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Woman in her 80s dies after Newtownards crash
A woman in her eighties has died after being struck by a white Mercedes on Circular Road in Newtownards last Thursday, police confirmed on November 10. She was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the collision…
PSNI report woman in eighties has passed away after fatal collision
A woman in her eighties has died after being struck by a car in Newtownards last Thursday, the Police Service of Northern Ireland said. The collision involving a pedestrian and a white Mercedes C200 was reported at…
'I am excited to see where the journey takes me': Meet the Northern Ireland goldsmith turning precious metals into a thriving business
Joel M Smyth, a goldsmith based in Newtownards, Northern Ireland, is building a thriving business, Joel Metal Smyth, from his garden shed. Growing up in a creative family, Smyth developed a passion for intricate…
Plea for Stormont to tackle 'car shuffling' in parking spaces - which was supposed to be extinct years ago
Local officials in Newtownards have called on Stormont to address a resurgence of 'car shuffling' in roadside parking bays. The practice involves drivers shifting their vehicle's position to bypass time limits, a tactic…
NI traffic alerts: Shore Road in Kircubbin closed due to serious collision
The Shore Road in Kircubbin has been closed following a serious road traffic collision. Local authorities have issued a traffic alert, advising motorists to avoid the area while emergency services attend the scene…
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Traffic & Travel: Co Down road closed after 'serious' collision
Police have closed The Shore Road in Kircubbin following a serious collision. Diversions are currently in place at Inishargy Road and Blackhall Street. Authorities are advising motorists to seek alternative routes while…
Ash’s Ards connection inspires football shirt hit with fans around the world
A special edition Ards FC third kit, inspired by the rock band Ash and their landmark album 1977, has sold out within hours of its release. The collaboration between the Irish League club and the Downpatrick-based…
Serious crash at Co Down shopping centre
Police are currently at the scene of a serious collision at the Ards Shopping Centre in Newtownards. The PSNI has advised motorists that access to car parking at the shopping centre may be limited while emergency…
Investigation into 'major fish kill' after pollution incident
An investigation is underway following a major pollution incident in County Down that resulted in the death of approximately 1,000 brown and migratory sea trout. The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural…
Comber: Investigation into 'major fish kill' underway after pollution incident
An investigation is underway in County Down following a major pollution incident that resulted in the death of approximately 1,000 brown and migratory sea trout. The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural…
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Mageean laid to rest as husband carries Olympian wife's coffin
Mourners gathered in Portaferry, County Down, for the funeral of Olympian and European 1500m champion Ciara Mageean, who passed away at age 34 following a battle with stage four bowel cancer. The athlete, who…
Ciara Mageean's husband carries coffin as Olympics ace 'determined' to celebrate wedding days before death, funeral told
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Portaferry, County Down, for the funeral of Olympic athlete Ciara Mageean, who passed away at age 34 following a battle with bowel cancer. The funeral service heard that the European…
Husband carries Olympian wife's coffin a week after they celebrated marriage
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Portaferry, County Down, for the funeral of Olympian Ciara Mageean, who passed away on Sunday at age 34 following a battle with stage four bowel cancer. The former European 1500m…
Evening briefing: Portaferry’s final farewell to Ciara Mageean, family of Limerick mum-of-four feared murdered appeal for information and PSNI liaise with Gardaí in bonfire attack probe
The community of Portaferry gathered to pay final respects to elite athlete Ciara Mageean at St Patrick’s Church. Meanwhile, the family of a Limerick mother-of-four feared murdered has issued an urgent appeal for…
‘Sport is always the most positive thing in NI. Ciara Mageean was an example of that at its finest’: Michael O’Neill pays tribute as Portaferry hero laid to rest
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Michael O’Neill: Ciara Mageean was a positive example for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland football manager Michael O’Neill has paid tribute to the late Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean, who passed away from cancer at age 34. O’Neill described the champion runner as a positive example for…
‘The challenge of letting go’: Ciara Mageean’s funeral Mass told of how Olympian faced her death
The funeral Mass for Olympian Ciara Mageean was held today in her native Portaferry, County Down. Father Martin Kelly, who officiated the service, shared reflections on his recent conversations with the athlete…
Ciara Mageean is forever the pride of Portaferry - now buried overlooking the lough where she once stood ‘like a young sea goddess’
Mourners gathered to honor athlete Ciara Mageean, who was laid to rest overlooking the lough in Portaferry. Tributes highlighted her determination, commitment to sport, and her final athletic challenges. The service…
A champion who ‘never forgot where she came from’ – Portaferry’s final farewell to Ciara Mageean
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Portaferry on Tuesday for the funeral of Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean, who passed away on Sunday at age 34 following a battle with stage four bowel cancer. The two-time Olympian and 2024…
Ciara Mageean was ‘determined to give everybody a day to remember’, funeral hears
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Portaferry, County Down, on Tuesday for the funeral of Olympian Ciara Mageean. The 34-year-old former European 1,500-metre champion died on Sunday following a battle with stage four…
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'She represented the very best of us': Hundreds gathered for funeral of Ciara Mageean
Hundreds of mourners gathered at St Patrick’s Church in Portaferry, County Down, on Tuesday for the funeral of athlete Ciara Mageean. The service was attended by family, friends, and notable figures from the worlds of…
'Ciara Mageean made one last effort for her friends at her wedding'
Mourners gathered at St Patrick’s Church in Portaferry, Co. Down, today for the funeral of Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean. The 34-year-old athlete, who passed away on Sunday following a battle with cancer, was remembered…
Ciara Mageean: Funeral of Olympian takes place
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Portaferry, County Down, on Tuesday to pay their final respects to Olympian Ciara Mageean. The former European champion and two-time Olympic runner passed away on Sunday following a…
Olympian Ciara Mageean made world a ‘better, brighter, much nicer place’, funeral hears
The funeral of Olympian Ciara Mageean was held in her hometown of Portaferry today. The 34-year-old athlete, who passed away on Sunday following a battle with cancer, was remembered by family, friends, and the sporting…
Funeral of Ciara Mageean hears of memorable wedding shortly before her death
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Portaferry for the funeral of Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean, who passed away at age 34 following a battle with bowel cancer. The service honoured the athlete's life and legacy, with…
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Portaferry bids farewell to Olympian Ciara Mageean
The community of Portaferry has come together to bid farewell to local Olympian Ciara Mageean. The event serves as a tribute to the athlete's achievements and her representation of the town on the global stage…
Ciara Mageean laid to rest as priest recalls amazing moment in hospice
Mourners gathered at St Patrick’s Church in Portaferry today for the funeral of two-time Olympian Ciara Mageean. The middle-distance runner, who passed away on Sunday at age 34 following a battle with bowel cancer, was…
Funeral held for Olympian Ciara Mageean who died aged 34 from cancer
Mourners gathered in Portaferry today for the funeral of Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean, who passed away at age 34 following a battle with stage four bowel cancer. The former European champion runner, who married her…
Funeral to be held for 'beloved' Irish Olympic star Ciara Mageean, who died aged 34, just weeks after wedding
The funeral for Irish Olympic athlete Ciara Mageean will be held on Tuesday at St Patrick’s Church in Portaferry. The 34-year-old former European champion, who competed in the Rio and Tokyo Olympics, passed away on…