As part of its strategy to tackle drug dealing in the area Newry and Mourne Policing and Community Safety Partnership are launching a new awareness campaign to encourage members of the public to report suspected drug dealing in their areas. PCSP Chair Cllr Andy Moffett stated, “People often comment that the dogs in the street […]
Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice volunteers will be out in force collecting donations at Tesco stores in Newry, Banbridge and Newcastle from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th December, as part of the Tesco Big Collection Weekend for Children’s Hospice. The charity is encouraging everyone to support them by making a donation as they collect across Tesco […]
South Armagh Neighbourhood Policing Team will be delivering their services directly to the doorsteps of residents in Bessbrook with a visit in the mobile Police Station. The mobile station will travel to Bessbrook on Saturday, 6th December and will be open to the public from 10am to 2pm. Constable Mark McGarrity, South Armagh NPT, said, […]
Down Arts Centre are delighted to welcome the winner of The Voice UK, 2013, Andrea Begley, to Down Arts Centre on Saturday 6th December at 8pm. The 2013 UK Winner of the Voice, Andrea Begley comes from strong musical heritage as her aunt is country music legend Philomena Begley. In 2013 Andrea won the second […]
To coincide with Lung Cancer Awareness month, the Southern Health and Social Care Trust is urging over 50’s to look after their lungs with the launch of an awareness campaign and a new drop in chest xray service. Initially for a three month trial, the new scheme aims to help identify more people with the […]
Volunteer Now’s Christmas Connections campaign aims to encourage more people to get involved in a one-off or short volunteering opportunity as part of their festive celebrations. Many charities and community organisations need extra help around Christmas –it’s the perfect time to give volunteering a go and to benefit from the feel good factor it offers! […]
The Stroke Association is in need of volunteers in the Newry area to work as part of a communication skills development programme for stroke survivors who have aphasia (communication difficulties). The Stroke Association is the only UK wide charity solely dedicated to combating stroke in people of all ages. Their services directly help people affected […]
At the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, Ireland was part of the United Kingdom. Both Nationalist and Unionist leaders initially supported the war and men of the north and south, from both Catholic and Protestant backgrounds, enlisted. It is believed that 210,000 Irishmen served in the British forces during the First World […]
As part of Sinn Féin’s continuing engagement with members of the public and civic society, Sinn Fein have announced details of a public engagement meeting to be held in the Bernish Suite of the Carrickdale Hotel on Thursday 20th November at 7.30pm. The meeting will be addressed by Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams TD and […]
Born in Newry in 1978, multi-award winning artist Ciaran Magill presents his 10th solo exhibition on the theme of danger in the landscape. The large-scale paintings depict explosions from crashed aeroplanes, while softer works present “no immediate danger” but allude to a sense of foreboding. Using multiple layers, combined with scratching and scoring into the […]
