Mourne Observer

06/11/2025

SOCCER - Following last week’s draw with Greenisland, Newcastle recorded a great win over Bryansburn Rangers. Newcastle Town FC

Following last week’s draw with Greenisland, Newcastle recorded a great win over Bryansburn Rangers.

06/11/2025

SOCCER - Stephen Burden scored twice in the final stages to earn a share of the spoils for Annalong. Annalong FC Youth

Stephen Burden scored twice in the final stages to earn a share of the spoils for Annalong.

06/11/2025

Police have just confirmed that a house in Annalong was searched last night, under the Terrorism Act, as part on an ongoing cross-border operation...

Suspicious objects were located and homes evacuated in Annalong.

06/11/2025

BOXING - Donagh Keary explains why he had to get back into a competitive fight as soon as possible after losing in September, plus he revealed why Carl Frampton’s advice after the fight was important.

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06/11/2025

Following a response from the Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins which said that there are no immediate plans to resurface the A2, councillors want to take action to encourage a rethink.

05/11/2025

IN THIS WEEK’S MOURNE OBSERVER SPORT
BOXING - Donagh Keary explains why he had to get back into a competitive fight as soon as possible after losing in September, plus he revealed why Carl Frampton’s advice after the fight was important.
GAA - Senior champions Kilcoo are playing in their 13th Ulster Club Championship in 14 seasons, and they are up against unknown opposition. Kilcoo GAC Down GAA
GOLF - Newcastle golfer Simon Thornton paid tribute to his caddies, his son and daughter, after he won his third order of merit trophy.
BASKETBALL - The Mourne U-14 Basketballers won the club’s first junior match. Basketball
SOCCER - Following last week’s draw with Greenisland, Newcastle recorded a great win over Bryansburn Rangers. Newcastle Town FC
SOCCER - Stephen Burden scored twice in the final stages to earn a share of the spoils for Annalong. Annalong FC Youth

05/11/2025

This week's front page...

01/11/2025

Ian and Jimmy Wilkinson, two Annalong canoeists, earned podium spots recently on a race along the Liffey. Jimmy managed to get a medal even though he damaged his canoe during the race.

01/11/2025

Bridie Smyth, who runs a glamping site, is part of ‘The Working Lives of Women in Northern Ireland’ exhibition at the Ulster University in Belfast. The exhibition explores the diverse forms of work.

31/10/2025

The Castlewellan hurlers won their first Junior Hurling Championship in 26 years. Eoin Maginn explains why the players felt the weight of history on their shoulders. Castlewellan GAA

The Castlewellan hurlers won their first Junior Hurling Championship in 26 years. Eoin Maginn explains why the players felt the weight of history on their shoulders.

31/10/2025

Martin Carey was presented with a bespoke glasswork to mark his almost two decades of service to the Mourne Heritage Trust. He said it had been ‘a massive privilege’ working with the Trust.

31/10/2025

Castlewellan pugilist Donagh Keary has discovered his next opponent as he attempts to recover from defeat in his last fight at Windsor Park.