I am usually in the Gateway Club once a week for Bridge sessions and there are lots of Irish classes and other activities nightly. Peter and Sinead Donaghy sometimes have gymnastic sessions there too.
Recreation
Quigley Classical Christmas 2008
Let me first offer humble apologies for advertising this wonderful event AFTER the fact, but since I had not booked tickets, I might have ‘shot myself in the foot’ by offering pre-publicity for what is ALWAYS (and rightfully) a sell-out concert! It was superb!
Bessbrook Mill
The first power flax-spinning mill in
Ring Forts
As we move forward in time in our archaeological review, we find the plentiful ring forts – especially plentiful in our area of interest – which were a feature of the early Christian era (c. 5th century-12th century).
Early monuments
It’s getting round to tourist influx season again so I just thought it time I review some of our archaeological heritage.
If you are interested in the fairly recent past – like the twelfth century! – you might pay a visit to the so-called Bagenal’s Castle ….
Small’s ‘Sketch’ of Newry
The enforced emigration of Ireland’s life blood over centuries, which came to a head during and after the Great Famine (1845-1851) is one of the reasons for the huge Irish worldwide diaspora and the fairly ludicrous situation that by far the greater part of people of Irish descent do not and never have lived on the island.
Newpoint’s Season draws to a close
Your final chance to see Newpoint’s highly successful production of Brian Friel’s Making History is TOMORROW (Friday) night at the Arts Centre at 8.00 pm. This is not to be missed …
The Bullets Competition: conclusion
So I had learned a fair bit about road Bullets from the previous Sunday and had met some great characters from Newtownhamilton and An Port Mor. I had grasped the simple essence of the sport but there was more to learn.
Drama Awards : Dundalk wins
Having had a succession – including our own Eileen Mooney, current Chair of the Amateur Dr