I left early (around midnight!) but my friends stayed till four in the morning. All had a great time.
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Chapel St Reunion
The Miller Suite of the Canal Court Hotel was packed with happy people who were regally entertaine to a Brass band Show, A Video/Slideshow and Peader Cowan. A great time was had by all!!
Newry Civil Rights March
This home video is of the Newry Civil Rights march following Bloody Sunday, setting out from Derrybeg and proceeding down the Camlough Road to The Meadow below. The footage was shot by Tom McKeown, a regular contributor to the Newry Journal.
John Hume is clearly visible at the beginning of the clip – if you see anyone else or want to discuss this video please use the Guestbook. A short account of that day has been posted here.
Old Photos – Kilmorey Street
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Video: Name the 60s Ravers
Short video clip here from the 1960s – if you know any of the people pictured let us know on the Guestbook – the Thread labelled ‘Name the 60s Ravers’.
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Demolition of North Street Part 2
Another video from the 1960s showing the demolition of North Street (the first time round!) . Again this video comes courtesy of the Cine footage shot by the late Thomas Malone who grew up in the area.
Demolition of North Street
Another video from the 1960s. This video shows the demolition of North Street (the first time round!) . Again this video comes courtesy of the Cine footage shot by the late Thomas Malone who grew up in the area.
If you would like to see more, please add comments to the Discussions!
Water Street 1960s
This short video clip shows the Water Street and North Street areas shortly before the demolition. This Cine footage was taken by the late Thomas Malone who grew up, lived and worked in the local butchers. We remember him fondly.