Temporary Exhibitions

Newry Artists Past and Present

This new exhibition celebrates the works of talented artists who hail from Newry or who have found inspiration in the local area.

The new exhibition features a collection of fine and applied art, including sculptures, dating from the late 19th century up until the present, and offers a unique opportunity to explore artworks from the Museum Collection that are not typically on display.

At the core of this display is the exploration of how these remarkable artists have utilised their skills to respond to the local landscape, the areas rich history and significant social and political events. In addition to the Museum’s own collection, the exhibition includes several works on loan and exciting new additions, including contemporary and abstract pieces.

The exhibition features the works of esteemed artists such as John Nixon, Margaret Clarke, Colin Turner, John Haugh, John Bannon, Cora Harrington, Sean Hillen, Greag Mac a' tSaoir, Anna-Marie Savage and Russell Reid. Their exceptional talents will undoubtedly captivate visitors.

The exhibition is housed in Gallery Three of the Museum and is open to the public free of charge until 27 April 2024.

Seamus Mallon: The Man and the Politician

The exhibition, ‘Seamus Mallon: The Man and the Politician’ based on several artefacts donated to Newry and Mourne Museum by Mr Mallon’s family in February 2022 are now on display.

During his long political career, he held many positions including, deputy leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) (1979 – 2001), Member of Parliament for Newry and Armagh (1986 – 2005), Member of the Legislative Assembly for Newry and Armagh (1998 – 2003) and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland (1998 - 2001).

On display are several artefacts from Mr Mallon’s career including a Donegal herringbone overcoat and ties made by Newry based design company, Lorsha. A pass and diary used by Mr. Mallon on his trips to Westminster in which he recorded details of political meetings.

The display, housed in Gallery Three of the Museum, is now open to the public free of charge until June 2023.

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

In this new temporary exhibition attention is given to the role of local dispensaries and healthcare in the 19th century, the development of hospitals in the area, local chemists, the introduction of the National Health Service in 1948 and the impact of the Troubles in the 1970s and 1980s.

A wide range of artefacts dating from the late 19th and 20th centuries, including medical instruments and equipment are on display. They provide a fascinating insight to the development of healthcare in the region.

The exhibition themes and artefacts on display are put into context by the recollections of several local health care professionals which are published in the booklet which accompanies the exhibition.

This exhibition is now open to the public free of charge until September 2023.

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Land Border in Ireland - 100 Years On

Newry

Address

Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal's Castle, Castle Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 2BY

Telephone
+44(0)330 137 4992

museums@nmandd.org

Price
Price £2.00 Per Ticket

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History

A talk examining the 100 years of the border in Ireland

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Price £2.00 Per Ticket

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Book Binding – Hardback at Down County Museum

English Street, Downpatrick

Address

Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

Telephone
+44(0)330 137 4014

downartscentre@nmandd.org

Price
Price £50.00 to £55.00 Per Ticket

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Type:

Workshop

Book Binding – Hardback

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From:
9 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Design, print & sew a zippered pouch

Downpatrick

Address

Down Arts Centre, 2 - 6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6BP

Telephone
+44 (0)330 137 4014

downartscentre@nmandd.org

Price
Price £50.00 to £55.00 Per Ticket

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Workshop

For Beginners, work with Artist René Mullan on this one day immersive course. You will learn to screen-print on textiles, machine sew and finish your very own unique hand printed design

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Halloween Storytelling at Newry and Mourne Museum

Castle Street, Newry

Address

Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal's Castle, Castle Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 2BY

Telephone
+44 (0) 33 0137 4422

Declan.Carroll@nmandd.org

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Price £2.00 Per Ticket

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Halloween

Storytelling for Halloween at Newry and Mourne Museum

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Price £2.00 Per Ticket

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Accessibility
- All areas accessible to disabled visitors
The Life and Times of Archibald Hamilton Rowan (1751-1832)

English Street, Downpatrick

Address

Down County Museum, Downpatrick, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

Telephone
+44(0)7484649767

fodcmuseum@gmail.com

Price
Price £5.00 Per Ticket

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Type:

History

Join the Friends of Down County Museum this Thursday evening, 12th October at 7.30pm for a lecture from Fergus Whelan.
Everyone is welcome. Friends attend free, and non-members are £5.

