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County Down News August 24, 2026

Housing Executive Briefs NMD Council On Current Plans

Newry Mourne and Down District Councillors briefed on Housing Executive plans Housing Executive investment in Newry, Mourne and Down Council area during 2025/26 amounted to £53.37m. Catherine McFarland, Housing Executive Interim Chief Executive, provided an update on pressures in the housing sector while setting out the organisation’s progress over the last 12 months and outlining […]
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County Down News June 15, 2026

Downshire Garden Manager Receives BEM

The Downpatrick Downshire Estate garden manager has received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours The South Eastern Trust is delighted to congratulate Victorian Garden Manager at the Downshire Estate, Clare McCawley, on being awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in The King’s Birthday Honours 2026 for services to healthcare, horticulture and […]
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County Down News May 10, 2026

Mason Welcomes Dundrum Pitch Funding

Mason welcomes funding for Dundrum Playing Fields Sinn Féin South Down MLA Cathy Mason has welcomed the allocation of funding to carry out essential improvement works at Dundrum Playing Fields. Speaking following confirmation that funding has been allocated to upgrade the soccer pitch, the South Down MLA said: “This is very welcome progress for Dundrum […]
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County Down News January 23, 2026

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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County Down News October 28, 2025

Christmas To Come Early To Killyleagh

It’ll soon be time for Killyleagh to sparkle with Festive Cheer at the Annual Christmas Festival on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 The historic town of Killyleagh is set to dazzle once again as it hosts its much-loved annual Christmas Festival on Wednesday, 3rd December. Sean O’Brien, Chairman of Killyleagh Development Association said: “With a strong […]
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County Down News September 23, 2025

Foodservice Duo Climb Peaks For Charities

Foodservice duo complete highest peaks in 32 counties fundraising challenge Two team members from one of Ireland’s leading Foodservice companies have completed a gruelling challenge which has seen them summit the highest peaks in the 32 counties of Ireland in just four days straight. Roy Dempster and Geoff Baird from Henderson Foodservice took on the […]
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County Down News September 2, 2025

Taste Autumn In Ards And North Down

Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down Delivers a Stunning Line-up of Foodie Events Culminating in Taste AND at Bangor Castle Food lovers and families alike are set for a feast this September as Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down returns from 5 to 28 September 2025, offering a rich programme of seasonal culinary experiences across the […]
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County Down News April 16, 2025

Before I Forget Journal Makes 18th Edition In Poyntzpass

Local history journal launches 18th edition for Poyntzpass and District Local History Society The eighteenth edition of “Before I forget…”, the journal of the Poyntzpass and District Local Historical Society, was launched at a function in The Meeting Place, Community Centre on Thursday 10th April 2025. This popular journal, which has established a reputation for […]
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County Down News March 26, 2025

Bee Safe Events Hosted By NMD Council Across District

Newry Mourne And Down District Council has hosted Bee Safe events Over 1,700 primary school children from across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Area took part in ‘Bee Safe’ events, held at various locations across the district from Monday 3 March to Friday 14March 2025. The events aimed to teach children how to […]
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County Down News February 23, 2025

Woman Dies In RTA In On Ballygowan Road Near Comber

Woman dies following accident with car on Ballygowan Road near Comber The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that a woman has sadly died following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Comber, County Down, which occurred yesterday evening, Saturday 23rd February. Inspector Adair said: “Police received and responded to a report of a […]
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