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Galbraith Wants Fenced Dog Area At Dunleath - Down News Online
Galbraith Wants Fenced Dog Area At Dunleath Down News Online
Published on 19 August 2025 | 12:48 pm
Priest injured in Downpatrick attack making ‘slow and steady progress’ - MSN
Priest injured in Downpatrick attack making ‘slow and steady progress’ MSN
Published on 17 August 2025 | 4:41 pm
Priest injured in Downpatrick attack making ‘slow and steady progress’ - The Irish News
Priest injured in Downpatrick attack making ‘slow and steady progress’ The Irish News
Published on 17 August 2025 | 2:34 pm
Priest attacked in Downpatrick making ‘slow and steady’ progress towards recovery, parishioners told - Belfast Telegraph
Priest attacked in Downpatrick making ‘slow and steady’ progress towards recovery, parishioners told Belfast Telegraph
Published on 17 August 2025 | 1:10 pm
Stephen Brannigan funeral hears how Downpatrick community has been left 'numb' - Belfast Live
Stephen Brannigan funeral hears how Downpatrick community has been left 'numb' Belfast Live
Published on 16 August 2025 | 2:09 pm
Downpatrick: Funeral held for murder victim Stephen Brannigan - BBC
Downpatrick: Funeral held for murder victim Stephen Brannigan BBC
Published on 16 August 2025 | 1:14 pm
Downpatrick: Funeral held for murder victim Stephen Brannigan - BBC
Downpatrick: Funeral held for murder victim Stephen Brannigan BBC
Published on 16 August 2025 | 1:14 pm
Priest hits out at violence ‘creeping like a cancer’ through society at funeral of murder victim Stephen Brannigan - Belfast Telegraph
Priest hits out at violence ‘creeping like a cancer’ through society at funeral of murder victim Stephen Brannigan Belfast Telegraph
Published on 16 August 2025 | 12:55 pm
Funeral of Downpatrick murder victim Stephen Brannigan to take place on Saturday - The Irish News
Funeral of Downpatrick murder victim Stephen Brannigan to take place on Saturday The Irish News
Published on 16 August 2025 | 10:14 am
DfI reaffirms commitment to flood alleviation in Downpatrick - Department for Infrastructure
DfI reaffirms commitment to flood alleviation in Downpatrick Department for Infrastructure
Published on 14 August 2025 | 12:03 pm
Stephen Brannigan: Funeral details announced for Downpatrick murder victim - Belfast Telegraph
Stephen Brannigan: Funeral details announced for Downpatrick murder victim Belfast Telegraph
Published on 14 August 2025 | 8:00 am
Stephen Brannigan: Funeral details announced for Downpatrick murder victim - Belfast Live
Stephen Brannigan: Funeral details announced for Downpatrick murder victim Belfast Live
Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:13 pm
Police launch Downpatrick murder probe as death linked to attack on priest - MSN
Police launch Downpatrick murder probe as death linked to attack on priest MSN
Published on 13 August 2025 | 4:09 pm
'There is an obvious and very significant mental health context' - NorthernIrelandWorld
'There is an obvious and very significant mental health context' NorthernIrelandWorld
Published on 13 August 2025 | 1:55 pm
Hugh Malone appears in court charged with Downpatrick murder - Belfast Live
Hugh Malone appears in court charged with Downpatrick murder Belfast Live
Published on 13 August 2025 | 10:37 am
Downpatrick: Man charged over murder of Stephen Brannigan and attack on priest - The Journal
Downpatrick: Man charged over murder of Stephen Brannigan and attack on priest The Journal
Published on 13 August 2025 | 10:32 am
Stephen Brannigan murder and attack on priest in church in Downpatrick: man remanded in custody after court appearance - Belfast News Letter
Stephen Brannigan murder and attack on priest in church in Downpatrick: man remanded in custody after court appearance Belfast News Letter
Published on 13 August 2025 | 10:18 am
Man charged with murder of grandad Stephen Brannigan and attempted murder of priest - Sunday World
Man charged with murder of grandad Stephen Brannigan and attempted murder of priest Sunday World
Published on 13 August 2025 | 10:11 am
Downpatrick: man appears in court charged with murder and attempted murder - Rayo
Downpatrick: man appears in court charged with murder and attempted murder Rayo
Published on 13 August 2025 | 10:07 am
Hugh Malone: Man charged with Downpatrick murder and attack on priest pictured - The Irish News
Hugh Malone: Man charged with Downpatrick murder and attack on priest pictured The Irish News
Published on 13 August 2025 | 10:07 am
Downpatrick: Man appears in court charged with murder and attempted murder - BBC
Downpatrick: Man appears in court charged with murder and attempted murder BBC
Published on 13 August 2025 | 10:00 am
Man remanded over murder, attempted murder in Downpatrick - RTE.ie
Man remanded over murder, attempted murder in Downpatrick RTE.ie
Published on 13 August 2025 | 9:56 am
Man due in court charged with murder and attempted murder in Downpatrick - Belfast Telegraph
Man due in court charged with murder and attempted murder in Downpatrick Belfast Telegraph
Published on 13 August 2025 | 6:25 am
Downpatrick: man charged with murder and attempted murder - Rayo
Downpatrick: man charged with murder and attempted murder Rayo
Published on 13 August 2025 | 5:32 am
Man (30) charged with murder and attempted murder in Downpatrick - The Journal
Man (30) charged with murder and attempted murder in Downpatrick The Journal
Published on 12 August 2025 | 9:24 pm
