Newry Journal

Community, History and Culture from Newry, Ireland

Archeology

Archeology of the Carlingford Lough Region

John McCullagh June 1, 2019

The most recent Ice Age, which lasted in this region from c.30,000-12,000 years B.P. not only determined the topographical character up to the present, but eradicated almost all archaeological evidence of earlier habitation.

History of Ireland in Episodes

John McCullagh December 28, 2009

I received as a Christmas gift, the paperback of this work – released last Christmas in hardback – after running on BBC Radio Ulster for months of short programmes. It is excellent.

Bronze Age/Neolithic homes

John McCullagh August 26, 2006

It is exactly two years since we posted results of the archaeological finds in the Loughbrickland area, unearthed at the construction of the new dual carriageway …

Goward Dolmen

John McCullagh June 30, 2005

Who better to show one the architectural and archaeological treasures of the Hilltown area than local Green Party councillor Ciaran Mussen? I had the quick tour but am promised the whole thing in the near future. Ciaran hopes to set up a local walking group and I’m optimistic he will accept a Nyuck interloper too!

Annacloughmullion Cairn

John McCullagh March 5, 2005

Should you be fortunate enough to come across the only remaining relic, a single Menir (Pillar Stone) in a field in Lislea, you will have little or no understanding of what has been lost! This Pillar Stone just to the north-west on the Slieve Gullion Ring Dyke is a menhir, – a tall, upright stone […]

Emigration to American Isles

We have written before of the great Ulster Presbyterian migrations from here to America during the eighteenth century. Few Catholics crossed… Read more…
Imperfect Peace?

Peace broke out in 1994 Then the semantic battles Began, highly explosive verbs And nouns were fired Without warning by… Read more…
Newpoint Latest

Great News!!! Newpoint Players, Newry walked off with all the top prizes at Dublin Amateur Drama Festival announced on Sunday… Read more…
Independence Revoked!

Be advised that by decree of H M Government at Westminster, from this date the Declaration of Independence of Her… Read more…
Mind Games

This night week, at 8 00 pm in the Carroll Gallery of the Hollywood Arts Centre, our regular contributor Sean… Read more…
Quigley Spring Concert

Newry Chamber Music have been invited to hold their Spring Concert in the Sandys Street Presbyterian Church on Thursday next,… Read more…
1917 Queen St/Downshire Court

Today's Patrick/Dominic Streets and Francis Street were formerly known as Queen Street and King Street respectively. A great many families lived… Read more…
David Warden

David Bailie Warden was born into a farming community on the Ards Peninsula in 1772. He began his education locally… Read more…
Family Misfortunes

ALL the following were ACTUAL answers on the inane TV show Family Fortunes! Honest!A word beginning with Z: … Read more…
Postcard ‘Point/Rostrevor

Before people could afford to fly abroad for summer holidays, many went to Warrenpoint and Rostrevor. The product had to… Read more…

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