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Comhairle Ceantair an Iúir, Mhúrn agus an DúinNewry, Mourne and Down District Council

Arts & CultureAutumn Programme

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LOVE ON THE ROCKS

This year, on culture night, Dramability are inviting you to travel with them on the long, winding, and often rocky, road to romance! You will encounter the lovely, luscious Lucille, raunchy, ravishing Ruby, sumptuous, scintillating Cynthia and of course our beleaguered hero, Rocky whose one mission in life is to find a good woman! No mean task but, with you along to help, success is guaranteed! Or is it? Admission free, light supper included.

DATE: Friday 20 September

TIME:6pm – 9pm(Performance at 7pm)

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VENUE:Down Arts Centre

The Last Rose of Summer – Song Recital

Recital of songs based on poets from Ireland and abroad.

Eileen Coyle is a soprano based in Dublin. She is a Lay Vicar at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin. She also sings with several professional ensembles in Ireland, including: Lassus Chamber Choir, Tonnta Performance Company, Peregryne Vocal Ensemble, Crux Vocal Ensemble, Sestina Early Music Ensemble, Anúna, The Bugle Babes and Systir.

Frasier Hickland is a Lisburn-born pianist who studies with Professor Anthony Byrne at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin. He has performed in some of the most prestigious venues in the country, including the National Concert Hall, the Ulster Hall, and most notably on BBC Radio to commemorate the Jane Austen Bicentenary.


TIME:8pm (bar available from 7pm)

PRICE:£12 / £10 concession


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Seo chugaibh eagrán an Fhómhair de chlár Ealaíon, Cultúir agus Iarsmalainne i gComhairle Ceantair an Iúir, Mhúrn agus an Dúin. Tá an clár thar maoil le heolas ar bheo-léirithe, ranganna, cheardlanna, léachtaí, thaispeántais, agus imeachtaí ar leith a bheas ar siúl fud fad an cheantair ó Mheán Fómhair go Nollaig. Tá súil agam go mbainfidh tú tairbhe as an chlár seo atá lán go béal le siamsaíocht don teaghlach uilig le linn na míonna romhainn atá ag dul i ngiorracht. Cuireann an clár seo béim ar thiomantas na Comhairle do réimse leathan imeachtaí ealaíon agus cultúir a sholáthar d’achan duine atá ina chónaí, nó ag obair nó atá ar cuairt sa cheantar.

Welcome to the Autumn edition of the Arts, Culture and Museum programme in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. This booklet contains live performances, classes, workshops, exhibitions and special events across the district from September - December. I hope you enjoy this programme, it is full of entertaining events for the entire family over the Autumn months. This programme highlights the Council’s commitment to ensuring that we offer all who live, work and visit the district, opportunities to engage with arts and culture.

An ComhairleoirSearlaí Ó CathasaighCathaoirleach

CouncillorCharlie Casey Chairman

Front Cover Image: Helen Kerr

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Presented by Lore Music featuring Saffyre, Lore and Saffyre both from Northern Ireland have come together to create an unforgettable night of contemporary Irish and American music.

Lore have just finished their last theatre tour, taking in some of the country’s finest venues. Saffyre is made up of sisters Shauneen and Maria and cousin Emma from Co Down. The melodies and harmonies which are signature to the Saffyre sound have been honed and perfected over years of recording and live performance. Both bands have been attracting audiences with their stunning vocal harmonies and finely crafted original songs.

DATE: Saturday 5 October




PRESENTED BY:Lore Music

Take Me Home A Night of Contemporary Irish & American Music

Dave Allen From the Cradle to The Grave

Celtic Soul - The Songs of Van Morrison

The Dave Allen story told by Kieran Cunningham through the re-enactment of his famous stage show.

Kieran Cunningham comes to Downpatrick with his unique one-man show based on the life of legendary comedian Dave Allen – From The Cradle To The Grave.

A former student at St Joseph’s Boys’ High School and Newry Tech, Kieran Cunningham has been what he describes as ‘a big Dave Allen fan’ since childhood. He has fond memories of growing up in Newry amid its 70’s sub-culture of five-a-side football and record shops.

Now an actor and musician based in Manchester, Kieran has performed acoustic concerts and played roles in several TV, film and theatre productions across the UK, Ireland and America.

DATE: Friday 4 October TIME:8pm (bar available from 7pm)



Celtic Soul, the definitive tribute to Van Morrison, come to Down Arts Centre fresh from their sell-out show at the Ulster Hall.

Receiving critical acclaim from devout Vanatics wherever they perform, they have continued their success with shows across Ireland. Always in demand, they were the house band and main performers in the BBC’s celebration of Astral Weeks 50th Birthday.

With years of playing in blues, folk, trad and jazz bands, the seven-piece band have the ingredients to deliver Van’s music authentically. Expect to hear songs from right across Van’s musical history including the big hits as well as stand out album tracks.

DATE: Friday 11 October




Under Milk Wood

Celebrating a day in the life of ‘Llareggub’ - a small sea town somewhere in Wales - all 69 ebullient inhabitants in Dylan Thomas’ timeless masterpiece is hilariously recreated in an amazing feat of memory and virtuosity. Complemented by a stunning original soundscape, it’s bawdy and beautiful, sad and sensual and, through the music of language, leaves indelible, unforgettable images of humanity.

Made famous by Richard Burton’s legendary recording in 1954, Guy Masterson (Burton’s nephew) brings the entire work to vivid life on stage.

Written by Dylan Thomas. Performed by Guy Masterson. Directed by Tony Boncza (with original direction by George Dillon). Original music and soundcape by Matt Clifford.

DATE: Saturday 28 September




PRESENTED BY:Theatre Tours International

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Tess of the D’Urbervilles

“Why didn’t you tell me there was danger? Why didn’t you warn me?”

Hardy’s fictional masterpiece, Tess of the D’Urbervilles traces the life of the young country girl Tess Durbeyfield. Driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D’Urberville family, the innocent Tess crosses paths with her ‘cousin’, the dissolute Alec and the gentleman, Angel Clare, with tragic results.

Hardy’s heroine is one of the most moving in all of literature, and her story is hauntingly brought to life in this new version by Hotbuckle.

DATE: Friday 25 October




PRESENTED BY:Hotbuckle

Chris Keys

Chris Keys has a distinctive voice, an easy listening sound and haunting melodies that stay in your head long after you’ve heard them.

Born and raised on the North Coast of Northern Ireland this singer-songwriter gained a wealth of inspiration and has been writing and performing from an early age. Chris writes songs mostly with hints of Folk, Blues, and Americana as well as the occasional Pop and Rock record.

Over the years he has performed at festivals such as Waltroper Parkfest, Germany where he opened for Bob Geldof & the Boomtown Rats as well as the famous Bluebird Café in Nashville. He has also supported and played in the round with the likes of Grammy Award winner Nanci Griffith, Fairport Convention, The 4 of Us and Jim Lauderdale.

DATE: Friday 1 November




Carrying David Presented by David Hull Promotions Ltd

Inspired by the love of his terminally ill brother David, Glenn McCrory made boxing history, becoming the Cruiserweight Champion of the World.

Funny and heartbreaking, Carrying David is a remarkable one-man play reflecting the highs and many lows of Glenn’s unrelenting drive and incredible sacrifice to become the very first world champion.

Two brothers: one fighting for his fame, the other fighting for his life!

Starring Micky Cochrane, directed by Russell Floyd (BBCs EastEnders, ITVs The Bill) and written by internationally produced playwright, Ed Waugh.





PRESENTED BY:David Hull Promotions

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Pink & Blue

Boys wear blue and girls wear pink. Or can they wear both? Is it true that girls and boys are so different?

Two clowns explore all these questions and play with what is means to be a boy or a girl… or maybe both… or maybe neither! With silliness and fun, this show aims to find out if we can all be who we want to be and accept others as they are too!

Directed by Gemma Mae Halligan with Jennifer Jordan and Jude Quinn playing the Pink and Blue clowns.

This is a non-verbal show and features the music of composer Neil Foster. Suitable for 4yrs+

DATE: Saturday 19 October (40 mins duration)

TIME:12 noon

PRICE:£5


PRESENTED BY:Amadan

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The Illegals with Niamh Kavanagh

Oldshore Productions presents The Illegals with Niamh Kavanagh.

Twenty five years ago, the Eagles came back with their magical, Hell Freezes Over world tour and Fleetwood Mac reformed their most successful line-up.

To celebrate, The Illegals are putting a new show for these two ground-shaking music events from the world’s two most iconic rock bands.

Led by Niamh Kavanagh, she of the mesmerising voice and mischievous spirit, The Illegals will take you on a journey for three hours of soulful harmonies, exciting riffs, blistering guitars and unforgettable songs.

The best of two legendary bands in one night? It’s almost too good to be true.

DATE: Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November


PRICE:£17.50 / £15 concession


PRESENTED BY:Oldshore Productions

Terry McHugh ‘Mini Strokes of Luck’

Sometimes when bad things happen people say, “We’ll look back at this and laugh someday.”

North Belfast Comedian and former yoyo champion, Terry McHugh says, “Why wait?!”

That’s why in Mini Strokes of Luck, his first new show for two years, Terry will be taking a very funny and honest look at his experience of suffering two mini strokes and the effects they had on him.

Terry will be joined by the hilarious Frazer Robb who has been performing on the Northern Irish Comedy scene for nearly 10 years as a Stand Up and as part of improv group Wonderfrog.

DATE: Saturday 23 November




PRESENTED BY:David Hull Promotions

Show contains adult references 16+

Removed

Removed is a funny and affecting fictional story, told by a character called Adam and offers insight into the experiences of growing up in the Northern Irish care system.

“Adam is OK to share his story - really it’s alright - it’s OK that his life was turned upside down - and the social workers were nice, kinda - and the foster homes, well... and his baby brother Joe?”

Removed is not based on one individual, but rather an amalgam of the many interviews gathered by Fionnuala Kennedy. It is a collaboration between award-winning Prime Cut Productions, writer Fionnuala Kennedy and Voice of Young People in Care (VOYPIC), a group of young people with care experience who are campaigning for changes to the care system in Northern Ireland.



