Mourne Observer

The Mourne Observer, established in 1949, is a local weekly newspaper based in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, serving the towns and communities of South Down

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Tributes have been pouring in for 26-year-old Clanvaraghan native, Siobhan McCann, who passed away peacefully at her home on Monday (6 May) surrounded by her family, following a yearlong battle with cancer. The... https://t.co/NN30nMZg3v

[Tollymore United FC @TollymoreUnited]

Less that four weeks to go until the clubs 30th Anniversary dinner on Saturday 18 May 2019-it is going to be a great night with a few surprizes-get your tickets now-guest speaker @LFC legend Bruce Grobbelaar @MourneObserver @DownRec @Slievedonard @LauraDevlinSDLP @willieclarkeSF

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The Happiness Café was established only two weeks ago in place of a weekly Memories Café, which was held every Thursday at the Nautilus Centre in Kilkeel for the past six years. https://t.co/8PuZv2UGmz

[Mourne Observer @MourneObserver]

BREAKING NEWS❗
A Newcastle caravan park is being evacuated as a forest fire rages close to the site. Please avoid the area.

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A few gremlins in the system this week folks, which meant some of you had trouble catching up with the latest GAA club news. That’s because a number of the club notes didn’t appear in the edition they usually do.... https://t.co/oUe6Tbr2tL

[Mourne Observer @MourneObserver]

A few gremlins in the system this week folks, which meant some of you had trouble catching up with the latest GAA club news. That’s because a number of the club notes didn’t appear in the edition they usually do. For those of you who missed out, here they are.

[Down Arts @down_arts]

ICYMI: Booking for @Down_arts new season classes opens at 10am tmw, Fri 19 Apr.

Find out what's on offer: https://t.co/ain4jKSylW

Note: DAC is closed for #Easter on 22 & 23 April re-opens Wed 24 April.

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The council is hoping to have plans for a revamped model of the district’s CCTV in place within months. https://t.co/bSD3v1UxQe

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This week's back page: Ballynahinch Rugby Club Firsts win the AIB 1B title & their Fourths retained the Crawford Cup at the Kingspan. Plus the Celtic Bhoys teams are the new McCalls Newcastle League Premiership & Division Two champions!

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This week’s front page: A brave young Dundrum man, diagnosed with a rare & inoperable cancer, is asking for help to prolong his life & fight back against the cruel illness. With a £120,000 goal set by Scott Stinson’s family, donations can be made via https://t.co/Gv5Zxfxpf9

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The funeral took place on Tuesday of Mr Teddy Hawkins, who was one of the founders of the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team. https://t.co/wrfhU4NOIo

[Wildcat Aerobatics @WildcatAeros]

#Throwback to Newcastle Festival of Flight in 2017. A really great airshow and amazing Irish hospitality. We’d love to be invited to display there again in 2019.
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The family of Warrenpoint girl, Niamh McGeoghegan, who is currently in intensive care after falling from a balcony in Spain, have said they are “forever grateful” for donations provided... https://t.co/IfcSvwypO8

[Mourne Observer @MourneObserver]

Ballynahinch Olympic, who were so unlucky to concede a late equaliser and then lose on penalties in the Border Cup final in December, are aiming to get to another final when they head to Seaview for the Amateur League’s Clarence Cup semi. https://t.co/RSPdS19Ccr

[Trek NI @wearetrekni]

🎤 INTERVIEW: MARTIN CAREY (MOURNE HERITAGE TRUST)

We spoke to @Mournelive CEO Martin Carey recently about the great work the Trust does - well worth a read this morning. ⬇

https://t.co/mSmWJIboLr

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[Sheena Murray @SheenaMur81]

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Please give us a RT 😉😉

[Sheena Murray @SheenaMur81]

Only 9 & a half weeks 😁 @Fin_Mud_Run @13willoughby @mulhollandspub @ciaran_rice @Moneycarragh @quinnofthefin @MourneObserver @fingac15 @AughlisnafinGAC

[Ard Ghlais CLG, ArdglassGAC @ArdglassGAC]

@DownRec & @MourneObserver continue to give great coverage to all teams and grades in @EastDownGAA
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[Mourne Observer @MourneObserver]

Shimna Integrated College has praised teacher Ivor Anderson’s invaluable contribution to school life. Mr Anderson, who has recently retired, educated students at Shimna for two decades. https://t.co/ReRcLG7oqb

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Here’s your first look at this week's front page - The PSNI say the discovery of a mortar device, outside Castlewellan, has prevented 'an attack on local police.' Plus, tributes are paid to veteran lifeboat coxswain, Mr Francie Morgan.