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Newry and Downpatrick Ready to Pay Homage to St Patrick

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 […]

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Purple Flag Status Renewed for Newry City Centre

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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St Patrick’s Day Parade Returns to Dundalk

Dundalk will see the return of the St Patrick’s Day parade next month after the voluntary committee received confirmation from Louth County Council of their sponsorship of the event. Along with the council, Dundalk Credit Union and PayPal are also sponsors of the parade in Dundalk. The March 17 parade, which will start at 1pm, […]

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Chairperson Announces Charity Ball to Support Chosen Charities

The date and venue has been set for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson’s Charity Ball to help continue to raise vital funds for his Chosen Charities. This fabulous evening of glamour, fine dining and entertainment will take place on Friday 3 February 2023 in The Canal Court Hotel in Newry will support: The […]

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Spooktacular Dance Night at No 7 Duke Street

Celebrate Halloween in style at No 7 Duke Street Saturday 29th of October with an array of incredible DJs and fancy dress. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport the organisers said: “We are delighted to announce the return of our second Skylite Dance Festival Halloween Edition Over 15 DJ’s playing across 3 rooms from 3pm […]

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Mulgrew Welcomes Upcoming Arts Festival for Newry

Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has welcomed news of the upcoming Sean Hollywood  festival for Newry. The Newry City councillor said: “The upcoming event will be a week-long celebration of the whole arts culture within Newry as a send off for the existing arts centre before work on the new facility begins. “There have been […]

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Thousands Attend Wake The Giant Festival

Thousands gathered in Warrenpoint, County Down on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 August to watch Fionn mac Cumhaill, the centrepiece of Newry, Mourne and Down’s Wake the Giant Festival, return to the town in spectacular fashion. The imposing giant Fionn, designed by world famous artist and sculptor Francis Morgan, wowed crowds as he rode into […]

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Bank Holiday Events This August in Newry and Mourne

August bank holiday 2022 is set to a massive spectacle in Newry and Mourne with an events schedule stacked within the district set to provide a boost to local business. With headline acts such as Iur Cinn Fleadh in Newry and the Skylite festival in Warrenpoint Clanrye News and Sport is bringing you a one […]

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The “Grace O’Malley” to Dock in Warrenpoint, Open for Visits

In support of the Warrenpoint Loughside Festival, @Warrenpoint Port will be hosting the stunning Grace O Malley from tomorrow, Friday 12th August until Tuesday 16th August. The Grace O’Malley is a 164ft long schooner purchased in Sweden last month by the Atlantic Youth Trust Charity (currently known as the Lady Ellen, if vessel tracking), to […]

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Iúr Cinn Fleadh Returns to Newry This Month

By Columba O’Hare Tide of family fun will flow through Newry this Bank HolidayA fun-filled family festival for all ages – that’s Iúr Cinn Fleadh – Newry’s annual traditional Irish music and community extravaganza. Having pulled through the pandemic, this Newry 2020 event bounces back on August Bank Holiday weekend. From 25-29 August, concerts, comedy and creativity […]

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Children in Newry, Mourne and Down Enjoy a Summer of Play

Children across Newry, Mourne and Down have been enjoying a summer of play at free outdoor play sessions running in seven locations throughout July and August. The summer programme, which is supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), offers local children aged 4 to 11 years […]

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Alternative Music Night in No 7 Duke Street

Get ready for a night of alternative music this Friday 5th August at No 7 Duke Street in Warrenpoint. Erase/Rewind Live: Summer Special. Graffiti Street at No.7 Duke Street Warrenpoint. 9pm-1am. Free Entry! Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport is Sarah McDonald: “We’re really excited to bring you our Live Summer Special with live sets […]