• ‘Hate not welcome’


    18 June 2025
    A DEMONSTRATION in support of Downpatrick’s migrant community has heard calls for people to unite against racism and bigotry.

SPORTS

  • Wall of grit

    DOWN Triathlon Club has announced the return of its flagship event, Beyond the Wall Triathlon, for a fourth year, in association with MG Construction.
  • Down fight to stay in All-Ireland hunt

    DOWN will have a tough task on their hands when they meet Galway in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship preliminary quarter-finals at Páirc Esler on Sunday.
  • Mournemen slip to preliminary quarters

    DOWN will have to rely on a preliminary quarter-final to remain in the race for Sam Maguire after they fell to defeat against Monaghan in their final All-Ireland group match.
  • End of season awards night

    DOWNPATRICK Football Club held its annual dinner dance in Murphy’s Bar, Downpatrick, to celebrate the season and present individual awards.
  • Crowds flock to racecourse

    SATURDAY’S meeting at Downpatrick Racecourse had to be called off following heavy overnight and morning rain, but Sunday’s racing was able to go ahead in perfect conditions and drew a fantastic crowd.
  • Robbie shows some Patience to win 5k race

    DOWNPATRICK was buzzing with life, laughter and the pounding of running shoes last Friday night as the MB McGrady Co Down 5K brought the entire community together in the name of sport, charity and local pride.

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