PRICE: £12 / £10 concession


PRESENTED BY:Prime Cut Theatre Company

Brigid O’Neill

Hailing from Downpatrick, critically acclaimed artist Brigid O’Neill is a genre-spanning songsmith whose evergreen music appeals to multiple generations. An immensely gifted storyteller, her latest album ‘Touchstone’ is crammed with confidence, charisma and sees her effortlessly weave elements of folk, country and more into her relatable tales of happiness, heartbreak and the human condition.

Over the last few years Brigid has performed everywhere from the world-famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville to the iconic Grand Opera House in Belfast and played with like-minded artists such as Iain Archer, Paul Brady, Eddi Reader, Duke Special and Frances Black. Brigid will be playing this show with a selection of the top-class musicians who featured on her album Touchstone - a combination which guarantees a great night of wonderful original music!



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Grinch!

For this year’s annual pantomime, Dramability presents the story of the Grinch - a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit. The infamous green man, lives inside a cave halfway up a mountain and only sees his neighbours in Whoville when he runs out of sausages. Each year at Christmas they disrupt his tranquil solitude with their increasingly bigger, brighter, and louder celebrations. When the Whos declare they are going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch has had enough!

Of course, no self-respecting panto would be the same without the usual mix of singing, dancing, cornier than corn jokes and that all-important audience participation.

Come along and join in the fun! We can’t wait!!!

DATE: Saturday 14 December & Sunday 15 December

TIME:Saturday at 7.30pm and Sunday 15 at 3pm

PRICE:£7 & £5 concession


PRESENTED BY:Dramability

Colin Geddis

Shine presents Colin Geddis, Safe Space 2019 Stand-up Tour.

Ahead of his SSE Arena Show in 2020, Colin Geddis -Creator of The General Banter Podcast, Gedzilla Films, Barry The Blender - brings you his brand new stand-up show Safe Space, delivering his trademark brand of side-splittingly inappropriate humour.

DATE: Friday 13 December


PRICE:£17.50


PRESENTED BY:Shine

GUIDANCE:18+yrs

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Poems on a Sunday Afternoon

Offering a friendly space to read, we hope, as always, that you will join us and share a piece of your own work - poem, story, song - or perhaps a favourite.

Special Feature We are pleased to feature, Gerry McCullough whose first novel, Belfast Girls, (Night Publishing, 2010), was a number one bestseller on paid UK Kindle. It was republished in 2012 by Precious Oil Publications, who went on to publish 14 other books by Gerry, including four collections of her popular stories of the lovable rogue, Old Seamus (available in Amazon paperback and Kindle editions). In addition to her prose work, Gerry is an award winning and widely published short story author and poet. She lives just outside Downpatrick, is married to singer-songwriter, writer, radio presenter and publisher, Raymond McCullough, and has four children.

DATE: Sunday 29 September

TIME:2.30pm – 4.30pm

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PRESENTED BY:Castle Ward Arts and Crafts and Down Arts Centre

Santa’s Sooty Christmas

It’s the day before Christmas Eve. Cheerful, chimney sweep, Rudi, is cleaning all the chimneys – to make sure they are ready for Santa – but Rudi gets a very nasty shock! One very big chimney is well and truly blocked…and not with soot…but with toys! Stuck there by the dreadful witch Fluella the Fluesy! Wicked Fluella loves grunge and grime and wants to stop Christmas by blocking all the chimneys so that Santa can’t deliver the presents.

Rudi manages to free the toys – a beautiful Christmas Tree Fairy, a Constant Tin Soldier and a very cross Christmas Candle – but the trouble is only starting, for well and truly stuck in the chimney is…yes…Santa himself!

Join us for some mischief, magic and merry mayhem this Christmas at Down Arts Centre!

DATE: Wednesday 4 – Friday 6 December

TIME:Wednesday and Thursday: 10am and 1pmFriday 10am and 7pm

PRICE:£7 adult / £5 child


PRESENTED BY:Centre Stage Theatre Company


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A Sense of Place

Comparative landscapes following my 50yr retrospective in Oriel Mon.

Landscape painting goes well beyond a nice view or a pretty picture to an expression of the relationship between man and nature.

Painting in plain air, as in the Taoist approach, is fast and immediate, capturing something that can’t be put into words; alternatively, when the joy and wonder is lost all that is left is technique and prosaic detail.

It is ironic that landscape painting is regarded as a lesser art form, in art history from Leonardo to the impressionists the brush with nature has been pivotal and instrumental to the development of artistic expression as we know it and today is more important than ever in a world of materialism and rampart ecological destruction.

DATE: Friday 30 August – Saturday 28 September

TIME:During Centre opening hours

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ARTIST:Victor Cirefice

Helen Kerr

After teaching Art for many years in Belfast, Helen is now working as a fulltime artist in the Lodge Studio, Dundrum. The work is in the medium of Batik/Stitch to create pieces in textile ‘paintings’.

Most images are landscape based, reflecting the mountains and coastlines of County Down, but in an interpretative rather than realistic style, in an effort to capture the mood or essence of place.

DATE: Friday 4 October – Saturday 26 October


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William Henry Orr - Wearing a Cool Suit

William Henry (Harry) Orr M Arch RIBA (1939-2016) was born in Downpatrick and studied architecture in Belfast, Edinburgh and Rome. He won the RIBA/RSUA Rome Scholarship, the Sir Charles Lanyon Prize for Measured Drawing and an Andrew Grant Travelling Scholarship to Spain. He worked in Edinburgh, London and Belfast before his appointment as resident architect for King Idris’s Sports City in Libya. From there he moved to Saudi Arabia before his appointment as lecturer at the Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Architecture in Bangkok. This exhibition celebrates the life and work of William Henry Orr.

DATE: Friday 29 November – Saturday 21 December


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ARTIST:William Henry (Harry) Orr

My Watercolour Life

Newcastle based artist, Shaw Harper works entirely in watercolour from his purpose-built studio in the foot of the Mourne Mountains. He is constantly trying to achieve a sense of atmosphere in his paintings primarily through the use of light and shade.

As Shaw explains, “Watercolour is a particularly difficult medium to work in. Unlike oil or acrylics, it’s unforgiving, and once you make a mistake, there is no way back. Still, it’s a wonderfully transparent medium, and the enjoyment for me is constantly learning to master it”.

“Painting is very easy when you don’t know how, but very difficult when you do”. Edgar Degas.

DATE: Friday 1 November – Saturday 23 November


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ARTIST:Shaw Harper

DATE: Friday 6 September for 8 weeks & Friday 1 November for 8 weeks

TIME:10.30am – 11.30am & 12 noon – 1pm

PRICE:£35 / £30 concession (per session)


TUTOR:Paula Guzzanti

Tai Chi for All

This class involves fluid and slow body and mind exercises to develop mindfulness and movement skills. You will learn a short form of Chen Style Tai Chi and an energy-based practice, called QiQong, that will contribute to develop your body balance, coordination, strength, and awareness over your energetic field. This class is suited to adults of all ages that are interested in body-mind practices to develop a greater sense of well-being and fitness.

Dance First Think Later

Attributed to Samuel Beckett.

Experience a different and beneficial lunchtime break. The aim is to relax your mind, gently exercise your body and put a smile on your face.

Ashley Ray, an experienced Irish Set and French Bal Folk dancer, will offer weekly tuition in Irish and French traditional group and couple dances.

Ashley will teach at most two simple dances each week and time permitting, an opportunity to repeat at subsequent classes. No experience, nor partner, needed, just wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

To book contact Ashley on 028 4484 1444 or text 077 3672 7001.

DATE: Monday 9 September for 6 weeks& Monday 4 November for 6 weeks

TIME:11.30am – 12.30pm

PRICE:£25 or £5 per session


TUTOR:Ashley Ray

Intermediate Dressmaking

This class is aimed at those who are familiar with using their own sewing machine and can therefore thread it up and wind a bobbin. All patterns will be provided and different techniques will be taught, how to do buttonholes, insert zips and use stretchy fabrics. Please bring along your own sewing machine.

DATE: Tuesday 17 September for 12 weeks

TIME:6.30pm – 9pm



TUTOR:Naomi Whan

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Wire Work Class

This Class will cover a variety of techniques to build your skills and confidence with wire work, allowing you to create beautiful jewellery and gifts. Learn how to use wire, gemstones, beads and beach finds to create gemstone trees, pendants, bracelets, earrings, Tree of Life sun-catchers and pendants.

You will be introduced to the tools, materials and techniques you will need including; the different wires that can be used, the effective use of jewellery making tools, gemstone shapes and their properties, how to wrap different shaped beads and stones including cabochons and beach finds, how to create coils and wire shapes, how to texture wire, and how to use chain and findings.

DATE: Monday 23 September for 10 weeks

TIME:7pm – 9pm



TUTOR:Lindy McMahon

DATE: Monday 23 September for 10 weeks

TIME:7pm – 9pm



TUTOR:Vincent McDonnell

A class to assist and encourage the absolute beginner as well as those already more familiar with drawing and painting. Beginning with the basics of drawing you will learn techniques to form the basis of your painting, moving onto mixing colours and working towards a finished piece. Materials to bring to the first session: HB pencil, rubber, sharpener and sketchbook. Advice will be given then on any other materials and paint needed for the rest of the course.

Draw and Paint Silver Jewellery


TIME:10am – 1pm



TUTOR:Diane Lyness

Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques such as piercing, soldering, rolling, annealing and filing. If you have attended previous workshops this is a great opportunity to build on the skills that you have already gained.

Copper sheet provided. Sterling silver to be purchased by each participant.

Painting

DATE: Tuesday 24 September OR Thursday 26 September for 10 weeks

TIME:7pm – 9pm


VENUE:Newcastle Centre

TUTOR:Martin McParland

This painting course is aimed at both beginners and those who have some experience of acrylic painting. The sessions will cover essentials such as basic equipment and materials, getting started, choosing subject matter, composition, colour, perspective, still life and landscape. A list of materials needed is available on the website (www.downartscentre.com) in ‘downloads’.

