CLANRYE NEWS 
Newry has earned itself a rather unexpected place in the UK rankings – after being named among the country’s highest-ranking locations for sex toy purchases. New figures from sexual wellness retailer Lovehoney’s 2026 UK Sex Map place Newry 31st out of 691 locations overall, according to the company’s purchasing data. When you dig a little […]
The Loughside Festival Committee is delighted to announce the launch of the 2026 Loughside Festival, which will take place in Warrenpoint from Saturday 8 August to Sunday 16 August 2026. The week-long celebration promises a packed programme of family entertainment, live music, cultural events, sporting activities, community celebrations and the much-anticipated fireworks display, offering something […]
The Newry Pride parade will set off from Newry Leisure Centre at 1pm on August 22nd. Register for your group or club to walk via the online form https://forms.gle/3vthE12zAbE7oNzJ6 It will travel down Monaghan Street onto Merchants Quay and around Sugar Island, to its final destination Marcus Square where there will be a Party in the Square. Party all day in Marcus […]
Organisers of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 are backing the ‘Share the Road to Zero’ initiative which encourages all road users to think of safety first when travelling. This is the first time Belfast has hosted the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and over 800,000 visitors are expected to attend. The team behind the Fleadh is […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced additional late-night bus and rail services to support Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026. Minister Kimmins said: “With over 800,000 people expected to attend the Fleadh, there will be increased demand on transport services. These additional late-night services will help people travel safely and conveniently while supporting Belfast’s wider traffic management arrangements. […]
Dundalk Comic Con 2026 After a packed out show last year we’re back in the Fairways on 5th July with BIGGER cosplay competitions for adults and kids along with 100 tables of comics, pokemon cards, collectibles, vintage and modern toys, retro gaming and more… ●Brian Muir – Sculptor – Alien/Star Wars/Indiana Jones/Harry Potter●Mark Austen – […]
Newry BID is delighted to announce the return of Newry Goes Nashville following a hugely successful weekend festival last year. The event returns from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th July with a full programme of day and evening events across the city. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Newry Goes Nashville returns bigger […]
Newry’s Susan McCann, who this year celebrates 50 years in show business, will be joining Daniel O’Donnell to record a special TV show in Derry next month. Susan will be taking part in OPRY le DANIEL, TG4 television’s highest rating country music concert series, which returns to the Millennium Forum, Derry, for a very special run […]
Job seekers from across the district are invited to attend the upcoming Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair, taking place on Wednesday 3 June at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. The event offers a valuable opportunity for anyone exploring employment, training or career progression options. Hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership, in […]
Applications are open for the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s National Lottery Project Funding programme. Grants of £10,001 – £75,000 are available for one-year arts projects which contribute to the growth of arts in the community for new and existing audiences, and which reflect the diversity of Northern Ireland’s society and culture. The deadline for […]
By Temple Dark Books May 23rd 2026 sees the launch of the much-anticipated second volume of our Channel The Dark anthology series, in association with the suicide prevention counseling service, SOSAD Ireland. The concept behind Channel The Dark is simple – to channel dark ideas into something productive and creative – and our contributors have […]
Newry city centre was awash with colour and celebration as Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s St Patrick’s Day festivities drew large crowds for a vibrant day of entertainment. The parade and accompanying celebrations brought together a fantastic mix of local schools, community groups, performers and musicians, all adding to the lively atmosphere. From energetic […]