Downpatrick: Man, 30, charged over Stephen Brannigan murder and priest attack - BBC
Downpatrick: Man, 30, charged over Stephen Brannigan murder and priest attack BBC
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:50 pm
Man due in court charged with murder and attempted murder - NorthernIrelandWorld
Man due in court charged with murder and attempted murder NorthernIrelandWorld
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:45 pm
Stephen Brannigan: Man charged with murder of Downpatrick man and attempted murder of priest - Belfast Telegraph
Stephen Brannigan: Man charged with murder of Downpatrick man and attempted murder of priest Belfast Telegraph
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:19 pm
PSNI charge man over Downpatrick attacks - Belfast Live
PSNI charge man over Downpatrick attacks Belfast Live
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:19 pm
Man charged with murder and attempted murder in Downpatrick - Wandsworth Times
Man charged with murder and attempted murder in Downpatrick Wandsworth Times
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:16 pm
Man charged with murder and attempted murder in Downpatrick - Surrey Comet
Man charged with murder and attempted murder in Downpatrick Surrey Comet
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:16 pm
Man charged with murder and attempted murder in Downpatrick - The Independent
Man charged with murder and attempted murder in Downpatrick The Independent
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:16 pm
Man charged with murder of Stephen Brannigan and attempted murder of Priest in Downpatrick - Love Ballymena
Man charged with murder of Stephen Brannigan and attempted murder of Priest in Downpatrick Love Ballymena
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:08 pm
Pictures: Police, politicians and parishioners pray for Canon John Murray and the family of Stephen Brannigan - Belfast News Letter
Pictures: Police, politicians and parishioners pray for Canon John Murray and the family of Stephen Brannigan Belfast News Letter
Published on 12 August 2025 | 2:58 pm
Downpatrick: Mass held for murdered man and attacked priest - BBC
Downpatrick: Mass held for murdered man and attacked priest BBC
Published on 12 August 2025 | 1:52 pm
Mass held after Downpatrick priest attack and murder of man - Belfast Live
Mass held after Downpatrick priest attack and murder of man Belfast Live
Published on 12 August 2025 | 12:52 pm
Downpatrick community ‘shaken and deeply upset’, mass told, as assaulted priest ‘progressing’ in hospital - Belfast Telegraph
Downpatrick community ‘shaken and deeply upset’, mass told, as assaulted priest ‘progressing’ in hospital Belfast Telegraph
Published on 12 August 2025 | 11:40 am
Bishop tells how Downpatrick community 'floored' after murder and violent attack on priest - Belfast Live
Bishop tells how Downpatrick community 'floored' after murder and violent attack on priest Belfast Live
Published on 12 August 2025 | 11:28 am
Downpatrick murder victim named, as priest 'recovers' from connected attack | ITV News - ITVX
Downpatrick murder victim named, as priest 'recovers' from connected attack | ITV News ITVX
Published on 12 August 2025 | 9:13 am
Downpatrick community 'upset and shaken' by death of local man Stephen Brannigan and attack on Canon John Murray last Sunday - Belfast News Letter
Downpatrick community 'upset and shaken' by death of local man Stephen Brannigan and attack on Canon John Murray last Sunday Belfast News Letter
Published on 12 August 2025 | 8:02 am
Downpatrick man arrested on suspicion of murder is neighbour of his alleged victim - Belfast Telegraph
Downpatrick man arrested on suspicion of murder is neighbour of his alleged victim Belfast Telegraph
Published on 12 August 2025 | 5:05 am
Brother confronted Downpatrick murder suspect and held him until police arrived - The Irish News
Brother confronted Downpatrick murder suspect and held him until police arrived The Irish News
Published on 12 August 2025 | 5:00 am
Police treating priest attack in Downpatrick as attempted murder - BBC
Police treating priest attack in Downpatrick as attempted murder BBC
Published on 11 August 2025 | 9:33 pm
Downpatrick: Murdered man Stephen Brannigan was 'much loved' - BBC
Downpatrick: Murdered man Stephen Brannigan was 'much loved' BBC
Published on 11 August 2025 | 9:07 pm
‘He was always willing to help out’: Family of man killed in Downpatrick thank community for support - Belfast Telegraph
‘He was always willing to help out’: Family of man killed in Downpatrick thank community for support Belfast Telegraph
Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:39 pm
Downpatrick attacks: PSNI suspects man’s murder and attempted murder of priest may be ‘connected’ - The Irish Times
Downpatrick attacks: PSNI suspects man’s murder and attempted murder of priest may be ‘connected’ The Irish Times
Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:19 pm
'You will see an increased visible police presence in the area over the next few days' - NorthernIrelandWorld
'You will see an increased visible police presence in the area over the next few days' NorthernIrelandWorld
Published on 11 August 2025 | 6:12 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Braintree & Witham Times
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Braintree & Witham Times
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:05 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Stroud News and Journal