Silver JewelleryMaking Workshop

Suitable for beginners with no previous jewellery experience, this exciting course will include a traditional and contemporary approach to jewellery making and design. You will be guided through the basics of annealing, cutting, soldering, doming, texturing and the use of safe enamelling to build towards a little jewellery collection.

Course tutor, Karen Daye-Hutchinson, owner of Ghost & Bonesetter jewellery, is a multimedium artist who exhibits nationally and internationally and is winner of many awards and commissions.

Basic materials including copper sheet and wire will be given as part of the class. Individuals may wish to purchase precious metal and stones, etc along the way.


TIME:7pm – 9pm

PRICE:Tuesday £90 / £85 concession


TUTOR:Karen Daye – Hutchinson

Tai Chi


TIME:12.30pm – 1.30pm



TUTOR:Petesy Burns

Tai Chi is a gentle flowing exercise which aims to enhance the bodies intrinsic energy system. The main benefits are relaxation and physical and mental balance. As well as this Tai Chi works on strengthening the core and is a cardiovascular exercise. At its core Tai Chi promotes physical and mental well-being through focusing the practitioner on the individual moves and creating a sense of truly being in the moment. As the nature of the movement is slow and gentle Tai Chi is suitable for all regardless of age or ability.


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I have a story in me ……….

DATE: Wednesday 25 September for 10 weeks




TUTOR:Kieron Black

You’ve heard it a thousand times, maybe even said it yourself… “I have this great idea for a children’s book…” But that’s as far as it gets! Life gets in the way and the story never gets told, and if you don’t tell your story, who is going to? No one – that’s who! So why not let published author / artist Kieron Black help you get your story from daydream to thumbnail sketch to workable plot, all fleshed out with crazy characters, impossible scenarios and fantastic landscapes in a workshop that really tells a story.

Painting


TIME:2pm – 4pm



TUTOR:Sandra Robinson

Learn the main principals of drawing, colour theory and composition to help improve your paintings, guided by figurative artist, Sandra Robinson. Sandra is a full-time artist working in both painting and ceramics from her studio in Belfast. She graduated with a first-class honours at the University of Ulster and completed an MA at Royal College of Art.

Painting

This established course is aimed at both beginners and those who have some experience of acrylic painting. The sessions will cover essentials such as basic equipment and materials, getting started, choosing subject matter, composition, colour, perspective, still life and landscape. A list of materials needed is available on the website (www.downartscentre.com) in ‘downloads’.


TIME:7pm – 9pm



TUTOR:Martin McParland

These workshop-based classes are designed to support those who wish to explore and develop their writing skills. They will cover topics such as writers’ tools and sources, character and plot, as well as looking at a variety of styles including short stories, scriptwriting and poetry. Opportunities to experiment with different types of writing will be provided to enable participants to find and enhance their own writer’s voice. Whether for fun or with a view to publication, this course aims to find ways to unlock imagination and to develop a greater awareness of craft.

Creative WritingWorkshop


TIME:7pm – 9pm



TUTOR:Dr Catherine Kelly

Pottery


TIME:10.30 – 12.30am




Learn how to work with clay using hand-building techniques such as slab work, pinch pots, coiling, using formers and more. Create unique pieces from pots, figures, animals and bowls, all supported by figurative artist, Sandra Robinson.

Pottery


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Learn how to work with clay using hand-building techniques such as slab work, pinch pots, coiling, using formers and more. Create unique pieces from pots, figures, animals and bowls, all supported by figurative artist, Sandra Robinson.


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TUTOR:Laura Plummer (www.lauraplummer.com)

This class is suitable for more experienced singers who are used to singing parts and can hold a harmony line. All songs are taught by ear. Singers are expected to do around 30 minutes of practice at home each week between classes so you will need to bring your smart phone with a recording App or some other recording device to the sessions.

We sing a wide range of songs from world folk to pop.

This course is aimed at those who have never learnt any dressmaking skills and those who need help in using a sewing machine.

You will be taught how to read a pattern and understand what all the symbols mean. Your tutor will provide all the patterns and you will experiment with different garments to gain the confidence to be able to make your own clothes. Please bring along own sewing machine or if you don’t have one please enquire at time of booking and one maybe available.

DATE: Thursday 26 September for 12 weeks

TIME:10:30am – 1pm



TUTOR:Naomi Whan

BeginnersDressmaking

The Thursday Singers


TIME:2pm – 4pm



TUTOR:Laura Plummer (www.lauraplummer.com)

‘This is home where we belong ... in this voice, in this song.’ Experience the joy of harmony singin

This class is suitable for beginners as well as singers with some experience of group singing. All songs are taught by ear and you may find it useful to bring a smart phone or recording device to aid learning.

We sing a wide range of songs from world folk to pop. Laura Plummer (Natural Voice Network)

Crochet: An Introduction


TIME:7pm – 9pm



TUTOR:Lucinda Guy

On this inspirational course you will learn the basic principles of crochet: chain stitch, double and treble stitch, simple shaping, easy crochet squares and circles, edgings, flowers and leaves. You will also learn how to follow charts and understand written patterns as well as finishing techniques and how to choose the right yarns. This course is ideal for beginners and improvers and each week there will be patterns for original projects to work on. Although the course will follow a schedule, the teaching is flexible, allowing you to go at your own pace. By the end of the course you will be able to build on your knowledge and progress to more creative work.

Ossia Guitar


TIME:6pm – 6.45pm (8 – 10 years, £40.00)7pm – 8pm (Beginners)8pm – 9pm (Improvers)



TUTOR:Paul McMordie

In a relaxed and informal setting, all students will gain valuable playing experience whilst having fun. A perfect option for all beginner guitarists seeking a fun-based learning programme. All aspects of guitar playing will be touched upon, from basic rhythms to fundamental finger style.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a gentle flowing exercise which aims to enhance the bodies intrinsic energy system. The main benefits are relaxation and physical and mental balance. As well as this Tai Chi works on strengthening the core and is a cardiovascular exercise. At its core Tai Chi promotes physical and mental well-being through focusing the practitioner on the individual moves and creating a sense of truly being in the moment. As the nature of the movement is slow and gentle Tai Chi is suitable for all regardless of age or ability.





TUTOR:Petesy Burns


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During the 10 weeks students will be working on a wide variety of individual projects. Some may choose to make bags, cushions, clothing, soft toys etc.

Feel free to come along with some of your own individual sewing project ideas and discuss with tutor, Naomi at the first class and she will be on hand to help you develop and achieve your sewing wishes. This class suits all levels of ability and teaches you lots of new skills in a fun and relaxed environment.

DATE: Friday 27 September for 10 weeks

TIME:10:30am – 1pm



TUTOR:Naomi Whan

Sewing Club Crystal Trees


TIME:10.30am – 3pm

PRICE:£40 / £35 concession (materials and lunch included)


TUTOR:Joy Gray

In this workshop we will be making a crystal tree which will then be attached to a large, flat stone. There will be lots of lovely crystals to choose from. These trees take time and quite a bit of twisting but once you’ve made one you will be itching to make more. Great to learn to make and with plenty of time to start making for Christmas.

Participants will learn the basics of stone carving using locally sourced Sandstone and specialist tooling.

Drawing equipment is provided which also forms an important part of the class. Stencils/ templates are provided but free hand and new design work is encouraged before carving commences. Participants will be assisted individually in the design and carving of their stone tablet and make ready for internal or exterior display at their home.

Participants can aim to achieve a relief carved emblem/ design with some lettering during the classes using traditional methods.


TIME:10am – 4pm



TUTOR:Marc Kelly

Traditional Stone Carving with Sculptor Marc Kelly

Make a Simple Top

If you love the idea of making your own clothes but don’t know where to start, this simple top workshop is the class for you! Choose to make with sleeves or without. Pattern will be supplied and fabric. If you have your own sewing machine please bring it along with some spare needles. If you don’t have one please enquire at time of booking and one maybe available.


TIME:9.30am – 4.30pm



TUTOR:Naomi Whan

Tiffany GlassWorkshop


TIME:10am – 4pm

PRICE:£45 / £40 concession (materials & lunch included)


TUTOR:Irene McBride

Create a cute fox light catcher and learn the skills needed for copper-foiled glass. Qualified tutor and glass artist, Irene McBride of Discovery Glass will teach all the stages from cutting glass to soldering your finished piece. An enjoyable day working with beautiful glass. Please wear shoes, not sandals, covered legs and don’t forget to bring an apron.

Ceramic Vessels


TIME:10am – 4pm



TUTOR:Peter Surginor

Join ceramic artist, Peter Surginor, and create your own vessel taking inspiration from the natural world. Peter will guide you through construction and explore an arrange of surface techniques including sgraffito and sprigging.

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If you are interested in making your own hand made soap using only 100% natural ingredients, then this hands-on workshop is for you. Tutors, Pamela Mawhinney and Irene Gourley from local business Naturally Soap, will teach you the ancient craft of soap-making using the traditional cold process method. The basic skills taught will enable you to go home and make your own soap with ease. All materials will be provided; however, it is recommended that attendees bring their own apron.


TIME:10am – 12:30pm

PRICE:£25 / £20 concession (materials included)


TUTOR:Irene Gourley & Pamela Mawhinney

Natural Soap Making Workshop

Silver Jewellery Workshop


TIME:10am – 4pm



TUTOR:Diane Lyness

Design and make a unique Silver necklace or earrings. Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques such as piercing, soldering, shaping, texturing and polishing to create a beautiful piece of jewellery to take home.

No previous experience is required. All you need is an apron and bundles of enthusiasm!

This one-day workshop is aimed at complete beginners or those who have not picked up their needles for a while and need a reminder of the basics.

You will learn how to cast on and cast off, make knit and purl stitches, increase and decrease stitches and learn finishing, sewing up and embellishing techniques.

