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Mourne Observer The Mourne Observer, established in 1949, is a local weekly newspaper based in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, serving the towns and communities of South Down.

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A trip Down the Decades, do you recognise anyone?
30/06/2024

A trip Down the Decades, do you recognise anyone?

Fleadh Cheoil An Duin
29/06/2024

Fleadh Cheoil An Duin

THE six victims of the Loughinisland massacre were remembered 30 years on
28/06/2024

THE six victims of the Loughinisland massacre were remembered 30 years on

THE six victims of the Loughinisland massacre were remembered 30 years on in the village last Tuesday (18 June). Eamon Byrne, Barney Green, Malcolm Jenkinson, Daniel McCreanor, Patrick O’Hare and Adrian Rogan were murdered by the UVF in the Heights Bar as they watched a World Cup match between th

Port ‘will not accept any recurrence’ of odour issues
28/06/2024

Port ‘will not accept any recurrence’ of odour issues

By Ryan Sands WARRENPOINT Harbour Authority (WHA) has said that it “will not accept any recurrence of the issues of last year”, after reports that the controversial port odour has returned. The body was responding to a number of statements on the issue – one from Sinn Féin on the return o

Kilcoo family raises funds for Air Ambulance in memory of Eamonn...
27/06/2024

Kilcoo family raises funds for Air Ambulance in memory of Eamonn...

IT was just over one year ago (the 13th of June 2023) when Eamonn Hogan collected his youngest daughter, Alexandra, from school and started the drive home, only for tragedy to strike. Eamonn, from Kilcoo, was stung by a wasp and unbeknown to him, had a severe allergy which caused him to go into a

Congratulations to Ami Morrow who was highly commended for Apprentice of the Year at the Northern Ireland Beauty Awards.
27/06/2024

Congratulations to Ami Morrow who was highly commended for Apprentice of the Year at the Northern Ireland Beauty Awards.

IN THIS WEEK’S MOURNE OBSERVER SPORT GAA – Read the report and reaction from Down’s win over Sligo, including Frank Daws...
26/06/2024

IN THIS WEEK’S MOURNE OBSERVER SPORT

GAA – Read the report and reaction from Down’s win over Sligo, including Frank Dawson’s analysis of what was most impressive about Conor Laverty’s teamOfficial Down GAA

MOTORBIKES – At a 19-race event at Kirkistown Korie McGreevy won almost half of the events.

MOTORSPORT –Read the report from Tony Greenan’s dominant performance at the Boss Ireland races.

CRICKET – Stand in Ravi Ningegowda made some crucial changes to deliver victory. Find out what they were.

MOTOCROSS – See all the action from the weekend’s event. Bryansford’s Alan Shilliday, Newcastle’s Mark Mulholand, and Seaforde’s Nathan Green were all in action.

CAMOGIE – Read the report from St Malachy’s Castlewellan’s Sr Máiréad Cup win over Assumption Ballynahinch, St Malachy's High School Castlewellan Community

GAA – Michael Ireland explains why Longstone have plans in place to bounce back from their poor league run and achieve their goals for this year. Longstone GAC

This week's front page
26/06/2024

This week's front page

KWM Wines & Spirits celebrate 30 years in business.KWM Wines & Spirits
22/06/2024

KWM Wines & Spirits celebrate 30 years in business.

KWM Wines & Spirits

CHANCE ENCOUNTERS SURROUND EMOTIONAL TRIP TO MOURNE FOR LOST BOMBERS PILOTS DAUGHTER
22/06/2024

CHANCE ENCOUNTERS SURROUND EMOTIONAL TRIP TO MOURNE FOR LOST BOMBERS PILOTS DAUGHTER

THE daughter of an RAF pilot, one of five men lost when a prototype Victor bomber plunged into the Irish Sea in August 1959 – a story recounted in the Mourne Observer and on television by the BBC last summer – has paid an emotional visit to Mourne. Elizabeth Morgan, who was just three when her f...

