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County Down Spectator3 days ago

Bangor Ladies are favourites to advance to Championship Cup semi-finals

By Lewis Bennett BANGOR Ladies return to action after a two-and-a-half-week break when they host Ballymena United Women in the quarter-finals of the NIWFA Championship Cup tomorrow night. It is the first taste of knockout football this season for Rory Hamill’s outfit, who will be keen to book their spot in the competition’s last-four. Buoyed The post Bangor Ladies are favourites to advance to Championship Cup semi-finals appeared first on County Down Spectator.

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County Down Spectator3 days ago

Bangor clubmates impress at junior level

By Olena Punt NIKOL Marinova led the way for Bangor’s Olympia Rhythmic Gymnastics Club at the recent Irish National Championships in Dublin. Marinova took third place overall amongst the senior gymnasts at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena, impressing with her hoop and ribbon routines. The rest of the club’s representatives also performed to a The post Bangor clubmates impress at junior level appeared first on County Down Spectator.

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County Down Spectator3 days ago

Bangor quartet help Ulster to historic win over Leinster

By Adrian Beattie FOUR Bangor Barracudas players were selected to represent the Ulster girls’ water polo team in the inaugural U-14 inter-provincial match against Leinster. The historic fixture saw Ulster record a comfortable victory, highlighting the growing strength and depth of youth water polo across the province. The inclusion of four Barracudas players in the The post Bangor quartet help Ulster to historic win over Leinster appeared first on County Down Spectator.

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Newtownards Chronicle3 days ago

Fresh era begins under new manager Gourley

By Daniel Noble COMBER Rec have announced the appointment of Stephen Gourley as their new first team manager. Having left NIFL Championship side Dundela in October, Gourley joins Comber following the departure of legendary managers Gareth McKeown and Mark Picking back in March. The former management duo guided the Rec to promotion to the NAFL […] The post Fresh era begins under new manager Gourley appeared first on Newtownards Chronicle.

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Newtownards Chronicle3 days ago

Scottish Minis make Kirkistown return in action-packed racing schedule

By Donal O’Neill THE popular Scottish Minis return to Kirkistown Racing Circuit for three rounds of their Championship on Saturday.   Current championship leader Jack Irvine, from Carrickfergus, boasts two wins in the series, which is one more than Chad Little and James Hitchen, who will be chasing him hard this weekend. As well as […] The post Scottish Minis make Kirkistown return in action-packed racing schedule appeared first on Newtownards Chronicle.

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Newtownards Chronicle3 days ago

Ards showcase next generation of swimming stars at 40th club gala

By Daniel Noble ARDS Swimming Club welcomed 1,300 competitors to Blair Mayne Leisure Complex on Saturday as they hosted the 40th Annual Ards Open Gala. Fifteen teams from around the country and beyond made the trip to the Newtownards facility, with swimmers aged 7-17 taking part. From novice to level 3 standard, a total […] The post Ards showcase next generation of swimming stars at 40th club gala appeared first on Newtownards Chronicle.

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Newtownards Chronicle3 days ago

End in sight for eyesore in Comber as new hoarding is planned

By Staff Reporter A LONG-running eyesore in the heart of Comber is finally set for a facelift, with work due to begin next month on replacing the deteriorating hoarding at the Castle Street gap site. Local councillors have welcomed confirmation that work will commence on June 8 to clear the derelict area and install new […] The post End in sight for eyesore in Comber as new hoarding is planned appeared first on Newtownards Chronicle.

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Newtownards Chronicle3 days ago

Animal sanctuary hero Dylan in line for major award

By Lesley Walsh ST FRANCIS of Assisi would be proud of a young Newtownards man who spends his life at the local animal charity named after the 12th century saint. Dylan Beckett has been caring for creatures great and small at Assisi Animal Sanctuary’s small animal unit since 2018 and now, he’s been nominated in […] The post Animal sanctuary hero Dylan in line for major award appeared first on Newtownards Chronicle.

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Newtownards Chronicle3 days ago

Portaferry man speaks upon his election to the Scottish Parliament

By Lesley Walsh A PORTAFERRY native with an enlightened view on making life better for society has come a long way from his youthful days in the town, to become a newly elected member of the Scottish Parliament. Colm Merrick, was elected to Holyrood on May 8 after the ‘progressive’ ethos of the Scottish National […] The post Portaferry man speaks upon his election to the Scottish Parliament appeared first on Newtownards Chronicle.

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Newtownards Chronicle3 days ago

Newtownards boy’s winning joke fills Stormont with smiles and laughter

By Julie Waters SEVEN year old Ethan Steele is ‘absolutely buzzing’ after he won first place in the primary school category of the NI Voice Box 2026 joke competition. The Newtownards Model Primary School pupil beat off stiff competition when he stole the show at the grand final of the Royal College of Speech and […] The post Newtownards boy’s winning joke fills Stormont with smiles and laughter appeared first on Newtownards Chronicle.

