Newry Journal
Community, History and Culture from Newry, Ireland
The Russells of Dominic Street in the nineteenth century had a privileged childhood. Although well-off they were still unpampered and unspoilt. Of… Read more…
One punishment detail that fell to prisoners in The Bridewell was to scrub out the Military Barracks across the town. … Read more…
‘of Retiring Disposition’: Crawford
Shortly before I 'packed up' - continued Sean Crawford - 'I happened to be in our crowded local Post Office.… Read more…
Sarah was the youngest Russell girl. She became Sister Emmanuel. In 1866 she was sent as Superior, along with four other Sisters,… Read more…
On the first day of Christmas, my true love said to meWe were right to buy fresh turkey and a… Read more…
Another in the Hidden Newry series......Although the photo that includes Naomi quite gives the game away.Enjoy! Read more…
Reminiscence Writing Competition
In celebration of reaching the FOUR MILLION HITS A YEAR milestone - and of our fourth birthday - Newry Journal… Read more…
It was back in the oul' days - about eighty or ninety years ago - and there was this chap… Read more…
Now for addresses in the Armagh Road/Meadows areas ... Canal Street New Street Sinclair Street (or whatever name will be… Read more…
Dear Agnes, I read in the Democrat that Councillor Lewis of Sinn Fein, the party that has overseen the… Read more…