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New owner at Finnebrogue
2 July 2025
DOWNPATRICK’S award-winning Finnebrogue food manufacturer has a new owner.
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Newcastle could be in line for boutique hotel
NEWCASTLE could be in line for a new town centre boutique hotel.
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Approval for council’s new HQ could face rigorous examination
A CONTROVERSIAL decision to grant planning approval for Newry, Mourne and Down Council’s new £17m headquarters is to face further scrutiny.
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Farmers’ group backing for A&E
A LEADING farmers’ organisation is backing a campaign for the restoration of 24-hour emergency services at the Downe Hospital.
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‘No plans to close’ Tollymore centre
A STORMONT minister has said there are no plans to permanently close the Tollymore National Outdoor Centre in Bryansford.
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Temporary 20mph limit at 3 schools
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Local bus services depart from Belfast’s Grand Central Station
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Assumption GS librarian is retiring after 38 years
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Whooping cough vaccine
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Switching gondola venue doesn’t address concerns
A NEW social media group launched to monitor Newry, Mourne and Down Council projects and spending believes the decision to switch a proposed gondola ride in Newcastle to Rostrevor carries “extremely high risks”.
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Ten reasons why the future proposals for Downpatrick Library are cause for concern
THE report outlining the proposed changes to Downpatrick Library in the June 4 edition of the Down Recorder made for depressing reading.
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Council unveils district development blueprint
A BLUEPRINT detailing the future of residential, commercial and industrial development across the district over the next decade has been officially launched.
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‘Fairy godmother’ Janine recognised after baby loss
A COMBER woman has been recognised for her incredible work and empathy to parents and family members who have suffered a pregnancy loss or death of their baby.
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Students enjoy ‘eye-opening farming tour around Belgium
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Sports hub for Newcastle welcomed by councillor
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Newcastle Lions get ready to celebrate 40 years of service
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Sure Start organisations recognised after securing baby friendly initiative
SPORTS
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U-23 camogs are crowned champions
DOWN U-23s claimed the inaugural Glen Dimplex All-Ireland C Camogie Championship title with a comfortable win over Meath in Castleblayney on Saturday.
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Fontenoys are tops in Down
IN the half-century since Féile na nGael was introduced to the GAA calendar, Liatroim Fontenoys have represented Down in the lower grades of hurling and even collected national titles in camogie.
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Teconnaught put on a show as they make their return to Division 3
TECONNAUGHT were promoted to Division 3 when they secured their 12th win from 11 games in emphatic fashion against Ardglass on Friday night.
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Saints require final over to snatch win from BISC side
SAINTFIELD chased down 143 to secure a four-wicket win over BISC in a competitive T20 league clash that went down to the final over.
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Murlough runners enjoy Finnebrogue
A SMALL group of Murlough AC athletes swapped running around Tollymore Forest for Finnebrogue when they took part in the annual Beer and Bubbles 5K.
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Record entry at Castle Ward
THE Beyond the Wall Triathlon once again lived up to its name, and then some, with a record 347 triathletes registered from 28 triathlon clubs across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland at Castle Ward Estate.
FEATURES
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This award is not just a win for Skye, but for our entire society
A STAGE-STRUCK Killough girl has scooped a major award at the musical theatre world’s equivalent of the Oscars.
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COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, July 5, 1995
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Mrs Prenter says farewell at end of 10 happy years
THE principal of Our Lady and Saint Patrick Primary School in Downpatrick has retired after 10 years at the helm.
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Saul man with St Patrick link is on the road to priesthood
THE great great grandson of a Saul man, who donated the land for St Patrick’s monument, is set to become the first priest to be ordained in the parish for four decades.
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Next stop Hollywood for the young Crossgar film-makers
IT was lights, camera, action – and celebration – last week as a Crossgar school accepted the prestigious Filmmaking Champion award at the Into Film Awards in London.
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Mark recognised for his fundraising at Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards night
CARRYDUFF’S Mark Hanna was one of the major winners at the recent Sunday Life Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards.
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