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The Southern Trust is hosting a special service of remembrance and thanksgiving for parents and families who have been bereaved through pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, child or young person in Craigavon Area Hospital or the wider community. The service will take place on Sunday 19 May at 3.00pm in Seagoe Parish […]
By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland Water (NIW) chief says he is “confident” his company is not responsible for a mysterious bad odour in south Down. People in Warrenpoint reported a foul smell and swarms of flies during an extended period of 2023, which has led to an investigation by Newry, Mourne and Down District […]
Andrew McMurray has been selected by Alliance to become the new South Down MLA. Mr McMurray was selected by local members to replace outgoing MLA Patrick Brown. Andrew is an outdoor instructor and youth worker, and lives in Castlewellan with his wife and two children. It was a love for outdoor pursuits which led Andrew […]
By François Vincent ABC councillors have cleared the last remaining hurdle for the installation of 12 commemorative stones, marking the centenary of the creation of Northern Ireland, at designated locations in the borough. Residents of the localities in question were duly surveyed, with approval rates for the installation of the stones ranging from 95.45% in […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed confirmation from Stormont’s Economy Minister Conor Murphy today that he is to commence discussions with tourism bodies about the potential of extending ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’ into the north – including South Down. The South Down MP said: “Sinn Féin have been calling for the extension of Ireland’s Ancient […]
Clonduff Vintage & Classic Club ran their annual Vintage Day over Easter in aid of 3 local charities raising in excess of £4,000. Donations were made to the Air Ambulance, The Children’s Hospice and Life and Time. In addition, the club made a donation of £250 to KBRT in memory of Lorcan Brannigan. A cheque […]
An Alliance spokesperson has announced Patrick Brown has resigned as South Down MLA with immediate effect due to personal reasons. A spokesperson said: “It is with regret we announce Patrick’s immediate resignation due to personal reasons. “We thank him for his service, which saw him help Alliance make an historic breakthrough in South Down at […]
The ever-popular Castlewellan Fair is taking place on Monday 6 May (May Day Bank Holiday) from 9am-5pm with loads of free family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained. Organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council this year’s May Day Fair event is set to be the best yet, with an even bigger choice of […]
15 exhilarating outdoor activity and adventure experiences, as part of the new Mourne Gullion Strangford Outdoor Spring Festival, will be launched on Saturday 20 April. To expand the visitor portfolio within Mourne Gullion Strangford, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has collaborated closely with the local event and tourism industry to develop a variety of […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the Education Minister must get on with the job of paying education workers fairly. The South Down MLA said: “This morning I met with unions who represent workers right across our education system. “These workers keep our schools open every day, they are responsible for school meals, school […]
Sinn Féin representatives have said that after working with Down County Board and Newry, Mourne and Down Council over recent weeks, it’s time to advance the vision for a Down GAA centre of excellence. Sinn Féin’s Council Group Leader, Oonagh Hanlon reaffirmed the party’s commitment to supporting the centre of excellence in Ballykinlar at Monday […]
Police have arrested a man following a report of an assault in Rostrevor at around 9pm on Sunday, 31st March. Detective Inspector Johnston said: “We received a report that a man, aged in his 20s, had received serious head injuries after he fell to the ground following an altercation at a licensed premises in the […]
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