
Down Arts Centre is one of only two Northern Irish venues hosting a performance of HEROIN, a hard-hitting theatre show that traces the history of heroin addiction in Ireland, touring Ireland in early 2015. The show comes to DAC on Saturday 31st January at 8pm. Produced by THEATREclub, HEROIN charts the social history of the […]

Newry Cancer Research Committee is hosting a Coffee Morning in aid of Cancer Research UK on Wednesday 4th February 2015 at Courtney’s Restaurant in the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre from 9:30am – 12:30pm. The local fundraising committee are encouraging individuals, businesses, community and sporting groups to get involved and host a coffee morning at a […]

John Fearon from Newry has pledged to raise £3,700 to tackle a demanding trek in the Himalayas – in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. The trek takes John on the experience of a lifetime, trekking through the Annapurna region in Nepal. He is looking for sponsorship for his challenge which will raise funds for […]

Sinn Féin South Down MLA Caitríona Ruane called on people to come out and support the rallies in Newry, Derry and Belfast in opposition to the ‘Conscience Clause Bill’. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “It is imperative that as many people come out and protest against the DUP ‘Conscience Clause Bill’ and protect the […]

The Stormont House Agreement will be under the spotlight at a public meeting next Monday night at Ballybot House. Newry & District Trades Union Council are hosting the meeting to present an alternative to the cuts. The main speaker will be Peter Bunting, Deputy General Secretary, Irish Congress of Trade Unions. Ahead of next Monday […]

As part of the East Border Region Tourism Development Plan, Newry & Mourne District Council have secured funding from the EU’s INTERREG IVA Programme to run a series of six events in the newly entitled ‘Cloughmore Centre’ – the recently built Event Space at Kilbroney Park. The events schedule runs until May 2015 and includes […]

The fifth annual Ring of Gullion Photography Competition is opening on the 15th January. The Ring of Gullion with Newry and Mourne District Council are hosting another fantastic amateur photography competition in the Ring of Gullion. The theme this year is ‘The World around us in the Ring of Gulion”, which photographers are free to […]

Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has urged Newry apprentices and employers to enter the 2015 Apprentice of the Year competition. Nominations are now open for the two award categories; Apprentice of the Year Award, and Innovation in Partnership Award (for Employers and Training Suppliers). Speaking at the launch, Minister Farry said, “Apprenticeships offer […]

Sinn Fein councillor Terry Hearty has praised those behind a suicide awareness event set to come to Crossmaglen next month. “I want to give my total support and offer my congratulations to those behind the Cycle for Suicide Awareness campaign,” he said. “Local men Gerard McMonagle, Gerard Murray, Damien Martin and Aaron Kernan have created […]

To keep young Newry and Mourne hearts fit and healthy Northern Ireland School Caterers’ Association (NISCA) and British Heart Foundation (BHF) Northern Ireland have teamed up for the second year running to promote healthy eating in schools while launching the 2015 Wear it. Beat it. campaign across the country. BHF Northern Ireland and NISCA are […]