Founded in 2013 by Martin Murtagh, Newry City Tours offers visitors a chance to experience the real Newry through haunting ghost stories, hidden history, local legends, unforgettable characters, authentic Irish craic and storytelling you simply won’t find in any guidebook.

At Newry City Tours, we believe the best way to experience a place is through its stories, characters and atmosphere.
Our tours are designed to help visitors experience the real Newry through local storytelling, hidden history, ghostly legends, humour and unforgettable craic that stays with you long after the tour ends.




Born and raised in Newry, Martin has spent years sharing the city’s stories, characters, humour and hidden corners with visitors from across the world.

Founder and Storyteller
Known for his warm personality, local knowledge and natural storytelling ability, he blends history, folklore, ghost stories and proper craic into tours that feel personal, entertaining and unforgettable.