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Studio Eleven Tattoo & Creative Arts is an exciting new artist’s studio located on Monaghan St, Newry. The studio has been opened by Anna Keenan-Laverty and her partner, where they have combined their creative industries of Tattoo & Voice, in order to help grow and sustain a network of arts, culture, & activity within Newry […]
Co Armagh teen Clare Keeley has made it through to the Final of the search for the Irish Junior Eurovision representative this weekend. The thirteen-year-old student of Flynn Performing Arts (FPA), sang her version of ‘Chandelier’ by Sia during the TG4 Semi Final on Sunday and impressed judges Niamh Ní Chróinín – Presenter of TG4 […]
Winner of the Panel Prize at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe as part of “Best in Class” the working-class stand-up showcase, comedian John Meagher’s recent success has gained him recognition as one of Ireland’s top new comedians. In his new Dublin Fringe stand-up show CALM, Meagher explores what it was like growing up in Northern Ireland during […]
14-year-old County Armagh singer/harpist Niamh Noade made the Final of The Voice Kids this weekend, narrowly missing out on victory to twins Shanice and Andrea. As the final act selected by her judge Ronan Keating following the Battle Round, Niamh took the stage for the Final during the extended show on Saturday night, singing her […]
An engaging new exhibition by one of Ireland’s most important contemporary artists, Eilis O’Connell, opens at the F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio, Banbridge and runs until 30 September 2023. ‘A Family of Things’ explores the development of O’Connell’s practice over almost five decades and features key examples of her work along with previously unseen early […]
The 330 Banbridge Busy Bus was the place to be on Saturday past with a surprise performance from previous BuskFest winner, Matty Rea. Matty, who won BuskFest in 2016, jumped aboard to entertain passengers during the day as they travelled on this important Banbridge bus service, helping get the County Down town warmed up ahead […]
The World’s last seagoing paddle steamer ‘Waverley’ has announced it will, for the first time, set sail for a sunset cruise from Warrenpoint Harbour on Tuesday 30th May. Waverley will offer local people the unique opportunity to step aboard for an evening cruise, as she sails down Carlingford Lough & steams along the coastline passing Kilkeel […]
By Columba O’Hare The launch of the 2023 Newry Show was held recently in Bessbrook Town Hall. A large number of sponsors, agrifood industry stakeholders and show committee members attended the event. This year’s Newry Agricultural Show takes place on Saturday, 24 June on lands at 12-18 Derrywilligan Road, Bessbrook, Newry. The event returns after […]
Music lovers make a date in your diary as the line-up has been announced for the concert bands playing in beautiful Scarva village each Sunday from 16 April to 24 September. The magnificent Victorian bandstand on Scarva Green will play host to the finest local bands from 3pm to 4pm each Sunday afternoon as part […]
Local DUP Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has paid a glowing tribute to the team behind Portadown Heritage Tours, following their week long exhibition showcasing the role of Portadown in the ‘Great War’. Speaking after attending the exhibition, Carla Lockhart said: “The Portadown area has a rich heritage, and the role played by the community […]
Don’t miss our 2023 St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Newry and Downpatrick this Friday. With a packed programme of events, including our fabulous cross community parades led by St Patrick himself, there will be plenty for everyone to enjoy! Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage said, “Newry and Downpatrick are renowned […]
The prestigious Purple Flag accreditation has once again been awarded to Newry City for its Evening and Night-Time Economy (ENTE). Purple Flag is an international accreditation that is awarded to town and city centres that meet or surpass the standards for excellence in managing the evening and night-time economy. Newry has retained Purple Flag status […]
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