Written by Administrator | 21 December 2009

The Sister Cities Committee of Newry and Mourne District Council launched its request for contribution of photographic images representing the Newry & Mourne area in the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre.

The photographs are requested as part of a project with the Councils new sister city partner, Southern Pines in North Carolina. A maximum of 36 photographs are to be supplied for the exhibition therefore it may be necessary to select a range of images to reflect the District.

The selected photographs will be part of a exhibition featuring Southern Pines and Newry and Mourne at the Palustris Festival (Latin for long leaf pines) from March 2-30, 2010 at the Sandhills Community College in Southern Pines. The exhibition will then be featured in Newry and Mourne over the summer of 2010.

Speaking at the launch Mayor of Newry & Mourne DC, Councillor Feehan said “This project provides a great opportunity to showcase the Newry and Mourne area and the diversity of our people, places and landscape. We realize we have wonderful resources across the District and this provides an opportunity to provide a photographic image of what our area has to offer”.

Photographs should be taken within Newry and Mourne . Photographs should capture life across Newry and Mourne including people, places, and things. An individual can contribute up to 2 photographs per person.

Also speaking at the launch Chairperson of The Sister Cities Committee Councillor Michael Carr said: “This is the first of a number of initiatives being considered by both Southern Pines and Newry and Mourne Committees. It gives us a wonderful opportunity to showcase our district in our sister community and to an international audience. It also provides a launch pad for keen amateur and professional photographers across Newry and Mourne to display their talent. I am looking forward to a large and varied entry that will truly represent our area.”

Please send the title of your photo, subject, your name and address to Michelle Boyle at email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by no later than 12 noon on January 14, 2010

Photos should be supplied in digital JPEG format for consideration .

All outer dimensions must be as follows:

8 x 10

11 x 14

16 x 20

For further information and conditions please view details on www.newryandmourne.gov.uk and follow the link to What’s New