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Downpatrick businesses to benefit from shopfronts grant

Businesses on St Patrick’s Avenue in Downpatrick will be able to apply for funding to improve their shop fronts.

Holy Family PS celebrate 60th anniversary

Pupils, parents, staff and governors both past and present came together to reflect on the Teconnaught’s school’s long history.

‘Sensory garden is a welcoming space for Ballynahinch’

The pupils at Ballynahinch Primary School are delighted as the Men’s Shed in the town helped to revitalise their garden.

Donnelly hails ladies’ best performance

‘I think that Cavan under-estimated them a wee bit’

Council eager to address illegal off-road vehicle problem

“Particular concern has been expressed about off-road vehicles on council land in Newry and Downpatrick, with the issue regularly discussed at meetings of the District Electoral Area (DEA) Forums."

MLA calls for better road safety in Dromara

Speaking in the Assembly, Michelle Guy made the point that the residents of Dromara believe that a tragedy is imminent if road safety issues are not addressed.

Vehicles are being weaponised against police

The Chief Constable of the PSNI has said the incident in Downpatrick reflects a chaotic surge of violence towards the police.

Free car parking during Downpatrick Fleadh Cheoil

THE council has agreed to make its Downpatrick car parks free of charge when the town hosts Fleadh Cheoil an Dúin for the first time later this month.

Spa Golf Club to host new NI content creator event

A champion boxer, a former Manchester United a player and a radio presenter and comedian will take part in a first ever event of its kind at Spa Golf Club.

New community park celebrates Saintfield’s heritage

Windmill park has been built on the site of the historic Glasdrumman Windmill which was destroyed in 1839 and regarded as an important location in the village of Saintfield.

Rally champions visit SERC as Downpatrick event approaches

Jonny Greer and William Creighton visited the Downpatrick campus of SERC to help promote the upcoming Carryduff forklift Lecale Rallye event.