THE DUP's Jim Wells has defended flags being placed on a water tower, saying it was "very tastefully done" and those involved have been admired for their "tenacity". He said the Union and Northern ...

Police seized more than 400 cannabis plants in the Rathfriland area on Friday A 39-year-old man has been charged after more than 400 cannabis plants were seized in Rathfriland, County Down, on Friday.

The first literary festival to take place in Rathfriland will this weekend celebrate the Brontë family's connection to the area. Rath Literary Festival will feature authors, poets and music in ...

Lee Newell says Rathfriland are now used to having a “target on their backs” as the champions set about consolidating their newfound status as top guns of the Amateur League. In winning a league and ...

And, the night proved to be a hugely successful one for local retailer Tom McAvoy, who scooped the coveted ‘Northern Ireland ...

NI Water has said it is "dealing with a break-in" and has informed police after flags were erected on a water tower. Union and Northern Ireland flags have been placed on top of the 110ft structure in ...

The fire at the recycling centre in Rathfriland spread to a house nearby A County Down couple, whose home was destroyed by a fire that spread from a recycling centre, say they're "overwhelmed" by the ...

A 39-year-old man from Warrenpoint has died after an incident in a car park in Rathfriland. It is understood that Loughlin Maginn became trapped under his car when it rolled a short distance after ...

A NEIGHBOURHOOOD Watch scheme has been launched in Rathfriland with residents of two housing developments vowing to protect each other from potential crime. A NEIGHBOURHOOOD Watch scheme has been ...

A County Down couple, whose home was destroyed by a fire that spread from a recycling centre, say they're "overwhelmed" by the support they have received from their local community and beyond. Andy ...