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Visit Newry and Mourne Museum
A Historic Region
Located in the heart of Newry, the Museum tells the unique story of the people of Newry and Mourne.
NOW OPEN Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 4.30pm Castle Street, Newry BT34 2BY T: 0330 137 4992 E: museums@nmandd.org
Free Entry | Free Parking
Visit Newry and Mourne Museum and see the exhibitions which trace the social and political history of this historic region. 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. Also on display are the temporary exhibitions “Caring for the Community: The Development of Medicine in Newry and Mourne”, and “The Legacy: Newry 1920 – 1930.” Also, on display is “Seamus Mallon: The Man and the Politician” based on artefacts donated to Newry and Mourne Museum.
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New Judges In The Frame
The Maurice Williamson Boys’ Brigade Heritage Museum
Young artists across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to enter the inaugural Bradley Art Prize – a new art initiative led by renowned artist Terry Bradley and sponsored by Radius Connect which aims to support fresh artistic ideas and talent. With an Pictured (left to right) are Stephen McQuoid, Radius Connect Director unprecedented number Ireland, and Terry Bradley. of submissions already received the stellar panel of judges has also been expanded to meet demand for the competition, which closes on 31 March. New judges include renowned award-winning tattoo artist Gigi McQueen and Bradley Art Prize sponsor Stephen McQuoid, Regional Director for Ireland at Radius Connect. They join an existing line-up of famed artists and critiques including Terry Bradley and wife Ashley, Hollywood film producer Martin Brennan and NI Executive Brussels Director Aodhán Connolly. Alongside around a total of £4,000 in cash and art materials for the top winners and their schools or colleges, two winning artists will have their work framed and proudly displayed in the newly opened Bradley Gallery in Victoria Square, Belfast, for a week-long exhibition, including a launch night for friends and family in August.
Situated within a tranquil setting of The Boys’ Brigade’s Ganaway Training and Activity Centre in the Ards Peninsula between Millisle and Ballywalter, the Museum is open every Tuesday and Wednesday and at other times by appointment. The façade is designed to replicate the Charlotte Street Mission Hall, Donegall Pass Belfast, where The BB was formed in Ireland in 1888. Among the array of BB artefacts and memorabilia, the gallery space features displays that depict significant times in the context of The BB since its formation and is open each September as part of the European Heritage Open Days.
For more information and to submit an entry visit: www.bradleyartprize.com
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The Boys’ Brigade (Belfast Battalion) Boys’ Brigade House 14 May Street BELFAST BT1 4NR belfastbb.org.uk
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