• Rates rise set at 3.98%


    5 February 2025
    RATEPAYERS will have to fork out more money in the new financial year after local politicians agreed a near 4% rates increase on Monday night.

SPORTS

  • Racecourse in Randox boost

    DOWNPATRICK Racecourse has been given a massive boost with the announcement that Randox is to continue its sponsorship of the Ulster National.
  • Newcastle go to town with win over Grove

    NEWCASTLE Town produced yet another clean sheet at Bear Park as they navigated a nervy afternoon at home to Grove United.
  • Down stage thrilling comeback

    DOWN kick-started their National Football League Division 2 season after launching a monumental comeback to snatch victory from under the noses of Cork at Páirc Esler on Sunday.
  • Win for St Mary’s A in Vivo Cup final

    ST Mary’s A claimed their first silverware of the season with victory over Crossgar in the Vivo Cup final John Magee managed to catch Michael Pollock early in the opening frame, despite his opponent receiving 35 through his handicap.
  • Trial riders in thick of storm

    STORM Éowyn could not prevent the Ulster and Irish Motorcycle Trials riders from taking part in the Terry Hill Trial at Slieve Croob on Saturday, January 25.
  • East Down AC pair head south for Raheny five-miler

    ONCE the dust of Storm Éowyn had settled, two East Down AC athletes made their way down to North Dublin to take on the popular Raheny five-mile run, organised by Raheny Shamrock Athletics Club.

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