Former convent destroyed in arson attack as 70 firefighters battle huge blaze

A large blaze on the site of a former convent in Co Down was started deliberately, the fire service has said. Around 70 ...
Irish Mirror

'Keep away' - Huge fire engulfs historic Convent Of Mercy in Downpatrick - live updates

Emergency services are this evening in attendance at a large fire in Downpatrick, Co Down. Smoke and flames can be seen ...

Former convent blaze in Down ‘was deliberately started’, firefighters say as locals found inferno ‘difficult to watch’

A BLAZE on the site of a former convent was started deliberately, firefighters say. Dramatic pictures captured the moment the ...

‘Iconic’ former convent ‘engulfed in flames’ as major blaze breaks out in Co Down as urgent stay away warning issued

A MAJOR fire has broken out at a former convent in Co Down leaving the building gutted. The alarm was raised at around 7pm ...

Fire at former convent building being treated as arson

The fire at the listed building on St Patrick’s Avenue was started just hours after a new priest was ordaned next door.
The Irish Times

Follow the shore to get off beaten track

GREAT DRIVES COMBER TO DOWNPATRICK: All you need is a decent map to explore hidden treasures along the shores of Strangford … GREAT DRIVES COMBER TO DOWNPATRICK:All you need is a decent map to explore ...
Belfast Telegraph

'There's a belief that whenever a train line is shut it can't be reopened, but if you can build a road you can build a rail track'

Every morning commuters from Co Down pile into early morning buses or queue up patiently in rush hour traffic as they navigate the routes into Belfast from Dundonald, Comber and Newtownards. But if ...