County Down Outlook

County Down Outlook Newspaper for the local news in Banbridge, Rathfriland & Mourne District. Covering South Down since 1940.

Kilkeel Lifeboat Station has officially named its new Shannon-class lifeboat Bobby Cameron, in memory of Margaret Camero...
27/08/2026

Kilkeel Lifeboat Station has officially named its new Shannon-class lifeboat Bobby Cameron, in memory of Margaret Cameron’s beloved brother.

The lifeboat, which entered service in June, will support Kilkeel RNLI’s lifesaving work for years to come.

Read the full story in this week’s County Down Outlook

Plans have been submitted for a new Lidl store just off Lower Mount Street and Market Square in Dromore.The proposal inc...
27/08/2026

Plans have been submitted for a new Lidl store just off Lower Mount Street and Market Square in Dromore.

The proposal includes a new retail store, car parking, landscaping and access works, with a public consultation taking place in September.

Read the full story in this week’s County Down Outlook.

The Royal Black Institution will mark the finale of the parading season with five major Last Saturday demonstrations on ...
27/08/2026

The Royal Black Institution will mark the finale of the parading season with five major Last Saturday demonstrations on August 29.

Newry will host the largest parade, with up to 5,000 participants and around 100 bands expected.

Read the full story, including parade details and speaker information, in this week’s County Down Outlook.

This week’s County Down Outlook is in stores now.Inside, we have Lidl’s plans for a new Dromore store and full GCSE resu...
27/08/2026

This week’s County Down Outlook is in stores now.

Inside, we have Lidl’s plans for a new Dromore store and full GCSE results coverage from schools across the area.

On the back page, Osian Pryce and James Morgan celebrate victory at the 2026 King’s Down Rally, with a full report and pictures inside.

Plus, all the latest local news, sport and community stories.

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Kilkeel man convicted of sexual assault following a contest hearing at Newry Magistrates’ Court.The court heard the inci...
19/08/2026

Kilkeel man convicted of sexual assault following a contest hearing at Newry Magistrates’ Court.

The court heard the incident took place at the woman’s workplace in May, with CCTV footage presented during the case.

A presentence report has been ordered and the man is due to return to court on September 23.

Read more in this week’s Outlook.

Dromara man admits seven breaches of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order.The court heard the breaches involved possession...
19/08/2026

Dromara man admits seven breaches of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order.

The court heard the breaches involved possession of unregistered internet capable devices, including a device with a private browser.

He was granted court bail with restrictions on the devices he can possess.

Read more in this week’s Outlook.

Farmer fined after admitting four motoring offences involving a dangerously defective vehicle carrying a four year old c...
19/08/2026

Farmer fined after admitting four motoring offences involving a dangerously defective vehicle carrying a four year old child.

The court heard the vehicle had a number of defects, including damaged headlights, cracked windows and problems with the handbrake, chassis, exhaust and windscreen wipers.

The child was not wearing a seat belt.

The driver was fined a total of £550, received three penalty points and was ordered to pay a £15 offender levy.

Read more in this week’s Outlook.

Banbridge man appears in court over allegations involving almost £20,000 from The Range in Banbridge.He faces charges of...
19/08/2026

Banbridge man appears in court over allegations involving almost £20,000 from The Range in Banbridge.

He faces charges of theft, false accounting and fraud by false representation relating to alleged incidents between December 2024 and April 2025.

The case was adjourned until October 8 and is due to proceed to the Crown Court.

Read more in this week’s Outlook.

Rathfriland Rangers 1 2 Newry CityKeith Dalton scored twice in the first half as Newry City secured victory over Rathfri...
19/08/2026

Rathfriland Rangers 1 2 Newry City

Keith Dalton scored twice in the first half as Newry City secured victory over Rathfriland Rangers at Iveagh Park.

Rathfriland pulled one back through Brian Johnson in the 87th minute, but Newry held on for all three points.

Newry now sit fifth in the table, while Rathfriland remain without a point.

Read the full match report in this week’s Outlook.

8 A Level results snaps from across South Down.See more in this week’s edition of the Outlook.
19/08/2026

8 A Level results snaps from across South Down.

See more in this week’s edition of the Outlook.

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