FUSE FM MOURNE RADIO IS BACK ON AIR THIS SUMMER
21/06/2024

FUSE FM MOURNE RADIO IS BACK ON AIR THIS SUMMER

THE Schomberg Society’s Fusefm Mourne radio station is returning to the airwaves for its summer broadcast of 2024. The broadcast commences on Thursday the 27th of June at 8am and Fusefm Mourne will be broadcasting for two weeks, finishing on Wednesday the 10th of July. The radio station will b

GAA – Read the preview of Down’s semi-final against Sligo, which should be tougher than their previous meeting in the le...
21/06/2024

GAA – Read the preview of Down’s semi-final against Sligo, which should be tougher than their previous meeting in the league. Official Down GAA

Read the preview of Down’s semi-final against Sligo, which should be tougher than their previous meeting in the league.

Donna receives two prestigious honours for contribution to nursing
21/06/2024

Donna receives two prestigious honours for contribution to nursing

Donna receives two prestigious honours for contribution to nursing A LOCAL woman has received two honours this week – one from King Charles and one from the Royal College of Nursing. Professor Donna Fitzsimons, from Coney Island, Downpatrick, was made an Officer of the Order of the Britis

CAMOGIE – Beth Fitzpatrick explains why she and her Down camogie teammates believe they are good enough to stay at senio...
21/06/2024

CAMOGIE – Beth Fitzpatrick explains why she and her Down camogie teammates believe they are good enough to stay at senior level.

Beth Fitzpatrick explains why she and her Down camogie team mates believe they are good enough to stay at senior level.

CYCLING – Poppy Hamilton enjoyed a weekend to remember in Dublin enjoying multiple successes.
20/06/2024

CYCLING – Poppy Hamilton enjoyed a weekend to remember in Dublin enjoying multiple successes.

Poppy Hamilton enjoyed a weekend to remember in Dublin enjoying multiple successes.

GOLF – Read the report from the Mourne Golf club captain’s day.
20/06/2024

GOLF – Read the report from the Mourne Golf club captain’s day.

Read the report from the Mourne Golf club captain’s day.

‘IT WAS OVERWHELMINGLY BEAUTIFUL’
20/06/2024

‘IT WAS OVERWHELMINGLY BEAUTIFUL’

Lady Jane Gamester, a descendent of the Annesley family, was delighted to see the renowned Arboretum in Castlewellan Forest Park A DIRECT descendent of the Annesley family made her first ever visit to the Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley Garden at the weekend and, after seeing it in all i

CRICKET – Downpatrick were easy winners over Saintfield in the NCU Section Two. Cricket Club 1849
20/06/2024

CRICKET – Downpatrick were easy winners over Saintfield in the NCU Section Two. Cricket Club 1849

Downpatrick were easy winners over Saintfield in the NCU Section Two.

ROSTREVOR WOMEN A WORTHY WINNER OF YOUNG LEADER AWARD
19/06/2024

ROSTREVOR WOMEN A WORTHY WINNER OF YOUNG LEADER AWARD

A ROSTREVOR woman has been named as the NI Young Leader of the Year 2024 at the annual NI Young Leaders conference in Belfast. Laura King, co-founder of the locally-based independent marketing agency COVE Collective, won the award at a ceremony at Riddel Hall at Queen’s University Belfast on 7 Ju

CRICKET – Dundrum’s first XI had a statement win over fellow title challengers Holywood on Saturday. Dundrum Cricket Clu...
19/06/2024

CRICKET – Dundrum’s first XI had a statement win over fellow title challengers Holywood on Saturday. Dundrum Cricket Club

Dundrum’s first XI had a statement win over fellow title challengers Holywood on Saturday.

