On Sunday 13th April, Shane O’Callaghan from Newry in County Down is running the 2014 Virgin London Marathon for Starlight Children’s Foundation, a national charity that grants the once-in-a-lifetime wishes of seriously and terminally ill children and provides entertainment in hospitals and hospices across the UK. The world famous 26.2 mile course stretches around the […]
Heart & Home gift shop has announced that it is re-opening its popular Slieve Gullion Gift Shop on Friday 19th April 2014 at 1.00pm. A 10% discount will be offered to all customers on the day. The store, a treasure trove of unusual hand-chosen gift items will have customers spoiled for choice with an exciting […]
The safety of second hand electrical goods will be under the spotlight at an informative event in Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Craigavon this April. Southern Group Environmental Health Committee in conjunction with the Environmental Health Department of Newry and Mourne District District Council have organised the event, which will take place on Thursday 10th April […]
A new business ideas bank specifically destined for border-based business owners and entrepreneurs has already identified 140 proposed innovations and technologies which are currently being assessed by technology and commercial teams contracted by recently established cross-border VITAL project. The £2.56m VITAL initiative funded by the EU’s INTERREG IVA Programme became operational in October 2013 and […]
Tullymurry House is a complex building dating back to the eighteenth century. It is a listed elegant Georgian country house which was facing an uncertain future due to lack of regular use. The Irish Landmark Trust was approached by the owners at the beginning of 2009 and a beneficial partnership with the owner was negotiated […]
Are you a fan of the flourish, a sucker for sleight of hand or dazzled by the discovery of the disappeared? Well then, on Saturday 12th April, Seedhead Arts will bring you up close and personal to all sorts of magic tricks and gasp-worthy moments. This involves a grand total of FOUR magicians trying out […]
The South Armagh Branch of the Ancre Somme Association has announced details of its first 2014 event to commemorate the centenary of the Great War. At its monthly meeting on Wednesday 26th March in Ballygorman Hall, Loughgilly the group discussed and finalised the educational evening, which promises to be of much interest for anyone with […]
The Quays Shopping Centre in Newry is on hand to make sure your mum is feeling extra special this Mother Day, Sunday 30th March. With over 55 local and international stores to choose from, including Topshop, Miss Selfridge, River Island, Debenhams, H&M, Next and MEXX, among some of the Centre’s options, make sure your mum […]
Find out what wildlife has sprung up in the park by joining the Ring of Gullion AONB and Ulster Wildlife for a free family fun nature trail around Slieve Gullion Forest Park’s Hawthorn Woods on Saturday 22nd March, from 2.00pm until 4.00pm. There will be lots of fun nature activities including hunting for mini-beasts, a […]
Professional dance teacher Gerard Butler returns to The Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford on Wedneaday 19th of March at 8.30pm to teach his ever popular Jiving classes. Learning to Jive has become so important for people now due to the popularity of performers such as Nathan Carter, Derek Ryan and Lisa McHugh to name but a […]
