County Down Outlook

30/01/2025

In this week's Outlook, on sale now: South Down director empowering women through the theatre.

ONE Rostrevor director is making her mark in the world with her female empowering productions showcasing around the country. Emily Foran (31) is a director who holds a passion for producing plays and films “for women by women.” A lot of her work focuses on empowering women and challengin...

30/01/2025

21-year-old banned for three years ahead of sentencing next month.

A MAYOBRIDGE man caught drink driving just over two months after being disqualified for the same offence is to learn his fate at a sentencing hearing next month. Thomas Cuthbert, 21, of Cullion Road, was convicted of driving while disqualified and with excess alcohol in his breath, as well as using....

29/01/2025

In this week's Outlook, on sale now: Under-Secretary of State views exciting progress at Rathfriland Boxing Club.

RATHFRILAND Cross Community Amateur Boxing Club was delighted to welcome Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Fleur Anderson to view the current and proposed new boxing club. Minister Anderson’s visit coincided with the exciting news of an offer of funding from the Community Ownership Fund f...

28/01/2025

This week's Outlook is out now!

Storm Eowyn leaves trail of destruction – local services rally for emergency repairs

MP pays a visit to Rathfriland Boxing Club

Fare play! - Katesbridge bus driver wins top award for over three decades of dedicated work

Rathfriland High School and St Louis Grammar host open days for prospective pupils

Rostrevor screenwriter blazing a trail for women in theatre
..And much more!

24/01/2025

Storm Eowyn: It's wild out there, let us know of any damage or disruption by commenting below. Stay safe everyone.

23/01/2025

Latest: All schools told to close tomorrow after red weather warning.

ALL schools in Northern Ireland have been advised to close tomorrow (Friday, 24 January). The Met Office has issued a red alert, which covers all of Northern Ireland from 7am on Friday until 2pm and is warning of "very dangerous conditions" and "widespread disruption". Education ...

21/01/2025

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

Bid to rescind Old George hostel decision thrown out by council - the former hotel has been granted temporary hostel status for a period of up to three years

An exclusive first look at the new build plans for Iveagh Primary School

Rejection of ‘Castlewellan Three’ appeal is questioned by local SEFF campaigner

Mourne couple celebrate their Las Vegas nuptials

Open days at Shimna and New-Bridge

Rathfriland ABC fighter Donagh turns pro ahead of New York debut fight

And more!

14/01/2025

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

Kingdom of Mourne is crowned pothole capital of Northern Ireland – MLA says she's “in no way surprised” to see the area at the top of the list

Finegan victims have their say on research study – Survivor has expressed his animosity towards the plans unveiled on the part of the Executive Office

Family’s plea for safe return of beloved Bruno – German Shepard who was stolen from his Bryansford home

Kilkeel business vandalised – mindless attackers damage equipment of local cafe

Banbridge brethren unfurl their new banner – Photos of the event at the town's Orange Hall

Dream come true for little Amelia - Kilkeel girl enjoys a magical trip to Lapland

08/01/2025

In this week's Outlook, on sale now: Annalong couple celebrate new year baby.

AN ANNALONG couple were delighted to welcome their little bundle-of-joy as the first baby born in Daisy Hill Hospital this year. Baby Adelaide Rose was born at 8.04am on New Year's Day and welcomed by her proud first-time mum Charly-Lea Nicholson and dad Stephen McDonald. Speaking to The Outlook, Ch...

08/01/2025

In this week's Outlook, on sale now: Public inquiry delayed into proposed wind farm in Mournes.

DISAPPOINTMENT has been expressed at a lengthy delay to the holding of a public inquiry into a proposed wind farm in the Mournes near Hilltown. After sitting with the Planning Appeals Commission (PAC) for two and a half years, a date for the long-awaited public inquiry had recently been announced fo...

07/01/2025

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

Mournes wind farm inquiry blown back by six months

Weekend Rathfriland hit and run and assault

Bin service in Mourne over Christmas blasted as “a real disaster”

Rathfriland ‘snookerthon’ helps pocket staggering amount for charity

Annalong couple among parents to welcome New Year’s bundle of joy

And much more!

31/12/2024

In this week's Outlook, available today!

Locals named in New Year’s Honours

Kilkeel home invasion ‘linked’ to other burglaries across South Down

Banbridge murder victim Karen Cummings is laid to rest

Bronte Primary carol service

Mourne Vintage Club enjoy festive tractor run

Structural surveys in bid to save Annalong pier

23/12/2024

This week's Outlook is available now:

Banbridge unites as hundreds attend vigil in memory of Karen Cummings

Drumadonnell Primary pupils put on a Christmas show

Kilkeel firm scoops four prizes at Natural Stone Awards

Prize giving celebrated at St Malachy’s High School, Castlewellan

Dromara teen boxer makes history

…And much more!

17/12/2024

In this week's Outlook, available now:

Banbridge murder victim Karen will be ‘remembered always’

Shock as car crashes off A1 into man’s property

Plans set for resurfacing of Kilkeel’s Newcastle Road

Public inquiry date is confirmed for wind farm site near Hilltown

Christmas tree community intervention spreads festive cheer at Loughbrickland

14/12/2024

Tragic news this evening...

POLICE are currently in attendance at the scene of a sudden death of a woman in Banbridge. Officers and paramedics were called to the incident at Laurel Heights, off New Road, at around 6pm this evening. Police cordons are in place at the scene as investigations are carried out, with the Northern Ir...

10/12/2024

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

Storm Darragh batters district

Kilkeel HS teacher is named 'French Teacher of the Year'

Rathfriland Vintage Club enjoy annual dinner

Dromara missionary remembered 60 years on in special service

Bronte and Drumadonnell Nursery Units increase to a full-time provision

Kilcoo fall at final hurdle

Christmas celebrations at Drumadonnell, Bronte and Iveagh schools

And much more!

04/12/2024

In this week's Outlook, on sale now: Police tell Outlook they believe Old George issues are 'resolved'.

THE Old George Hotel in Rathfriland has been at the centre of community tensions for much of this year, but police are now confident that these issues have been resolved. The facility is currently being used as short term accommodation for those in urgent need of housing. Due to the vulnerable statu...

04/12/2024

This week's Outlook is available now:

Hilltown Parochial House demolition news one last insult - Finegan survivors

Police confident Old George issues now ‘resolved’

Schoolyard Chatter visits St Columban’s PS

Christmas light switch ons celebrated across the district

Getting into the Christmas spirit at Ballydown Primary School