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Free Tours of Newry and Mourne Museum

Newry

Address

Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal's Castle, Castle Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 2BY

Telephone
+44(0)330 137 4992

museums@nmandd.org

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Free

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Exhibition

Free tours of the temporary exhibitions for St Patrick's Day

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Free

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Down County Museum

Downpatrick

Address

The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

Telephone
+44 (0) 330 137 4049

Museums@nmandd.org

Price
Free
Gradings
- Four Star Quality Assurance
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Visitor Centres & Museums

Down County Museum is located in the old county Gaol of Down. It houses fascinating exhibitions on the history of Down as well as restored cells with life-size figures of prisoners and their gaolers.
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Free

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Leisure Facilities
- Wifi
Bees Wax Wraps at Down County Museum

English Street, Downpatrick

Address

Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

Telephone
+44(0)330 137 4014

downartscentre@nmandd.org

Price
Price £25.00 to £30.00 Per Ticket

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Type:

Workshop

Bees Wax Wraps Morning

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Price £25.00 to £30.00 Per Ticket

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"McCanns - A Century and a Half of Baking in Newry"

Newry

Address

Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal's Castle, Castle Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 2BY

Telephone
+44 (0) 33 0137 4422

Declan.Carroll@nmandd.org

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Price £2.50 Per Ticket

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History

A talk on the history of McCann's Bakery

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Price £2.50 Per Ticket

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Accessibility
- All areas accessible to disabled visitors
Christmas Arts and Crafts

Castle Street, Newry

Address

Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal's Castle, Castle Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 2BY

Telephone
+44 (0)330 137 4422

Declan.Carroll@nmandd.org

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Price £1.50 Per Ticket

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Christmas Events

Start your celebrations early at Newry and Mourne Museum with our Christmas events.
On 3 & 10 December, at10.30am - 12pm and 1.30pm - 3pm, we have our Christmas themed arts and crafts activities.
This activity is appropriate for children aged 5 -…

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Price £1.50 Per Ticket

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Accessibility
- All areas accessible to disabled visitors
An 18th century Influencer: Thomas Russell and the Age of Revolution

English Street, Downpatrick

Address

Down County Museum, Downpatrick, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

Telephone
+44(0) 33 0137 4252

amy.button@nmandd.org

Price
Price £2.50 Per Ticket

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History

Ken Dawson speaks on Russell's relationships and influence, in the second in our special series of events marking the 220th anniversary of Thomas Russell's death.

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Price £2.50 Per Ticket

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Brennan Miskelly McCormick Dance Performance

English Street, Downpatrick

Address

Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

Telephone
+44 (0)77 1118 9650

Christine@mccormick80.plus.com

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Type:

Exhibition

Dancers from the Brennan Miskelly McCormick school of Irish Dance will entertain the crowds in Down County Museum on Saint Patrick's Day. Pupils aged 4 to 19 will perform a number of dances showcasing intricate steps and fabulous rhythms.

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Woven Willow Hare at Down County Museum

English Street, Downpatrick

Address

Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

Telephone
+44(0) 330 137 4014

downartscentre@nmandd.org

Price
Price £80.00 to £85.00 Per Ticket

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Type:

Workshop

Woven Willow Hare

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Price
Price £80.00 to £85.00 Per Ticket

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The life and times of Archibald Hamilton Rowan by Fergus Whelan

English Street, Downpatrick

Address

Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

Telephone
+44(0)7484649767

fodcmuseum@gmail.com

Price
Price £5.00 Per Ticket

Type

Type:

History

The life and times of Archibald Hamilton Rowan (1751-1832)
Lecture by Fergus Whelan
12th October, 7.30pm at Down County Museum

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Price
Price £5.00 Per Ticket

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Easter Arts and Crafts for Families

Newry

Address

Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal's Castle, Castle Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 2BY

Telephone
+44(0)330 137 4422

Declan.Carroll@nmandd.org

Price
Price £1.64 Per Ticket

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Type:

Easter Events

Family Easter Art and Crafts

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Price
Price £1.64 Per Ticket

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Accessibility
- All areas accessible to disabled visitors
Children's arts and crafts for St Patrick's Day

Newry

Address

Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal's Castle, Castle Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 2BY

Telephone
+44 (0)330 137 4992

museums@nmandd.org

Price
Free

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Type:

Craft

Children's leprechaun craft workshops at Newry and Mourne Museum on St Patrick's Day.

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Free

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