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31 MAR 2020
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Shutters go down in towns
25 March 2020
THE people of the district have been given an unequivocal message this week to help stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus — stay at home.
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Let us pray for each other – we are praying for all of you
CHURCH leaders in Downpatrick and the surrounding area are appealing for prayer, unity and calm as the threat from coronavirus deepens.
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Student midwife offers to help others
THE disappointment of having her student midwifery course suspended has spurred Leitrim woman Olivia McAnulty to use her free time to help others.
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Pair start forum for Killyleagh residents
A NEW community forum has been launched on social media to assist people in Killyleagh through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Newlyweds’ ‘surreal’ break as Donegal hotel is deserted
BALLYNAHINCH newlyweds Aaron and Louise O’Neill thankfully did not have to cancel their wedding due to the COVID-19 outbreak — but say their mini-honeymoon to Donegal was “surreal”.
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Warning Downe change can only be temporary
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Minister stalls driving tests
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Saintfield firm helps American university in COVID-19 battle
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Railway chairman has huge funding concerns
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District nurse appeals for understanding amid crisis
A DISTRICT nurse has called for the community to be understanding and supportive as she and her colleagues work to maintain nursing services throughout the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Hollie brings joy amid fear after song goes viral
ONE happy little Downpatrick girl managed to bring people’s smiles back amid the coronavirus outbreak with a special song.
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‘Adhere to the guidelines’
SLIEVE Croob councillors say it is essential that everyone abides by social distancing guidelines that have been set out by government and public health officials.
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Thousands visit beauty sites before closures
THE weekend spring sunshine attracted thousands of people to local beauty spots.
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Beaches and parks close in bid to contain virus
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Self-employed need protection – MP
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‘Pretend cough’ over credit union worker
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Parents asked to keep rein on children after trouble
SPORTS
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Race goes ahead despite pandemic
THE only sporting fixture in the province at the weekend took place behind closed doors at Downpatrick racecourse on Sunday.
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Niall honoured for channelling energy into youth coaching after medical scare
THE 12 months that Loughinisland GAC’s Niall Flynn didn’t play his beloved Gaelic football were among the toughest the 20 year-old faced in his short life.
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Space Cadet powers to victory in Ulster National
THE first ever Ulster National, sponsored by Randox, took place behind closed doors at a bright but chilly Downpatrick on Sunday, the local track’s first meeting of the year.
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Joy for locals at Down Royal on St Patrick’s Day
THE annual St Patrick’s Day meeting at Down Royal went ahead in wet conditions and behind closed doors.
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Stay at home and wait for plague to end
WHAT do you write about when you’ve nothing to write about? Turn your hand to writing for politicians, or indeed anyone else who says a lot without actually saying anything? The reason for my dilemma is of course the absence of athl
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Sporting events grind to halt amid crisis
LOCAL sport is in complete lockdown due to the deepening coronavirus crisis.
FEATURES
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Widow takes comfort after John’s organs save lives
THE wife of a Teconnaught man whose organs were donated to three people after he died from a stroke has said that he “was everything” to her and his children.
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COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, March 25, 1980
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Downpatrick man earns place in final of top apprentice awards
A DOWNPATRICK teenager proved he is a bit of a bright spark has won a place in the final of a prestigious competition to find the best apprentice electrician in the UK.
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Students get into gear during driving to success programme
TWENTY six students from the South Eastern Regional College’s Downpatrick campus recently completed the ‘driving to success’ programme.
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Brian Steenson movie postponed
A GROUP of motorcycle enthusiasts which had planned to screen a showing of the new Brian Steenson tribute film have had to cancel the event.
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Celebrations as Downpatrick man earns place in final of top apprentice awards
A DOWNPATRICK teenager proved he is a bit of a bright spark has won a place in the final of a prestigious competition to find the best apprentice electrician in the UK.
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