Mourne Observer

11/07/2025

A generous staff member from Mourne Stimulus had her hair cut for charity.

11/07/2025

GAA - The Head of Games Development for Down GAA outlined why a new role at St Louis could bolster numbers in the county. Official Down GAA

The Head of Games Development for Down GAA outlined why a new role at St Louis could bolster numbers in the county.

11/07/2025

Locals have been reminded that swimming, diving and any other water activities are strictly prohibited at key reservoirs. This follows recent reports about some visitors engaging in ‘inappropriate and unsafe water activities’ in the Silent Valley, Ben Crom and Spelga Dam areas.

11/07/2025

GOLF - The brother of the Spa Lady Captain Helen Baxter, David Feherty said that it was an honour to join the Lady Captain’s Day at the club and revealed a surprising story about how she affected his glittering career. Spa Golf Club

The brother of the Spa Lady Captain Helen Baxter, David Feherty said that it was an honour to join the Lady Captain’s Day at the club and revealed a surprising story about how she affected his glittering career.

11/07/2025

A local councillor has expressed frustration at the lack of movement on repairs on the Shimna River Weir, citing ‘the eternal blame game of responsibility’ as a reason for lack of progress.

10/07/2025

GAA - Orlaith McCusker and Domhnall Nugent admit that they have had a tough few weeks, but their work rate has seen them through. Official Down Camogie

Orlaith McCusker and Domhnall Nugent admit that they have had a tough few weeks, but their work rate has seen them through.

10/07/2025

ATHLETICS - Newcastle AC’s Rónán Grant was the youngest competitor at the National Juvenile Track and Field hammer throw, and put on a superb result. Newcastle Athletic Club

Newcastle AC’s Rónán Grant was the youngest competitor at the National Juvenile Track and Field hammer throw, and put on a superb result.

10/07/2025

Constable Kenny Irvine, who was killed when the police vehicle he was travelling in crashed in Warrenpoint in 2008, has been named as a recipient of the prestigious Elizabeth Emblem.

10/07/2025

GAA - Rostrevor ladies’ manager Niall Rafferty explained the team’s disappointment at missing their goal, but that there is still plenty to be excited about. St Bronaghs GAA Rostrevor

Rostrevor ladies’ manager Niall Rafferty explained the team’s disappointment at missing their goal, but that there is still plenty to be excited about.

10/07/2025

The council has unanimously backed an emergency notice of motion calling for the removal of refuse-derived fuel waste from Warrenpoint Port.

09/07/2025

IN THIS WEEK’S MOURNE OBSERVER SPORT
GAA - Orlaith McCusker and Domhnall Nugent admit that they have had a tough few weeks, but their work rate has seen them through.
Down Camogie
ATHLETICS - Newcastle AC’s Rónán Grant was the youngest competitor at the National Juvenile Track and Field hammer throw, and put on a superb performance.
Newcastle Athletic Club

GAA - Rostrevor ladies’ manager Niall Rafferty explained the team’s disappointment at missing their goal, but that there is still plenty to be excited about.
St Bronaghs GAA Rostrevor
GAA - The Head of Games Development for Down GAA new role at St Louis could bolster numbers in the county.
Official Down GAA
GOLF - The brother of the Spa Lady Captain Helen Baxter, David Feherty said that it was an honour to join the Lady Captain’s Day at the club and revealed a surprising story about how she affected his glittering career.
Golf Club

09/07/2025

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