You will also learn how to follow a simple chart and written pattern as you start to make your first knitted project.

Although the day will follow a schedule, the teaching is flexible allowing you to go at your own pace.


TIME:10am – 4pm



TUTOR:Lucinda Guy

Knitting: The Basics

Christmas Wreaths

During this half day workshop, run twice in the same day to allow for your busy Christmas schedule, we will be making a beautiful door wreath for your home. Using locally grown, colourful willow, holly, spruce and pine, we will produce a wonderful wreath, under the guidance of tutor Clive Lyttle. If time allows we may also produce decorative willow stars for the tree or table.


TIME:9.30am – 12.30pm & 1pm - 4pm

PRICE:£32 / £27.50 concession (materials included)


TUTOR:Clive Lyttle – Welig Heritage Crafts

Christmas Fabric Cushion or Wreath…You Decide

DATE: Saturday 7 December

TIME:10am – 4pm

PRICE:£45 / £40 concession (materials & lunch included)


TUTOR:Naomi Whan

Try something different! A modern and funky Christmas cushion constructed from lovely fabric to adorn your sofa over the festive period…once you make one you will want to make more for yourself and maybe even for gifts or a beautiful Christmas wreath made from fabric wire and beads. This fabric wreath looks lovely on a door or inside wall or displayed as a centre piece and it will add that little bit of extra Christmas sparkle to your home. At time of booking please say if you want to make the cushion or the wreath. Please bring along a sewing machine if interested in sewing the cushion everything else you need will be supplied on the day.

Flower Arranging


TIME:10am – 4pm



TUTOR:Elizabeth Rea

Create your own festive floral art arrangements in this one-day workshop with Elizabeth Rea and learn basic flower arranging skills for traditional and contemporary design. Suitable for beginners and those with more experience.


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TIME:4pm – 6pm

PRICE:£60


TUTOR:Ossia Music Tutors

GUIDANCE:11 – 15yrs

Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a more advanced player, Ossia Music Rock School offers you the opportunity to learn and improve your skills on guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and vocals, from professional musicians and teachers in a friendly and creative curriculum-based environment. Age 11 – 15 years.

Illustration

Drawing is great fun, drawing well is even better. And everyone can do it - all that is needed sometimes is an encouraging word or a nudge (smudge!) in the right direction. Get guidance in the techniques of pencil, pen and ink, watercolour, acrylic, even felt-tips or crayons if you like – anything to get that idea out of your head and on to the page. Join author / artist / illustrator Kieron Black for this fun workshop aimed directly at the younger artist and get that creativity unleashed! Age 9 -11 years


TIME:4pm – 6pm

PRICE:£60


TUTOR:Kieron Black

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Kids Pottery classes

DATE: Saturday 21 September for 8 weeks

PRICE:£35 (4 – 6 years) £40 (7 – 11years)


GUIDANCE:4 – 6yrs

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7 – 11yrs

from 12.30pm – 2pm

Join DAC’s tutor to create sculptural forms, animal pots, explore texture and impressing in clay, make relief tiles and coil or pinch pots.

Come and join this exciting after school club! The club is for creative young people interested in sewing and dressmaking. Throughout the 6 weeks students will be taught key elements of sewing and hopefully fire up their passion for fashion and textiles! As well as helping with their creativity, learning to sew helps develop coordination and concentration skills. Students will follow and adapt commercial patterns and be introduced to pattern cutting, sewing and construction skills. You will learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine and students will enjoy doing different projects such as sewing a cozy blanket, pencil case with a zip, pyjamas plus lots more!


TIME:4pm – 6pm

PRICE:£50


TUTOR:Naomi Whan

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Fashion Club! DanceRock School

DATE: Thursday 24 October for 8 weeks

TIME:7.30pm – 9pm

PRICE:£40


TUTOR:Jennifer Rooney

GUIDANCE:11+yrs

This class is a chance to try different styles of dance, it will explore jazz, contemporary and musical theatre technique and will include fun and challenging routines each week. The class will also explore how music works in partnership with movement to tell a story, so it is a good opportunity to be creative. It is suitable for people with a range of experience.

IMPORTANTINFORMATIONConcessions:Performance and Adult Classes/Workshops: Concessionary tickets apply to children under 16, full time students, people over 60, those claiming unemployment benefit or registered disabled. Proof of status will be required.

Special Assistance:Down Arts Centre is wheelchair accessible with a lift to all levels of the building, low level access at the box office and allocated wheelchair spaces in the auditorium. Disabled patrons can avail of a complimentary ticket for an escort if they require one. Please notify staff of any special requirements they may have when purchasing tickets.

Booking Information:– Tickets for performances may be

booked by telephone by phoning 028 4461 0747 and in person at Down Arts Centre.

– Tickets cannot be reserved without payment.

– Tickets will be held by the box office and available to pick up before or on the night of the event.

– Should you request posting, a £1 postage and administration fee will be applied.

– Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.

– Latecomers cannot be admitted.– All information is correct at time

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the right to change or cancel events or refuse admission.

For full terms and conditions visit www.downartscentre.com or contact the Box Officeon 028 4461 0747 to request a hard copy.


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- Tickets for performances may be booked by telephone by phoning 028 3031 3180 and in person at Sean Hollywood Arts Centre.

- Tickets cannot be reserved without payment.

- Tickets will be held by the box office and available to pick up before or on the night of the event.

- Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.

- Latecomers cannot be admitted

- All information is correct at the time of print.

- Sean Hollywood Arts Centre reserves the right to change or cancel events or refuse admission.

Throughout the programme we have placed coloured rectangles directing you towards the box office telephone number.

Sean Hollywood Arts Centre1a Bank ParadeNewry BT35 6HP

[email protected]

Information Booking

TO BOOK CALL:

028 3031 3180

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Newpoint Summer Drama School Performances

A summer long summer school has culminated in performances at The Sean Hollywood Arts Centre. Come along and see our talented young people in a show which showcases skills learned throughout the summer months.

Newpoint Summer Show performance.

DATE: Tuesday 27 – Friday 30 August

TIME:7.30pm nightly

PRICE:£10 available from [email protected] and The Sean Hollywood Arts Centre

VENUE:Sean Hollywood Arts Centre

PRESENTED BY:Newpoint Youth Players

You Must be Joking

Join George Jones as he introduces a night of the best of Northern Irish stand-ups for an evening of pure comedy heaven.

Forget Brexit, global warning and the falling pound as you join the master of one liners, Gene Fitzpatrick, the first lady of comedy, May McFettridge and the ever endearing, Jimmy Cricket with his funny hat and his wellies on the wrong feet.

DATE: Thursday 5 September


PRICE:£22.50 from www.iúrcinnfleadhNote: Tickets bought online will be posted out at least a month before the concert. P&P fee of £1 per order will apply

VENUE:Newry Town Hall

PRESENTED BY:David Hull Promotions in conjunction with Iúr Cinn Fleadh


TIME:8pm

PRICE:£20 from Sean Hollywood Arts Centre, Customer Services Desk at Buttercrane or online at www.iúrcinnfleadh.com


PRESENTED BY:Iúr Cinn Fleadh

This will be the first concert in the North for the band, who continue to break new ground with their innovative recordings, artistic collaborations, repertoire and concert presentations. They will also mark the event with the northern release of their new album Both Sides Now – taken from the Joni Mitchell songbook.

Together with guests – singers Edel Vaughan, Jerry Lynch, dancer Laura Minogue, and world champion Irish dancing brothers Michael and Matthew Gardiner – Kilfenora will stage their entertaining show at Newry Town Hall on 6th September.

Kilfenora Céilí

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TIME:8pm

PRICE:£35 from www.iúrcinnfleadh


PRESENTED BY:Iúr Cinn Fleadh

The Rose in the Gap

The Rose in the Gap – Dance Music of Oriel from the Donnellan Collection – Presented by Gerry O’Connor. Gerry O’Connor will present a Concert Lecture in the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre on a recent publication of traditional Instrumental music from the South East Ulster area, ‘The Rose in the Gap’.His talk will highlight the rich body of dance music, song and dance that was in circulation in Counties Louth, Armagh, Monaghan and Cavan over 100 year ago. The influence of Scottish music and culture celebrated in this area will also be examined of the early 20th Century. He will describe the process of ‘re-imagining’ this unique body of melodies from the dusty archives of University College Dublin and will perform a variety tunes from the collection, presenting all in an entertaining and professional manner.

DATE: Sunday 8 September

TIME:7.30pm (doors open from 7pm)

PRICE:£12.50 from www.iúrcinnfleadh


Paul Brady in Concert

Well loved ‘elder statesman’ of the Irish musical community, Paul Brady, will play his first ever Newry gig when he takes part in Iúr Cinn Fleadh.

In what promises to be a landmark moment for the annual music festival, Paul brings his highly popular songs to Newry Town Hall.

A former member of the Irish folk supergroup Planxty, Paul carved out a solo career that drew the attention of legends like Bob Dylan and David Crosby.

Fans love Paul’s treatment of such traditional tunes as Arthur McBride and The Homes Of Donegal – and his own compositions like The Island and The World Is What You Make It. In 1974 he joined Planxty – the band that launched the careers of Andy Irvine, Liam O‘ Flynn, Donal Lunny and Christy Moore.

A Night In November

Funny, passionate and heart-breaking.

This 25th anniversary tour will see Matthew Forsythe seamlessly shift through dozens of characters in the story.

‘Is it possible to change?’

In his mid-thirties, Kenneth McAllister is a clerk in the local welfare office. Kenneth is a Belfast Protestant who has followed all the rules. He loved who he was supposed to love. He lived where he was expected to live. He fought who he was taught to fight. That is, until one night - a night in November - when he did the most exciting, outrageous, crazy thing he’d ever done.

A Night in November received the TMA award for Best Production.

DATE: Thursday 12 September

TIME:8pm

PRICE:£10 & £8


PRESENTED BY:Soda Bread Theatre Co.

Old Newry Society Lecture Series

The society held their first meeting 29 May 1968 and have held lecture series in the Arts Centre on many local themes of Newry’s past.

