Events and Entertainment

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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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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Warrenpoint Feis works to promote culture and arts in the form of verse speaking, music, drama and Irish Dancing. Competitions are arranged annually for children and young people to display their talents within the areas of Culture and Arts.

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Lislea Drama Association present their 31st Drama Festival which runs over a 3 week-end period and 2 week nights. Sat 25th & Sun 26th Feb, Wed 29th Feb, Sat 3rd & Sun 4th March, Wed 7th March, Sat 10th March (& awards). 7 nights of Drama finishing on 10th March.

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Follow the fairy tale rags to riches story of Dick Whittington and his cat, part of the folklore of London. Booking Office open daily from 12.30pm to 5pm in Warrenpoint Town Hall.

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Rowing Ireland will return to Newry City on the weekend of February 11-12.

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Many birds will get off to a flying start on the house hunting front early this year and nest boxes are a great substitutes for holes in old trees. They’re a real favourite with many birds including blue tits, robins, house sparrows and starlings. If you got a nest box for Christmas, don’t leave it lying around, get it put up now while the birds are still browsing. It is important to site them correctly though; a nest box in the wrong place could mean birds suffer. If you don't have a bird box and are interested in learning about garden birds; how to feed them and how to build your very own bird box, the Ring of Gullion, Biodiversity and Action for Biodiversity Officers with Newry and Mourne Council are offering you the chance to come along on February the 14th in Mullaghbawn's TiChulainn centre.

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A Religious Culture Reshaped: Catholicism in South Ulster, 1750 - 1860 by Professor Sean Connolly (QUB)

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Organised by Carrive Folklore Society. This is a walk where you can find out about the history of Carrive Massrock and other monuments.

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The beautiful Cooley Peninsula in County Louth and Ring of Gullion in Armagh are hosting the 4th annual Táin Walking festival in 2012 which will set off the counties full calendar of events for 2012. The festival has become a popular early fixture in Ireland’s annual walking calendar with the Ring of Gullion and Cooley Peninsula boasting some of the best walking routes in the country. Although relatively ‘young’, the festival attracts walkers from as far away as England and Holland as well as throughout the Republic and Northern Ireland. Easy, moderate and difficult graded walks are offered with experienced guides amidst breathtaking scenery. The Ring of Gullion Biodiversity and heritage walks are on the foothills of Slieve Gullion.

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The people who built the highest surviving passage tomb in Ireland at the top of Slieve Gullion must have been astronomers, they knew about the winter solstice, where the sun would set, and they built a passage tomb taking advantage of the setting sun on the shortest day of the year to illuminate the chamber inside. This took precise astronomical observations and must have been extremely important to the local people at the time. So if you want to walk in the footsteps of your ancestors, albeit with telescopes and binoculars, join us to look up into the sky to learn a little bit more about what’s out there. We should have fantastic views of the moon with it rising just before 10pm.

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Special performance by the Tulla Ceili Band in front of 600 traditional music and dance fans at the Canal Court Hotel.

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Special performance by the Tulla Ceili Band in front of 600 traditional music and dance fans at the Canal Court Hotel.

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Story telling for families on St. Patricks Day

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This cross community festival parade has increasingly become the main focal point on the Newry & Mourne’s calendar of events. What promises to be a memorable family fun packed day, everyone will be entertained by a creative display of local talent as the parade makes its way throughout the city centre. There will be so much on offer from live music, street theatre, comedy and street performances of Irish Dancing which will provide an exciting carnival atmosphere not to be missed.

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Kevin Murphy gives a talk about the wonderful myths and legends of South Armagh and talks about the great Micheal J Murphy.

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Celebrating the myths and legends surrounding the Ring of Gullion come and explore with Enspire this magical ancient woodland and mountain. Follow in the footsteps of the legendary of Cuchulainn and Finn Mc Cool while listening to stories both old and new, such as the Cattle Raid of Cooley and the debut of Finn and the Tree of Time. Please book early as there are limited places available.

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The Drama Festival is a competitive festival and consists of nine nights of different plays performed by Drama Groups from all over Ireland. Each play is adjudicated after the performance on each evening. In 2012 the Adjudicator is Walker Ewart. Drama Groups participating in the Festival are competing for a place in both the Ulster Drama Festival Finals and in the All Ireland Drama Festival Finals. The final results of the Festival will be announced on Saturday 31st March 2012 after the performance of the final play.

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Fully guided bus tour taking in the most impressive sights and monuments the Ring of Gullion and Mourne has to offer. A local guide will lead you on your journey through the breathtaking landscape of the area whilst enlightening you about the rich natural, built, archaeological and cultural heritage, not forgetting the many myths and legends in which the area is steeped. Last year Una Walsh left everyone on the bus tours filled with a new found enthusiasm for history, and heritage as she brought historical characters, buildings and history to life. This coach trip will start at Bagenals Castle in Newry, Una will spend the morning regaling tales of South Armagh and after a packed lunch back in Newry. A local guide will take on a journey where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea. Please wear appropriate clothing for the outdoors as we will be walking across rough ground for some stops. Click here for a full list of places of interest we will stop at.

