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The wonder of Stevie and Karl as Downpatrick win

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:02:40 GMT

The Downpatrick manager was still trying to come to terms with his side’s triumph as his players celebrated a couple of yards away.

New kings of the Amateur League

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:59:59 GMT

THERE were signs of fatigue. It could be argued that there was even approaching burn-out. It was obvious that Downpatrick were not firing on all cylinders.

Stevie’s wonder

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:58:27 GMT

IT was pulsating. It was electric. It gripped expectant supporters at the Rosconnor Road ground (Annacloy) from the first minute to the last.

Ryan’s rocket lost in Lisburn

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:56:18 GMT

THEY were immaculately dressed. White shirts, dark ties, green tops. A credit to the club.

Three of the best for Jason

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:55:40 GMT

JASON McKeown gave his supporters plenty to cheer about at his local meeting at Taylorstown in front of a bumper crowd, writes Michael Carey.

No luck for Saintfield

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:55:10 GMT

NO luck for Saintfield as they went down to Muckamore. Captain Richard Owens had been looking forward to the return of his former club to The Demesne but it was an unhappy one.

Holywood dun over by John

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:54:41 GMT

PERHAPS the other surprise result of the day was at the other ‘Meadow’, that is the one inhabited by Downpatrick’s near rivals Dundrum who this year for the first time in their history are promoted to Section Two.

A good start for the town

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:53:35 GMT

UNDOUBTEDLY the tie of the round in the TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup was at The Meadow where Downpatrick faced Ballymena, writes David Holmes.

Callum sets up

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:52:38 GMT

IN the early stages, the hosts started strongly and registered a few wides before Saul got going with the opening score.

New gaelic games read

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:52:08 GMT

FANS of Gaelic football and hurling can look forward to a real treat this championship season with the announcement that the Racing Post are to publish a special Gaelic games supplement with the paper each Saturday.

Down set to host 36 Cul Camps

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:51:43 GMT

DOWN is set to host 36 VHI Cul Camps this Summer.

Lively Lennon sets up Down for final

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:50:33 GMT

DOWN U-16 ladies made the long journey to Mullaghoran in County Cavan for this championship match.

Gary’s late strike saves Kilclief men

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:50:11 GMT

FOLLOWING their defeat by Darragh Cross Kilclief hosted their first match against visiting Banbridge at St. Malachy’s Park.

Ace Dornan breaks bold Kilclief

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:49:00 GMT

KILCLIEF hurling has a proud tradition in a dual club of which there are very few within the county.

Ford pick up good victory

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:47:34 GMT

Bryansford appeared the more dangerous side but for periods of the game tended to forfeit possession and Shamrocks managed to punish them on four of these occasions. The main concerns were the goals and a penalty.

Democrat touch for RGU

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:40:09 GMT

THE Down Democrat has joined forces with the county town’s top sporting club Downpatrick Russell Gaelic Union.

Anglers hook Green Party support at Stormont

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:26:24 GMT

ANGLING groups and elected Green Party representatives have met at Stormont, to review the lack of prosecutions over the pollution of rivers in Northern Ireland by the official agencies.

New guide for migrant workers is now available

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:21:26 GMT

A SECOND edition of a guide to assist migrant workers understanding their rights and entitlements in Northern Ireland has been launched.

Grass anger in Ardglass

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:21:00 GMT

RESIDENTS of the Ashdale Estate in Ardglass are becoming green at the gills over a bureaucratic muddle.

Direct dialogue is Sinn Fein option

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:20:33 GMT

IN light of the recent proposed scrapping of the Parades Commission, South Down assembly member, Willie Clarke, believes that for Sinn Fein the resolution of the marching issue lies in direct dialogue.

Minister considers park decision

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:20:00 GMT

THE options for progressing with a National Park are now being considered by the environment minister after she heard a wide range of views on the issue.

Paint recycling scheme launched

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:19:38 GMT

DOWN District Council, in conjunction with Community RePaint, are pleased to announce the launch of a new scheme aimed at reusing unwanted paint.

Shaky start for new advertising pillar

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:19:13 GMT

THE company responsible for Downpatrick’s community advertising pillar has been issued an ultimatum to sort out its teething problems --or else!

New improvements for Ardglass

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:18:23 GMT

THE £1million regeneration of Ardglass is well underway and residents have been urged to join the effort to rejuvenate the fishing village.

Businesses urged to adopt brand

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:17:59 GMT

UPSTART businesses in the district are being urged to capitalise on the profitable ‘Mourne’ brand at an event in Castlewellan this month.

Work starts in earnest at new college site

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:17:14 GMT

THE multi-million pound rebuild of Downpatrick’s further and higher education centre has started with the official sod cutting taking place tomorrow (Wednesday May 7).

Top award for charity

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:16:51 GMT

DOWNPATRICK woman Moira Denvir has congratulated Autism NI on winning a top national award.

Ballynahinch sets up support group

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:16:27 GMT

NEW committee members for the Ballynahinch branch of the Down Community Health Committee are to be decided on Monday (May

12).

All aboard for holiday steam train trip

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:16:02 GMT

THERE’S another chance to catch the steam train at the Downpatrick and County Down Railway with special trains on Bank Holiday Monday, May

26.

McCallister raises the worrying plight of fishermen at the Assembly

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:15:00 GMT

A SOUTH Down assembly member has described the decision made by the agriculture minister to refuse funding to the fishing industry in Northern Ireland as ‘regrettable’.

Siren sounded on fleet miles

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:14:28 GMT

ALARM bells are sounding over the condition of the district’s ambulances following the revelation that two emergency vehicles in Downpatrick are still on the road with almost 200,000 miles on the clock.

Great Hall Gospel Night

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:13:53 GMT

A MEDLEY of talented acts from across the district are coming together for a one-night only Gospel Night next Wednesday (May 14) at 7.30pm.

Class cuts blasted

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:13:26 GMT

A DOWNPATRICK councillor has called on the department of education to review its decision to cut funding for 'wrap-around' services.

Greens welcome bin decision

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:13:00 GMT

DOWN Green Party councillor Cadogan Enright has welcomed the decision to defer plans to give the council powers to issue £100 'on-the-spot' fines to householders who don't abide by the waste collection arrangements.

The trial of Ann Eejit

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:11:59 GMT

ORDER! Order! Those of you looking for a night of high drama might be interested in what promises to be an entertaining performance at Downpatrick Court House brought to you by Dramability - a group of people with learning and physical disabilities, writes Claire McLaughlin.

Spy in the sky for Downpatrick street

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:11:23 GMT

A MEMBER of Down District Community Safety Partnership has said they were delighted to have secured finance from the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) Looking Out For You scheme for CCTV cameras in Downpatrick and Newcastle.

Festival funding from council now available

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:10:40 GMT

GROUPS hoping for a slice of the Community Festivals Fund should now apply to Down District Council.

Trust picks up top gong

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:09:19 GMT

THE South Eastern Trust has been officially named as one of the top 40 hospital trusts in the UK.

Bending it like the Beckhams

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:08:31 GMT

MOVE over Posh and Colleen, there is a glamorous new WAG in town --22-year-old Zara Shaw from Ballynahinch.

Department response

DownDemocrat.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:08:00 GMT

THE department of education has responded to comments made by councillor Eddie Rea in the Down Democrat edition of April 29.