St. Patrick’s Day Events at Newry and Mourne Museum

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Newry City with a full day of colour, creativity and hands-on fun at Newry & Mourne Museum​​​​​, where families can enjoy free, engaging activities designed especially for children and young visitors. Taking place on Tuesday 17 March 2026 the museum will become a lively hub of family-friendly St Patrick’s Day events blending arts, culture, heritage and play in the heart of the city.

Jumping Clay Workshops

11am & 2pm

Children can roll, shape and sculpt their own St Patrick’s Day themed models with Jumping Clay.

• An adult must accompany children
• Numbers are limited
• Booking is essential.

Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos with Making Faces

11am to 3pm

Add a splash of festive sparkle with facepainting and glitter tattoos by Anmarie from Making Faces. From shamrocks to rainbows, little visitors can step into the celebrations in style.

Sensory Play with Mini Explorers

12noon to 4pm

Mini Explorers will bring a calming, hands-on sensory play experience for younger children and babies, featuring:

• Themed sensory trays
• Scented dough
• Tactile materials
• A dedicated baby play area

Perfect for gentle exploration and imaginative play in a relaxed setting. This is for children with additional needs who might find the parade overwhelming and would welcome a calmer space.

Click here to book Sensory Play.

Categorically Celtic Exhibition Tour

11.30am to 12.30pm

Join our Curator Shán Anena for a special bilingual guided tour of the new exhibition Categorically Celtic. Discover the stories, objects and identity that shape our shared Celtic heritage through engaging insights and conversation.