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Newry Sports Partnership invites you to be part of the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile at the ALL NEW -state of the art- sports facility at St Colman's College! Walk, run, skip or jump your way around and then kick-back and enjoy all the entertainment. So lace up those shoes and snap up your space now for a family fun day out at The Newry & Mourne Mile. Simply choose your own distance and start time. You can add more people to join you in the Mile later.

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Organised by Carrive Folklore Society. This is a 4 mile walk through Shanro Riding Centre and to its old military barrack before returning to Carrive Grove.

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Jocelin of Furness's Life of St. Patrick. This talk will explore why the Anglo-Norman Cistercian monk, Jocelin of Furness, who came to Ulster in 12th century, undertook to write a Life of St Patrick and how it reflected contemporary political event.

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Organised by Slieve Gullion Wheelers Cycling Club. 80k cycle tour from Silverbridge to Dundalk on to Carlingford or refreshment stop at Four Seasons Hotel. Then it’s on up the Omeath Road to Newry and back to Silverbridge via Camlough around the lake and up Sturgan brae back to Silverbridge clubrooms for soup and sandwiches. This is a very doable tour for less experienced cyclists. All proceeds go to the club’s designated charities.

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This temporary exhibition in Bagenal's Castle will be opened from April 2012 until February 2013.

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East Coast Adventure Ltd, Easter Camp

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Tommy Fleming has many times been described as the "Voice of Ireland" and is one of Ireland's top entertainers. Newry Parish is deeply grateful to the Knights of Columbanus (Ck 10)for organising this concert to assist them in acquiring the funds necessary for the restoration of St Mary's and St Brigid's Churches. Tickets @ Parish Office Newry; Parish Office Lurgan; Parish Office Warrenpoint & Ticketmaster outlets

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Newry Art Society was established by artists to encourage and promote the visual arts in the area. Members meet each Wednesday evening at 7.30 pm in the Sean Hollywood Art Centre to work in the studio. Twice annually exhibitions of all the artists work are displayed in the Centre. Our 2012 programme of events includes an exhibition in February in Newy Library and various art demonstration days hosted by professional artists. New members are always welcome.

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Tuesday & Thursday evenings May - August. Wet suit and buoyancy aid provided

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Organised by Slieve Gullion Wheelers Cycling Club. 100k cycle tour from Mountain House to Markethill on to Newtownhamilton via Keady for tea and sandwiches stop at Community Centre. Then it's on to Cullyhanna, Mullaghbawn, Forkhill, Meigh and back to Mountain House via Camlough around the lake and up Sturgan brae for soup and sandwiches. This is a fairly tough cycle with a fair amount of hills, suitable for less experienced cyclists who have done some training. All proceeds go to the club's designated charities.

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A fantastic 5 day blues music festival extravaganza, featuring world class international Jazz and Blues performers. Unmissible!

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Organised by Carrive Folklore Society. This is a 4 mile walk around Carrive Circular Road, the only natural circular road in any townland in Ireland.

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Full Marathon, Half Marathon and Fun Run (approx 1.5 km). This is an annual event, first run in 2008 and is open to all ages and abilities.

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Activities include: Swim 750m, cycle 20km and Run 5km

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Organised by 26 Extreme, the following events are taking place: 5k at 1.00 pm (£15), 10k at 1.00 pm (£20), 26 Mile Challenge Walk at 6.30 am (£45), Marathon at 7.00 am (£45), Half Marathon at 10.30 am (£35) and Ultra Marathon at 5.00 am (£50). See website for information.

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Organised by Newry and Mourne District Council

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This festival will take place in Newcastle with a wide range of lowland walks to suit all abilities and higher level routes in the mountains for the more experienced. The highlight of the weekend is the "Blister Ball" on Saturday evening with a hot buffet, entertainment and dancing. IVV affiliated. Pre-booking is advisable for walking tickets and accommodation. For further information contact Down District Council.

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The waterways will be a buzz of activity with the Bath Tub Race which takes place on Saturday 23rd June. This event is open to the entire community of the greater newry & Mourne area so come along and participate in a truly entertaining day of water based activities on the Canal. The race commences at Needham Bridge beside the Quays Side Inn and finishes at the Savoy Bridge beside Grounded. It couldn't be easier: crafts and propellers must be homemade; two people per craft and entrants must wear buoyancy aid which is essential. Entry forms can be obtained by contacting the Inland Waterways Association. Entertainment and fun for all ages.

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Organised by Carrive Folklore Society. This is a 5 mile walk through Ballynaclosha. See it's old school, Dancing Dyke and it's ancient village where in olden times a fair was held and then back to Carrive Grove.

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Newry Agricultural Society have many different sections to interest everyone from children's activities to horse jumping. Many more attractions! A great family day out. Come along and join in. Everyone welcome.

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