015) is her […]

Free kid’s club launched at Buttercrane, Newry

Buttercrane Shopping Centre has launched a free Little Adventurers Kids Club which will run all year round. The Free ‘Drop in’ Kid’s Club facility will operate from the Little Adventures unit beside Dorothy Perkins on the last Saturday of each month, commencing April 2015 and running every month until December. The Kid’s Club will offer […]

New exciting job opportunities with Netwatch, Newry

Global Risk Management Company ‘Netwatch Ireland’ has set up a Communications Hub in Newry which will create 15 immediate jobs, rising to 50 over the next three years. Netwatch specialises in providing business continuity, risk management and security services to clients across the globe. The new Communications Hub will deploy the most advanced protection technologies […]

Council free compost giveaway

Residents from the Newry, Mourne and Down area can celebrate Compost Awareness Week (4th – 9th May 2015) by getting involved with the Council’s FREE Compost Giveaway. Green fingered residents can collect one bag of compost at the ‘giveaway’ events on Saturday 2nd May at the 7 Household Recycling Centres (HRC’s) in Crossmaglen, Newtownhamilton, Camlough, […]

‘Wild Tales’ screening at Newry Omniplex for Project Monday

QFT and Omniplex Cinemas have joined forces for Project Monday, a new monthly series of film screenings. Project Monday features a hand-picked selection of new independent and world cinema, classic reissues, and documentaries, screening simultaneously at QFT and selected Omniplex Cinemas. Susan Picken, Head of QFT, said, “We are delighted to be embarking on this […]







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