Down Echoes - News, Events & Community

03/10/2025

20/05/2025

14/05/2025

🍻Not a bad day for a wee beer! If you fancy picking up something brewed locally, why not get on to Beer Hut Brewing Company and try them out! We've so many local craft brewers, and they are far superior to the mass produced offerings! (Remember to drink water too though!!)😄
Laura Devlin SDLP Matthew O'Toole MLA

12/05/2025

Every journey has a beginning. The story of Ireland starts here ☘️💚

We are located just 35 minutes south of Belfast beside Saint Patrick’s Grave.

Check out our website - https://www.saintpatrickcentre.com/ (link in bio instagram)

28/04/2025

We're Hiring: Reformer, Yoga & Mat Pilates Instructors!

Join our amazing team and inspire others through mindful movement!

We’re currently looking for passionate and certified Reformer Pilates, Yoga, and Mat Pilates Instructors to lead our growing community.

What We're Looking For:

• Certified in one (or more) of the following: Reformer Pilates, Yoga, Mat Pilates
• At least one year experience in any discipline
• A positive, professional attitude and love for helping others
• Confident with class programming and creating safe, welcoming experiences
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling

Ready to join us?
Send your CV and a short note about why you’d be a great fit to [email protected] or DM me to chat!

Let’s move together. 💫

20/04/2025

☕️ Now that's what you call a morning pick me up

20/03/2025

🎶 Feel Good Festival 2025: Awaken Your Senses! 🌸

As winter bids us farewell, step into the bright embrace of spring with Feel Good Festival 2025, a celebration that promises to stir your soul and lift your spirits with a delightful medley of performances and activities. Running over five weekends in March, this festival is set to be a melting pot of sounds, sights, and experiences that will inspire and rejuvenate.

✨ Celebrating Energy and Renewal!

The festival is a vibrant celebration of renewal, curated to foster community, creativity, and the immense joy of coming together. Whether you're a fan of the reverberating strums of folk tunes, the electrifying beats of electronic music, or the raw energy of rock and pop, the Feel Good Festival has something for every taste. The festival also embraces classical, organ, and choral music, along with a generous dash of comedy, ensuring a richly diverse experience.

The events will take place against the stunning backdrop of Portico's majestic architecture, immersing attendees in a rich celebration of the senses. With a community of artists, performers, and people from all walks of life, the festival is an inclusive haven that captures the essence of joyful unity.

Come join us this spring, and let's make memories that resonate throughout the year! 🌟

https://discovernorthernireland.com/whats-on/feel-good-festival-2025-p939401

08/03/2025

Our 2025 Artisan 🧑‍🎨 Markets restart in the county town with two artisan 🧑‍🎨 markets taking place over St Patrick’s weekend .. Saturday15th & Monday 17th March

Saturday15th will be in our usual town square location 🙂and on St Patrick’s Day we move in the St Patrick’s village ☘️ area (car park to rear of Grove shopping centre)..

Trading times are: 11.00am to 3.00pm on Saturday & 11.00am to 4.00pm on the Monday .. there will be live music 🎵 and our popular BBQ at both events and a fabulous range of artisan food & craft producers will be in attendance 👏☘️

Everyone is invited and we extend a happy St Patrick’s day to everyone 👏🤗☘️

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Visit Mourne
NMDBusiness
Downpatrick Community Collective

24/02/2025

18/02/2025

🌟𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗿

This week, we're shining a light on The Cookie Jar, a family-run gem in the heart of County Down. Known for their artisan breads and pastries, they've been serving our community with delicious baked goods for over 20 years. 🥖🥐

Have you tried their famous sourdough or the delectable raspberry tarts?

Share your favorite treats in the comments! Let's support local businesses that make our community special. 💚

📍 Location: 121 Main Street, Newcastle, County Down

14/02/2025

🎉 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱! 🎉

Looking for plans? Check out these local events:

1. 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲'𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮

📅 Date & Time: Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15, 2025

📍 Location: The Café at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch

👯‍♀️ Details: Celebrate friendship with a delightful afternoon tea featuring sweet and savory treats in the elegant setting of Montalto Estate. Perfect for a ladies' day out!

🔗 More Information & Booking: https://visitbelfast.com/event/afternoon-tea-tour-in-montalto-house/

2. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀

📅 Date & Time: Saturday, February 15, 2025

📍 Location: Meelmore Lodge, Newcastle

🧭 Details: Enhance your outdoor adventures by learning essential navigation and hill skills in the Mourne Mountains. This course is suitable for beginners and covers map reading, compass use, and safety tips.

🔗 More Information & Booking: https://www.geologyrocksat.com/intro-to-navigation-hill-skills

Perfect for the beginner navigator, keen to learn how to be safe in the hills. Set in Meelmore Lodge, Mourne Mountains, this is full day of map theory and lots of on the hill practical learning.