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Newtownards Chronicle3 days ago

Dozens penalised on day of disabled dance competition

By Joe McCann THIRTY parking fines were issued at Blair Mayne Leisure Centre on the day dozens of children with disabilities were attending a special dance competition, it has been revealed. A Church of Ireland clergyman, who was one of the drivers to receive a parking ticket that day, has said he finds it ‘disgusting […] The post Dozens penalised on day of disabled dance competition appeared first on Newtownards Chronicle.

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County Down Spectator3 days ago

Former hotel-turned-apartments in Bangor wins top architectural award

By Lesley Walsh A FORMER Bangor hotel, which has found new life almost a century after it was built, has scooped a top architectural award. The Savoy social housing development in Bangor city centre, once an Art Deco-style hotel built in the 1930s, was repurposed last year into 26 two- bedroom apartments for the over The post Former hotel-turned-apartments in Bangor wins top architectural award appeared first on County Down Spectator.

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County Down Spectator3 days ago

Jaidyn’s Law could see mandatory drug tests following road traffic collisions

By Julie Waters THE first steps are being taken towards the introduction of ‘Jaidyn’s Law’ a proposed change in legislation that would make drug testing mandatory following serious road traffic collisions. The campaign follows the death of 16 year-old Jaidyn Rice who was a pedestrian when she was knocked down on the outskirts of Bangor The post Jaidyn’s Law could see mandatory drug tests following road traffic collisions appeared first on County Down Spectator.

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County Down Spectator3 days ago

North Down and Ards Women’s Aid see a 186% surge in refuge demand

By Julie Waters PLANS are in the pipeline to help secure more funding for North Down and Ards Women’s Aid following a 186% rise in demand for refuge services over the past three years. Councillors Pete Wray and Katherine Newman brought a notice of motion to last night’s meeting of Ards and North Down Council The post North Down and Ards Women’s Aid see a 186% surge in refuge demand appeared first on County Down Spectator.

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County Down Spectator3 days ago

Groomsport community pleads for trees to not be cut down

By Sarah Curran A COMMUNITY led petition is calling on officials to reconsider plans to fell a number of trees along Groomsport’s Main Street. The recently launched petition was discussed at last week’s AGM of Groomsport Village Association, when the village’s In Bloom lead, John Weir, highlighted the Department for Infrastructure’s (DfI) plans to chop The post Groomsport community pleads for trees to not be cut down appeared first on County Down Spectator.

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MP warns borough is facing a SEN crisis

By Julie Waters NORTH Down MP Alex Easton has called on the Education Minister to ‘urgently’ address the ‘growing crisis’ in special educational needs provision across the borough. Mr Easton warned that local families are being placed under ‘enormous pressure’ after a Bangor mum was only offered one special educational needs (SEN) school place for The post MP warns borough is facing a SEN crisis appeared first on County Down Spectator.

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Newtownards Chronicle3 days ago

Newtownards man who gave a lifetime of service to Scouting

A Newtownards man who became one of the most recognisable figures in the local Scouting movement has died at the age of 78. Bobby Fisher, affectionately known to many as “Skipper”, dedicated almost 70 years of his life to Scouting as both a member and leader, earning widespread respect and recognition for his outstanding contribution […] The post Newtownards man who gave a lifetime of service to Scouting appeared first on Newtownards Chronicle.

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Island pub has one of UK’s best beer gardens

Daft Eddy’s on Sketrick Island has been named one of the best beer gardens in the UK, earning the only spot awarded to a Northern Ireland venue in the prestigious 2026 list compiled by Big 7 Travel. The uniquely located pub secured fifth place in the travel guide’s annual ranking of ‘The Best Beer Gardens […] The post Island pub has one of UK’s best beer gardens appeared first on Newtownards Chronicle.

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County Down Spectator3 days ago

Animal sanctuary hero in line for major award

Assisi Animal Sanctuary was founded on compassion for animals, and St Francis of Assisi himself would likely be proud of young Newtownards man Dylan Beckett, who has dedicated his life to caring for vulnerable creatures at the charity’s small animal unit. Since joining the sanctuary in 2018, Dylan has become known for his gentle care The post Animal sanctuary hero in line for major award appeared first on County Down Spectator.

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Newtownards Chronicle3 days ago

Rugby clash honours Blair Mayne at Regent House

A DRAMATIC military rugby showdown at Regent House Grammar School has paid tribute to war hero Lt Col Robert ‘Paddy’ Blair Mayne while marking the school’s centenary celebrations. The special memorial fixture between the NI Blackthorns and the Irish Guards rugby team took place on the historic Newtownards school grounds — the former school of […] The post Rugby clash honours Blair Mayne at Regent House appeared first on Newtownards Chronicle.

