Newry and Mourne District Council

18th 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & Mourne . Photographs should capture life across Newry & 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 & 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 & 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 sistercities@newryandmourne.gov.uk 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