News and Events in County Down

Planning your County Down trip? Whether you’re looking for things to do in County Down such as events and attractions, to make your County Down visit run smoothly or are planning where to stay in County Down, you’ll find everything you need for your County Down holiday on Whats On In County Down.com. Our What’s On County Down guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit County Down – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to County Down by checking out our County Down News and Events Calendar page.

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Whats on in County Down – Local News

Shannon Highlights The Role Of Volunteers

Shannon Highlights the great volunteer work carried out in communities throughout Strangford during Westminster Hall debate Jim Shannon, MP for Strangford, has highlighted the tremendous hours of volunteer work held in community centres and halls throughout Strangford during a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday 25 March. During the debate Shannon said: “in 2024-25, just under […]
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Downpartick NIFRS Put Out Old Dole Office Fire

Vandals have set fire once again to the old Social Security Offices on Mount Crescent in Downpatrick Just before 5pm on Wednesday 18th March 2026, the Downpatrick fire crew were called out to extinguish a fire at the former social security agency premises located at Mount Crescent in Downpatrick. There have been previous fires and […]
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Truesdale On Islands Park Flooding, Newcastle

Cllr Jill Truesdale discusses the issues with the Islands Park in Newcastle and nature-based solutions Alliance Mournes Councillor Jill Truesdale is passionate about the Islands Park in Newcastle saying that it needs nature-based solutions to help it stop from flooding. Recently the Flood Management Bill (Primary Legislation – Committee) was running through the Assembly on […]
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Strangford Groans Under Roadworks Pressure

Galbraith raises concerns over impact of A25 works on Strangford businesses SDLP Downpatrick Councillor Conor Galbraith has raised concerns about the impact of ongoing resurfacing works on the A25 Downpatrick Road and Castleward Road on businesses in Strangford Village. Local traders have reported a significant reduction in footfall since the closure began, with some experiencing […]
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Burglary Report In Crossgar Being Investigated

Police are following up on a reported burglary on the Drumaghlis Road Near Crossgar Police in Downpatrick are investigating the report of a burglary in the Drumaghlis Road area of Crossgar in the early hours of Wednesday 21st January. A police spokesperson said that it was reported shortly after 4am on Wednesday morning that a […]
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Bangor Man Scoops Top Water Award

Prestigious award for local water leader Paddy Brow hails from Bangor Bangor man Paddy Brow, who is Head of the Living With Water Programme at NI Water, has been recognised for his exemplary leadership with the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) President’s Award for Innovation 2025. This distinguished national award is given […]
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