New Social Enterprise Café Officially Opens at Newry Leisure Centre

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted that Café incredABLE has officially opened at Newry Leisure Centre, offering a convenient and welcoming space for visitors, families and fitness enthusiasts.

The café serves freshly prepared hot food, daily specials, hearty breakfasts, tasty lunches and a tempting selection of homemade traybakes and sweet treats, all complemented by quality barista coffees and teas.

Café incredABLE, with its motto of ‘'incredible food, incredABLE people’ is an award-winning social enterprise. It creates training and employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism through delivering high-quality food, hospitality and community engagement. Its presence in Newry Leisure Centre not only enhances the visitor experience but also reflects the Council’s wider vision for inclusion, empowerment and community engagement across the district

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell said,“It’s fantastic to see Café incredABLE opening within Newry Leisure Centre. This partnership embodies what our district stands for: inclusion, opportunity and connection. Café incredABLE has long been a beacon of social enterprise and care and this new eatery adds to the vibrancy of the leisure centre while providing opportunities that truly make a difference in people’s lives.”

Nigel Hampton, CEO of incredABLE said, “We’re thrilled to open our fourth social enterprise café here in Newry, expanding our commitment to creating inclusive spaces and meaningful opportunities. For over 20 years, we’ve supported children and adults with a learning disability from the greater Newry area through short breaks and respite services. This café marks an exciting new chapter in that journey, and we look forward to it becoming a vibrant, welcoming space where everyone feels they belong.”

Samantha McCartney, Head of Catering Operations added, “Every time we open a new outlet, we are not just expanding a business, we are expanding opportunities for individuals of all abilities to feel valued and part of something bigger. Behind every plate served and every coffee poured is a person gaining confidence, skills and a sense of pride.”

Every purchase made at Café incredABLE directly supports training and employment for people of all abilities, helping to build confidence, independence and lifelong skills. The café is open Monday to Saturday, 9am–5pm, and Sunday, 10am–5pm. Whether you’re stopping by after a swim, enjoying a family day out or simply looking for a warm and welcoming place to relax, Café incredABLE offers more than great food - it offers the chance to be part of something truly meaningful for the local community.