Newry Journal
Community, History and Culture from Newry, Ireland
We do not usually respond to requests seeking help in Family History searches. We cannot -for if we did, we could… Read more…
In connection with the recent archaeological finds at Loughbrickland we noted that a Fulacht Fiadh site may have been identified. … Read more…
More weighty affairs at the Local assizes 50 years ago! Judge Hanna at Newry Quarter Sessions on Monday again referred… Read more…
Jerretspass: baking soda balloon
You heard the expression, 'grand weather for snedding turnips'. And it's been that way for a while. Anyway, another time we… Read more…
The late Jim Murphy of Dernaroy, a noted Gaelic footballer in his time and one time Newry and Mourne Councillor,… Read more…
Isaac Corry was just 21 when he was first elected to the Dublin Parliament representing Newry. His failed opponent challenged the… Read more…
In 1959 Down played Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final and lost by one goal eleven points to one goal four points.… Read more…
Tack bad taste [tacky]Biddable obedientScrunty smallWell put-on well dressedDoin' bravely thriving, feeling fairly wellDeave [dave] to stun with noiseStroe strawDuke crouchFadge a piece of… Read more…
Pat Murtagh, a former classmate who is featured in this photograph, supplied a list of names for identification. He notes… Read more…
Forkhill today has become somewhat of a dormitory village with extensive new housing largely out of character with the village we… Read more…