Traders fume at roadworks delay

24 April 2019
WORK on a major public realm scheme at Irish Street in Downpatrick is to take more than twice as long to complete than originally planned, sparking a furious reaction from traders.

Great turnout at Castlewellan unity walk

CLERGY and Christians turned out to support a cross-community church walk on Good Friday in Castlewellan – just days after the event had been denounced by Free Presbyterian ministers.
Firefighters battle blaze

HUNDREDS of terrified holidaymakers in Newcastle were forced to flee on Sunday evening as high winds drove a ferocious gorse fire — which had been started deliberately — perilously close to their caravans at the foot of the Mournes.
Margaret Ritchie adds her opposition to proposals on potential closure of breast cancer assessment centres

SOME weeks ago the Department of Health published a consultation document on breast cancer assessment services in Northern Ireland.
‘Frustration’ one ferry running over weekend

CONCERN has been expressed after Strangford village was brought to a standstill by traffic congestion on Saturday evening.
‘No confidence’ in De La Salle trustees
Chef caught with drugs in property
Bid to restore 24-hour A&E service at Downe
Man ‘provoked’ into attack with sledgehammer
Cataract surgery team in place at Downe Hospital

THE Downe Hospital’s new specialist centre of excellence for cataract surgery is up and running.
Work set to resume at old Downe

BUILDING work on a new social housing project at the old Downe Hospital site in Downpatrick is due to resume in the near future.
Gold show from Shimna Stars at basketball Ulster Skills finals

SHIMNA Stars is celebrating a mammoth win after clinching four gold medals and four silver at the recent Basketball Special Olympics Ulster Skills final.
Council opens books after Lyra McKee’s killing

NEWRY, Mourne and Down Council has opened books of condolences to allow local people to record their thoughts and extend sympathy to the family and friends of investigative journalist Lyra McKee.
Crossgar meeting to discuss memorial for road racer Steenson
Downpatrick bus station scoops Spirit of Translink facility award
Lowden Guitars director finalist for industry gong
Portaferry breakfast cereal firm’s deal with discount store Aldi

SPORTS

Invigorated Killough sizzle in cup final sun

A VORACIOUS and highly-motivated Killough side wreaked havoc on Ballynagross on their way to lifting the Harry Clarke Cup at a sun-kissed Meadowvale on Easter Monday.
Cricket season set to begin

THE new cricket season gets underway on Saturday.
Killyleagh seal promotion

KILLYLEAGH YC are back in the football big time.
Minors run out of steam

AN electrifying finish from holders Monaghan just about finished off a gallant Down challenge at a positively balmy St Tiernach’s Park, Clones, on Saturday evening.
Ballynahinch U-16s charge into cup final

BALLYMACARN Park was bathed in sunshine as the talented ‘Hinch U-16 squad battled with Virginia for a place in the showpiece Ulster Carpets Cup final at Kingspan Stadium.
Lynch returns to podium top spot

FORMER Hill and Dale champion Seamus Lynch made his first appearance of the series and he proved he is back to his best, with a gun to tape win.

FEATURES

Tánaiste Simon Coveney pays special visit to Downpatrick

IRISH Tánaiste Simon Coveney was in Downpatrick last week for a special visit, with his first stop the St Patrick Centre.
COUNTRY DIARY

From the pages of the Down Recorder, April 24, 1979
Emma in running for Miss Northern Ireland beauty title

A BALLYGOWAN girl is in the running to be crowned Miss Northern Ireland.
Mount Stewart to host live broadcast of BBC’s popular Home Ground show

A HUGELY popular BBC Northern Ireland rural affairs programme is to be broadcast live from the shores of Strangford Lough next month.
Cormac recognised with two accolades

A STUDENT and upcoming politician at Downpatrick’s St Patrick’s Grammar School recently won two prestigious awards in consecutive days.
Local landmarks feature in new book of South Down architecture

A STUNNING new publication featuring a number of local landmarks is set to be unveiled next month.

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