• Fisheries Division To Move to South Down Confirmed

    The NI Fisheries Minister Michelle O’Neill has announced that her Department’s Fisheries Division will be relocating from Belfast to South Down. As yet the exact location has not been revealed as a business case has to be examined and the options have to be weighted up. But Down News understands…

    Read More: Fisheries Division To Move to South Down Confirmed Friday, May 17th, 2013

    Netmums Calls for County Down Entries for ‘Top of the Tots’

    COUNTY Down toddler groups are being asked to show they are ‘Top of the Tots’ by entering the UK’s biggest parenting awards. The prestigious competition, run by UK’s largest parenting site Netmums.com, will see three local groups scoop gongs before going through to the regional heats of the national awards. The…

    Read More: Netmums Calls for County Down Entries for ‘Top of the Tots’ Thursday, May 16th, 2013

    A Guide to Ireland For Foreigners

    A Guide to Ireland for Foreigners (absolutely factual !!).  And now for something completely different. The text below was sent to me from Stormont by an MLA (who shall remain nameless) who treasures his sense of humour which successful operations have failed to remove. So, the only treatment left for…

    Read More: A Guide to Ireland For Foreigners Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

    MLA’s Supports Cardiac Risk Monitoring by NICHS

    WHO said politics was a difficult and dirty job but someone has to do it?  Assembly Members were practising what they have been preaching at the Northern Ireland Assembly last week with the help of Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke. Nurses from the charity were on hand at Parliament…

    Read More: MLA’s Supports Cardiac Risk Monitoring by NICHS Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

    Down District Council Loses Long-Running Pay Dispute

    SEVEN construction workers who worked for Down District Council have successfully secured compensation for a historic wage grievance worth up to £12,000 each following an Industrial Tribunal. The men, all members of construction workers’ union UCATT, had raised concerns separately on numerous occasions that their wages were not being paid…

    Read More: Down District Council Loses Long-Running Pay Dispute Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

    Fishing Industry Unites To Cut Man Overboard Deaths

    LEADING names within the UK fishing industry have united to promote greater safety at sea by providing more than 6,000 subsidised ‘personal floatation devices’ to fishermen across Northern Ireland and the UK. While overall, accidents within the industry have reduced over the last 15 years due to better training and…

    Read More: Fishing Industry Unites To Cut Man Overboard Deaths Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

    Rogers Says Rural Schools Make Vital Contribution

    SDLP Education spokesperson Sean Rogers has spoken of the importance of supporting rural schools and recognising their vital contribution to local communities. Mr. Rogers was speaking ahead of an Assembly debate on the issue yesterday (14 may 2013). He said: “In the North, half of our primary schools have fewer pupils…

    Read More: Rogers Says Rural Schools Make Vital Contribution Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

  • Attwood Gives Green Light to Two Ards Distilleries

    SPIRITS are high in County Down! Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced that he is to recommend planning approval for two whiskey distilleries. One application is for a micro whiskey distillery including a new building at Ballyhenry House, Lough Shore Road, Portaferry. This involves a change of use and extension…

    Read More: Attwood Gives Green Light to Two Ards Distilleries Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

    McGrath Welcomes Minister’s Statement on Stroke Support

    COUNCILLOR Colin McGrath, local SDLP health spokesperson, has given his approval to a recent statement by NI Health Minister Edwin Poots. The Health Minister was giving the opening address at the Northern Ireland Multi-Disciplinary Association of Stroke Teams (NIMAST) and UK Stroke Forum Joint Conference in Castlereagh, and said: “There are significant…

    Read More: McGrath Welcomes Minister’s Statement on Stroke Support Monday, May 13th, 2013

    Killough Triumph Over Castllewellan in Harry Clarke Final

    Newcastle and District Amateur League. Harry Clarke Cup Final. Killough  2  Castlewellan  1 At Meadowvale, Drumaness AS both teams strived from the whistle to make their mark in the Harry Clarke Cup, the first real opportunity came after three minutes when Killough midfielder Gerry McIlhone put an excellent a ball…

    Read More: Killough Triumph Over Castllewellan in Harry Clarke Final Sunday, May 12th, 2013

    Tributes to Irish Legends at Kilcoo Festival on the Lough

    THE Féile Cois Locha on the banks of Lough Island Reavey at Kilcoo will be  buzzing on the Bank Holiday weekend of 24-26 May with a great line up of acts to get the summer parties started. The voices of Irish legends will echo across the lough on Friday 24 May as tributes…

    Read More: Tributes to Irish Legends at Kilcoo Festival on the Lough Sunday, May 12th, 2013

    Grassroots Coaching At All Time High Says McDonald’s Soccer Report

    Grassroots football coaching is at its “highest ever level” with over 700 qualified coaches working to improve grassroots standards reveals a McDonald’s football study. Over the past ten years grassroots football coaching has seen a surge in popularity across Northern Ireland, with 727 qualified coaches now actively involved in the…

    Read More: Grassroots Coaching At All Time High Says McDonald’s Soccer Report Friday, May 10th, 2013

    Neighbourhood Watch Deters Anti-Social Behaviour and Burglars

    NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch has gone from strength to strength since its inception in 2005 in Down District to the current membership of over 70 co-ordinators. It is a partnership between local police and communities, makes a valuable contribution by being the eyes and ears for the community’s local safety. Supported by…

    Read More: Neighbourhood Watch Deters Anti-Social Behaviour and Burglars Friday, May 10th, 2013

    Newry & Mourne Businesses Tap Into Digital Infrastructure

    LOCAL business owners from across the Newry and Mourne area have this week learnt how to tap into Northern Ireland’s digital infrastructure in order to spur their companies to future success. The practical seminar, which was led by Dr Sinclair Stockman Executive Director of Digital Northern Ireland 2020 (DNI2020), challenged…

    Read More: Newry & Mourne Businesses Tap Into Digital Infrastructure Friday, May 10th, 2013

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