Login9 AUG 2022
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Speeders put lives at risk
3 August 2022
SHOCKING statistics have revealed that speeding motorists across the district are continuing to put themselves and others at risk with their reckless driving.
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Graffiti incidents are branded ‘hate crimes’
ATTACKS on property belonging to a prominent member of the Loyal Orders near Clough and an Orange hall in Maghera and have been branded “sectarian hate crimes” by a local politician.
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Tyrella’s Gareth going climbing for Uganda
A TYRELLA will be scaling the height of Mount Everest next week — without leaving Co Down.
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Down Museum now opening from Wednesday to Saturday
OPENING hours at the Down County Museum have been extended.
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Arson suspected following blaze at house in Crossgar
INVESTIGATIONS into a suspected arson attack at a house at Lissara Close in Crossgar in the early hours of last Thursday morning are continuing.
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Politicians voice opposition to amusement arcade plan
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Downpatrick improvement scheme could get more cash
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Volunteering is joy for Irene
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Minke whale drowns off the Killough coast
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Stormont minister in hospitality sector plea
STORMONT finance minister Conor Murphy has called on the Treasury to act now to support businesses facing soaring energy prices and crippling costs.
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Families in need of homes prompts Stormont appeal
STORMONT communities minister Deirdre Hargey has been asked to help address the crisis in the district’s private rented sector.
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Priest ordained during service at Legamaddy
A NEW priest welcomed into the Diocese of Down and Connor has celebrated his first Mass.
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Skiffies return after two-year absence
DOWN Coastal Rowing Association’s first ‘Skiffiefest’ since the Covid 19 pandemic was held at Delamont Country Park, near Killyleagh, at the weekend and it proved to be a resounding success.
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Appeal to maintain hedgerows
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Tributes paid to hospital manager
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Newcastle CCÉ are on song at Ulster Fleadh
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Help needed over uniforms
SPORTS
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President Robinson
BALLYNAHINCH Rugby Football Club stalwart John Robinson has been awarded the most prestigious position in Irish Rugby by being elected president of the Irish Rugby Football Union.
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Fun week returns
AFTER taking a short break Tollymore United’s soccer fun weeks have resumed in Newcastle.
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Down triathletes shine
DOWN Triathlon Club enjoyed a weekend of triathlons with members representing the club at both the Top of the Mourne Triathlon hosted by Newry TC and the Loughrea Triathlon in Galway.
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Dundrum win Downshire Cup
THE recent return of the Downshire family to Dundrum inspired Dundrum Cricket Club to hold a friendly Twenty 20 match between the club and a Marquess of Downshire select team.
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Downpatrick grab vital win
DOWNPATRICK RGU kept their survival hopes alive in a game of two halves against already relegated Rostrevor at Pairc Tomas Ruseil on Wednesday evening.
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Ardglass lady captain Angela enjoys her day
THE highlight of a lady golfer’s year is Lady Captain’s Day.
FEATURES
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Family wants answers after tragic death of little Jaiden
THE grieving family of a three-year-old Downpatrick boy who died shortly after going to hospital for a bad cough and chest are preparing for a long wait for unanswered questions surrounding his death.
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COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, August 5, 1992
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From Killyleagh to South Pacific in the footsteps of Victorian woman makes great story
A KILLYLEAGH woman, who travelled from the shores of Strangford Lough to the South Seas in the footsteps of a pioneering Victorian adventurer, has written a fascinating book about her exotic pilgrimage which lasted for four months.
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Mournes are buzzing after new bee type discovered
A NEW species of Irish bee has been discovered at the foot of Slieve Donard in the Mournes.
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Ardglass is ready for festival fun
ARDGLASS Festival returns this week following a two-year absence owing to the Covid pandemic with a packed itinerary of family fun.
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Cadogan gives support to big butterfly count
A DOWN councillor is encouraging everyone to take part in the Big Butterfly Count 2022 which culminates this Sunday.
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