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The Oval and Newry Town Hall

If Walls Could TalkSeries 2
Episode 3 of 4

The Oval Stadium, home of Glentoran FC, has endured war and hardship, but remains a beloved landmark. For over a century, Newry Town Hall has been a site of protest and performance.

The Oval Stadium - home of Glentoran FC - has weathered war, reconstruction and financial hardship, remaining a cherished landmark for football fans, not just from east Belfast but from all across the globe.

Newry Town Hall has been a site of protest and performance for over a century. From civil rights meetings to pantomimes, punk gigs to same-sex marriages, this beloved building has played a central role in the cultural and social life of the community.

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  • Tue 18 Mar 202519:00
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  • Fri 15 Aug 202519:30
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only