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Co Down community ‘shaken and upset’ after priest attack and death of man

Co Down community ‘shaken and upset’ after priest attack and death of man

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

Father John Murray was struck on the head in a brutal attack at St Patrick’s Church in Downpatrick on Sunday.
Murder victim was ‘beloved’ father and grandfather, family say

Murder victim was ‘beloved’ father and grandfather, family say

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

The body of Stephen Brannigan was found at a house in Co Down on Sunday.
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick

Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Police say the attack may be linked to the death of a man in the Co Down town on Sunday.
Co Down murder probe may be linked to ‘brutal attack’ on priest, say police

Co Down murder probe may be linked to ‘brutal attack’ on priest, say police

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

A murder investigation has been launched and a man aged in his 30s is in police custody.
Seven police officers assaulted during two incidents in Co Down

Seven police officers assaulted during two incidents in Co Down

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Officers were ‘punched, kicked and spat at’ as they responded to calls on Friday and Saturday night in Downpatrick, Co Down.
Five children rescued from sea by off-duty nurses in Co Down

Five children rescued from sea by off-duty nurses in Co Down

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

The two female nurses were praised for wading into the sea to rescue the siblings who had been caught out by the rising tide.
Police investigate report of sexual assault on teenage girl in Co Down

Police investigate report of sexual assault on teenage girl in Co Down

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Officers received a report about the alleged incident in the Samson’s Lane area of Downpatrick on Tuesday morning.
Man charged in court with attempting to murder two women

Man charged in court with attempting to murder two women

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

The women were injured in an incident at a property in Downpatrick on Friday.
Man arrested after two women stabbed at house in Co Down

Man arrested after two women stabbed at house in Co Down

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

The incident occurred in a property on Stream Street in Downpatrick on Friday.
Motorcyclist killed in Co Down crash

Motorcyclist killed in Co Down crash

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

The man died when he was in collision with a car in Downpatrick on Sunday afternoon.
Potential extension of Wild Atlantic Way into Northern Ireland being considered

Potential extension of Wild Atlantic Way into Northern Ireland being considered

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Stormont Economy Minister Conor Murphy also mooted linking up the Hidden Heartlands in the Republic with Co Fermanagh.
Up to £100,000 offered to businesses impacted by flooding in Down and Armagh

Up to £100,000 offered to businesses impacted by flooding in Down and Armagh

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

The relief money comes after severe flooding hit a number of areas of counties Down and Armagh in late October and early November.
‘Urgent’ need for investment in Downpatrick after historic bridge cracks

‘Urgent’ need for investment in Downpatrick after historic bridge cracks

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

On Monday, the Quoile Bridge connecting Downpatrick to Killyleagh was closed, after a crack appeared between the wall and road surface of the bridge.
Operation to clear floodwaters continues in Downpatrick

Operation to clear floodwaters continues in Downpatrick

Sat, 04 Nov, 2023

Large parts of the town centre remained under water on Saturday

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