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Ballynahinch £50m bypass edges closer
12 March 2025
A START date for work on Ballynahinch’s £50m bypass could be edging closer.
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Patrick Kielty bids final farewell to beloved mum
THE funeral took place in Dundrum on Monday of the mother of TV celebrity and comedian Patrick Kielty.
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Centre could be ‘game changer’ for Down GAA
WORK on a new groundbreaking £15m GAA centre and community hub in Ballykinlar could start early next year.
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Glowing praise for Neil’s search and rescue work
TRIBUTES have been paid to Newcastle’s Dr Neil Powell who has won a major award for his outstanding work in the field of search and rescue.
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Work is set to begin on Millennium PS campus
WORK is to start shortly on Millennium Integrated Primary School’s new multi-million pound campus outside Saintfield.
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Rescue services are called into action over busy weekend
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WWI Armstrong Hunt on the move
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Forest parks could be key in renewable sector drive
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Suicide support boost
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Horace Reid was a man with remarkable talents
BALLYNAHINCH man Horace Reid, one of the foremost local historians of his generation, died peacefully on Sunday, March 2, at Silverbirch Lodge Nursing Home, Saintfield, following a serious illness.
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Ballynahinch banking hub open for business
BALLYNAHINCH’S new banking hub has opened.
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Penny scoops top dog prize at Crufts
A LOCAL woman and her dog have triumphed at Crufts.
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Education officials glowing in praise for school’s strong ethos
ANNSBOROUGH Integrated Primary School has received an overwhelmingly positive inspection report from education officials just weeks before it celebrates its 190th anniversary.
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Niamh secures NI Water placement
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Ballynahinch musician in album launch
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New chairperson of Shrigley group
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Uniform legislation hopes
SPORTS
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Jimmy’s ten time
LOCAL runners are on the countdown for the 25th edition of the Jimmy’s 10K in Downpatrick this Sunday.
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‘Kilclassico’ honours go to Kilmore once again
KILMORE Rec survived a penalty scare as they steadied the ship in their hunt for the Division 1A title with a testing win over rivals Killyleagh YC in the second ‘Kilclassico’ of the season.
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Ardglass show Ballynagross no mercy with demolition job
ARDGLASS displayed a ruthless streak against Ballynagross, achieving the perfect start to their Kitroom Cup campaign at Mountain Quarter on Saturday.
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Doran leads Drumaness Heads to whitewash win and close gap on Allstars
DRUMANESS HEADS.
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Strangford B sign off league campaign
STRANGFORD B.
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Strong runs for club in weekend outings
AFTER a postponement due to Storm Eowyn, the rescheduled and Castlewellan Run Forest Run finally took place in Castlewellan Forest Park.
FEATURES
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Emma urges local women to look out for signs of ovarian cancer early
DOWNPATRICK woman Emma Whitehead has bravely stepped forward to encourage people who feel something is wrong with their health to “keep pushing for answers.
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COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, March 15, 1995
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After 25 years Fintan still enjoys meeting supermarket customers
ASDA Downpatrick is celebrating a remarkable milestone with one of its most cherished team members.
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Donavan lucky winner of Lowden-Sheeran guitar
A LOCAL man is celebrating after winning Down Community Radio FM105’s launch draw last month.
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Ardglass couple celebrate milestone 60th wedding anniversary with family event
AN Ardglass couple celebrated a milestone wedding anniversary recently.
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Local clubs successful in Co Scór final
THE Mournes were alive with the sound of music as the Down Scór Sinsear final took place in St Malachy's High School, Castlewellan, on Sunday.
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