DATE: Tuesday 17 September & Tuesday 19 November

TIME:7.30pm

PRICE:£5 See press for further details



TIME:7pm (doors open from 6pm)

PRICE:£15. Ticket sales: https://www.skiddle.com/e/13572248 Website www.angeladunlop.co.uk Contact: 028 90234666


Join Ireland’s well known and top medium sharing her gift of communicating loved ones in spirit. In this unique event, Angela invites you to come and experience her phenomenal skill in an audience setting helping reunite two worlds together. An evening not to missed by an outstanding medium.

Psychic Medium Angela Dunlop

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Don’t Tell The Wife a comedy by Sam Cree

The play is an hilarious comedy that sees Bobbie Willis, played by Charlie Smyth, get into a number of very difficult, funny situations. See how he gets into and out of them ably assisted by the rest of the cast which includes Catherine Farrell, Eilish McCaffrey, Damien Lavery, Edel Sheridan, Martin Smyth, Dennis Walsh and Eithne Bell in what will be an evening of laughter.

DATE: Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 September

TIME:7.30pm sharp

PRICE:£7 available from the Cast, Timoney’s and The Sean Hollywood Arts Centre


PRESENTED BY:Newry Panto Players

A Night for Wesley-Music and Memories


TIME:7.30pm

PRICE:‘Save my seat’ 07511 456 420 voluntary donations


PRESENTED BY:Newry Musical Society

DATE: Monday 30 September

TIME:2pm – 5pm

PRICE:£3 Booking Essential!


PRESENTED BY:Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Alzheimers Society

DATE: Monday 23 September, 28 October and Monday 25 November

TIME:7.30pm

PRICE:£5


Join us for a Dementia Friendly cinema experience with music and refreshments.

The Arts Centre will be alive with the Sound of Music!

Sound of Music

Floral Art Demonstrations by leading Florists in Ireland

DATE: Monday 14 – Friday 18 October

TIME: 7.30pm

PRICE: Monday – Wednesday: £12 / Concessions £10Thursday and Friday: £12Tickets available online from 7 September 2019at www.gr8events.ie and from 5 October 2019at Customer Services Desk Buttercrane ShoppingCentre, Newry from 1pm- 4pm. Further informationavailable at 075 1145 6420


PRESENTED BY:Newry Musical Society

DATE:Friday 18 October

TIME:8pm

PRICE:£12


An Evening of Americana Songs and Stories

Jesse Terry, Matt McGinn and Emma Stevens

This show will bring together some of the most highly regarded Americana singer-songwriter from America, England and Northern Ireland together on the same stage for the first time. Expect to be taken on an exciting musical journey, from foot tappers, to barn stompers, to compassionate and delicate tear jerkers. There’s something for everyone with this special show.

Jesse Terry is a former Grand Prize winner of The John Lennon Songwriting Contest, he has played over 1000 shows around the world and released five albums to date. British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Emma Stevens is known for her distinctively catchy pop melodies, fused with folk instrumentation and a touch of country. Many of her songs have been used on television programmes including The Apprentice. Our local talent hails from the foothills of the Mourne Mountains. Matt McGinn has a warm, rasping and powerful voice, which he uses to convey his worldly-wise lyrics. His music is born from a place of hard, working class heroes and is an outstanding blend of soulful passion and melody that will haunt and inspire.

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

In Newry Musical Society’s 75th Celebratory year they will present Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This multiaward winning show is one of the world’s most beloved family musicals and has been performed hundreds of thousands of times, including multiple runs in the West End and on Broadway.

Told entirely through song with the help of the narrator, the show follows the story of Jacobs’s favourite son, Joseph and his eleven brothers. This magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads ‘Those Canaan Days’, to country-and-western, ‘One More Angel in Heaven’ and calypso, ‘Benjamn Calypso, along with the unforgettable classics, ‘Any Dream Will Do’ and ‘Close Every Door’.

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DATE: Thursday 24 October

TIME:8pm

PRICE:£10 / £8


PRESENTED BY:Isosceles Theatre Company

PINK and BLUE

Boys wear blue and girls wear pink or can they wear both? Is it true that girls and boys are so different?

Two clowns explore all these questions and play with what is means to be a boy or a girl… or maybe both… or maybe neither! With silliness and fun, this show aims to find out if we can all be who we want to be and accept others as they are too!

Directed by Gemma Mae Halligan with Jennifer Jordan and Jude Quinn playing the Pink and Blue clowns.

This is a non-verbal show and features the music of composer Neil Foster. Suitable for 4yrs+

DATE: Saturday 26 October – 40 mins duration

TIME:12 noon

PRICE:£5


PRESENTED BY:Amadan Ensemble

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

“All human beings are commingled out of good and evil…. Edward Hyde alone, in the ranks of mankind, was pure evil’’.

Isosceles Theatre Company (Pat Abernethy and Dave Marsden) return to Newry in this fast-paced adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel that has captured audiences throughout Britain and Ireland through a story that has enthralled and fascinated the world for more than a hundred years - perhaps because a Mr. Hyde lurks deep within us all, watching…. and waiting.

‘Done in fine style…A good, vivid, popular version of a great story, told with notable passion’ THE SCOTSMAN

Cantare Choir A Rhapsody in November

Cantare choir are holding their debut concert in Newry Town Hall. Appearing alongside them will be Cloughmore Male Voice Choir. Special guests on the evening with by “The Brewery Boys” a 6 piece Irish folk group. They have performed in venues across the UK and Ireland

This will be Cantare’s first major concert which will live long in the memory of both choir and audience.


TIME:8pm

PRICE:£12.50


PRESENTED BY:Cantare

The ELVIS SPECTACULAR SHOW

The show is fronted by multi award winning, 2010 European Elvis Champion, Ciaran Houlihan who along with an incredible live band and the vocal talents of the Sweet Sensations - female vocal harmony group - celebrate the legacy of the man who was voted in 2000 as ‘Artist of the Century’!

This show always sells out so book your seats now!

DATE: Thursday 7 November

TIME:8pm (bar facilities from 7.30pm)

PRICE:£17 & £15


PRESENTED BY:TCB Promotions


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10th Anniversary Concert

Belfast Community Gospel Choir (BCGC) is Northern Ireland’s first and only multicultural gospel choir. They are much sought-after due to their dynamic performances, which are charged with joy, passion and energy. They take great pride in the fact that their community is multicultural and cross-community.


TIME:7.30pm

PRICE:£10


PRESENTED BY:Belfast Gospel Community Choir

Emigrants

Asen Blatechki and Kalin Vrachanski will perform in ‘Emigrants’ in Newry, for the first time. Do not miss!


TIME:5.30pm

PRICE:£27 and £22 Link for tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4267098


PRESENTED BY:The Bulgarian Association

William Shakespeare’s Othello

Driven by jealousy, ambition and pure malice, the evil Ensign Iago poisons the mind of General Othello with innuendo concerning his wife, Desdemona, in Shakespeare’s timeless tale of racism, domestic violence, jealousy, lust and revenge.

BUDCo presents a colourful, fast paced production in a modern military setting, shot through with humour, pathos and tragedy. The play has much to say to modern audiences in an era of the pursuit of women’s’ rights, the ‘Me Too’ movement and the challenges posed by racism and a fear of ‘otherness’.

This production is abridged and lasts approximately 1 hour, 40 minutes.


TIME:Doors 7.00pm for 7.30pm sharp

PRICE:£15 & £10 Available from https://www.ticketsource.eu/the-bright-umbrella-drama-co


PRESENTED BY:The Bright Umbrella Theatre Company

Private Peaceful

“I’ve had nearly eighteen years of yesterdays and tomorrows, and tonight I must remember as many of them as I can.”

In this one man show, with 22 characters, Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night, he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line.

Legally Blonde: The Musical

DATE: Wednesday 27 November

TIME:7.30pm

PRICE:£10 & £8


PRESENTED BY:Pintsized Productions

GUIDANCE:14+yrs

Depictions of war and gunfire

Oh My God! OMG!!! “Legally Blonde The Musical” is coming to Newry Town Hall and we couldn’t be more excited. The smash hit Broadway and West End musical based on the hit Hollywood movie, will run nightly at 7.30pm from 3 to 7 December.

It tells the story of college sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods who, after being dumped for someone “more serious”, decides to hit the books and head to Harvard Law School. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.

DATE: Tuesday 3 December – Saturday 7 December

TIME:7.30pm

PRICE:£12 available from the Bosco Youth Centre from Saturday 16 November


PRESENTED BY:Bosco Drama Group


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Santa’s Sooty Christmas

Before Christmas Eve, cheerful chimney-sweep Rudi is cleaning all the chimneys – to make sure they are ready for Santa – but Rudi gets a very nasty shock! One very big chimney is well and truly blocked… and not with soot… but with toys…! With a little magic… and a lot of help from the children in the audience… Rudi and the Toys might get Santa unstuck!

DATE: Monday 2 December

TIME:10.00am

PRICE:£5

VENUE:Warrenpoint Town Hall

PRESENTED BY:Centre Stage

Cloughmore Male Voice Choir Christmas WassailFeaturing Michelle Baird

Musical Director: Siobhan Taylor; Accompanist: Derek Dunn

Cloughmore Male Voice Choir are holding their annual Wassail when their special guest for the evening will be Michelle Baird. An accomplished soloist, she has performed at many high profile events across the UK and Ireland, and is Director of Marketing & Communications for the Ulster Orchestra

So, reserve your seat for A Christmas Concert of Carols, Classics and contemporary choral pieces for the festive season.

DATE: Friday 13 December

TIME:8pm

PRICE:£12.00


PRESENTED BY:Cloughmore Male Voice Choir

TO BOOK CALL:

028 3031 3180

Southern Area Hospice Celebrates 30 years

DATE: Wednesday 18 December

TIME:7.30pm

PRICE:£10 Outlets – Southern Area Hospice Receptions, Hospice Shops or from John Dalzell directly.


