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Festivals and Events

Regular events

Indoor Kart Racing (Formula Karting Ltd) Unit 4, Greenbank Business Centre
Open: All year round except Christmas. Mon - Sun 10 am - 10 pm Spectators Free Contact for prices.
Website: www.formula-karting.com
Email: info@formula-karting.com
Tel: (028) 3026 6220.

The Bank Bar & Bistro, Live Music/Nite Club
Quiz Night. Every Wednesday at 9.00pm

The Comedy Club. Every Thursday at 9.00pm. Admission £6.00

The Enemies/Foot Loose. Friday Nights at 9.00pm in the Bank Bar/Vault Nite Club.

Live Music/Nite Club. Saturday Nights at 9.00pm in the Bank Bar/Vault Nite Club.

Contact Lianne McCooey
Tel: 028 3083 5501
Website:www.thebanknewry.com
Email:info@thebanknewry.com

Walks in Mournes, Cooleys and Slieve Gullion
Wee Binnian Walkers.
Walks are suitable for everyone over the age of 16. There are different grades of walks on each scheduled walk. There are also 3 trips each year to venues outside the usual walks. These have recently included the Lake District, Wales, Scotland, Donegal, Cork, Kerry and Mayo.
Meet 10.00am at Bridge Street, Newry on 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month.
Contact: Frank McCrory Tel: 028 4177 2832.
Website: www.weebinnians.com
Email: weebinnians@btinternet.com

Cardinal OFiaich Heritage Centre
The display tells the life story of Tomás O’Fiaich – Student, Priest, Professor, Scholar and Cardinal-Primate of All Ireland. The exhibition includes: audio-visuals of interviews and conversations, photographs on video-disk, the Cardinal’s personal memorabilia, panels depicting his life and times and archaeological models and stone artefacts.
Open all year. 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm daily except Sat. - Sun. Sat. – Sun. and other times by appointment. Admission: Adults £3, Senior Citizens and Students £2
Contact: Tel: 028 3086 8757 Mr Michael McShane

Live Bands Every Saturday Night- Canal Court Hotel, Millers Suite
Live Bands every Saturday night followed by resident DJ. Bands include – James Peake, The Chevy’s, Luv Bug, Mindbenders, B’Jasus Bros., Hula Balloo, Night Heat, Night Fever and many more.
9.30 pm-to late. Admission £10.00.
Tel: 028 3025 1234

Newry Varitey Market
Every Thursday & Saturday
Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: John Mitchell Place, Newry
Tel: 028 3026 3004

Passenger Ferry Service - Warrenpoint to Omeath
A brand new state of the art vessel licensed by the Department of Marine ROI operating between Warrenpoint, Co. Down (NI) and Omeath Co. Louth (ROI).
The serive is seasonal and operates from May to October. Daily sailings start from 11.00am to 6.00pm. Vessel can transport bicycles but not cars. Return adult fare £4.00/6.00 Euro.
Return child fare £2.00/3.00 Euro.
Other cruises on offer are Castle Cruise (60mins) daily, Bay and Harbour Cruise (30mins) daily or Medieval Castle Cruise (90mins) weekly.
Contact: Brendal O'Neill
E-mail: castlecruises3@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 028 4175 3425

Sea Angling and Sight Seeing on Carlingford Lough
Daily trips departing from Greencastle and Carlingford on Pisces II which is a modern fully licensed vessel with capacity for twelve passengers. Fully qualified keen fisherman skipper - featured recently on Sky TV 'Hooked on Fishing'
Contact: Peyton Cunningham
31 Manse Road, Kilkeel
Tel: 028 4176 3669
Mob: 07759276031
E-mail: peyton@utvinternet.com
http://www.ukcharterboats.co.uk

Carlingford Lough Sea Angling
Enjoy a day’s shark fishing onboard the Sharon Michélé – a modern purpose built angling vessel for ten anglers. Fully licensed by the Dept of Marine, NITB, MCA and Bord Failte. This vessel can also be hired for cruises and trips on Carlingford Lough. Contact: Oliver Finnegan, 25 Chestnut Grove, Newry, BT34 1JT, 028 3026 4906,
Website: www.carlingfordlough.co.uk
Email: oliver@carlingfordlough.co.uk

Kilkeel Art Society
Meetings on 1st and 3rd Monday of each month except Bank Holidays. Twice monthly workshop meetings and art demonstration by visiting artists are held in Kilkeel Leisure Centre. New members welcome. 7.30-9.30pm.
Contact: Yvonne McGracey
Tel: 028 4176 3341

The Welcome Inn, Forkhill
Tuesday Nights from 9:30pm
Tel: 028 3088 8273

Granary Bar, Canal Court Hotel
Every Friday night from 9.00pm
Tel: 028 3025 1234

The Railway Bar, 81 Monaghan Street, Newry
Every Thursday Night
Tel: 028 3026 2498

Keenans, The Square, Crossmaglen
Thursday Nights
Tel: 028 3086 8071

O’Hanlon’s Bar
O’Hanlon’s Bar, Mullaghbawn Every Friday & Sunday Night from 9.30 pm. Any requests for tours of South Armagh including song and music can be accommodated. Any help in organising local musicians is freely given. Tel: 028 3088 8759
Website: www.ohanlons.com

TRADITIONAL SESSIONS
Kilbroney Bar, Rostrevor
Wednesday Nights
Tel: 028 4173 8390

Newry Dundalk Speciality Food and Craft Market
Local seasonal and organic produce plus gourmet foods and crafts. Last Saturday of every month (Exception: March Market which falls on Easter Saturday 22 March 2008)
Time: 9.30am - 2.00pm
Venue: Marcus Square, Hill Street, Newry
Contact: Michelle Curran - Cross Border Market Development Officer
Tel: 028 3031 3024
E-mail: michelle.curran@newryandmourne.gov.uk