County Down Outlook

County Down Outlook Respected weekly newspaper in South Down. Covering the highs and lows of local life since 1940.

This week's Outlook is in shops now. Stories this week include:Tourist body contacts owners on 'hotel' status of Old Geo...
10/09/2024

This week's Outlook is in shops now. Stories this week include:

Tourist body contacts owners on 'hotel' status of Old George

Donaldsons expected to enter plea to historic charges

Ballyward artist's golfer portraits on display ahead of Irish Open

Rathfriland High School principal welcomes moves on mobile phones in schools

St Louis Grammar School formal celebrated

And much more...

Our top stories in this week's Outlook, out now:Vicitm of homophobic hate crime in Kilkeel is left with facial injuries ...
03/09/2024

Our top stories in this week's Outlook, out now:

Vicitm of homophobic hate crime in Kilkeel is left with facial injuries and a missing tooth

New contractor appointed for Rathfriland GP clinic

Banbridge charity concert in memory of Poppy Ogle is fundraising success

Coverage of Last Saturday parades in Rathfriland, Banbridge and Dromore

Annalong seamstress nominated for wedding award

Hilltown Men's Shed making great strides to improve men's mental health in the area

Reader's back to school pics
..And much more!

It'll be a busy next few days as many local pupils head back to school! Send your pics in the comments (along with capti...
29/08/2024

It'll be a busy next few days as many local pupils head back to school! Send your pics in the comments (along with captions) from the first days back and we'll put as many as we can in next week's Outlook! 🍎✏️📗

This week's Outlook is available now: Police investigating serious s*xual assault in Banbridge Mourne woman organising t...
27/08/2024

This week's Outlook is available now:

Police investigating serious s*xual assault in Banbridge

Mourne woman organising tractor run fundraiser in memory of her grandfather

GCSE students across the local area get their results

Back from the Booley old time fun and parade

Finnis Accordion celebrate 75 years

Anger over demolished buildings at Brookfield House

This week's Outlook is available now! Our top stories include: Vigil for victims of terrorism sees major turnout in Newc...
20/08/2024

This week's Outlook is available now! Our top stories include:

Vigil for victims of terrorism sees major turnout in Newcastle

Hilltown woman’s film explores local mystery

Students across the district receive their A-Level results

Rostrevor woman's fundraiser for important charity

Kilkeel HS praises past-pupils who graduated this summer
..And much more!

This week's Outlook is available now! Our top stories include: Train station plans for Banbridge and Dromore on trackVic...
06/08/2024

This week's Outlook is available now! Our top stories include:

Train station plans for Banbridge and Dromore on track

Victims groups plan counter event on night of IRA man commemoration

Rathfriland gardening group starting to taking root

Lambeg drumming tradition revived at Magherabeg

Sadness at vandalism of Mourne GAA club facilities

New Loughbrickland track unveiled
..And more!

In this week's Outlook, available now:Banbridge business owner killed in tragic farm incidentLoughbrickland residents ta...
30/07/2024

In this week's Outlook, available now:

Banbridge business owner killed in tragic farm incident

Loughbrickland residents tackle pharmacy thieves

£30 million funding confirmed for Mourne Mountains project

Phil braves the shave after 50 years for charity

Community family fun night takes centre stage in Drumlough

Photos of all the fun at Claragh Bridge vintage show

New development in Banbridge shooting investigation.
18/07/2024

New development in Banbridge shooting investigation.

DETECTIVES investigating a shooting in Banbridge in April have charged a man with conspiracy to commit murder. The 46-year-old is due to appear before Banbridge Magistrates' Court, sitting in Newry Courthouse, on Thursday, 8 August. Banbridge man Brian McCourt, aged in his 40s, spent a number o...

This week's Outlook is available now!Major Rathfriland improvement works are given the green lightPics from Twelfth cele...
17/07/2024

This week's Outlook is available now!

