Rathfriland

The Tierkelly Hill Road at Ballyroney near Rathfriland. Photo by Google

Pensioner (85) dies after single vehicle accident in County Down

Rathfriland Family Fun Evening on 11th July

Ballyward Orange Hall, near Castlewellan, had fallen into disrepair for 20 years but has now been fully rennovated.

Orange Hall completely refurbished for thriving membership

There are band parades in Northern Ireland this weekend in Rathfriland, Magherafelt, Ballinamallard, Corkley, Ballymoney, Bangor, Portadown, East Belfast and Rathcoole

Here are the band parades taking place in NI this weekend – all the details

Jack Morrow - Junior Productions UK Facebook

Funeral service for young stock car champion Jack Morrow held in Co Down

17-year-old Jack Morrow who sadly lost his life in a one vehicle road traffic collision: Photo: Junior productions uk Facebook page

Tributes paid after 17-year-old loses his life in road crash in Rathfriland

Police are appealing for information

17 year old has died following a one vehicle road traffic collision

There are three major band parades in Northern Ireland this weekend - in Crossgar on Friday night, and in Lisburn and Rathfriland on Saturday night

Three band parades in NI this weekend – here's all the details

Andrew George Scott, the son of a Rathfriland Church of Ireland rector, was executed in Sydney in 1880

The NI rector’s son who turned to life of crime in 19th century

International speaker David Meade

David Meade: Savvy businessman, international speaker and philanthropist

Lisburn Distillery manager Barry Johnston. PIC: INPHO/Jonathan Porter

Premier Intermediate League side deducted points after player deemed ineligible

Ronnie Haughey has been appointed Rathfriland Rangers first team manager. PIC: Rathfriland Rangers

Irish League club announce manager has stepped down after creating history

Moneyslane will take on Rathfriland Rangers in their maiden Bob Radcliffe Cup final on Boxing Day. PIC: Laura Strain/Chase The Moment Photography

In-form striker looking to fire club to Bob Radcliffe Cup glory

A photograph from the News Letter from December 1933 which was taken during the presentation to Mr Robert Nicholas at Bangor. Picture: Darryl Armitage/News Letter archives

Tributes from people of Bangor to bank official (1933)

Chairman Martin McLoughlin with new signing Lee Newell, Vice Chairman Gary Wilson and Manager Gary Boyle. Picture: Brendan Monaghan Photography

Newry City add 'different attacking dimension' with Lee Newell signing

NIFRS is currently in attendance at a wildfire on Slievenaman Road, Newcastle

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service tackle major gorse fire - avoid the area

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service has issued an update as firefighters tackle a gorse fire

Michael Cousins

Adam Neale celebrates scoring Bangor's winner in the Steel & Sons Cup final

After a decade in the Amateur League, striker proves he belongs in Irish League

Bridge Street in Banbridge where 'an unknown man expired with tragic suddenness' in 1917

Century old Banbridge mystery which saw the wrong man buried remains unsolved

A National Moment of Reflection in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II will be observed across the UK at 8pm on Sunday

Displays of public unity to mark silent tribute to Queen Elizabeth

The ‘Tattoo in the Square’ will take place in Rathfriland on Wednesday and Thursday

Tattoo event promises to fill the air with music

James Elliott's sons Jim, Lester and Cyril Elliott at the memorial service

Memorial service marks 50 years since brutal murder of UDR man

Diane Forsythe on the campaign trail yesterday with former MP Nigel Dodds (left), DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson (second right) and party supporters

Diane Forsythe rejects Jim Wells’ claim she hasn’t got experience to be MLA

Oil spill warning for motorists - ‘take extra care’

Caution is advised

Motorists asked to beware exposed river drop in NI town

Jim Wells pictured arriving at DUP headquarters in June this year as the party's representatives met to select a new leader. Photo: Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Jim Wells’ claim of ‘unanimous’ backing for reselection challenged

Long before Covid disagreement: Jeffrey Donaldson and Sammy Wilson celebrate an election result in 2010. Photo by Stephen Hamilton Presseye

Jim Wells and Sammy Wilson in tension with DUP

Rathfriland No 3 District officers accompanied by the Master and Deputy Master of Drumlough Heroes LOL No 153 lead the 12th morning parade in Rathfriland in 2005. Picture: News Letter archives

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: News Letter refutes claims of alleged Orange rowdyism

From the News Letter, May 10, 1906

Darryl Armitage

Bullocks topped at £1110 at Rathfriland Co-Op

Fat ewes sell to £124 at Hilltown Mart

Horned ewe lambs selling to £100 at Hilltown Mart

Pictured is the town of Rathfriland, Co Down. In October 1879 the News Letter reported that Messrs Norton and Co, proprietors of the George Hotel in Rathfriland, took legal recourse at Newry Quarter Sessions against Mr Patrick Doyle, a solicitor, of Banbridge to recover the sum of £6 15s 9d, alleged to be due to the hotel for the hire of a yard attached the hotel in connection with a recent election. Picture: Ruth Rodgers

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Hotelier brings legal case against election agent

Orangmen marching through Rathfriland in July 2019

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Details of recent rioting at Rathfriland given in House of...

Appeal to establish circumstances around death of man in NI car park - Loughlin ...

Despite late spring it was anticipated that the amount of acreage under flax in Ulster was likely to increase in 1877 according to a meeting of the Flax Supply Association this week in 1877

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Hopes high of a bumper supply of Ulster flax despite ‘back...

It’s been a rollercoaster admits granddaughter as couple in 80s win remarkable c...

Artists impression of the new Health Hub

Permission granted for major Health Hub

Artists impression of the new Health Hub

Permission granted for major Health Hub

Cliftonville boss Paddy McLaughlin

Paddy McLaughlin set to ring the changes for Cliftonville tie

Letter to the editor

Jim Wells: Sinn Fein criticised Twelfth decorations in Rathfriland yet is silent...

Former Rathfriland FC player Max Wilson who died suddenly at home on Sunday

Emotional scenes as NI teenager who was at the heart of his family is laid to re...

The cake which was paid for by a Co Down dad to mark what would have been his daughter's first birthday

Bakery staff in tears as dad pays for another family’s cake in memory of lost ba...

Flags were erected on the water tower in Rathfriland

Jim Wells slammed by Sinn Fein after he defends erection of flags on water tower

The Campbell Clan, first prize winners pictured with Roberta Simmons (club president) Stephen Gordon (club leader) and Mark Elliot

Rathfriland YFC treasure hunt and barbecue

Dropped calves sell to £465 at Rathfriland Co-Op

Stephen Gordon (club leader), Roberta Simmons (club president), Alison Gracey and Matthew Murphy (club secretary)

Rathfriland YFC 75km for 75 years

Breeding bulls sell to £1,950 at Rathfriland Co-Op

Markethill Mart: Cows and calves selling to a top of £2,020

Top price of £1,515 paid for heifers at Markethill Mart

Fat ewes to £108 at Hilltown Mart

The family together less than half an hour before Hannah passed away at just eight days old

Heartbroken father from Co Down on walk of hope in memory of baby daughter

Ewes and lambs sell to £222 at Hilltown Mart

July 12 celebrations

Orange Order confirms July 12 venues for 2019

Hannah Cromie and Colin McMinn as Linda Gailbraith and Alec Gailbraith

Rathfriland YFC three act play is a roaring success

Suckler stock to £1,260 at Rathfriland Co-Op

In calf cows sell to up to £1,610 at Markethill Mart