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New Asda store edging closer
11 June 2025
PLANS to build a new £22m Asda superstore, three retail units and petrol station in Downpatrick have taken a significant step forward.
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£22.5m ‘no brainer’
A FLOOD prevention scheme for Downpatrick will cost £22. -
Government needs to get flooding plan right
STORMONT Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins says her department “wants to get it right” when it comes to measures to protect Downpatrick town centre. -
Department is ‘very aware’ of congestion and eyeing solution
STORMONT Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said the Department for Infrastructure is very aware of traffic congestion issues in Downpatrick and is working towards a “viable and appropriate solution”. -
‘Delight’ bus services moving to Belfast’s Grand Central Station
PASSENGERS and politicians have welcomed confirmation that Newcastle, Downpatrick and Ballynahinch bus services are moving to Northern Ireland’s new multi-million pound transport hub. -
‘It is clear a comprehensive flood scheme is an essential investment’
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Traders say flood protection money is town’s key priority
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3,000 homeless in South Down
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Business case to transform Downpatrick’s shopping core
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Delamont set to receive £5m development boost
THE stunning Delamont Country Park on the shores of Strangford Lough is in line for a multi-million pound investment to develop it as a landmark tourist attraction. -
Plea to reopen tearooms in Tollymore Forest Park
THE Forest Service and Newry, Mourne and Down Council have been urged to get together to discuss reopening the tearooms at Tollymore Forest Park. -
Women raise £6k for Air Ambulance
OVER 120 women attended a phenomenal fundraiser in Downpatrick for Air Ambulance NI which raised over £8,000 for the charity in just one night last week. -
Celebration time at Mainstay DRP
MAINSTAY DRP in Downpatrick is celebrating Learning Disability Week, which starts on Monday. -
Minister urged to upgrade roads
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Businessman donates eye technology for children
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Island in Strangford Lough on the market
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Traffic wardens urged to ease up on tickets
SPORTS
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Crunch time
DOWN’S fate will rest in their own hands when they battle it out with Monaghan for a place in the quarter-finals of the All-Ireland Championship in Armagh on Sunday. -
Castlewellan forced to go to wire after late Saval goals pose threat
CASTLEWELLAN had to weather a late Saval charge to secure their fourth win of the season and move two points clear of the relegation places. -
Down Ladies fall short in terrific battle with Tyrone
DO or die was the message coming out of the Down camp last week as they faced Tyrone at Pairc Esler. -
Educational visit for local school pupils
LOCAL primary school children have been given a behind-the-scenes look at Downpatrick Racecourse. -
Saintfield’s Williamson shines in Italian sun
SAINTFIELD triathlete Tom Williamson continued his impressive 2025 campaign with a breakthrough performance at the World Triathlon Para Series in Taranto, Italy, on Saturday, securing a silver medal and his first podium finish at this international lev -
Murlough AC in series of races
IT was yet another busy week for Murlough AC, with the club’s recruitment drive marking its 5th week and members were running in Carlingford, the Mournes and Belfast.
FEATURES
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Fleadh Cheoil an Dúin back with Irish music and singing
FLEADH Cheoil an Dúin is making a welcome return to Castlewellan. -
COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, June 14, 1995
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Raholp girl Caoimhe goes viral with video launch
A LOCAL girl is raising awareness about sight loss through her new music video. -
Down High says farewell to historic site and after 92 years prepares for £44m new start
THE bell will ring for the final time to Down High School next weekend. -
Downpatrick Workhouse exhibition
A FASCINATING new exhibition exploring the complex history of the Downpatrick Workhouse has opened at the Down County Museum. -
Downpatrick writer is branching out with forest bathing therapy
A DOWNPATRICK writer and journalist is branching out to bring the Japanese-inspired practice of forest bathing to local woodlands.