The Latest Breaking News from Co Down

‘Northern Ireland should throw biggest party possible to welcome McIlroy home’

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said people are ‘bursting with pride’ at the Co Down golfer winning the Masters in Augusta, Georgia.

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025

McDonald’s opens golden gates to Nashville for Co Down singer

The 18-year-old will join the star-studded line-up on the opening night of this year’s Dalfest in Glenarm

Belfast Live · Jul 11, 2023

Twelfth of July parades 2023: Details of demonstrations across Co Down

Bangor will play host to the Twelfth of July celebrations for the first time since it was awarded city status

Belfast Live · Jul 10, 2023

Hair salon owner in Newry "heartbroken" after arson attack

"All the hard work and dedication put into growing a really successful business and now it’s ashes."

Belfast Live · May 14, 2023

RTE's Ryan Tubridy gives his verdict on predicted Late Late replacement Patrick Kielty

He heaped praise on frontrunner Patrick Kielty, who also complimented the outgoing host at the IFTAs last week, saying the successful candidate will have 'big shoes to fill'

Irish Mirror · May 9, 2023

Late Late Show favourite Patrick Kielty and wife Cat hint at move to Ireland if comedian gets role

The Co Down comedian said the Late Late show is 'one of the greatest TV shows on the planet' and that the winner will have 'big shoes to fill' following Ryan Tubridy's departure

Irish Mirror · May 7, 2023

Lisburn Castlereagh councillor calls for Stormont to be scrapped

"But what I think perhaps should happen now is that the NI assembly should be closed down and the 11 councils should be given their Executive and functioning powers."

Belfast Live · Apr 27, 2023

New youth club for Co Down village "crying out for one"

"It's crying out for something like this, it just needed people that were willing to give their time"

Belfast Live · Apr 23, 2023

Lagan Valley health hub 'nightmare' traffic problem raised at council

"The traffic trying to get out on to the main road from the community care centre, especially between 4.30pm -6pm, it is a nightmare."

Belfast Live · Apr 5, 2023

Major Newry housing development gets go-ahead after ten year wait

"This development will bring significant benefit and improvements to road safety and housing for the city."

Belfast Live · Apr 5, 2023