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Stroud News and Journal
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:05 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Wirral Globe
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Wirral Globe
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:05 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Denbighshire Free Press
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Denbighshire Free Press
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:05 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Keighley News
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Keighley News
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:05 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Bracknell News
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Bracknell News
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:05 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Messenger Newspapers
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Messenger Newspapers
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:05 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Herald Series
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Herald Series
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:05 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Bury Mercury
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Bury Mercury
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:05 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Times & Star
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Times & Star
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:05 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - North Wales Pioneer
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick North Wales Pioneer
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:05 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Slough Observer
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Slough Observer
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:05 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Gazetteherald.co.uk
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Gazetteherald.co.uk
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:05 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:05 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - The Western Telegraph
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick The Western Telegraph
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:05 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Basingstoke Gazette
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Basingstoke Gazette
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:05 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Falmouth Packet
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Falmouth Packet
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:05 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Central Fife Times
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Central Fife Times
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:03 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - dudleynews.co.uk
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick dudleynews.co.uk
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:03 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Ledbury Reporter
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Ledbury Reporter
Published on 11 August 2025 | 4:39 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Tivyside Advertiser
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Tivyside Advertiser
Published on 11 August 2025 | 4:07 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - freepressseries.co.uk
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick freepressseries.co.uk
Published on 11 August 2025 | 3:49 pm
Priest injured in church attack as police investigate Northern Ireland murder - Catholic News Agency
Priest injured in church attack as police investigate Northern Ireland murder Catholic News Agency
Published on 11 August 2025 | 3:27 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Maldon & Burnham Standard
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Maldon & Burnham Standard
Published on 11 August 2025 | 3:19 pm
Murder victim in Downpatrick is named as police enquiries continue into killing - and an attack on a priest - Belfast News Letter
Murder victim in Downpatrick is named as police enquiries continue into killing - and an attack on a priest Belfast News Letter
Published on 11 August 2025 | 3:15 pm
Death Notice Stephen (Stevie) BRANNIGAN - Funeral Times
Death Notice Stephen (Stevie) BRANNIGAN Funeral Times
Published on 11 August 2025 | 2:58 pm
Man killed in Downpatrick pictured as priest remains in hospital after ‘brutal attack’ - Belfast Telegraph
Man killed in Downpatrick pictured as priest remains in hospital after ‘brutal attack’ Belfast Telegraph
Published on 11 August 2025 | 2:47 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Halstead Gazette
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Halstead Gazette
Published on 11 August 2025 | 1:29 pm
Priest brutally attacked at own church in front of shocked parishioners - The Independent
Priest brutally attacked at own church in front of shocked parishioners The Independent
