A sub-branch of the Tyrone O’Neill clan came to Creggan Parish in the middle of the 15th century. Aodh O’Neill is considered the founder …
Tourist Information
Tourist Brochure
This Tourist Brochure differs little from its c.1994 predecessor. Anthony Russell has been brought on board to lend some historical and literary credence but it must be acknowledged that the misuse of the comma persists and still irks.
The Sistine Chapel
We have a number of enthusiastic art critics on Newry Journal.
What better than a tour of Michaelangelo’s works in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel?
FSA results, Co Down 2010-11
The Food Standards Agency send Inspectors regularly to assess the hygiene standards in public establishments where food is stored, processed and served to the public.
Bessbrook Heritage Group
The photograph below includes our correspondent William James McCutcheon and a number of local enthusiasts on a walk to find and explore the famous Lissummon Tunnel.
Carlingford: Lewis 1837
‘Carlingford is beautifully situated on the south-west side of the spacious lough or bay to which it gives its name, and immediately at the base of an extensive range of mountains which terminate at this point.
Canal Journey’s End
The Victoria Lock gates soon opened and, on a swell of escaping water we sailed into the sea estuary.
Tinkers on the road: Canal Journey
On our journey down the Ship Canal that Spring day in 1949 we next encountered, or rather passed on the road to our right, a herring man. Soon either in Omeath or Carlingford he would be singing out the praises of his wares :