Major Rathfriland improvement works are given the green light

Pics from Twelfth celebrations and parades across the district

Livestock worrying warning in the Mournes

Rathfriland man steps up for cross channel 5k challenge

Fond farewell for St Louis teacher

Dromore musician’s thanks for support after sudden hearing loss
..And much more!

This week's Outlook is available now!Plans for Rathfriland Health Centre remain up in the airVandalism attack on Mourne ...
09/07/2024

This week's Outlook is available now!

Plans for Rathfriland Health Centre remain up in the air

Vandalism attack on Mourne football club is condemned

Dromore woman raises funds for Gaza aid

Official opening of Ballyward Orange Hall

Annalong Primary School pupils star in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

Mini Twelfth celebrations at Donaghmore
..And more!

This week's Outlook is available now!Rathfriland District No.3 mark grand reopening of Ballyward Orange Hall Banbridge H...
02/07/2024

This week's Outlook is available now!

Rathfriland District No.3 mark grand reopening of Ballyward Orange Hall

Banbridge High School student’s dance success

Dromara Eurospar’s big charity BBQ

Photos of Somme commemorations in Rathfriland

Celebrating 60 years of schooling and community at St Paul’s PS Cabra

…And much more!

This week's Outlook is out now! Our top stories include:‘Rats the size of otters’ living in Kilkeel RiverDonaldson broth...
25/06/2024

This week's Outlook is out now! Our top stories include:

‘Rats the size of otters’ living in Kilkeel River

Donaldson brother-in-law avoids jail on child s*x charge

Rathfriland Boxing Club making difference in the community

Kilcoo family’s tribute to Eamonn after wasp sting tragedy

Fun night at Drumadonnell Primary School
..And more!

Arrest made this morning in Dromara.
19/06/2024

Arrest made this morning in Dromara.

DETECTIVES investigating the shooting of Brian McCourt in Banbridge in April have made an arrest. Detective Inspector Handley said: “Officers conducted a search at residential premises in the Dromara area of County Down on Wednesday 19th June as part of the ongoing investigation, following a m...

This week's Outlook is available now! Our top stories include:Kilkeel marine firm bags £9 million French deal to expand ...
19/06/2024

This week's Outlook is available now! Our top stories include:

Kilkeel marine firm bags £9 million French deal to expand operations

A 23-page special of P7 Leavers from schools across the local area

Teenagers saved in mountain rescue in Hilltown

Community representatives recognised in King's Birthday Honours list

Pride of the Hill turn out in style for their annual parade in town

Top nursing award for former Rathfriland High pupil
..And much more!

Top stories in this week's Outlook, available now: Rathfriland indecent images accused denies all charges ahead of trial...
11/06/2024

Top stories in this week's Outlook, available now:

Rathfriland indecent images accused denies all charges ahead of trial

New builds at risk as waste pipes above capacity

Action on new community cinema for Banbridge

D-Day 80th anniversary marked across the district

St Francis pupils celebrate First Holy Communion

Prestigious accountancy award for Rathfriland woman
..And much more!

Banbridge woman took advantage of "fairly loose procedures in terms of refunds".
06/06/2024

Banbridge woman took advantage of "fairly loose procedures in terms of refunds".

A THEN student from Banbridge who stole nearly £3,000 from her part time job in Nike took advantage of "fairly loose procedures in terms of refunds". Aimee Dickson, 24, of Beechwood in the town, was convicted of committing fraud by abuse of position at Banbridge Magistrates' Court. T...

In this week's Outlook, on sale now - young Rathfriland woman preparing for mission of mercy to Uganda.
06/06/2024

In this week's Outlook, on sale now - young Rathfriland woman preparing for mission of mercy to Uganda.

A RATHFRILAND woman has thanked the community for their support as she prepares to travel to Uganda, where she will teach impoverished children who are living with special needs. For Alana Trimble, helping people with additional needs has been her life's mission and the young woman has garnered a va...

