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Stunning landscapes, charming villages, bustling towns and an exciting city

A truly beautiful area - a land of great contrast and diversity.

Dramatic landscapes - the famous ‘Mountains of Mourne’ a beautiful coastline, stone walls and patchwork green field.

Newry – a modern, vibrant city with ancient roots and a rich industrial and historical heritage.

The Ring of Gullion – beautiful undulating countryside famed for its rich cultural heritage and numerous prehistoric and early Christian sites

Upcoming events

1st Jan - 13th May Beliefs and Customs through the Ages in Newry & Mourne - 01 January 2012

1st Jan - 13th May Beliefs and Customs through the Ages in Newry & Mourne

The exhibition provides an overview of the beliefs and associated customs in this region. The Museum engaged with many local churches, local groups and other museums to provide a display in the temporary gallery of the museum.

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1st Jan - 29th Feb A Great Change - the lives and times of James Jarshaw, John Martin and John Mitchel - 01 January 2012

1st Jan - 29th Feb A Great Change - the lives and times of James Jarshaw, John Martin and John Mitchel

This exhibition focuses on the lives and careers of three local men whose writings and actions have an impact on our understanding of life in this area during and after the Famine.

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29th Jan Dungooley Walk - 29 January 2012

29th Jan Dungooley Walk

Organised by Carrive Folklore Society. This is a 3 mile walk from Carrive Grove through Dungooley to the oldest graveyard in Ireland. Then down to Dungooley Bridge and over to Castle Hill where one stood Dungooley Castle. We then carry on over to the Standing Stone and finally finish at Carrive Grove.

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