The Newry crest depicts a Bishops Mitre, two yew trees and mountains running down to the sea, forming a strand.
St. Patrick founded a monastry at the upper end of Carlingford Lough, the present site of Newry.
On this site he also planted yew trees.
The yew tree in Ireland has magical associations, it was also used by the Druids as spiritual protection from evil.
Unfortunately this monastic site was destroyed in the 12th Cent A.D.
The Irish name for Newry is "Iur Cinn Tra" which means the yew at the strands head.
The Newry crest is cold cast in brass and is mounted onto a slate wall hanging plaque 125mm x 125mm in size.
This wall plaque makes a wonderful gift for anyone who has Newry ancestry.