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The Latest Breaking News from Co Down

Cabbage divination and turnip lanterns revived ahead of Halloween

The Ulster Folk Museum in Co Down has used its archive of history gathered from local people to bring the old Samhain traditions to life.

Evening Standard

US woman described by judge as ‘incorrigible fraudster’ sentenced in Co Down

Marianne Smyth was sentenced at Downpatrick Crown Court after being found guilty of theft and fraud in September.

Evening Standard

Barn owl breeding success for third year in a row on Co Down farm

Conservationists have hailed hope for the recovery of the species in Northern Ireland.

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder of OAP found dead outside Co Down home

Police said Sean Small, 84, had suffered a ‘brutal and sustained’ attack in Newcastle.

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Man found dead outside house victim of ‘brutal and sustained attack’, police say

The body of 84-year-old Sean Small was found outside a property in Newcastle, Co Down, on Sunday evening.

The Independent UK

Co Down community ‘shaken and upset’ after priest attack and death of man

Father John Murray was struck on the head in a brutal attack at St Patrick’s Church in Downpatrick on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Murder victim was ‘beloved’ father and grandfather, family say

The body of Stephen Brannigan was found at a house in Co Down on Sunday.

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Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick

Police say the attack may be linked to the death of a man in the Co Down town on Sunday.

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Priest brutally attacked at own church in front of shocked parishioners

Father John Murray was due to retire next week

The Independent UK

Priest in serious condition after ‘brutal attack’ in Co Down church

It was reported to police that a man walked into the church and hit the priest on the head with a bottle.

Evening Standard

Hundreds attend vigil in memory of Sarah Montgomery

The Co Down woman was described as ‘the best mummy’ who ‘couldn’t wait to make her family complete with her little boy’.

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Man charged with murder of Sarah Montgomery in Co Down

The pregnant mother of two died at her home in Donaghadee at the weekend.

The Independent UK

Violence against women is embedded in NI, O’Neill tells Assembly

MLAs expressed condolences following the murder of Sarah Montgomery in Co Down.

The Independent UK

Woman arrested in Sarah Montgomery murder investigation released unconditionally

A man is still being questioned on suspicion of murder after the death in Co Down.

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Murder investigation after pregnant woman found dead in Co Down

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

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Leaders share healthcare and efficiency hopes for AI at British-Irish Council

Irish premier Micheal Martin said he had a ‘glass half full’ approach to AI, but said it will change the nature of work.

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British-Irish Council to be held in Co Down

Representatives of the British and Irish Governments will meet in Co Down on Friday to discuss latest political developments across the islands.

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Rory etched in icing as Co Down home town revels in sweet success

Rory McIlroy realising his long-held Masters dream was the talk of the town in Holywood on Monday.

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Joyous scenes at McIlroy’s hometown club after members endure night of drama

Holywood Golf Club in Co Down erupted as their most famous member finally ended his long wait for a green jacket at Augusta.

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People starting wildfires risk being charged with manslaughter – Muir

The Environment Minister visited the Mourne Mountains in Co Down on Monday evening to view the extent of damage caused by recent fires.

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Firefighters braced for more wildfires in Northern Ireland as temperatures rise

The most significant blaze over the weekend took hold in the Hilltown area of Co Down on Saturday.

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King and Queen conclude three-day visit to Northern Ireland

Charles met representatives from the Game of Thrones Experience, while Camilla visited the library at Banbridge in Co Down.

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Arms manufacturer to open third facility in Northern Ireland

Thales, a French-owned arms company, already runs a factory in east Belfast and test facility in Co Down.

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Kemi Badenoch brands inheritance tax change ‘immoral’ as she visits NI farm

The Tory leader met members of the Jackson family as she visited the Fairview dairy farm near Bangor in Co Down.

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‘Lifetime of pain’ for Lisa Dorrian’s family 20 years on

The Co Down woman’s family gathered at a memorial bench on the 20th anniversary of her disappearance.

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