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Tyres dump probe call
19 March 2025
A CALL has been issued for a major investigation after over 100 tyres and the remnants of what is believed may have been an illegal drugs growing operation were dumped in the Slieve Croob area.
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Police probe into Marks’ killing ‘wholly inadequate’ – Ombudsman
A POLICE Ombudsman’s report has concluded a police investigation into the killing of an IRA man in Downpatrick over 30 years ago was “wholly inadequate”.
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Minister ‘keen’ to get bypass work moving
STORMONT Roads Minister Liz Kimmins said she’s keen to see work starting on Ballynahinch’s new £50m bypass.
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Publican and politician who rubbed shoulders with the top world leaders
THE funeral has taken place of Malachi Curran who left an indelible mark on the district and Northern Ireland through his work in many varied fields.
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Ambulance wait times now at ‘breaking point’
MANY patients across the district have had the misfortune to wait in the back of ambulances queued up outside the Ulster Hospital’s emergency department.
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Woman left ‘fed up’ without broadband after Storm Éowyn
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‘Welcome news’, says MP
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Council examining site for top running track
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Economist to review tree top walk plans
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Ballynahinch school gets minister’s crossing pledge
ROADS Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that there will be a new pedestrian crossing outside Ballynahinch Primary School as early as this summer.
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Campaigner Casement is delighted at progression
BALLYNAHINCH man Francis Casement is synonymous with the campaign for a new bypass.
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Campaigners call for Downe Hospital plan
STORMONT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has been urged to demand a new development plan is drawn up for the Downe Hospital.
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Views sought for on-street parking plans
RESIDENTS and business owners in Castlewellan are to be asked for their views on introducing on-street parking restrictions.
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Fire personnel deal with large gorse fire
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Culinary student Rebekah Nashville-bound
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Probe into early morning ‘arson’ at hot food bar
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Work set to begin on garden of reflection
SPORTS
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Donagh packs a punch
CASTLEWELLAN boxer Donagh Keary followed in the footsteps of some of the sport’s all-time greats when he set Madison Square Garden alight and claimed victory on his professional debut.
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Men against Bhoys in Downpatrick derby
A FIVE-STAR performance saw Downpatrick beat local rivals Celtic Bhoys and claim derby bragging rights for the third time this season.
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Close call for Down as they survive tough Westmeath examination by one point
A GOAL made all the difference as Down announced their intentions to fight for survival in National League Division 2 with tight win over Westmeath on Saturday.
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St Malachy’s cruise into final
ST Malachy’s Castlewellan have reached their first ever Corn Cholmchille football final, leaving an indelible mark on the opening half of their semi-final in Coláiste Feirste.
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O’Connor is lady winner
OVER 800 athletes from across Ireland descended on Downpatrick on Sunday morning to kick off the St Patrick’s Day festivities with the 25th running of Jimmy’s Ten.
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Record turnout for Jimmy’s 10K anniversary race
THE 25th anniversary edition of the Jimmy’s 10K, hosted by East Down Athletics Club, had been in preparation for months and the historic significance of the event captured the interest of runners from far and wide.
FEATURES
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Irish dancer Corin eyeing World glory
A TALENTED Ballynahinch boy is taking the world of Irish dancing by storm.
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COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, March 22, 1995
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Ballynahinch Camera Club members hold final competition of the season
BALLYNAHINCH Camera Club members held their final competition of the season last Thursday evening.
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Mischa earns place on coveted Queen’s University initiative
A NEWCASTLE school pupil has earned a place on a highly competitive programme at Queen’s University Belfast.
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‘Perfect’ event for 65th anniversary
ST Patrick’s Choral Society members are busy rehearsing for their forthcoming production of The Sound of Music.
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Down High girls create moves to win top spot at NI creative aerobic championships
GIRLS GOT THE MOVES: Down High School’s mixed dance team which took first place at the Northern Ireland Creative Movement and Aerobic Championships held at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex recently.
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