Southern Area Hospice Celebrates 30 years with an evening of music by John Dalzell and Friends. 1st September 1939

A photographic Exhibition by Anita Hoppe to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the invasion of Poland and the outbreak of the WWII as well as to emphasise the enormity of the destruction and sacrifice of human beings that it entailed. The exhibition will be preceded by a presentation on the key events of the Second World War, with emphasis on the participation of Polish soldiers.

DATE:Sunday 1 September 2.00pm and exhibition continues until Friday 20 September

TIME:Viewing thereafter Mon – Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm

PRICE:

VENUE:Bell Gallery

DATE:Friday 4 October – Wednesday 30 October

TIME:Viewing Mon – Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm

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My Irish TrailsPhotographic Exhibition

My name is Anita Hoppe. I have lived in Northern Ireland for over 13 years. It is here where I discovered photography, took my first pictures, and invited the art into my life. Here my love for photography was born. The project ‘My Irish Trails’ talks about my gratitude for the opportunity to develop here. I will present Ireland as seen through my lens, presenting the wonderful places and people of this beautiful island.


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Caoimhe Clements Photography

A young photographer from Kilkeel, Co Down, currently studying a BA Hons in Photography with Video at Ulster University. Before attending university, she completed four years of studying Art and Design at Southern Regional College, Newry.

Apart from her studies in the field of Photography and Video she has exhibited work in The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, Glasgow, Scotland, an exhibition of the work of 60 international photographers.

DATE:Monday 4 November – Thursday 28 November


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VENUE:Carroll Gallery, Sean Hollywood Arts Centre

In The PicturePaintings by Patrick Conyngham

Patrick was born in Drogheda in 1959 and attended the Lee Strasbourg School of Acting in New York, before returning to London and then to Ireland in 1990. He lives and works in County Monaghan as an artist, poet an2er. His novel ‘Between the Hills was published in 2006, and he has also published various books of poetry and short stories

“To be immersed in colour, stimulated by vibrancy and occasionally toned by paler hues. To be taken on an unrevealed journey which leaves one with a taste for the exuberance of the universe and our place in it, which helps to put us ‘in the picture’.”

DATE:Monday 4 November – Thursday 28 November


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VENUE:Bell Gallery Sean Hollywood Arts Centre

Exhibition of New Works by Maria Mitchell

Join Maria in her third Exhibition at The Sean Hollywood Arts Centre.

DATE:Monday 2 December – Monday 30 December


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Accolade Choir

Accolade is a community association, established in 2013. The Association works to promote strengthened and deepened relationships between different communities and cultures through exciting and inspiring arts–based programmes within an artistic, social and educational context.

Membership: Contact [email protected]

DATE:Tuesdays

TIME:7pm – 9pm

PRICE:As per terms

VENUE:Sean HollywoodArts Centre

MUSICAL DIRECTORS:Nikolay Ivanov and Veselka Ivanova

Speech and Drama for Kids

Contact: Crossan School of Speech and Drama.

Days:Saturdays Time: 10am – 12 noon

Yoga

Eddie Kelly ‘Drop In’ yoga sessions.

Days:Wednesday evenings

Time: 6.30pm – 8pm

PRICE:£6 per session


TUTOR:Eddie Kelly

Newry Art Society

Contact: Arts Centre on028 3031 3180.

Days:Wednesday

Time: 7.30pm

Classes in classical, ballet and modern theatre dance. Students prepared for exams (I.S.T.D.) syllabus and performance.

T: 028 4177 3673E: [email protected]

DATE:Monday & Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings

TIME:Various

PRICE:On application

VENUE:Sean HollywoodArts Centre

TUTOR:Ms Leo Reynolds

TO BOOK CALL:

028 4177 3673

TO BOOK CALL:

07835 879 672

Christmas Decoration Workshop with Amy Mackle

Join in the festive spirit and come a long to make your own porcelain Christmas decorations. In this workshop we will create and decorate our own decorations using porcelain and underglazes. Each piece will then be fired up and delivered back to you in time to go onto the Christmas tree


TIME:10am – 1pm

PRICE:£12


GCSE/AS/A levelPorcelain Illustration Workshop


TIME:10am – 1pm

PRICE:£12 per student BOOKING ESSENTIAL. T: 028 3031 3180


This porcelain illustration class is geared towards GCSE/AS/ Alevel students and caters towards the exploratory and experimentation parts of your projects. Bring along some of your drawings, photographs and general inspiration and we can use these as a spring board to translate onto porcelain. We will be using various ceramic drawing techniques making use of an array of tools and underglaze to bring your porcelain drawings to life. Each piece will then be fired and every student will come away with at least three or four pieces of work which can be incorporated into their projects in school.

Join local ceramicist Amy Mackle as she guides you through the techniques and processes involved in creating your very own porcelain illustrations. Using specific tools and underglazes we will create unique and individual sketches in porcelain. Each piece will then be fired and glazed before being returned to you to frame up and keep. A relaxing and creative way to spend a Saturday morning!

DATE: 7 September and 5 October

TIME:10am – 1pm

PRICE:£12 each workshop including all materials


Porcelain Illustration Workshops

TO BOOK CALL:

028 3031 3180

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Comhairle Ceantair an Iúir, Mhúrn agus an DúinNewry, Mourne and Down District Council

Ag freastal ar an Dúnagus Ard Mhacha TheasServing Downand South Armagh

Clár Fómhair na nIarsmalannMuseums Autumn Programme

The Museum’s major extension project, three new permanent galleries and a new tearoom, opened in September 2015. Almost £500,000 of key funding was facilitated by the East Border Region and part-financed by the European Union’s INTERREG IVA Cross Border Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. The aim of the project was to conserve the Downpatrick High Cross, a unique early Christian artefact and display it in a purpose built gallery; continue to develop the Early Christian and St Patrick-related tourism product that Downpatrick has to offer; provide the Museum with much needed space to display its collection of farming and maritime objects and provide a refurbished tearoom for visitors.

The three new permanent galleries provide a host of fascinating detail on key areas of local history and add greatly to visitors’ enjoyment of the Museum.

Raising the Cross in DownTells the story of the Downpatrick High Cross and its place in the early Christian tradition of County Down. An interesting collection of artefacts illustrates the story of the development of Christianity in the locality, with the centrepiece being the 10th century Downpatrick High Cross displayed in a specially constructed gallery.

Harvests from Land and SeaDisplays how the farming and fishing industries have developed over time and how our landscape, culture and identity have been shaped by those working on the land and sea.

‘At Present Confined’Life in the old Gaol of Down:Uncovers the history of the Gaol and tells the stories of some of the prisoners confined here from 1796 to 1830.

Cathedral View TearoomRun by Mainstay DRP (Downe Residential Project), it provides a great range of delicious snacks and lunches made with locally sourced ingredients. The tearoom also offers a great view of the Cathedral, Mound of Down and across the Quoile River to Inch Abbey.

Now Open

Down Through TimeDown Through Time is the permanent exhibition displaying the history of County Down from 9,000 years ago to the present. The exhibition brings together over one thousand objects, documents, paintings, photographs and hands-on features to provide an intriguing account of how County Down has developed over time.

With sections on prehistory, St Patrick, early Christian Down, the Vikings and the Normans, the early modern period, the Victorians, the First and Second World Wars and modern times, the exhibition shows how the people of Down have lived and worked in changing and turbulent times.

Hands-on features enable visitors to undertake a range of enjoyable activities from dressing up and puzzle solving to exploring sites in the locality. A visit to Down Through Timeis a must for all ages!

Educational Visits and Behind the Scenes ToursDown County Museum has a collection of over 10,000 objects and almost 50,000 photographs. Museum staff are available to visit your venue to give talks on all aspects of the collection. We can also arrange for smaller community and educational groups to avail of special behind the scenes tours.

For more information on arranging tours and staff talks email: [email protected] or telephone 028 4461 5218.

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From Ballyhossetto Bengal

When We Were Young

Exhibitions

Heydays and Holidays

This display features a selection of documents, photographs, medical instruments and uniforms belonging to Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Silcock, which were recently donated to Down County Museum. Born in Ballyhosset in 1856, Lieutenant-Colonel Silcock joined the Indian Medical Service in 1881 and had a distinguished career as a surgeon in India.

DateUntil 2020

VenueDown County Museum

Admission:

This new exhibition looks at how children’s lives have changed over the past century. The display will include objects relating to education and schooldays, toys and games and the experiences of children in County Down communities. This is sure to be a fascinating account of how times and expectations have changed for children. The exhibition will feature a wealth of objects and documents which will bring back memories for many.

DateUntil Spring 2020


Admission:

Our new exhibition looks at how holidays and special days were celebrated in the past and the wider development of leisure in our communities. The exhibition will feature a wide range of objects and images.

DateUntil Spring 2020


Admission:

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Tin Whistle Classes for Adults (Intermediate)

Tin Whistle Classes for Adults (Beginners)

Special Events

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn to play a traditional instrument.

Danny McGreevy is one of the finest traditional musicians in County Down and is looking forward to teaching an adult group at the Museum. These classes and a little daily practice, will ensure that you will be able to play a mixture of well known and traditional airs. Please enrol in advance at the Museum.

DateSaturday 7 September


Time9.30am – 5pm

Admission:£25 (including lunch)

DateSaturday 14 and Sunday 15 September


TimeSaturday 11am, 2pm and 3pm Sunday 2pm, 3pm and 4pm

Admission:

Now that you’ve mastered the basics come along and perfect your skills and learn to play a wider variety of tunes! Tutor, Danny McGreevy will teach you how to incorporate new techniques into your repertoire.

Please enrol in advance at the Museum.

Date12 weeks from Tuesday 17 September – Tuesday 3 December


Time10.30am – 11.30pm

Admission:£60 (Payable in advance to the Friends of Down County Museum)

Date12 weeks from Tuesday 17 September – Tuesday 3 December


Time11.30am – 12.30pm

Admission:£60 (Payable in advance to the Friends of Down County Museum)

European Heritage Open Days: Hands-on History at the Old Gaol

Explore Rostrevor: Guided Bus Tour

Explore the historic gaol and find out more about the prisoners in our special tours.

