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Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed the opening of the Newry Christmas Market tomorrow, highlighting the social benefits for families and residents, the economic boost for local businesses and traders, and the positive impact the event will have in bringing the city centre to life. Councillor Harte said: “It is fantastic to see initiatives […]
Translink is set to light up Belfast’s festive season with the return of its popular late-night bus and train services. Starting Friday 28th November 2025, this year’s initiative marks the start of a significant new year-round bus pilot scheme backed by the NI Executive. Building on the success of previous Christmas initiatives, the extended late-night […]
OPRY le DANIEL ar Thuras, TG4 television’s highest rating country music series of concerts, returns with a brand new series on Tuesday 28th October at 9.30pm. The hugely popular series from the Newry-based multi award-winning Big Mountain Productions for TG4, will offer six music filled shows, and a further two compilation programmes running across eight […]
Get ready for thrills, chills and plenty of family fun this Halloween as Newry Halloween Twilight Market returns on Friday 31 October at the Newry Variety Market, from 5pm to 10pm. Hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, this frightfully good evening will transform the historic market into a Halloween haven, packed with entertainment, […]
Newry BID has announced a programme of events to celebrate Halloween in the city centre. ‘Spooks in the City’ will run from Saturday 26 October to Saturday 1 November with activities for families, shoppers and the night-time economy. Highlights include storytelling in Newry Library, a pumpkin trail across local shops, live music from Ceev, and […]
By Compare NI Parents tackling the dreaded school runs are being shown the most pocket-friendly places to fill up their cars across Northern Ireland to help make savings on their fuel bills. Back-to-school season is a challenging time financially for many families, with new figures showing that a third of NI parents are being forced […]
By Donal McMahon Unionists have raised concerns a “family friendly” festival could become politicised this weekend. The Newcastle Eats & Beats music and food celebration takes place on Saturday and Sunday – September 6 and 7 – and is expected to attract thousands of people to the town giving a boost to the local economy. […]
“This year’s Iúr Cinn Fleadh is one of the best events ever – with so much accessible to everyone’ – that was just one of many positive comments received by Newry’s citywide music festival Iúr Cinn Fleadh. Supported by Newry BID, Newry Mourne and District Council and Narrow Water Events, the fun five-day fest offered nearly 100 events […]
Speaking after attending this year’s Iúr Cinn Fleadh in Newry, Sinn Féin Newry & Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has commended the organisers, local businesses, and community partners for delivering what she described as “a resounding success and a brilliant celebration of all that Newry has to offer.” The Newry Armagh MLA said: “It was an […]
The boutique luxury vessel Island Sky arrived in Warrenpoint Harbour on Monday 18 August, marking another splendid moment in the town’s growing profile as an exclusive cruise destination. Operated by Noble Caledonia, the ship offers its guests an intimate travel experience, bringing them into the heart of Mourne, Gullion and Strangford to discover its natural […]
Tune your guitar, warm up your voice, tighten your bodhrán and rosin your bow – the countdown begins to Newry’s citywide music festival Iúr Cinn Fleadh from 21-25 August. Supported by Newry BID, Newry Mourne and District Council and Narrow Water Events, the five-day fest is made up of nearly 100 shows and activities at […]
On 20 July 2025, Local Newry Artist (Joe Galbraith) painted Divis Mountain during a four-hour outdoor challenge on Landscape Artist of the Year 2025 in association with ” Feile An Phobail”. Working from his signature blend of realism infused with contemporary elements, he aimed to translate the mountain’s austere, shifting moods into a painting that […]
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