This resource pack illustrates the variety of material available at the Museum relating to the maritime history of Newry and Mourne and the Carlingford Lough area.
This publication, first published in 2019, is the culmination of a cross-border project between Newry and Mourne Museum and the Centre for the Study of Historic Irish Houses and Estates [CSHIHE], National University of Ireland, Maynooth.
The focus of the project was to make publicly accessible a valuation and report on the estates of Francis Jack, 2nd Earl of Kilmorey compiled in 1860, which is in the Museum’s Reside Collection.
This booklet accompanies the exhibition ‘Historical aspects of business and commercial enterprise in Newry and Mourne’ which examines the history of the growth of businesses and commercial enterprise in the Newry and Mourne area from the medieval and early modern periods. The exhibition will run until 30 May 2018.
This booklet accompanied the exhibition ‘Sporting Traditions through the Ages in Newry and Mourne’, which highlighted the variety of sports enjoyed in the district including Gaelic Athletic Association sports, soccer, hockey, boxing, gymnastics, golf and other sports such as darts, pigeon racing and greyhound racing. The exhibition was on display until May 2013.
This booklet accompanied the exhibition ‘The world has become smaller: transport through the ages in Newry and Mourne’’, which explored the development of transport in the area from prehistoric times to the present day. The exhibition was on display until 2nd May 2016.
Newry and Mourne Museum has developed a travelling exhibition on "1916 and After".
The panels look at the background leading up to the Rising and the events of Easter Week itself, as well local involvement, including Patrick Rankin’s and the political aftermath of 1916.
The exhibition can be borrowed by calling 028 3031 3182/3178 or emailing museum@newryandmourne.gov.uk.
This booklet accompanied the exhibition ‘Women in Newry and Mourne in the 20th century’, which looked at the diverse roles and achievements of women in this region throughout the 20th century.
The exhibition was on display until 30 April 2017.
The publication, co-authored by Joanne Cummins and Greag Mac a’ tSaoir, provides an unparalleled insight into Newry’s role in the First World War. It documents the fascinating human stories that lie behind some of the names listed on the Roll of Honour and brings into sharp focus how the course of war affected those in the Newry area.
This publication provides an overview of some of the sources that can be found in Newry and Mourne Museum and Down County Museum relating to the Great Famine in the district.
Newry and Mourne Museum has developed a travelling exhibition on The Great Famine.
The five pop up stands explore themes such as the outbreak of potato blight, relief measures, emigration and the aftermath of the famine.
These can be borrowed by calling 028 3031 3182/3178 or emailing museum@newryandmourne.gov.uk
The 2015 Famine Commemoration will take place on Saturday, 26th September, in Newry. This is the eighth year in which the Great Famine has been marked with a formal Commemoration and the first time that the Commemoration will take place in Northern Ireland.
In recognition of the fact that the Great Famine affected all parts of the island, the location of the annual Commemoration has rotated in sequence between the four provinces since the first Commemoration took place in Dublin in 2008 and falls to Ulster in 2015.
There will be a series of events and activities throughout Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area, and Newry and Mourne Museum would like to invite you to take part in our events and activities.
The Ross Monument, standing at 100ft tall, is situated on the coast of Carlingford Lough and is a memorial to Major-General Robert Ross, who hailed from the village of Rostrevor. Ross was regarded as a hero and gentleman by his colleagues and opponents alike. This publication recounts the story of the man who had a pivotal role in the War of 1812 between Britian and America. That legacy of Ross is worthy of commemorating in County Down as well as in the United States, and continues to interest historians and tourists who visit Rostrevor.
Newry and Mourne Museum has developed a travelling exhibition on "Newry and Mourne in the Great War". It consists of five pop-up stands and covers:
(1) Recruitment & Service
(2) The Home Front
(3) Women & Children
(4) Political Developments and
(5) Peace and Remembrance.
It tells the local story of the impact of the First World War, with references to Bessbrook, Jerretspass, Kilkeel, Newry, Newtownhamilton, Rostrevor. and Warrenpoint, etc.
The exhibition can be borrowed by calling 028 3031 3182/3178 or emailing museum@newryandmourne.gov.uk.
The Collection, which contains 400 documents from the personal and political papers of Éamon Donnelly, a prominent Nationalist politician in Ireland during the 1920s and 1930s, and one of the founding members of Fianna Fáil.
This booklet accompanied an exhibition that looked at the impact of the First World War on the Newry and Mourne area, politically, socially and economically during this tumultuous time, as well as looking at specific issues such recruitment and remembrance. The exhibition was on display until May 2015.
This booklet accompanied the exhibition 'Landownership in South-West Down' which explored local landlords such as the Halls of Narrow Water and the Ross family of Rostrevor, and their estates. Special attention was given to the development of Warrenpoint and Rostrevor. The exhibition was on display until February 2015.
This booklet accompanied the exhibition “The Performing Arts in Newry and Mourne,” exhibition, which opened in 2013. The exhibition examined the development of performing arts in this area from the 18th century to the present day and the societies and personalities associated with this growth.
As part of its education service, Newry and Mourne Museum offers Reminiscence Sessions, with past experiences recalled through the use of artefacts and old photographs. To find out more, read this report on the most recent sessions conducted by Museum Staff in April.
