24/01/2026
⚓ NMA APPRECIATION PRESENTATION ⚓
Each year NMA delivers a busy programme of events reflecting on events and personalities related to our Maritime past and 2025 was no exception.
We are very fortunate to be supported in our endeavours by a cohort of people with a myriad of diverse skills and expertise who offer their help in a voluntary capacity. Our contributors will vary depending on whatever projects we are engaged in and we host a presentation event annually as a token of our appreciation.
We held our event on Wednesday 21st January in the Heritage Section of Newry City Library courtesy of the Heritage Officer, Mr Chris Cassidy. Our latest model ships, Pine, Portadown and Ulidia, were on display along with a new information pop up commissioned from Michael Mc Caul Signs. We were pleased to welcome Newry native , John Mc Aleavey with his wife, Anne. John made and donated these bespoke models of Fisher fleet ships. We also welcomed Mr Dick Mc Connell to make the presentation to John.
Presentations were also made to,
Thomas Braham and the Braham Group, Corporate Members and sponsors of our Bishop Crawford event in Warrenpoint in August.
Maud Hamill, a luminary with the Ulster History Circle who undertakes detailed research and photography.
Liz Boyle, a doyen of the media who is always on hand for press coverage.
Kerri Morrow, Community Engagement and Development manager with NMDDC, who is always on hand with directions and guidance.
Kathy Mc Caughey and the Choir Studio whose musical contributions greatly enhanced our tribute events for Fr Norbert Barry OP. And Archbishop Francis Carroll SMA. Both of these men came from families with strong links to the Port.
Chris Cassidy from Libraries NI who supports projects with detailed research.
Three of our recipients were unable to attend on the day.
Captain Sean Cunningham, Greencasle. Logistical support on Carlingford Lough.
Bill John Kelly and family. Corporate Member and availability of the George Cross awarded to his brother, Raymond.
Brendan Hardy and Posh Pig Warrenpoint for provision of hospitality post Bishop Crawford event.
We also wish to thank all our Corporate Members for their ongoing help and support. Without the aid of these businesses we could not deliver our annual schedule of events.
