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Town united amidst grief
13 August 2025
THE Downpatrick community has been praised for its response to last weekend’s horrific events in which one man was murdered and the town’s parish priest brutally assaulted as he prepared to celebrate Mass at St Patrick’s Church.
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Man arrested after weekend of horror
A 30 year-old man arrested in connection with the murder of Downpatrick man Stephen Brannigan and the attempted murder of parish priest Canon John Murray remains in custody this morning.
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‘In the midst of our shock we want to convey our thanks to all who have surrounded us with such love’
THE family of Stephen Brannigan have thanked people for the love and care they have been shown following his murder last Sunday.
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Bishop urges to ‘take heart’ amid turmoil
THE Bishop of Down and Connor came to Downpatrick yesterday with a message of hope after a traumatic 48 hours which left one man dead and the town’s parish priest in hospital.
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Events ‘horrified local community’
AS the devastating fallout from last Sunday’s horrific incidents continues to reverberate across the town, politicians have been expressing their shock.
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900 complaints on dog fouling.. but just 40 fines
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Extended bus service is warmly welcomed
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Complaints at five-year high
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Only £375k paid out in past financial year over pothole claims
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Brave Matthew ‘left a lasting mark on us all’
A MUCH-LOVED teacher at a Ballynahinch school, who died after a cancer battle, “had that rare magic to pull people in”, his funeral heard on Thursday.
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‘Move swiftly’ on City Deal finance
DUP politicians have proposed an alternative use for the £30m City Deal funding after two failed attempts to deliver gondola rides in Newcastle and Rostrevor.
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Local men run non-stop for 48 hours in Gaza fund-raiser
TWO local men have completed an endurance run to raise money for those suffering in Gaza.
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Health visitor Anne retires after 44 years
A HIGHLY respected health visitor has retired after 44 years’ service.
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Eats and Beats festival set to rock Newcastle
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Newcastle Lions president looks forward to her year
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Ballynahinch gears up for VJ Day celebrations this Friday
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Police appeal after accident outside Clough
SPORTS
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Galway glory
PORTAFERRY’S Niamh Mallon has been basking in the celebrations after helping Galway secure their fifth All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship tittle on Sunday.
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Killyleagh suffer late heartbreak in defeat to Shamrock
KILLYLEAGH YC were unable to continue their strong start to the season when they exited the Irish Cup at the hands of Shamrock in the opening round.
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Young ones out in force again for Youth Series
THE fourth round of the Strangford Lough Youth series took place at Strangford Lough Yacht Club on Sunday.
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Dundrum get the better of Downshire to retain Cup
DUNDRUM Cricket Club’s select side successfully defended their Downshire Cup crown with a 29-run victory at home to Downshire select.
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Comber’s Ben leads Irish team
COMBER’S Ben Watson capped off a stellar season by leading the Irish junior table tennis team at the prestigious European Youth Championships.
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Another Ulster and NI title for Harry
HARRY McVeigh, the promising young athlete from Newcastle and District AC and Bunscoil Bheanna Boirche, has once again made waves in the world of junior athletics.
FEATURES
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Running 83km is a hugely daunting prospect and I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a little bit scared
A KILLINCHY man has taken up the challenge of running 83km this Saturday to improve the state of neurology care in Northern Ireland.
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COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, August 16, 1995
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Slieve Donard Hotel art exhibition
A NORTH Coast-based artist is hosting a highly-anticipated exhibition and sale of work at the Slieve Donard Hotel over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
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Ballynahinch’s Elsie wins world dance champ crown
A BALLYNAHINCH girl has been hailed a world-class dancer.
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430 children attend summer scheme
THE Patrician Youth Centre in Downpatrick has just finished a successful six-week summer programme.
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Amateur snappers to capture district’s beauty
BUDDING photographers across the district are reminded to capture their unique perspective of local beauty spots in a competition which closes on Friday.
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