Declan McConaghy Show

13/06/2026

12/06/2026

I was delighted to be able to help students at the Sheridan Stage School and Rozlyn Byrne Sheridan with the preparation for their mock theatre examination.

Such a talented bunch of students. The future of theatre is bright and if there ever was a reason to develop our theatre facilities these students proved it 100%

11/06/2026

Get ready for the big weekend and take part in the making the latest video from Kerrie Kennedy Music

‼️This Saturday‼️

I am teaming up with Nan Rices as they launch Newry Goes Nashville…

I’ll be filming my brand new music video and we would love to see you there!

Also…

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📩 DM US if you want to be involved in a NEWRY GOES NASHVILLE video shoot this weekend!

We’re looking for:

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⭐ Anyone who loves country music and the western lifestyle

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07/06/2026

Congratulations Anne Marie

Huge congratulations to the phenomenal Ann Marie Morgan on her well-deserved AIMS nomination for Best Choreographer in the Gilbert Category! 🎭✨

This nomination is such a testament to the magic she brought to Anything Goes with St Agnes' Choral Society. Beyond the stunning steps, Ann Marie’s true genius was in her belief—she didn't just choreograph a show; she invested her heart into every single person on that stage, inspiring everyone to push past their limits and shine brighter than they ever thought possible. 🌟

Seeing that vision come to life was nothing short of electric. We are so incredibly proud of your leadership, your passion, and your unwavering belief in this company. Rooting for you all the way! 🥂👏

06/06/2026

New boy band, BCD&R take on the world with a launch concert in France.

Ireland , UK and World dates for 2027 to be announced soon.

Follow for more information.

06/06/2026

I am looking forward to one again hosting the Cookery demonstration event at the Castlewellan Show 2026.

Last year was great fun with chiefs from local restaurants blending local produce with international experiences to bring dishes to delight the palette.

Come along and sample the atmosphere of the show and the cooking in Castlewellan on Saturday 18 July.

04/06/2026

So sorry to hear that Larry Phillips has died.

Larry and Louise were there right at the start of the Newry Food tour and both were incredibly generous with their time and really supportive of the venture, sharing tales of the market , the people and the produce down the years.

May he rest in peace.

Declan

We are heartbroken to share the passing of our beloved father, Larry.

As many of you will know, Daddy started Phillips with a small fruit and vegetable stall in Newry Market back in 1946. He poured his heart and soul into it, and we are so proud that his legacy lives on today through the shop and the fourth generation of our family now working there.

Larry’s remains will repose at his home on Friday and Saturday from 1pm to 9pm. Removal will take place on Sunday at 11:30am, arriving at Sacred Heart Church, Cloughoge for 12 noon Funeral Mass, followed by interment in St. Laurence’s Cemetery, Omeath.

Out of respect, Phillips will close at 6pm on Friday and remain closed all day Saturday.

We want to sincerely thank everyone for the kindness, support and love we have received-it truly means so much to us during this difficult time.

The Phillips Family

01/06/2026

Happy Birthday Pauline Lynch.

An excuse to rerun my chat with Pauline back in 2021 when we were in lockdown.

01/06/2026

As the work on the construction of our new theatre and the work on the Town Hall begins here is a BBC report from Sean Rafferty transmitted on Monday, 22 February 1982 about the then new Newry Arts Centre.

Sean interviews a great friend of my mums Miss Ethel Fitzpatrick. Ethel was my first elocution teacher.

Sean also chats to the first Arts Director, Roma Tumelty.

Roma wrote a Christmas play that I took part in called the Snow Rose. It also stared Pauline Lynch, Kieran Cunningham and Tommy McLaughlin.

I was later a producer on the Sean Rafferty Show on BBC Radio Ulster.

Follow this link to see the news report.

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