IN THIS WEEK’S MOURNE OBSERVER SPORT GAA – Read the preview of Down’s semi-final against Sligo, which should be tougher ...
19/06/2024

IN THIS WEEK’S MOURNE OBSERVER SPORT

GAA – Read the preview of Down’s semi-final against Sligo, which should be tougher than their previous meeting in the league. Down GAA
CAMOGIE – Beth Fitzpatrick explains why she and her Down camogie team mates believe they are good enough to stay at senior level. Official Down Camogie
CRICKET – Dundrum’s first XI had a statement win over fellow title challengers Holywood on Saturday. Dundrum Cricket Club
CRICKET – Downpatrick were easy winners over Saintfield in the NCU Section Two.
GOLF – Read the report from the Mourne Golf club captain’s day. Mourne Golf Club
CYCLING – Poppy Hamilton enjoyed a weekend to remember in Dublin enjoying multiple successes. Kilkeel High School

UNITE: ‘STRIKE ACTION WOULD IMPACT ON SOUTH DOWN HARBOURS’
19/06/2024

UNITE: ‘STRIKE ACTION WOULD IMPACT ON SOUTH DOWN HARBOURS’

A TRADE union has warned that any strike action taken by harbour and fisheries workers would prevent fish catches being landed in Kilkeel and Ardglass. In a weekend statement, Unite confirmed that it has written to DAERA (Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) Minister Andrew M

Fancy a new sofa? Look no further... the Big Sofa Event is now on at Wrights Sofaland.
15/06/2024

Fancy a new sofa? Look no further... the Big Sofa Event is now on at Wrights Sofaland.

GAA – The Down assistant manager has called on the fans to get out and support the county in what will be the final game...
14/06/2024

GAA – The Down assistant manager has called on the fans to get out and support the county in what will be the final game in Newry of the year. Down GAA

Down assistant manager has called on the fans to get out and support the county in what will be the final game in Newry of the year.

FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR FUNDRAISING CONCERT
14/06/2024

FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR FUNDRAISING CONCERT

It’s full steam ahead for fundraising concert! By Lisa Ramsden TWO local students, who set up a community choir to help raise funds and at the same time bring a moment of joy back into the lives of some of those affected by November’s floods in Downpatrick, are encouraging people to

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Ryan Hand prepares for Marathon
Ryan Hand prepares for Marathon

Don't miss Ryan Hand's quiz tonight in the Harbour House Inn Newcastle. There's a special quiz about Newcaslte! Here's a video that he recorded about his Marathon runs so far!

CASTLEWELLAN ARE CHAMPIONS Make a point of buying today's Mourne Observer to read coverage of Castlewellan Forest's Harry Clarke victory. Castlewellan Town FC

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How's this for a 'seal' of approval? Gerry McConkey, fiancee Sophie & kids Ruby & Jackson had a close encounter with this very curious, & peckish, seal just south of Newcastle this evening. By the look of it he/she certainly enjoyed dining on some of their freshly caught mackerel... 🐟

Recently captured aerial footage of the ongoing wildfire, & the damage caused, on the outskirts of Newcastle. Firefighters, who have been tackling the blaze since the early hours, have appealed for people to stay away from the Bloody Bridge & Donard Forest areas, in particular. 🎬 Thompson Visuals

HRH Prince Charles enjoyed a tour of Finnebrogue Artisan today in Downpatrick. The Prince of Wales was greeted by Lord Lieutenant of County Down, Mr David Lindsay; High Sheriff of County Down, Mr Harry Shields; Deputy Chairman of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Mr Terry Andrews; Chief Executive of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Mr Liam Hannaway and proprietor and chairman of Finnebrogue Artisan Mr Denis Lynn. See next week's Mourne Observer for full coverage of the visit...

Ulster Fleadh in Castlewellan
Ulster Fleadh in Castlewellan

Music fills the air as thousands of people flock to Castlewellan for the Ulster Fleadh. 🎵 🎼

The Twelfth in Newcastle
The Twelfth in Newcastle

Thousands of people flocked to Newcastle in County Down on July 12th, 2018 to watch the twelfth demonstration which was being held in the seaside town for the first time in ten years. Castlewellan District welcomed lodges from Ballynahinch, Lecale, Saintfield and Comber as well as brethren and bandsmen from Mourne District, which includes the world's biggest lodge, Ballyvea LOL 343a.

