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Floods report to be unveiled
2 April 2025
A NEW report outlining measures to protect town centre flooding in Downpatrick will be published before the end of next month.
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Malicious fires in the Mournes must cease
SENIOR emergency service personnel and a leading government agency have called for an end to malicious fires in the Mournes.
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Sponsored 105-mile run in memory of loved Joe
THE family of former Portaferry man Joe Breen are taking part in a sponsored run from the loughside town to Ballycastle in support of two charities.
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RNLI crew attend two call-outs
PORTAFERRY RNLI responded to two emergency calls last week.
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Woman settles maternity discrimination case for £215k
A DOWNPATRICK woman has been speaking about her “devastation” at losing out on a job while on maternity leave, after settling a sex and disability discrimination case with a global bank.
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MLAs voice concern over receiving abuse
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Development blueprint is discussed in private debate
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Councillors in line for 5% pay hike agreed by NI Executive
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Enright wins award for ‘green economy’ book
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Mink sighting is cause for concern
THE National Trust has said a recent sighting of an American mink near Castle Ward is “cause for concern”.
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Killyleagh Dippers and Strippers swim for heart charity
A LOCAL cold-water swimming group have raised over £1,000 for Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke as part of their ‘Swim for Kim’.
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GAA members enjoy cultural exchange visit to China
A DELEGATION from two local GAA clubs travelled to China recently for a cultural exchange visit which has been described as “an experience they will cherish forever”.
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Aoibhinn is winner at Youth Speak event
THE winners of Newry, Mourne and Down Council’s annual Environmental Youth Speak competition attended a special awards ceremony at the Downshire Council Offices in Downpatrick last on Thursday Fourteen pupils from primary and secondary sc
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Volunteers are ‘deeply honoured’ at double award wins
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Storm damage set to have ‘far reaching’ impact in Mournes
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Untold story of night IRA tried to torch castle
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Harvey hot foots it across fire walk
SPORTS
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Final venue is criticised
THE manager of Down’s National Hurling League Division 2 winning side has criticised the decision to not play the final at a major venue.
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Brittany with try in Rome victory
KILLINCHY’S Brittany Hogan scored her first try in the Six Nations as Ireland got off the mark with a 54-12 victory over Italy in Rome on Sunday.
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Magee goal decisive as Ardglass make final
ARDGLASS claimed derby bragging rights in dramatic fashion, beating Killough in extra-time and sealing their place in the Harry Clarke Cup final in extra-time.
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Saul fall to Kilcoo goals in club’s top flight debut
REGARDLESS of the result, Saul made history when they welcomed Kilcoo to Saint Patrick’s Park for the opening game of their Division 1 campaign on Sunday.
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Dunboyne wins Ulster National at Downpatrick
THE weather was perfect on Sunday for the Randox Ulster National, the feature race of the first meeting of the year at Downpatrick Racecourse.
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‘Hinch miss out on semi-final
BALLYNAHINCH will be playing for nothing but bragging rights in the local derby at Armagh on Saturday after their chances of a Division 1A semi-final were extinguished by champions Cork Constitution at a windswept Ballymacarn Park.
FEATURES
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Knockevin in lift-off for marathon challenge
STAFF at Knockevin Special School will be putting their best feet forward in the name of charity next month.
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COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, April 5, 1995
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Castlewellan family tell of their cancer journey
A CASTLEWELLAN family have been sharing their cancer journey to raise awareness of the impact of a parental cancer diagnosis on loved ones and their need for support.
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The Sound of Music fills the air at the Downshire’s Great Hall
THE full house signs were up as Downpatrick came alive with The Sound of Music last week.
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The ‘font of all knowledge’ Eileen retires after 46 years
ONE of the Downshire Hospital’s longest serving administrative staff has retired — after almost 46 years’ service.
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Sheeran inspires Portaferry singer for his new EP
A PORTAFERRY musician who once worked with superstar Ed Sheeran is releasing his next EP this week.
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