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Newry students Niamh McAleenan-McQuade and Clare Reilly volunteer to pack thousands of pet food parcels
Sacred Heart Grammar School pupils Niamh and Clare spend their spare time at the Newry USPCA centre, where they have packed thousands of fo…
Former Down hurler Stephen Keith credits training partners for saving his life after cardiac arrest
After suffering a cardiac arrest at a gym in Portaferry, 39-year-old Stephen Keith was saved by the quick actions of his training partners …
Naomi Herron returns to the beach as inclusive water sports expand in County Down
After campaigning for better coastal access, 35-year-old Naomi Herron is now able to enjoy paddleboarding at Tyrella beach thanks to the Ma…
First footage captured of puffin chick bred on County Down's Lighthouse Island
A puffling has been filmed on Lighthouse Island for the first time since a conservation project began introducing the seabirds to the area …
Millisle brothers spend summer holiday cleaning local street signs
Ten-year-old Jonah and nine-year-old Eli have set themselves the goal of cleaning 50 street signs in their home village of Millisle before …
Ulster Fleadh musicians compete for a place at the All-Ireland festival in Belfast
Musicians and dancers have gathered in Warrenpoint for the Ulster Fleadh, where the top performers in each category earn a place at the upc…
Donaghadee sees tourism boost as fans flock to filming locations from BBC drama Hope Street
The County Down town of Donaghadee has experienced a rise in visitors since it began serving as the primary filming location for the police…
VAT reduction on family activities helps boost visitor numbers at County Down farm park
The UK government's Great British Summer Savings initiative has cut VAT on children's meals and attractions from 20% to 5% throughout July …