Old Bridge at Spelga Dam reappears!
Old Bridge at Spelga Dam reappears!

The old bridge at Spelga Dam has been exposed due to low water levels caused by the recent dry-spell. The 19th century bridge which was constructed along with the road from Kilkeel to Hilltown around 1801, has become a temporary tourist attraction, with hundreds of visitors eager to view the relatively unusual sight for themselves.

Grease is the word at Newcastle Community Cinema
Grease is the word at Newcastle Community Cinema

YOU’RE THE ONE THAT I WANT - Newcastle Community Cinema had a screening of Grease, marking the 40th Anniversary of the US theatrical release of the movie.

Tall ship ‘Johanna Lucretia’ in Strangford Lough
Tall ship ‘Johanna Lucretia’ in Strangford Lough

🌞⛵ WOW Tall ship, the ‘Johanna Lucretia’, a topsail schooner, made for an impressive sight as it sailed into the serene waters of Strangford Lough last week. On board was first mate and former Down High student Josh Neely who dropped anchor off his home town of Killyleagh. The Mourne Observer was invited on-board to take a look around the historic vessel!

Valley Rangers Reserves retain the Mid Ulster League's O'Hara Cup
Valley Rangers Reserves retain the Mid Ulster League's O'Hara Cup

Congratulations to Valley Rangers Reserves who retained the Mid Ulster League's O'Hara Cup following a 2-0 extra-time win over Ballyoran Reserves at Iveagh Park, Rathfriland. ⚽ 🏆

Floella Benjamin at Drumlins Integrated
Floella Benjamin at Drumlins Integrated

Well-known actress, author, television presenter and parliamentarian Baroness Floella Benjamin, visited Drumlins Integrated Primary School in Ballynahinch. The former Play School presenter had been invited to Drumlins by its pupils who wrote to her before the official opening of the school last year. Baroness Benjamin led a special assembly which featured stories and songs as well as her recollections of overcoming the difficulties she faced following her family’s move from Trinidad to England.

Official opening of the Edge Youth Centre’s ‘Growing Together’ Community Garden
Official opening of the Edge Youth Centre’s ‘Growing Together’ Community Garden

The official opening of the Edge Youth Centre’s ‘Growing Together’ Community Garden in the grounds of Ballynahinch Methodist Church. 🌼🌹

Dundrum Cricket Club host Belfast Superkings
Dundrum Cricket Club host Belfast Superkings

🌞🌞 Beautiful scenes at the Meadow as Dundrum Cricket Club host the 'Belfast Superkings' for the club's first Section 2 home game of the season.

Ballynahinch Royal Wedding Party
Ballynahinch Royal Wedding Party

Ballynahinch celebrated the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with a vintage tea party. 👰

Ballynagross win Sportlomo Harry Clarke Cup final
Ballynagross win Sportlomo Harry Clarke Cup final

Congratulations to Ballynagross who rocked treble chasing Ballyvea with a goal in the dying seconds of the Sportlomo Harry Clarke Cup final at Meadowvale 🏆. Full report inside this week's Mourne Observer.

Snow, March 2018
Snow, March 2018

While many of you struggled to make it to work this week, our intrepid photographic team were out & about in the high Mournes capturing some amazing scenes following the heavy snow falls. See next week's paper for full coverage.

HOUSE DESTROYED IN OVERNIGHT BLAZE Over 50 firefighters battled an overnight blaze in Dundrum. People living in the Church Avenue area of the village have praised the fire & rescue service. Eight homes had to be evacuated. An investigation has been launched.

The skies above Newcastle came alive with colour tonight for the culmination of the Hallowtides festival. Don't forget to send us your photos, some might appear in next week's paper or on this page... 🎆🎇🎆

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