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23 FEB 2012
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All schools saved after top review
15 February 2012
DAVID TELFORD
CATHOLIC post-primary schools in East Down have all survived a radical education shake-up.
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Downpatrick man goes on trial for rape of his daughter
THE trial has begun of a Downpatrick man accused of raping his daughter.
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Fox hunt criticised by angry householders
TWO Downpatrick neighbours have spoken of their disgust after a fox hunt went onto their land on the outskirts of the town last week.
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Crossgar business burglaries concern
BUSINESS owners in Crossgar are becoming increasingly concerned about a spate of burglaries in the village.
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Tyrella girl who is thankful for heart operation
ANNA Tumelty looks like any other four year-old.
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Opposition to housing project
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Councillors seek road improvement at junction
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Olympic legends the theme for district’s St. Patrick’s Day parade
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Council looks to generate £10m from our rubbish
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Talks planned on future of historic garden
TALKS are to take place between the Forest Service and Down Council to decide the best way of driving forward the restoration of the Annesley Gardens in Castlewellan.
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Lynda’s campaign after lucky survival
IF Lynda Donaldson didn’t believe in fate, she does now.
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Council agrees rate increase of under 2%
DOWN Council has struck a new district rate of just under two per cent to fund its £19m annual budget.
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Railway fuming over sign refusal
RAILWAY enthusiasts in Downpatrick are building up a head of steam over a Roads Service refusal to provide a new sign to direct tourists to their Lower Market Street station.
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New Irish street names for local village
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New facilities opened at Newcastle YMCA centre
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Private homes to be bought by housing group
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Newcastle could be Fair Trade town
SPORTS
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Ballynahinch United hoping for cup upset
FOUR local teams face massive do-or-die cup games on Saturday.
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Newcastle trip up in big derby clash
REVENGE is sweet, doubly so for Ballynahinch United as they came away from Shimna having put to bed the football lesson they were given, by Newcastle at Millbridge in the second game of the season, <p class
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Down popped by Cork
FOR the fourth time in three years Down failed to overcome Cork when they were overpowered on Sunday in Pairc O Caoimh.
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Fintan picks up top rally accolade
DOWNPATRICK insurance broker Fintan McGrady was celebrating after winning his class in the 2011 Northern Ireland Rally Championship.
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Drumaness B team jubilant after triumph in Gerry Rodgers Cup
IT was perhaps fitting that a Drumaness side would win the Gerry Rodgers Memorial Cup in the Dan Rice Memorial Hall where the late Gerry Rodgers played his billiards.
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Increased prizes for Jimmy’s 10K on Mother’s Day
JIMMY’S Ten hits the roads again on Sunday, March 18, and thanks to the continuing generosity of its principal sponsor, M.
FEATURES
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Adventurer Diana’s latest trip
INTREPID traveller Diana Gleadhill isn’t afraid of a challenge.
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COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, February 15, 1972
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The Titanic story comes to Down County Museum
A NEW travelling exhibition, Titanic — Honour and Glory, has recently opened at Down County Museum and offers a fascinating glimpse into the story of the tragic ship.
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Judith has a 3D view of Down’s unique shore
A KILLINCHY woman has taken a love of the local coastline and painstakingly produced 3D nautical charts Judith Lyness’s unique ‘Nauti Charts’ are made by layering trad
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Samantha swaps Ballynahinch for South Africa
A LOCAL teacher has recently swapped her classroom in Ballynahinch for an orphanage in South Africa.
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Bernie’s love affair with Strangford Lough on camera
AN updated exhibition of art work inspired by Strangford Lough has opened at Belfast Waterfront Hall.
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