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31 MAY 2020
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Restrictions begin to ease
27 May 2020
THERE will be a major easing of lockdown restrictions across the district from today.
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Man (37) dies in Castlewellan crash
POLICE have named the man who died in a road accident outside Castlewellan at the weekend.
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UUP’s McKee takes vice-chairman role
ULSTER Unionist councillor Harold McKee has been selected as the new vice-chairman of Newry, Mourne and Down Council.
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Dara’s new book published to wide acclaim and on Radio 4
IN the natural, wild world, where things hop, slither or crawl, Dara McAnulty feels totally alive and at one with himself.
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Concern as tourists flock to Newcastle
NEWCASTLE residents fear that allowing huge numbers of visitors into the town could help the deadly coronavirus spread.
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Services in Downe will be returned
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Condemnation after Tollymore gorse fire
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Tobar Mhuire visitors must abide by Covid-19 guidelines
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Newcastle could host new drive-in cinema
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Loughinisland man Gerry praises Move More initiative
THERE are not many who have been to the top of the majestic Eiffel Tower in France.
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I remember one patient who passed away...it was a privilege to be able to sit with her
A local councillor and former nurse who spent time on the front line caring for seriously ill patients stuck down by coronavirus, has recalled what it was like working in a particularly challenging hospital environment.
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Clergy delight with churches opening doors
LOCAL clergy have welcomed the partial easing of lockdown restrictions as churches begin to reopen.
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I will hold their hand and anoint them which can be a very powerful moment
A NEWCASTLE priest is among a small group of chaplains bringing comfort to the sick and dying across Belfast hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic.
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224 council staff facing furlough
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Planners give go-ahead for Ballynahinch housing plan
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Drumaness Gaelic club donates supplies to 600 village residents
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Family fundraising for air ambulance
SPORTS
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Racing returns
HORSE racing is set to return to Downpatrick — but behind closed doors.
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Golfers getting back into swing
GOLF has come out of the coronavirus lockdown — but it’s not exactly full swing ahead just yet.
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Down legend John is much mourned
TRIBUTES have been paid to Down great John Murphy who died last week.
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Everest climb next for Alan
A DRUMANESS man is getting ready to cycle the height of Mount Everest —from the comfort of his living room.
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Supporters’ club members select their favourite Man Utd team
LOCAL Manchester United fans have picked their favourite Reds team of the Premier League era.
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August at the earliest for Downpatrick racing date
IRISH horse racing is set to resume behind closed doors on June 8 with only key personnel being permitted to attend.
FEATURES
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Stacey’s holisitic approach to leading a healthier life
YOGA and meditation expert Stacey Murtagh is a great believer in the healing potential of the old saying ‘listen to your gut’.
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COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, May 27, 2000
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Newcastle man Paul running in aid of MYMY
A NEWCASTLE man who has been running five kilometres every day since the beginning of the lockdown has raised over £2,000 for a local mental health charity.
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Daisy Lodge staff take on 2.6 Challenge
STAFF at a children’s cancer charity home in Newcastle have taken on the 2.
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Local children band together to raise money for Downe Hospital
TWO local children have raised almost two thousand pounds for the Downe Hospital during the Coronavirus lockdown.
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Brothers Jack and Charlie lift UK BB’s Got Talent title
TWO Downpatrick brothers have proved to be piping hot after they won the UK Boys’ Brigade BB’s Got Talent group championships last week.
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