This bus tour will leave from Down County Museum, and take in a number of sites in Rostrevor, including churches, buildings of interest, historic landscapes and ancient trees. The tour is guided by local experts with a stop-off for a two-course lunch (included in price) in the village. Pre-booking is essential. Please bring suitable footwear and a raincoat.

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Down County Museum and the Downpatrick Community Collective will join together to present a packed evening of cultural events for all ages. As well as arts and crafts activities for children, music and a chance to sample a range of artisan food, there will be arts activities for adults including spoken word events, dance and opportunities to try out various arts activities.

Culture Night at the Museum

The Contest of Memory: The Continuing Impact of 1798 Commemoration

Time6pm – 9.30pm

Admission:

DateFriday 20 September


During spring and summer 2019 the Museum ran a PEACE IV funded community history project examining the causes, course and consequences of the 1798 rebellion in County Down. The project concludes with this one day conference, which is open for everyone to attend. Speakers will include Peter Collins of St Mary’s University College, Belfast, Trevor McCavery, author and historian and Ruth Carr, poet. Places must be pre-booked by contacting [email protected] or by telephoning her on 077 1808 4708.

Time6pm – 9.30pm

Admission:



There are many very visible twentieth -century defensive structures dotted around our countryside and coastlands but relative to other parts of our heritage, these sites have only slowly been appreciated. In this seminar we hope to highlight recent survey and research into twentieth-century Army, Navy and Air Force defence facilities throughout Ireland and beyond.

Pre-booking essential.

Defence Heritage – Recording and Conserving a Vulnerable Resource

The monthly Artisan Market features all the best in delicious, locally produced food and non-alcoholic drink as well as beautifully made arts and crafts.

Downpatrick Artisan Market at the Museum

DateSaturday 21 September Saturday 19 OctoberSaturday 16 November


Time11am – 3pm

Admission:

DateFriday 25 October


Time9.30am – 4.30pm

Admission:£20

08 – 09This project supported by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and the European Union’s Peace IV Programme; managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)



The Museum’s annual Halloween party is one of the highlights of the year and is enjoyed by young and old alike.

This year’s Halloween event will stretch from afternoon into the evening, enabling families with younger and older children to enjoy all the best in themed entertainment. The Museum’s programme will feature circus shows, magic tricks, storytelling and more. Come along and experience one of the best Halloween parties around!

Monster Halloween Party

Come along and make a range of spooky souvenirs!

Suitable for younger and older children. Children must be accompanied.

Crafts for Halloween

DateSaturday 26 October


Time1pm – 4pm

Admission:£3 per child

DateThursday 31 October


Time2pm – 6pm

Admission:£2 adults, £1 children, £5 family ticket

Join us as we welcome in the festive season with talks on historic Christmas cooking and recipes, Christmas traditions, as well as festive flower arranging demonstration and music. Plus mulled wine and mince pies.

The event is organised by the Friends of Down County Museum.

Welcome Christmas!

Come along and make a range of seasonal crafts!

Suitable for younger and older children. Children must be accompanied.

Christmas Crafts for Kids

DateThursday 7 December


Time7pm

Admission:£5

10 – 11

Time 1pm – 4pm

Admission:£3 per child

DateSaturday 7 December



Join the Friends of Down County Museum

Membership brings you the following benefits:

• Invitations to exhibition openings and other special events• Talks and tours arranged during the year• Social events• Opportunities to participate in special projects• 10% discount in the Museum shop.

Annual membership: Single Rate: £15Reduced Family Rate: £20, special rate for this year only payable by 1 January.

If you are a new member joining between September and December your subscription will last until the end of the following year.Contact the Museum for further informationor the Secretary, Lesley Simpson [email protected]

Over the last 29 years we have bought paintings and many other objects for the collection, purchased conservation and photographic equipment and assisted with the cost of research, exhibitions and publications.

The Friends will be celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2019 and hope to mark this event in a very special way. The Museum needs your support as much as ever – indeed we aim to increase our membership in order to maintain this.

The Friends of Down County Museum was founded in 1989 to help the Museum in various ways – raising money for Museum projects, acting as ambassadors within the community and lobbying on the Museum’s behalf when required.

Christmas at the Old Gaol

Join us for a celebration of all things seasonal!

Enjoy yuletide storytelling, music, crafts for children and family entertainment. Plus don’t forget that all important visit to Santa in his grotto at the old Gaol.

Time10am – 4.30pm

Admission:

£8 (includes with present, photo and postage of photo)

DateSaturday 14 December


12 – 13


Why not celebrate your child’s birthday at Down County Museum? We run Viking themed, Victorian themed and craft themed birthday parties for boys and girls aged from 6 years upwards.

Your birthday party will include:

• Themed games and trails through the Museum

• Dressing up in replica costume • Themed craft activities• You can also mix and match activities

from each of our themed parties. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

Birthday Parties at Down County Museum

NEW GroupTours Available

New tour packages now available for groups. Contact us to find out more about our Discover Early Christian Down and our Discover the Old Gaol of Down tours.

For further details or to book a birthday party please contact Down County Museum on 028 4461 5218

The Museum is an ideal venue for conferences, meetings or staff development days.

Located on the top floor of the restored cell block and fully accessible by lift or stairs, we have a large conference room capable of comfortably seating 100 people theatre or lecture style. The room can also accommodate 30 people seated around tables in a variety of formats. Facilities include WiFi, PA system (including loop-system), slide projector, overhead projector, screen, flip chart and PowerPoint system.

A smaller meeting room located downstairs in the restored cell block, can accommodate 30 people theatre or lecture style and 15 seated around tables. A large screen can be used for PowerPoint and dvd.

Both conference and meeting rooms are available for hire during Museum opening hours as well as out of hours. For full details on our conference and meeting facilities and for information on rates of hire, contact us on 028 4461 5218.

Room HireOpening Hours:

Monday to Saturday: 10am – 4.30pm Sundays: 1.30pm – 5pm

Admission:

Admission to the Museum is free of charge.There is however a small charge for some special events and for guided tours.

Accessibility:

The Museum is fully accessible for families with young children, visitors with mobility difficulties and wheelchair users. Toilets for visitors with disabilities and baby changing facilities are available also.

Visitor Facilities:

The Museum shop has an excellent range of books on local history, items of local crafts, children’s goods and souvenirs.

Contact:

The Mall, DownpatrickCo Down, BT30 6AHT: 028 4461 [email protected]

Education Services

Down County Museum provides curriculum linked learning sessions for Foundation Stage, KS1, KS2 and KS3 pupils. Our hands-on education programmes are designed to meet the areas of The World Around Us, Language and Literacy, the Arts, Religious Education, PDMU.

For more details [email protected]

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Tours:

FREE tours of the main exhibitions are available each Sunday at 3pm. Numbers are limited to 20 and pre booking of places is advisable. For more information please contact 028 3031 3178 or 028 3031 3182.

New Audio Guides:

For visitors who just wish to take a stroll through the galleries, the Museum provides FREE audio guides in English, Irish, French and German, which offer more information on the Castle and exhibits.

Children’s Audio-tourA tour aimed at children in the age range 7-12 is now available in English and Irish.

Opening Hours:

Monday–Saturday:10am–4.30pm Sundays: 1.30pm–5pm

Admission:

Admission to the Museum is free of charge

ExhibitionsIn addition to the three main galleries, there are two temporary exhibition galleries, which have a vibrant programme of exhibitions.

Displays tell the story of Newry and Mourne from the prehistoric period up to the 16th century. Artefacts on display include a grave slab from a pre-Norman monastic foundation in the area and a stone carved with a human head and a heraldic animal from the medieval Cistercian abbey at Newry.

New highlights will include a range of artefacts such as pottery from the Neolithic to post medieval period, excavated in 2011 at Carnbane, near Newry.

Gallery 1

The commercial and cultural heritage of Newry and Mourne in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries is explored.

New highlights will include a late 16th century portrait of Sir Nicholas Bagenal, who developed the Carlingford Peninsula in the second half of the 16th century. He also played an important role in the political events of the period, and was Marshal of the Army in Ireland.

Gallery 2

An eclectic range of artefacts is used to trace the impact of political, economic and cultural events on Newry in the 20th century. A section of the gallery is also devoted to the farming, fishing and domestic life of the area.

New highlights include paintings by Newry-born artist, Margaret Clarke, one of the most significant figures in the history of early 20th century Irish art. An accomplished portrait painter, Margaret also ran her husband, Harry Clarke’s stain glass studios in Dublin after his death in 1931.

Gallery 3

Newry and Mourne Museum Programme Autumn 2019

Welcome to Newry and Mourne Museum

Newry and Mourne Museum first opened in 1986 in Newry Arts Centre and moved to larger premises at Bagenal’s Castle in March 2007.

The Castle’s exact location was lost over the years due to constant adaptation of the building, not least when the premises were purchased by Arthur McCann Ltd in 1894 and converted into a bakery.

Rediscovered in 1996 when McCann’s sold the site, the Castle has been sympathetically restored. During the restoration process, drawings from a survey of the Castle completed c.1568 allowed archaeologists to uncover many original features of the Castle and these have been interpreted for the visitor.

The main exhibitions in the Museum include prehistoric material, Newry as a merchant town, the working life of the area and modern experiences of living in a Border area.

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War Declared: The Local Impact of World War II

The exhibition will also consider the effect of the war on the local economy, especially in the context of a Border community, and the legacy of war in the area in the later 1940s and early 1950s.

These themes will also be explored through the memories of local people which highlight the impact of World War II on individuals, families and communities. Many such stories are often undocumented elsewhere.

The United Kingdom declared war on Germany on 3 September 1939 and this major exhibition marks the eightieth anniversary of the outbreak of World War II by looking at the impact of the conflict on Newry and Mourne. Key themes in the exhibition will include preparations for war in the area during the late 1930s, Civil Defence, local recruitment in the armed forces, evacuees, rationing and smuggling, regiments stationed in the area and the arrival of American troops and airmen in 1942.

