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Black and white drawing of Court House next to Down County Museum

Apr 18 2024

Women in the Old Gaol

The latest blog in Down County Museum's series about the Old Gaol looks at the treatment of women who were imprisoned here.

Theatre staff at Daisy Hill Hospital in 1984. Front row (left to right): Dympna Duffy, Noreen Magee, May Finnerty, Catriona Fitzpatrick, unknown, Beatrice O’Reilly, Roisin McKay. Back row (left to right): John Davis, Rosaleen Larkin, Jacqueline Wynne, Winifred McClory, Theresa O’Callaghan, Ruth Crozier, Marian McCall, Mary Malone, Oliver Ryan.

Feb 10 2023

Categories: Newry and Mourne Museum, Guest Blog, Exhibition, temporary, medicine, hospitals, doctors, nurses, History

A Life less ‘Orderly’, working as a Medical Orderly at Daisy Hill Hospital during the Troubles by John Davis

John Davis, a former Medical Orderly, shares his memories of working at Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry. This is an edited version of an article in the booklet accompanying Newry and Mourne Museum’s temporary exhibition, Caring for the Community: The Development of Medicine in Newry and Mourne.

An intricately woven corn dolly, golden yellow, which is decorated with red ribbons and mounted on a black background.

Feb 02 2023

Categories: History, Crafts, traditions, museum, collections

St Brigid's Crosses and Corn Dollies

Down County Museum's new Collection Officer, Bridget, explains the history and significance of these crafts in pagan and Christian tradition, as they go on display as our Objects of the Month.

Pictured at the launch of Seamus Mallon: The Man and the Politician at Newry and Mourne Museum are (left to right) Noreen Cunningham, Head of Arts, Culture and Events, Cllr Michael Savage, Chairman of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Orla Lenny, daughter of Seamus Mallon, Mark Lenny and Dr Ken Abraham, Assistant Curator, Newry and Mourne Museum.

Jan 06 2023

Categories: Exhibition, costume, History, politics, Newry, Armagh, Seamus Mallon

Seamus Mallon: The Man and the Politician

Councillor Michael Savage, Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council officially opened a new temporary display of memorabilia belonging to former deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Seamus Mallon at Newry and Mourne Museum on 9 December.

Image display cases and artefacts in medical exhibition

Oct 12 2022

Categories: Exhibition, temporary, medicine, hospitals, doctors, nurses, History

“Caring for the Community: The Development of Medicine in Newry and Mourne”

This exhibition opens explores aspects of the history of healthcare in the Newry and Mourne area.

July 07 2022

Categories: History, Heritage, Newry, Fishers, Maritime, Port, Ships, Boats

Joseph Fisher & Sons Ltd in Newry by Noreen Cunningham

Joseph Fisher & Sons Ltd, Newry were located at the Albert Basin where they had offices and coal yards. Joseph Fisher established a ship broking business in 1852, and in 1867, he invested in ship owning when he purchased shares in three locally owned sailing ships.

A black and white image of Narrow Water Castle

Apr 27 2022

Categories: History, Heritage, Architecture, Newry, Warrenpoint

Narrow Water Castle by Ken Abraham

This is an article on the history of Narrowwater Castle, a well known landmark in the Newry and Mourne area.

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