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Every event in the Good Relations Week 2026 programme. Most are free, all are open to anyone, and they run right across Northern Ireland.

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6 dates

Discussion or talk

A week where young people and families have a place and a voice while meeting people from different backgrounds, celebrating diversity and developing

Throughout the week Family Culture Café. Families are invited to share food, music, photographs, objects or stories connected to their heritage. clear, plain-language information; transport support where possible; The emphasis to be on people sharing thei

When
6 dates · 12 Oct – 17 Oct
Where
Kingdom Youth Club, Newry, Mourne & Down
Finished Free In person
5 dates

Other

Inclusion Mosaic

Through Padlet and GC, pupils from our 4 partner SE schools will share images representing their identity and contribute their thoughts on what inclusion means, creating a shared space where all pupils can view and learn from one another's contributions.

When
5 dates · 12 Oct – 16 Oct
Where
Online
Finished Invitation only Free Online

Other

Mischief Managed : Harry Potter Craft Day

Celebrate Harry Potter Day with a magical crafting event at Warrenpoint library!

When
Mon 12 Oct
Where
Warrenpoint Library, Newry, Mourne & Down
Finished Free In person Booking needed
6 dates

Storytelling

Multicultural Café and Storytelling Morning

Bring along a favourite family recipe to Newcastle Library and share the personal or cultural story behind it.

When
6 dates · 12 Oct – 17 Oct
Where
Newcastle Library, Newry, Mourne & Down
Finished Free In person

Showcase or award

Newcastle Participatory Budgeting Voting Night

Ten community groups will showcase their projects and compete for £1,000 funding awards at this Participatory Budgeting Voting Night. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear presentations and vote on how community funding is allocated.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Newcastle Community Cinema, Newry, Mourne & Down
Finished Invitation only Free In person

Workshop, training or seminar

Painting with Paul

Adult art class for beginners and improvers in Saintfield Library

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Saintfield Library , Newry, Mourne & Down
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Storytelling

Storytime and Craft

Storytime and Craft session in Kilkeel Library to celebrate Good Relations Week.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Kilkeel Library, Newry, Mourne & Down
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Celebration or social

Connect Over Coffee

Build connections with coffee and chat in Newcastle Library.

When
Wed 14 Oct
Where
Newcastle Library, Newry, Mourne & Down
Finished Free In person

Workshop, training or seminar

Good Relations Funding Fayre

This drop-in event offers the opportunity to meet funders and support organisations, explore available funding opportunities, and get advice on developing community projects, with no appointment required.

When
Wed 14 Oct
Where
St John Bosco GFC , Newry, Mourne & Down
Finished Free In person

Faith or cultural event

Killyleagh Churches Together

A cross-community gathering of churches in Killyleagh enjoying fellowship and some discussion about mutual faith and good relations.

When
Wed 14 Oct
Where
Killyleagh Library, Newry, Mourne & Down
Finished Free In person

Celebration or social

Poetry and Pancakes : A Sense of Belonging

A special Poetry and Pancakes event to celebrate Good Relations Week in Newry City Library.

When
Wed 14 Oct
Where
Newry City Library, Newry, Mourne & Down
Finished Free In person

Storytelling

Sensory Storytime and Craft

Ballynahinch Library hosts a special sensory session of stories and crafts for Good Relations Week.

When
Wed 14 Oct
Where
Ballynahinch Library, Newry, Mourne & Down
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Other

Tabletop Games : Dungeons & Dragons

Join an exciting Dungeons and Dragons campaign in Warrenpoint Library.

When
Wed 14 Oct
Where
Warrenpoint Library, Newry, Mourne & Down
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Workshop, training or seminar

GR week Heat and Eat Event

A heat and eat event where good relations through the Newcastle community can form naturally in a safe space

When
Thu 15 Oct
Where
O hare's lounge Newcastle, Newry, Mourne & Down
Finished Free In person

Sporting event

Activity day

Cross community activity day in partnership with Lower Ormeau Residents Action Group and Lesley Hall

When
Sat 17 Oct
Where
14 River Terrace, Newry, Mourne & Down
Finished Invitation only Free In person

Other

Cultural Recipe Swap

Join us in Killyleagh Library and share your favourite recipes from around the world.

When
Sat 17 Oct
Where
Killyleagh Library, Newry, Mourne & Down
Finished Free In person

Celebration or social

Read and Feed

Cookery Club Launch in Newry City Library

When
Sat 17 Oct
Where
Newry City Library, Newry, Mourne & Down
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Exhibition

Funding Fair

Community groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises from across the Mournes, Downpatrick, Rowallane and Slieve Croob areas are being encouraged to attend a District Funding Fair taking place this November.

When
Thu 12 Nov
Where
Ballynahinch Community Centre, Newry, Mourne & Down
Free In person