Mum’s delight over Amber’s rare birth in amniotic sac

16 October 2019
BALLYKINLAR mum Hannah Lucas is celebrating a particularly rare birth after her baby daughter was born, still enclosed its protective amniotic sac.

Tributes paid to former Down GAA star Eamonn Burns

GLOWING tributes have been paid to former Down GAA player and manager Eamonn Burns who died suddenly last week.
Police probe Castlewellan ‘poisoned’ cats

FEARS are mounting that a number of cats in the Castlewellan area may have been poisoned with anti-freeze.
‘Productive’ site meeting over sports pitches flooding issues

A SITE meeting to discuss a flooding problem at the St Dillion’s Avenue sports pitch in Downpatrick has been described as “robust and productive”.
Renowed psychiatrist pens new publication

DOWNPATRICK anthropologist and psychotherapist, Dr Stan Papenfus, has written a new book entitled ‘Renewing Our Lives’.
Nurse sacked over explicit text messages used to work in Muckamore Abbey hospital
Drumaness man jailed for brandishing ‘gun’ at New Year revellers
Ballynahinch bypass to feature public art
Traders offered input into Irish Street scheme
Down Leisure Centre goes from strength-to-strength

THE success story at the new Down Leisure Centre continues with various user targets set ahead of its official opening almost one year ago being smashed.
Dads helping autistic children enjoy their favourite sports with new project

FOOTBALL is often a rite of passage sport for many young boys and girls but for children with autism, taking part in mainstream clubs or school activities can be overwhelming.
Hazzard urges EU to stand firm on Brexit

SOUTH Down MP Chris Hazzard has asked senior European politicians to ensure that the EU stands firm on protecting the interests of Ireland from Brexit.
Kathryn Owen co-opted in Rowallane for DUP

THE DUP has co-opted a replacement for Rowallane councillor Harry Harvey who recently resigned from Newry, Mourne and Down Council to become a Strangford Assembly member.
Twinning group visits French host town
Roy Living healthy life to win coveted NI fitness accolade
Downpatrick primary pupils receive full attendance awards
Loughinisland event to remember Eamonn

SPORTS

It’s win or bust

TWO of the biggest names in Down football go head-to-head in a relegation showdown on Saturday afternoon.
Kilcoo recapture Frank O’Hare Cup

CILL Chua regained the Frank O’Hare Cup at Pairc Esler on Sunday with a relentless and masterful display of controlled football.
McLaughlin strike breaks Celtic hearts

KILLOUGH came from behind on Saturday at Kilmore playing fields to knock holders Celtic Bhoys out of the Bobby Dalzell Cup and progress to the quarter-final stage.
Niamh lifts gold at European tournament

CROSSGAR’S Niamh Cunningham returned home from the recent 46th Federation of European Wado-Kai Karate championships in Hungary with gold and bronze medals around her neck.
Hamilton on fire for happy ‘Hinch

BALLYNAHINCH seconds returned to action with a six try victory over a game Cooke side after a sensational first half sealed a comfortable win.
Ice cold Alex best East Down junior at cross country event

THE first round of the 2019/20 Flahavans Porridge Primary School Cross Country Series was held on Friday and comprised five races in all — a combined boys and girls’ fun run and then two girls and two boys’ races.

FEATURES

Celebrations at Downshire Hospital anniversary

THE Downshire Hospital complex in Downpatrick marked its 150th anniversary on Wold Mental Health Day at a coffee morning held at its imposing Great Hall last Friday.
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From the pages of the Down Recorder, October 16, 1979
Nothing Compares 2U star Sinead O’Connor ‘just lovely’ on trip to Downpatrick

RENOWNED Irish singer songwriter Sinead O’Connor is preparing for a world tour next year with the help of Downpatrick brothers Ken and Carl Papenfus.
Assumption student Lara creative writing success

A TALENTED student at Ballynahinch’s Assumption Grammar School has been named as one of the winners in a UK-wide competition organised by the NASUWT.
Documentary to chronicle Killlyleagh legend Steenson

A DOCUMENTARY in memory of local racing hero Brian Steenson is planned for release early next year.
Children from integrated schools listen talk

A BALLYNAHINCH school played host to a conference to mark World Mental Health Day last Thursday.

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