Co Down
Home to the world famous Mourne Mountains, Co Down has a population of approximately 550,000. Its main towns and cities include Bangor, Newry, Downpatrick and Newcastle.
Historic Co Down building thought to have housed missionaries gets new lease of life
Bangor based Boom Studios revives old building dating back to 1800s, which is understood to be mostly vacant for nearly two decades
Review: The Co Down restaurant that served up one of the best meals of the year so far
Alex Greene and Bronagh McCormick bring exceptional food and warm hospitality to The Bucks Head in Dundrum
‘There’s not a shop in Ireland that has this variety and quantity of Lego’ – Private collection of late Co Fermanagh man to go on sale for charity
The private collection of Ian Armstrong (26), thought to be the largest in Ireland, will go on sale at Hillsborough Village Centre between 9am and 4pm on October 24
DUP’s Jim Shannon claims IRA man ‘deserved to be shot dead’ during legacy debate
MP also suggested relatives of Colum Marks should not pursue an inquiry into his death
First section of Narrow Water Bridge arrives in Carlingford Lough from Belgium
Deck 2 and a bridge pylon travelled through Dutch canals and crossed the North Sea before entering Carlingford Lough early on Tuesday morning
Co Down man arrested as part of police probe into Newtownards loyalist feud admits ammo charge
Charge of intimidation ‘left on the books’
Three officers injured in Co Down high-speed chase involving lorry
Police said a 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of motoring offences
Co Down teen heads to Malta as Ireland Junior Eurovision hopeful
Naomi Gribben from Mayobridge will be representing Ireland at the annual competition’s grand final on Saturday, October 24
Volunteers take on rescue mission as animals abandoned at Newcastle’s ‘dead zone’ river
Dead animals left decomposing in Co Down river, while birds reportedly harassed by youths and strangled by drunks
My 140-mile food trip through Co Down: the cafés, farm shops and restaurants worth making a journey for
Sophie Clarke explores Co Down’s food scene on a two-day trip, baking bread, discovering local producers and enjoying some memorably delicious meals