Published on 11 August 2025 | 1:08 pm
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick - Sutton Guardian
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick Sutton Guardian
Published on 11 August 2025 | 12:05 pm
Stephen Brannigan: Just one police officer attended Downpatrick murder scene 45 minutes after emergency call - The Irish News
Stephen Brannigan: Just one police officer attended Downpatrick murder scene 45 minutes after emergency call The Irish News
Published on 11 August 2025 | 10:25 am
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following 'brutal attack' | ITV News - ITVX
Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following 'brutal attack' | ITV News ITVX
Published on 11 August 2025 | 10:02 am
Downpatrick murder victim named locally as father-of-two - Belfast Live
Downpatrick murder victim named locally as father-of-two Belfast Live
Published on 11 August 2025 | 9:37 am
Downpatrick priest attack described as 'mayhem' as man remains in custody - Belfast Live
Downpatrick priest attack described as 'mayhem' as man remains in custody Belfast Live
Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:53 am
Police treating priest attack in Downpatrick as attempted murder - BBC
Police treating priest attack in Downpatrick as attempted murder BBC
Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Downpatrick priest seriously injured in church attack days before retirement - Premier Christian News
Downpatrick priest seriously injured in church attack days before retirement Premier Christian News
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:35 am
Stephen Brannigan: Downpatrick murder victim named as priest remains in serious condition after linked attack - The Irish News
Stephen Brannigan: Downpatrick murder victim named as priest remains in serious condition after linked attack The Irish News
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:00 am
Downpatrick: Priest left with 'serious head injury' after attack - BBC
Downpatrick: Priest left with 'serious head injury' after attack BBC
Published on 10 August 2025 | 7:33 pm
McMurray echoes local shock and distress following Downpatrick attacks - allianceparty.org
McMurray echoes local shock and distress following Downpatrick attacks allianceparty.org
Published on 10 August 2025 | 6:47 pm
Murder inquiry launched after man's death - BBC
Murder inquiry launched after man's death BBC
Published on 10 August 2025 | 5:29 pm
16-1 into 7-4! Big gamble landed at Downpatrick under red-hot rider Phillip Enright - Racing Post
16-1 into 7-4! Big gamble landed at Downpatrick under red-hot rider Phillip Enright Racing Post
Published on 10 August 2025 | 5:21 pm
Murder in Downpatrick: Link to priest assault, suspect police as man arrested - Belfast News Letter
Murder in Downpatrick: Link to priest assault, suspect police as man arrested Belfast News Letter
Published on 10 August 2025 | 3:17 pm
Murder inquiry in Downpatrick after priest seriously injured in brutal church attack - Love Ballymena
Murder inquiry in Downpatrick after priest seriously injured in brutal church attack Love Ballymena
Published on 10 August 2025 | 3:05 pm
Murder inquiry launched in Downpatrick following death of man and brutal assault on priest - Armagh I
Murder inquiry launched in Downpatrick following death of man and brutal assault on priest Armagh I
Published on 10 August 2025 | 3:04 pm
Murder inquiry launched after man's death - BBC
Murder inquiry launched after man's death BBC
Published on 10 August 2025 | 2:56 pm
Downpatrick priest in "serious condition" after bottle attack - Belfast Live
Downpatrick priest in "serious condition" after bottle attack Belfast Live
Published on 10 August 2025 | 2:36 pm
'This was a completely shocking and brutal attack and has left the priest with a serious head injury' - NorthernIrelandWorld
'This was a completely shocking and brutal attack and has left the priest with a serious head injury' NorthernIrelandWorld
Published on 10 August 2025 | 2:24 pm
Police launch Downpatrick murder probe as death linked to attack on priest - The Irish News
Police launch Downpatrick murder probe as death linked to attack on priest The Irish News
Published on 10 August 2025 | 1:48 pm
Murder inquiry after man found dead in Downpatrick house - RTE.ie
Murder inquiry after man found dead in Downpatrick house RTE.ie
Published on 10 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Priest attacked with bottle by man who walked into Downpatrick church before mass - The Mirror
Priest attacked with bottle by man who walked into Downpatrick church before mass The Mirror
Published on 10 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Murder investigation launched after man’s death which may be linked to ‘brutal attack’ on priest - Belfast Telegraph
Murder investigation launched after man’s death which may be linked to ‘brutal attack’ on priest Belfast Telegraph
Published on 10 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Murder investigation into man’s death believed to be linked to ‘brutal’ attack on priest in Co Down - The Irish Times
Murder investigation into man’s death believed to be linked to ‘brutal’ attack on priest in Co Down The Irish Times
Published on 10 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Downpatrick Flood Study published - Department for Infrastructure
Downpatrick Flood Study published Department for Infrastructure
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am