Remembrance under threat

20 October 2021
ROYAL British Legion officials in Downpatrick have warned that next month’s Remembrance Sunday parade could be the last to take place in the town.

Official opening of WWI hut at Down Museum

A REPLICA of a First World War Armstrong hut which mirrors those which had been in place at Ballykinar camp has been officially opened at the Down County Museum in Downpatrick.
Planning committee set to approve housing plan

A PROPOSAL by Newry, Mourne and Down Council to secure outline planning approval for four new homes in Killyleagh is designed to make the organisation a “quick buck” a local politician has claimed.
Police patrols to combat trouble

POLICE are to increase patrols at Dunleath Park in Downpatrick in response to increasing concerns about ongoing anti-social behaviour in the area.
Preservation order could help save trees

A PRESERVATION order from the Department of Infrastructure may save trees earmarked for removal to build a new car and coach car park at the Exploris aquarium in Portaferry.
Ardglass harbour needs investment
Pensioners living in fear over fireworks
Filmmaker Gavin wins best short film award at Cannes Film Festival
School closes over ‘worst’ outbreak of Covid-19 cases
Downe needs support to play significant role

THE importance of the Downe Hospital delivering a suite services to meet the needs of the community cannot be overstated, a senior politician has insisted this week.
£13m treatment investment finished at Drumaroad site

WORK on a £13m investment to improve the security of the water supply for customers in large areas of Co Down and Belfast has been completed at the Drumaroad water treatment plant.
Moneyrea’s Margaret raises £5k in memory of husband

AT 76 years-old, pensioner Margaret Kerr has no intention of becoming a couch potato.
Sons of Joseph Royal Black Preceptory enjoy milestone

A CENTENARY is an important and historical milestone for any organisation and we in Clough RBP 1044 are especially proud, given the dedication and sacrifice our men paid to ensure the Loyal Orders not just existed, but thrived in the village over the p
Saintfield getting in bloom
UUP selects Macauley to contest Assembly election
Distillery gets into gear with Hawaiian deal
Shoppers urged to support charity

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Downpatrick seal Intermediate title

DOWNPATRICK RGU ladies were crowned Senior A Intermediate champions after defeating a resilient Kilcoo side at St Malachy’s Park in Castlewellan last Saturday.
Aidy and Connaire NI call-up

THE cross-country season is in full swing marking the impending arrival of winter, as the days of October get slowly darker towards the dreadful changing of the hour at Halloween.
Tollymore Utd in centenary game

TOLLYMORE United Football Club is hosting a unique football match as part of its ‘Stormont and Soccer Splits’ project this Friday.
Baize legend Higgins calls

AN Ardglass businessman received an unexpected and welcome phone-call that resulted in him rubbing shoulders with one of the biggest names in snooker.
Unlucky Hinch sunk by Dubs

BALLYNAHINCH travelled to the historic surroundings of College Park, having reshuffled their team in the wake of injuries and concussions suffered in the bruising battle with Clontarf the previous weekend.
Bethany recognition

SEAFORDE swimming sensation Bethany Firth has been recognised at Stormont for her world class achievements at this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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Derry Girls pull up at railway station

HIT comedy series Derry Girls will take a journey on one of the Downpatrick and County Down Railway trains in the third series.
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From the pages of the Down Recorder, October 24, 2001
Wild geese spectacular event

PEOPLE across the district are being invited to what is being described as “one of the most dramatic wildlife events of the year” at Castle Espie on the shores of Strangford Lough.
Book on history of Presbyterian Church

A BOOKLET on one of the leading advocates of the Non-Subscribing faith has been written by Rev David Steers, minister of Downpatrick, Ballee and Clough Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Churches.
Chef Paul shares how to use the pumpkin flesh to make tasty soup

THERE’S no better way to use up the flesh of your Halloween pumpkin lantern than to make delicious pumpkin soup with it.
Lions Club in peace poster competition

A NUMBER of local schools are taking part in part in an international peace poster event being organised by the Lions Club.

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