10 OCT 2024
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Green light for railway
9 October 2024
ALMOST a year after the Downpatrick and Co Down Railway closed after being engulfed by the worst flood in living memory, it’s full steam ahead for the hugely popular attraction.
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‘Boy racers’ are causing mayhem in Newcastle
CALLS have been issued for an increased weekend police presence at Newcastle’s biggest car park owing to ongoing anti-social behaviour. -
Reprieve as Ulster Bank to remain open.. for now
DOWNPATRICK’S Ulster Bank will not close next month. -
Appeal to ban motorhomes in busy Newcastle car park
NEWRY, Mourne and Down Council has been asked to consider banning motorhomes from a popular Newcastle car park. -
Passenger-only crossings to run on reduced service
JUST days before the Strangford Lough ferry service is suspended to allow essential heath and safety work to be carried out, details of how foot passengers will be accommodated have been finally confirmed. -
Road survey to review traffic in Edward Street
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Temporary hub for banking in Newcastle
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Downpatrick Post Office reopens following flood
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MP in support of journalists at PSNI surveillance tribunal
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Harbour up for award
ARDGLASS harbour is in the running for a major award. -
Road crossing safety boost
THE safety of children who attend Dundrum’s Sacred Heart Primary School is in line for a major boost. -
Acclaimed mountaineer Dawson set to speak at rescue team fundraiser
THE Mourne Mountain Rescue Team’s fundraising campaign for its planned new base continues next week with two talks by revered mountaineer Dawson Stelfox. -
Louise in praise for her ADHD support
A DOWNPATRICK teenager, diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder aged just 11, has praised the support she has received from the South Eastern Trust. -
Down Community Arts to be back on airwaves
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Upgrade work set to continue on Kilclief road
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Peace campaigner Colin Parry at Shimna lecture
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Success at the grocery sector Oscars
SPORTS
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Saul’s new champs on top of the world
SENSATIONAL Saul secured the Oriel Developments Down Ladies’ Intermediate Championship at Teconnaught on Saturday. -
Late goal heartache for United
A CONTROVERSIAL late goal denied Ballynahinch United a share spoils with near neighbours Castlewellan Town on Saturday. -
Portaferry in decider again
THREE second half goals from Ballycran couldn’t save them from a nine-point defeat in Portaferry as the home side stayed on course for a third successive title. -
Ciaran’s Bright autumn gold
I MENTIONED a couple of weeks ago that it probably wouldn’t take Ciaran Mahon too long to return to the Category 1 handicap division at Bright Castle. -
‘Hinch survive late fightback
Ballymacarn Park regulars were treated to an 11-try feast of enterprising rugby as the local side held off a second half comeback from promoted St Mary’s to take full points and put to rest their heavy defeat in Cork the previous Saturday. -
Kate has class
AS the leaves begin to fall, within the junior cross country calendar, it signifies only one thing – the start of the McGrady’s Financial Services Junior Cross Country Series.
FEATURES
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I’m young and have no history of cancer in my family – it was so hard to wrap my head around why this was happening to me
WOMEN across the district are being urged to back life-changing breast cancer support services after a local woman’s shock diagnosis. -
COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, October 12, 1994
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Late Late debut’s no laughing matter
DUNDRUM’S Patrick Kielty has told how his black humour on The Troubles failed to raise laughs on his first ever appearance on the Late Late Show with Gay Byrne. -
Amanda back from America for Downpatrick exhibition
FOLLOWING an illustrious career in America spanning 30 years, Co Down artist Amanda Watt has returned home and is hosting a truly inspirational exhibition of 35 works currently on display at the St Patrick Centre in Downpatrick. -
Cameron vows to climb seven peaks before seventh birthday in charity drive
A YOUNG Dromara boy is aiming to climb the seven peaks of the Mourne Mountains before his seventh birthday. -
‘Overwhelming’ £18k raised in Saintfield Action Cancer event
A HUGELY successful ewe breeding lamb auction has raised just over £18,200 for Action Cancer.