Login21 JUN 2025
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‘Hate not welcome’
18 June 2025
A DEMONSTRATION in support of Downpatrick’s migrant community has heard calls for people to unite against racism and bigotry.
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Trauma centre helping survivors of the Troubles
THE largest cross-community support group for victims and survivors of the Troubles in Northern Ireland is encouraging those in the South Down area to use its newest centre in Killough.
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Fed-up residents launch petition on anti-social issues
NEWRY, Mourne and Down Council has been urged to do more to address an anti-social behaviour issue at Newcastle’s Donard Car Park.
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Forest canopy walk plans move forward
AMBITIOUS plans for a new tourist attraction at Castlewellan Forest Park have taken a major step forward.
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Library proposals are ‘deeply flawed’
PROPOSED changes to Downpatrick Library have come in for more criticism.
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Countdown to Twelfth parade
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MLA calls for 20mph speed limit at all schools
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Saintfield woman joins Rural Board
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‘Absolutely delighted’ rail bus finds new home in Wales
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RNLI comes to aid of lone sailor after engine failure
MEMBERS of Newcastle RNLI went to the aid of a lone sailor after his vessel encountered engine problems at the entry to Ardglass harbour on Tuesday evening of last week.
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British-Irish Council meeting in Slieve Donard
REPRESENTATIVES of the British and Irish governments met at the Slieve Donard in Newcastle on Friday to discuss the latest political developments across the islands.
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Community groups share Lottery fund
THE National Lottery Community Fund has awarded over £170,000 to a number of local organisations.
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Barrister is ‘deeply honoured’ with CBE
A CO Down woman has received a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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Streamers Men’s Wellbeing Group focus on mental health
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Chess club growing in popularity
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Young actors take to the stage for Summer Showcase event
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Looking Ahead Programme helps pupils plan for future
SPORTS
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Wall of grit
DOWN Triathlon Club has announced the return of its flagship event, Beyond the Wall Triathlon, for a fourth year, in association with MG Construction.
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Down fight to stay in All-Ireland hunt
DOWN will have a tough task on their hands when they meet Galway in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship preliminary quarter-finals at Páirc Esler on Sunday.
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Mournemen slip to preliminary quarters
DOWN will have to rely on a preliminary quarter-final to remain in the race for Sam Maguire after they fell to defeat against Monaghan in their final All-Ireland group match.
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End of season awards night
DOWNPATRICK Football Club held its annual dinner dance in Murphy’s Bar, Downpatrick, to celebrate the season and present individual awards.
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Crowds flock to racecourse
SATURDAY’S meeting at Downpatrick Racecourse had to be called off following heavy overnight and morning rain, but Sunday’s racing was able to go ahead in perfect conditions and drew a fantastic crowd.
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Robbie shows some Patience to win 5k race
DOWNPATRICK was buzzing with life, laughter and the pounding of running shoes last Friday night as the MB McGrady Co Down 5K brought the entire community together in the name of sport, charity and local pride.
FEATURES
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Ballynahinch carer Joan is ‘inspiration to us all’
A BALLYNAHINCH woman, who has been a carer for over 30 years, has been praised for the invaluable role she plays.
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COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, June 21, 1995
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Saintfield filmmaker Michael hoping for BAFTA nomination
A SAINTFIELD filmmaker has achieved global success at the age of 21.
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Schoolgirl Emily (9) is Irish dancing champ
A CROSSGAR schoolgirl is an Irish dancing champion.
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The Ghost of Gore’s Island.... a short story
LOCATED in picturesque Strangford Lough lies Gore’s Island.
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Ana accepted on student initiative
A STUDENT at Shimna Integrated College in Newcastle has been accepted on to a highly competitive programme for young people hoping to go to university.
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