Date: On display until 26 April 2020

Venue:Newry and Mourne Museum

The Reside Collection – Exploring Aspects of Local History

Date: Opens to the public on 25 September 2019


Reflecting the working lives and interests of Samuel Wilson Reside, his son, Gerald Wilson Reside, who were both architects in Newry, and Margaret Reside (née Fisher), a Newry solicitor, the Reside Collection comprises c.10,000 ranging in date from 1715 up to the 1990s. Documents include estate records (rentals, maps and leases) from the Kilmorey Hall and Downshire estates and other minor landowning families, architectural and engineering drawings, Land Commission and Boundary Commission papers, legal papers, newspaper cuttings relating to The Troubles and miscellaneous material relating to the history of the Newry and Mourne area.

This exhibition is curated to provide a glimpse of the treasures and highlights of this unique local history archive and to demonstrate its research potential to local and family historians, architects and engineers. Additional documents not included in the exhibition will be available on an interactive visual display which will also incorporate a brief history of the Reside family.

Temporary Exhibition Programme

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Costume Case Displays

A Wartime Wedding Dress

Post-War Fashion – Dresses belonging to Margaret Reside

Date: On display until 30 November 2019


Date: On display from 13 December 2019


A wedding dress dating from c.1941 was recently donated to Newry and Mourne Museum, which had been worn by three sisters at their weddings in the 1940s. The sisters were daughters of John Edgar Bailey from Moybrick, near Dromara, who served as MP for West Down in the Northern Ireland Government from 1938 until his death in 1958. He was also Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture (1956 – 1958) and Assistant Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Finance (1945 – 1958).

Made by Ethel Beck, a dressmaker in Dromara, the dress was first worn by Evelyn Bailey at her wedding in 1941 and then by her sisters, Rebecca and Molly, in 1945 and 1947 respectively.

This display will be an insight into local post-war fashion by featuring two dresses worn by Margaret Reside (1906-1999), a solicitor with the Newry legal firm, Fisher & Fisher. In 1947 Margaret Reside married Major Gerald Reside, an architect in Newry, and for this occasion, she wore a purple wool crepe dress which is an example of a wartime economy dress. Accompanying this will be a 1960’s day dress probably worn at home and at informal social occasions.

As one of the first women solicitors in the United Kingdom, Margaret Reside’s legal career will also be briefly explored as part of this display.

Every six months Newry and Mourne Museum changes its costume display to showcase items from its costume collection.

Pre-booking is essential 028 3031 3178 or email [email protected]


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European Heritage Open Days

As part of the events and activities organised for Culture Night, Newry and Mourne Museum is delighted to host an evening of music with the wonderful Noctambule, who will begin at 7pm.

San Francisco’s Noctambule, Marla Fibish and Bruce Victor, are no strangers to Newry. They delighted audiences here last year with Irish trad, their own compositions, and poetry set to music. They also launched their latest album A Sweetish Tune on that 2018 Ireland tour. They perform with sensitivity and humour on guitars, mandola, mandolin, cittern – and their blended voices.

Tracey Jeffery from NI Food Tours will visit the Museum for a demonstration of bread making (with sampling of course).

Tracey specialises in traditional bread making including soda, wheaten bread and potato bread. She will demonstrate how to make all of these plus the various alternative ingredients you can use instead.

This event is free of charge, but numbers are limited so pre-booking of places is advisable.

Culture Night at the Museum

Bread Making Demonstration

The Late Shift – Wartime Revue

Free Tours

Inspired by the Museum’s new temporary exhibition on World War Two, entertainment will include music, comedy and drama inspired by Revue Concerts held in Newry in the 1940s to boost morale and entertain troops based in the town.

There will also be a food element to the evening and guests are encouraged to dress in 1940s style.

As part of European Heritage Open Days we are offering free guided tours of the Museum. You will be guided through the galleries and displays that highlight the history of this unique region, including the new temporary exhibition “War Declared: the local impact of World War II”.


VenueNewry and Mourne Museum

TimeThe Museum is open from 6pm – 9pm

Admission:



Time11.30am and 2.30pm

Admission:

DateSaturday 2 November


Time6.30pm to late

Admission:£10

DateSunday 15 September


Time2pm and 3pm

Admission:



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Events

Join us at the Museum for a spooky day of Halloween-themed arts and crafts.

An adult must accompany children. Numbers are limited to 20 children and prebooking of places is advisable. Suitable for ages 4 -11.

Halloween Family Events

DateSaturday 19 October and Saturday 26 October


Time10.30am – 12pm and 1.30pm – 3pm

Admission:£1.50 per child

Christmas Toy Display

Enjoy our magical toy exhibition with toys from the past and the present, and from around the world. Children can play with many of the toys on display. Don’t forget the ever popular Museum Hunt, which takes your children all over the Museum in the quest for clues and answers.

DateOpen to the public every weekend starting from Saturday 1 December – Saturday 6 January


Time10.30am – 4.30pm

Admission:

Christmas Family Events

Get into the Christmas spirit by joining us in the Museum for an extravaganza of Yuletide themed arts and crafts. Visit our Christmas Toy Display and be inspired by toys and decorations of bygone years. Dress for mess. An adult must accompany children. Numbers are limited to 20 children and pre-booking of places is advisable. Suitable for ages 4 -11.

DateSaturday 1 December and Saturday 8 December


Time10.30am – 12pm or 1.30pm – 3pm

Admission:£1.50 per child


Reminiscence Loan Box Service

This service is free and the boxes can be borrowed for a two week period. Museum staff can provide brief instruction on how the boxes can be used. A new box has been added which will allow the participants to recall memories of showbands, dramas, feis, dance, movies and music. Themes include:

• The 1940s and 1950s• School Life• Household • Earning a Crust• Rural Life• Grooming and Fashion• The 1970s and 1980s• Christmas• The Performing Arts

To reserve a box, call: 028 3031 3178


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Lectures

For anyone interested in researching their family history but have no idea where to begin or how to start, this is the ideal introduction.

Roddy will guide participants through the various sources of information available including census, land, and Church records as well as online resources.

Numbers are limited so please book in advance.

Genealogy for Beginners with Roddy Hegarty

DateSaturday 5 October


Time10am – 4pm

Admission:£5

World War Two Lecture Series

Newry and Mourne Museum will host a lecture series that will look at key aspects of the Second World in Ireland from 1938 -1945. This series of talks complement the new temporary exhibition ‘War Declared: the local impact of World War II’.

DateOctober


TimeTo be confirmed

Admission:

Newry Memories

Newry and Mourne Museum will be presented with a donation of a DVD of film archive and clips of old Newry by Mr Michael Mallon.

There will be a viewing of the film after the presentation.



Time2pm

Admission:

The Irish Land Agent and the Great Famine: Management Practices and Challenges

This illustrated lecture, given by Dr Ciarán Reilly, will examine the role of the Irish Land Agent and estate management during the years of the Great Famine. Reference will be made to the estates of the Earls of Kilmorey using documents from the Reside Collection at Newry and Mourne Museum.

Dr Reilly is a historian of nineteenth and twentieth century Ireland based at Maynooth University. He is author of the bestselling Strokestown and the Great Irish Famine (Dublin, 2014) and The Irish Land Agent, 1830–60: the case of King’s County (Dublin, 2014). His latest book, Capard: An Irish Country House & Estate, will be published in 2019.

DateSaturday 23 November


Time12 Noon

Admission:£3


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To check availability and to book a travelling exhibition or reminiscence box call: 028 3031 3178 or 028 3031 3182

Touring Exhibition ProgrammeTravelling exhibitions are availablefree of charge from the Museum.

The current exhibitions available, which each comprise of five pop-up stands, are:

Explores the development of farming, with aspects such as agricultural shows and farming co-operatives in Newry, Loughbrickland, Rathfriland and south Armagh.

Farming in the Local Area

Tells the local story of the impact of the First World War, with references to Bessbrook, Jerretspass, Kilkeel, Newry, Newtownhamilton, Rostrevor and Warrenpoint.

Newry and Mourne in the Great War

Themes explored include local figures associated with the Easter Rising of 1916, how it was reported in local newspapers and its impact on local politics.

1916 and After

Provides an overview of how the famine affected the local area, with reference to Newry, Forkhill, Warrenpoint, Downpatrick and Crossgar.

The Great Famine

Opening Hours:

The Museum is open:Monday to Saturday: 10am–4.30pm Sundays: 1.30pm–5pm

Admission:

Admission to the Museum is free of charge. There is a charge for some workshops, lectures, special events and guided tours.

Accessibility:

The Museum is fully accessible.

Education Services

The Museum provides a wide range of workshops based on the history of the Newry and Mourne area. Events and activities usually cost £1 per child. Workshops can be arranged according to your school timetable, please email us at [email protected]

Family Eventsand Lecture Programme

A varied programme of events, courses, activities and lectures are available. To find out what is scheduled this spring and summer and to join our mailing list, contact us by phone or email. Events are posted on Facebook.

Contact:

Newry and Mourne MuseumBagenal’s Castle, Castle StreetNewry, Co. Down BT34 2BY Weekdays: 028 3031 3175 or 028 3031 3178Weekends: 07554 [email protected] www.bagenalscastle.com

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@nandmmuseum

There are two rooms available for events and activities that complement the Museum’s ethos e.g. lectures, workshops, seminars, community events and meetings.

On the second floor of the 16th century Bagenal’s Castle there is a Banqueting Room, with original features. On the ground floor of the Warehouse, with the former McCann’s Bakery shop frontage, there is a Meeting Room

To check availability, conditions of hire, price and to book a room please contact Museum Reception at 028 3031 3175.

Room Hire

The Museum contains significant archival collections, including the Reside Collection and the Hugh Irvine Collection, which are important sources for anyone researching social and family history in the area. The Museum also has an important Nationalist political collection, relating to Eamon Donnelly. To view a document in our Reading Room please contact us by email or phone.

Research Resources


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