It was reported to police on Sunday that a man had walked into the church on St. Patrick’s Avenue and hit the priest in the head with a bottle before leaving. The parish priest of St. Patrick in ...

There will be outside broadcasts, school visits and a host of other activities to enjoy We’re looking forward to our big BBC birthday visit to Downpatrick. Community connection is at the heart of what ...

The former home of the Down Recorder newspaper in Downpatrick has been bought by a well-known local solicitor. Joe Mulholland ...

Ciara Douglas, who runs a communion dress shop in Downpatrick, rescued piles of dresses from floods five months ago. She says getting back to trading this month "has been amazing" but the flooding ...

Plans to permanently replace a flood-damaged Asda store in Downpatrick will involve a £22 million investment, the owner of the retail park has said. Comer Group Ireland is proposing “a ...

Six weeks on from devastating flooding and Downpatrick is still trying to find its feet. Independent businesses have noticed a considerable drop in the town's footfall, which is impacting them ...

We’re looking forward to our big BBC birthday visit to Downpatrick. Community connection is at the heart of what we do. And it’s what makes BBC programmes special – showcasing local talent, stories ...