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Born in Tralee, County Kerry, in 1851, Elise Sandes dedicated an astonishing sixty-six years of her life to supporting ordinary, often impoverished military servicemen. Driven by a deep evangelical faith and a profound compassion for young recruits facing the brutal realities of 19th-century military life, she created a network of safe spaces that earned her recognition as a champion for ordinary soldiers.

Newry’s public sculptures honour local figures, sporting legends and landmark events. This week, Newry and Mourne Museum highlights some of the best known.

This week’s article concludes our review of the work of Newry’s registrars.

This week’s article explores the career of Joseph Lupton, a successful 19th-century businessman, and the story of the granite stone now displayed outside the Museum.

Newry and Mourne Museum has organised a programme of events for all ages for European Heritage Open Days 2026, inspired by the theme Heritage at Risk: Revive, Resist, Reimagine.

In this week’s article we look at the evolution of public street lighting.

In this week's article we examine the development of nursing, women’s public roles and community support in local healthcare.

This week’s article looks back at Newry company Joseph Fisher and Son Ltd, as we are delighted to announce the donation of the John D.F. Fisher Collection to Newry and Mourne Museum. Generously gifted by Jane Fisher, the collection tells the remarkable story of this prominent shipping and importing business based at Newry’s Albert Basin and offers valuable insight into the area’s rich maritime, industrial and social history.

This week's article looks at Newry and Mourne's  rich sporting tradition, which is woven into the area’s social and cultural life.

This week, we explore the Newry Canal Festival, the South Armagh Festival and other festivals. Since the mid-1970s, these events have played a key role in community life across Newry and Mourne, uniting families through parades, music, sport and fancy dress while raising much needed funds for local charities.

This week's article explores the introduction of civil registration for births, deaths and Roman Catholic marriages in 19th-century Ireland, focusing on Newry. 

When you think of the UK and Ireland, aside from the unpredictable weather, what is the very first thing that comes to mind? For many of us, it is a warm cup of tea...