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County Down Spectator10 days ago

GOING FOR GOLD

NORTH Down Boxing Club’s Garyn McAlister has set his sights on a gold medal after he was selected to represent Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer. The 21-year-old’s latest achievement, securing his place on the national team, comes as a just reward after he claimed back-to-back Ulster titles, became Irish U-23 The post GOING FOR GOLD appeared first on County Down Spectator.

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Bangor Ladies bounce back in style with seven-goal home rout - Fermanagh - community - via County Down Spectator
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Bangor Ladies bounce back in style with seven-goal home rout

By Lewis Bennett Bangor Ladies 7 – Mid Ulster Ladies 0 BANGOR Ladies returned to winning ways in the NIWFA Championship with an emphatic win over Mid Ulster Ladies at Clandeboye Park. The Seasiders bounced back in style following successive defeats to Sion Swifts Ladies and St James’ Swifts Ladies and recorded their largest margin The post Bangor Ladies bounce back in style with seven-goal home rout appeared first on County Down Spectator.

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Champions Groomsport conclude successful season on a high note - Fermanagh - sports - via County Down Spectator
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Champions Groomsport conclude successful season on a high note

Groomsport 2 Lower Shankill 0   GROOMSPORT marked their NAFL Division 2B title triumph with trophy celebrations after they rounded off a successful season with a comfortable victory at home to Lower Shankill. Jack Ennis got the occasion off to the ideal start when he netted the opener after 16 minutes, and Harvey Armstrong quickly The post Champions Groomsport conclude successful season on a high note appeared first on County Down Spectator.

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Stateside Star

NEWTOWNARDS teenager Zac Foster is amongst Ireland’s top young boxers travelling to the United States to compete against two American select teams. Representing the Bridges Beyond Boxing Ireland (BBBI) programme, Enler ABC talent Zac will make the trip to Cincinnati, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky in September, taking on a 10-day training camp and an open-air […] The post Stateside Star appeared first on Newtownards Chronicle.

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Conlig karate star leads the way

CONLIG’S Amy Adair pulled out all the stops at the recent Karate Northern Ireland Open Championships, winning gold in her individual kumite (sparring) event. Representing Ards and North Down’s Mizakura Karate Clubs in an exciting final, Amy outscored her Polish opponent, Natalia Bombolewska, to claim a well-deserved title, adding gold to the silver she collected […] The post Conlig karate star leads the way appeared first on Newtownards Chronicle.

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Kirkistown showcases Crosslé 92F

By Donal O’Neill   HOLYWOOD’S Crosslé Car Company has been making and exporting successful racing cars to many countries from the late 1950s to the current day. Since 2017, Crosslé has built more than 25 single-seater racing cars with a historic appearance and feel, but using modern engines and equipment, which have been supplied to […] The post Kirkistown showcases Crosslé 92F appeared first on Newtownards Chronicle.

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North Down firsts denied victory

By Ryan Haire   NORTH Down were within touching distance of victory when the rain forced a frustrating abandonment at the start of the second innings in their meeting with CI on Saturday. Earlier in proceedings, North Down were rampant, punishing the weak bowling attack of CI, who have opted to go without an overseas […] The post North Down firsts denied victory appeared first on Newtownards Chronicle.

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County Down Spectator10 days ago

Kilcooley pupils scale heights of Mournes’ success

AN intrepid group of P7 pupils have put their best feet forward to reach the summit of Slieve Doan, in the Mourne Mountains, as part of the Kilcooley Connects project. The trip to the mountains was the culmination of a year-long programme designed to enhance the pupils’ physical and emotional wellbeing. The scheme is rooted The post Kilcooley pupils scale heights of Mournes’ success appeared first on County Down Spectator.

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County Down Spectator10 days ago

Bangor councillor to be new Mayor

ULSTER Unionist Craig Blaney is to be the next Mayor of Ards and North Down. The Bangor Central councillor will officially take up his chain of office on Wednesday, June 3, at Ards and North Down Council’s annual meeting. His deputy will be a DUP councillor although the party has yet to announce who that The post Bangor councillor to be new Mayor appeared first on County Down Spectator.

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Great-grandad raises £7,500 for children’s cancer unit at Royal

A DEVOTED Bangor man has raised £7,500 for the Royal Victoria Hospital’s cancer unit after his great-grandson was diagnosed with leukaemia.  Jimmy Johnston explained he was inspired to raise funds for the children’s cancer unit after his three year-old great-grandson Kobe was diagnosed with leukaemia. He said the family was ‘devastated’ to receive the diagnosis The post Great-grandad raises £7,500 for children’s cancer unit at Royal appeared first on County Down Spectator.

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