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First Food Tour Launches in Newry

Newry has a vibrant cultural heritage and diverse culinary landscape. As part of Newry BID’s (Business Improvement District) food in the city initiative, supported by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, we are delighted to announce the launch of an innovative new walking food tour called ‘Newry Food Tour’. This exciting food experience has been […]

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Positive News on Funding for Newry City Park – Mathers

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers Has welcomed the positive update on funding for the Newry City park.  The Newry City councillor said: “Tonight we received a positive update from senior council officials on funding for the Newry City Park project. “After working with the Department for Communities, they are now awaiting final confirmation, which we […]

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Hit Movie Sound of Freedom Coming to Newry Cinema

Great news for Newry movie goers! The much-anticipated film Sound Of Freedom is finally getting a UK release date. The film, which has been making waves in the US, is set to hit UK cinemas on September 1, 2023. Based on a true story, following a federal agent (played by Jim Caviezel) who embarks on […]

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£16m of Albert Basin Park Funding To Be Released

By Donal McMahon Over £16m of funding for Phase One of the Newry City Park is due to be released by the Department of Finance. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) councillors were updated this week (Monday 7) with an officer confirming an outline business case had been approved by the Department for Communities […]

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Comedian John Meagher Makes His Dublin Fringe Festival Debut In CALM

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 […]

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Local Swimmers Aim to Become Youngest Ever Relay Team to Swim North Channel

The Red Hot Chilli Dippers are a group of young swimmers all under the age of 16, from Newry Swimming & Waterpolo Club and Infinity Swim Academy who in September 2023 will be attempting to become THE YOUNGEST EVER relay team to swim the North Channel (one of the most difficult sea swims in the world)! […]

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Iúr Cinn Fleadh Returns to Newry This August Bank Holiday

A classic 70s Celtic rock band, a rapper named after an ancient Irish hero, and a girl with a harp are part of the kaleidoscope of sights and sounds that will fill Newry during Iúr Cinn Fleadh over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Horslips band members Barry Devlin and Jim Lockhart will be in conversation while Oriel […]

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New Podcast Hosted by Tánaiste Micheál Martin Drops

A new podcast presented by Tánaiste Micheál Martin has launched today (Monday, July 31st 2023).   ‘In Conversation’ with Tánaiste Micheál Martin is a new podcast with the Fianna Fáil leader adopting the role of interviewer instead of interviewee.   In his inaugural audiocast Mr Martin is in conversation with Dr Mark Henry, author of ‘In […]

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Newry Based Two Stacks Whiskey Releases Final Polaris Edition

POLARIS 1.3 6 Year Old – Malt/Pot Still Blend – Cask Strength – 58.3% We journey into the wonders of whiskey with the final release of the Polaris Red Ice Wine Collection from Newry based Two Stacks Whiskey. The third and final edition of the Red Ice Wine cask edition of Polaris is here. The […]

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Perfect Blend Coffee House, Portadown Celebrates Fifth Birthday

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has joined the fifth birthday celebrations at popular local coffee shop, Perfect Blend Coffee House, based in Magowan West, Portadown. Speaking on a visit to mark the occasion, the DUP representative said: “Perfect Blend Coffee House is now a definite stop off when in Portadown. It is a huge credit […]

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Keep NI Beautiful Recognises 98 Green Flag Award winning sites for 2023/2024

Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful has recognised 98 Green Flag Award winning sites for 2023/2024. Rising from a previous high of 93 flags last year, the environmental charity awarded the international mark of quality to parks and open spaces that demonstrated world-class standards in cleanliness, safety, accessibility, environmental management and community involvement.  Eight local councils received […]

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Mourne Gullion Strangford Included in Unique UK UNESCO Sites on New Illustrated Map

Ignite your summer adventures and discover Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark, alongside 57 other unique UNESCO sites in the UK and crown dependencies, thanks to a newly illustrated map now available to download for free from the UK National Commission for UNESCO. From expansive mountain ranges and stunning coastlines to vibrant cities and rural […]