This week's Outlook is available now! Our top stories include:Long-time DUP MLA Jim Wells makes a surprise return to sta...
04/06/2024

This week's Outlook is available now! Our top stories include:

Long-time DUP MLA Jim Wells makes a surprise return to stand for the TUV in Westminster elections

‘Unimaginable’ shooting of protected red kite

Mourne Mountain Rescue Team in need of financial support for new base

First Holy Communion celebrated by Cabra pupils

Rathfriland woman’s fundraiser for special needs children in Uganda
..And more!

BREAKING: Jim Wells making return to political scene - for the TUV.
31/05/2024

BREAKING: Jim Wells making return to political scene - for the TUV.

LONG-time DUP MLA Jim Wells is making a surprise return to the electoral fray - for the TUV. Jim Wells is standing for the TUV in South Down in July's Westminster election, two years after leaving the Assembly following a long-running and public dispute with his former party. At the last Assembly el...

Bird found with pellets embedded in its wing and neck.
30/05/2024

Bird found with pellets embedded in its wing and neck.

POLICE are investigating and issuing an appeal for information after a Red Kite bird was found shot and injured in the vicinity of Mayobridge. The bird was found in the Cullion Road area on Saturday, 20 April, though details have only now been released by police. Known as 'Vivienne', due to its iden...

As always, this week's Outlook is packed full of local news, including activity from the courts, such as :Pair convicted...
29/05/2024

As always, this week's Outlook is packed full of local news, including activity from the courts, such as :

Pair convicted of knocking victim’s teeth out in New Year’s brawl in Kilkeel

Banbridge woman stole almost £3,000 while working in Nike store

Musician assaulted partner’s son in row over him playing video games at 4am

Annaclone father and sons convicted of drug possession

And lots more...

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In this week's Outlook, on sale now: Mayobridge singer Sophie Lennon's collaboration with rising Hollywood star on new s...
29/05/2024

In this week's Outlook, on sale now: Mayobridge singer Sophie Lennon's collaboration with rising Hollywood star on new single.

MAYOBRIDGE girl Sophie Lennon is celebrating the release of her latest single and music video, in which she stars alongside ‘Matilda’ star Alisha Weir. The past few weeks have been a busy time for the 14-year-old singer and actress as she works on a number of upcoming projects, including...

The top stories in this week's Outlook, available now: Tributes to Rathfriland teen killed in tragic crash Ex-DUP leader...
28/05/2024

The top stories in this week's Outlook, available now:

Tributes to Rathfriland teen killed in tragic crash

Ex-DUP leader Donaldson heading towards trial

Junior Orange members on parade in Kilkeel

Mayobridge singing star Sophie releases new single

First Holy Communion celebrated by St Colman’s Dromore pupils

Dreadful news to wake up to this morning.
25/05/2024

Dreadful news to wake up to this morning.

A RATHFRILAND man has tragically lost his life in an early morning crash outside the town this morning (Saturday). The victim has been named locally as Jack Morrow, a former pupil of Rathfriland High School. It is also understood a second individual, also from the Rathfriland area, is in a critical....

In this week's Outlook, on sale now - church's exciting plans for Banbridge town centre site.
24/05/2024

In this week's Outlook, on sale now - church's exciting plans for Banbridge town centre site.

BALLYDOWN Presbyterian Church say they are hoping to build relationships with community and local businesses in Banbridge as they have secured new town centre premises. For some time now Ballydown Presbyterian Church has been looking for a site in Banbridge from which to conduct an outreach &md...

New councillor named for Slieve Croob area.
23/05/2024

New councillor named for Slieve Croob area.

NEWRY woman Helena Young has been selected as the new Alliance councillor for the Slieve Croob area. She replaces Andrew McMurray, who was recently co-opted to the Assembly seat in South Down vacated by Patrick Brown. Ms Young has been a lifelong resident of Newry. In her professional life, she has....

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