Newry Democrat

The Newry Democrat is a vibrant, full-color newspaper that caters to the community of Newry in County Down, Northern Ireland. Originally published by Thomas Crosbie Holdings, it became part of the Alpha Newspaper Group in 2010.

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Huge Opportunities & Significant Challenges to Growing the Economy of the Greater Newry Area

5 days ago | newrydemocrat.com | Peter Bayne

The Greater Newry Area can capitalise on huge opportunities for economic growth in the coming years if significant challenges can be overcome through a partnership approach with local Ministers. That was the message that resonated from a positive Fireside Chat Engagement with the Infrastructure and Economy Ministers at a Newry Chamber Corporate Patrons Event at Killeavy Castle Estate on Thursday 8th May, kindly sponsored by Power NI.
Major Refurbishment Works to Get Underway at Kilkeel Leisure Centre

5 days ago | newrydemocrat.com | Peter Bayne

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is set to commence with the planned refurbishment of Kilkeel Leisure Centre. This major refurbishment project, is due to commence in July 2025 and will see the modernisation of key areas of the facility, creating a more welcoming and up-to-date Centre for all users. The works are expected to take 12 months to complete.
Warrenpoint gears up for a blistering Bank Holiday blues weekend

5 days ago | newrydemocrat.com | Peter Bayne

The picturesque town of Warrenpoint is once again preparing to welcome some of the world's finest blues and jazz performers for the much-anticipated 26th International Guinness Blues on the Bay Festival, taking place from 21st to 27th May 2025. Now celebrating an incredible 26 years of top-tier music, the 2025 festival proudly features Ireland’s greatest jazz and blues vocalist, Mary Coughlan, as the headline act.
Turn Clones orange for double-header

1 week ago | newrydemocrat.com | Steve Malone

ARMAGH go into this Saturday’s showdown with Donegal having been officially recognised as Ulster’s female Team of the Year across all sports for their exploits in 2024 but determined to kick on by achieving fresh success this season, writes Richard Bullick.
Third time plucky for Orchard

1 week ago | newrydemocrat.com | Steve Malone

THE last two finals in penalty shootouts the question on the lips of many Orchard fans in the lead up to Saturday’s decider must surely be - will it be a case of third time lucky? There may have been a time in the early naughties when great Donegal teams including current manager Jim McGuinness, just couldn’t get one over on Armagh, games that included a number of high-powered clashes in Croke Park.
Photography competition launched to capture areas of outstanding natural beauty in our District

1 week ago | newrydemocrat.com | Peter Bayne

The management teams of the three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the Ring of Gullion, Mournes and Strangford and Lecale, are inviting you to enter their annual AONB Photography Competition. Whether you live or visit the Ring of Gullion, the Mournes or Strangford and Lecale the judges are hoping for images which showcase the natural beauty of these areas.
Gilligan: Only get what we deserve

1 week ago | newrydemocrat.com | Steve Malone

Conleith Gilligan, has been there and done that, as a Ballinderry player he won the All-Ireland Club title, the same year Armagh first lifted the Sam Maguire Cup.
Students face the Dragons at Southern Regional College

1 week ago | newrydemocrat.com | Peter Bayne

Three courageous Business Level 3 Advanced Technical Award Extended Diploma students from Southern Regional College entered the Dragon’s Den to pitch their business proposition to five judges, both internal and external, representing a cross section of business expertise. Facing the Dragons were students from across the College’s Armagh, Portadown and Newry campuses, who had all previously faced first round competition activity on their respective College campuses.
Entries open for 2025 Greater Newry Business Awards

1 week ago | newrydemocrat.com | Peter Bayne

Entries for the Greater Newry Business Awards are NOW OPEN. This year marks the 10th edition of the prestigious biennial awards which recognise, celebrate and reward the success of local businesses and individuals at the top of their game.
Cullyhanna siblings dancing champions

1 week ago | newrydemocrat.com | Daniel Hill

PROVING their is no shortage of talent in Cullyhanna when it comes to traditional Irish dancing are siblings Caitlin and Cillian Murray who have done their south Armagh village proud at this year’s CLRG Irish Dancing Championship.