Newry Journal

Community, History and Culture from Newry, Ireland

Panoramas

Francis Carroll, Bishop of Monrovia

John McCullagh April 25, 2008

This old photo shows the elect of the town in the early 60s celebrating the elevation to the Bishopric of Monrovia of Newry’s Castle Street man Francis Carroll. A list of names will follow!

Millvale, Bessbrook panorama

John McCullagh August 18, 2007

This is a panoramic aerial view of the Millvale Road, Bessbrook area. Enjoy!

Canal Court and Quay

John McCullagh July 18, 2007

In this panoramic view of Merchant’s Quay and the Canal Court Hotel, you can actually see the cars and the people on the street!

Carnbane & S Armagh hills

John McCullagh July 13, 2007

Distant hills panorama, from Carnbane towards Markethill.

Armagh Road Homes

John McCullagh July 12, 2007

A third panorama from Martin’s recent helicopter flight. The photo cuts across the main Armagh Road!

Harp that once thru Tara’s halls

The Harp that once through Tara's halls The soul of music shed Now hangs as mute on Tara's walls .....… Read more…
Making your own Blackthorn

There was a time when you could purchase a good blackthorn walking stick in many village or town shops. Not so… Read more…
Cal Mor Caraher

The 18th century had its own crop of rapparees or highwaymen. At the Summer Assizes of 1735 one Macklin, a famous… Read more…
The Last Trip

There was one route reserved for the most careful drivers of the single-decker coaches of the East Thanet Bus Company. That… Read more…
Clever Parrot

'He was silent to begin with. The pet-shop owner had promised the parrot would learn quickly but I had spent… Read more…