Login27 JAN 2021
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Delay over St Patrick’s Day
20 January 2021
NEWRY, Mourne and Down Council is coming under increasing pressure to formally cancel this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade in Downpatrick.
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‘It was a clear attack on the freedom of the press’
THE unlawful arrest of two journalists who made a hard-hitting film about the Loughinisland massacre is to be made into a television documentary.
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Patrick Kielty reflects on his father’s murder on RTE television shoe
DUNDRUM’S Patrick Kielty, whose father was murdered by the UVF at his business in the village 30 years ago, has said the early release from prison of the paramilitaries involved was “a price worth paying” for the possibility of peace.
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Saintfield woman urges women to go for routine smear test after diagnosis
A CERVICAL cancer survivor from Saintfield is encouraging women to ensure that they go for their smear test when called.
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Respected clergyman fondly remembered
TRIBUTES have been paid to the minister of Clough and Seaforde Presbyterian churches who passed away last week after a battle with cancer.
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£40k funding for centenary of NI
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Ballynahinch hit by 15-hour crime spree after car thefts, burglary plus hit-and-run
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Companies have no response from support scheme
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Tyrella killing ‘self defence’, court hears
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Impact of Covid-19 is ‘extremely concerning’
THE district’s most senior health chief has described the current impact of the coronavirus on services as “extremely serious”.
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MLA warns of cutbacks at Downe
THE reduction of services at the Downe Hospital to help with the province-wide surge in coronavirus cases must be ”watched like a hawk” according to a local politician.
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Helping the victims of domestic abuse
“CHILDREN are the smallest victims of domestic abuse and violence,” says senior safeguarding manager Sheila Simons, chair of the South Eastern Domestic and Sexual Violence Partnership (SED&SVP) which is based in the Knocknashinna Family
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Probation Board offering support
NOT every case of domestic abuse or violence that reaches court means an end to a close relationship or a family break-up – that’s the message for both victims and perpetrators from the Probation Board of Northern Ireland (PBNI).
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Councillors pick up £19,400 on average in annual allowances
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Ballynahinch green space needs upkeep
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Politicians blast council decision over sports hub
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Community Group create a beautiful space for residents
SPORTS
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Gavin gunning for marathon
CARRYDUFF man Gavin Murray has signed up for this year’s London Marathon and will be running to raise funds for Action Cancer.
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Kerry to aim for another shot at Olympic success
NEWCASTLE athlete Kerry O’Flaherty would dearly love to compete at another Olympic Games.
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Joseph aims for Olympic dream
BALLYGOWAN eventing star Joseph Murphy says he is a “glass-half-full” man, despite his 2020 Olympic Games hopes being put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Cormac all set for Saudi tournament
ARDGLASS golfer Cormac Sharvin will tee it up in next month’s Saudi International tournament after landing an invitation.
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No rugby for season fears
THERE is little prospect of action returning to Ballynahinch Rugby Club this season.
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Former local coach Chris awarded top Canadian accolade
FORMER Carryduff Colts coach Chris Morgan has earned Canada’s highest level of soccer coaching certification.
FEATURES
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Crossgar woman takes part 1,000-mile hike for charity
A FORMER Crossgar woman has ended a 1,000-mile fundraising walk in aid of Kidney Care UK in her home village.
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COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, January 17, 2011
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Preparation is key to staying safe on Mournes
A LOCAL politician who is an outdoor instructor has offered timely advice to people considering heading into the Mournes during the current coronavirus lockdown.
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Covid vaccines can help get us back to normality again
THE roll-out of Covid vaccines is being seen as the crucial phase of the battle to end the pandemic.
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Farmers star on the small screen in UTV’s Rare Breeds series
FARMERS and rural businesses from Saintfield, Crossgar and Comber featured heavily in last night’s episode of UTV’s hugely popular Rare Breeds series.
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Castlewellan student lifts Excellence Award
SOUTH Eastern Regional College has recognised 257 students from its Downpatrick, Bangor, Lisburn and Newtownards campuses as part of the college’s annual Excellence Awards.
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