Newcastle in line for £42m tourism boost

10 October 2018
NEWCASTLE could be set for a £42m tourism bonanza.

GAA officials to probe violent brawl at club match

DOWN GAA is expected to hold an investigation into a mass brawl which broke out at a local Gaelic football match at the weekend.
Siobhan ‘grateful’ for backing after receiving shock cancer diagnosis

AS Siobhan McCann, a Gaelic footballer from Clanvaraghan, near Castlewellan, tackles cancer, dozens of women players will line up on Saturday to help her take on her “toughest opponent”.
Countdown until doors open at new Down Leisure Centre

THE new £16m Down Leisure Centre will open at the end of next month.
Former police station is key to Irish Street plan

DOWNPATRICK’S former police base will not be bulldozed as part of an ambitious multi-million pound plan to regenerate the Irish Street area of the town.
Man sliced part of victim’s ear in ‘senseless attack’
Cormac’s vote puts mental health at top of agenda for London debate
Montalto estate to host digital technology event
Man sent sexual photographs of his ex to her 19 year-old son
The council could adopt a down to zero approach to suicide

A NEW suicide prevention strategy sits on a shelf awaiting ministerial sign off when we get an Assembly and Executive back up and running, but this strategy does not go far enough.
Response times not what we wish, says ambulance chief

NORTHERN Ireland’s most senior ambulance official has conceded that the local community has not been receiving the emergency response that it deserves.
Introduction of new one-way road system

ROADS officials have unveiled plans to introduce a one-way system at Racecourse Hill in Downpatrick.
Murlough beach to host Great War commemoration

MURLOUGH beach is to feature in a UK-wide Armistice Day commemoration marking 100 years since the end of the First World War.
Leisure centre connects to Phoenix Gas network
Newcastle to host popular Halloween Hallowtides event
Nothing is more democratic than allowing people to have their say
College students encouraged to consider their mental wellbeing

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Magical Mason hat-trick sinks Downpatrick

DOWNPATRICK’S search for a first league win continues after making the short journey to play derby rivals Drumaness on Saturday.
Ballycran stung by Bredagh

BREDAGH lifted their first ever Minor Hurling Championship title at a cold and blustery Carryduff on Sunday afternoon when they completely overwhelmed Ballycran with a sizzling display.
Portaferry fail to shine

PAULA O’Hagan was the scourge of Portaferry in this keenly-contested championship showdown at St Patrick’s Park, Newcastle, on Saturday afternoon.
Try fest as ‘Hinch oust Randalstown

BALLYNAHINCH U-16s continued their fine early season form with an eight-try performance at home to an understrength Randalstown outfit.
Rockmount golfers rule in Rafferty Cup

ROCKMOUNT Golf Club were crowned Ronan Rafferty champions for the second time in 10 years at the weekend.
Down High pupils make waves at RYA

DOWN High’s sailors took to the water at the weekend with over 150 others to battle it out at the RYA Northern Ireland Youth Championships and Schools Cup at Cultra.

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Teconnaught songstress hits right note as song ‘graces’ silver screen

TECONNAUGHT singing star Triona Carville is the haunting voice on the title track of the new homegrown movie, Grace and Goliath.
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From the pages of the Down Recorder, October 10, 1978
Women put feet forward for Great British Championships

EIGHT local women will prove that it’s never too late to enjoy Irish dancing when they compete for the first time this weekend.
Co Down Cadets turn on style to win certificates

CO Down Cadets have turned in star performances to earn prestigious certificates of achievement.
Event recognising ‘Killinchy’s founding father’

THE life of a 17th century clergyman described as the “founding father of Killinchy” was celebrated recently.
Primary school pupils are hit on the small screen

THE hugely popular BBC Countryfile series last weekend featured a segment on the success of a farmland project spearheaded by the RSPB NI in the Down area over the past number of years.

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