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Co Down town launches ‘game-changing’ virtual tour

A Co Down town has launched a virtual tour which it has described as a “game-changing” marketing and tourism initiative. Holywood has become the first town in Northern Ireland to launch a 360-degree virtual reality tour of the town. It has been ...

22 Sept 2022 at 18:39

Northern Ireland

Holywood petrol bomb attack could have resulted in death, MLA says

It is lucky that nobody was killed in a petrol bomb attack in Co Down, an MLA has said. Independent unionist Alex Easton, who lost his parents in a house fire, described the attack in Holywood as “absolute madness”. The PSNI are appealing for ...

26 Jul 2023 at 13:47

Northern Ireland

Two pet dogs die following petrol bomb attack on house

Two pet dogs have died in a fire caused by a petrol bomb attack at a house in Co Down. Detectives are appealing for information following the attack on a residential property in Holywood in the early hours of Tuesday. A PSNI spokesperson ...

14 Nov 2023 at 17:10

Northern Ireland

Security alert after suspicious device thrown at home in Holywood

A security alert was triggered after a suspicious device was thrown at a home in Holywood causing a small fire. The incident happened in the Firmount Crescent area of the Co Down town shortly after midnight on Wednesday. There were no ...

27 Dec 2023 at 13:47

Northern Ireland

Deal which restored Stormont protects NI’s place within the Union – Sunak

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he believed the deal his Government struck with the DUP to restore devolved government at Stormont has succeeded in protecting Northern Ireland’s place within the Union. Asked if the deal ...

05 Feb 2024 at 14:47

National News

BREAKING: Investigation underway after woman's body found on Irish beach

An investigation is underway following the discovery of a woman's body on a beach in Cultra, Co Down. Emergency services are currently on the scene at the Seafront Road in Holywood, and a police cordon is in place. A ...

13 May 2024 at 13:40

National News

Joyous scenes at McIlroy’s hometown club after members endure night of drama

Five hours of unbearable sporting agony gave way to scenes of unbridled joy as crowds at Rory McIlroy’s home club in Co Down celebrated his dramatic Masters victory. After a night when members at Holywood Golf Club ...

14 Apr 2025 at 10:20

Sport

Rory etched in icing as Co Down home town revels in sweet success

Walking down the bustling Holywood high street on Monday, there was just one topic on everyone’s lips. From his likeness etched on to biscuits, to signs in estate agents’ windows and chat about how to mark his ...

14 Apr 2025 at 17:00

Sport

Rory McIlroy an ‘incredible inspiration’ to pupils at his former school

Golfer Rory McIlroy has been described as an “incredible inspiration” to pupils at his former school in Co Down. McIlroy attended Sullivan Upper in Holywood in the early 2000s, and is remembered as a teenager ...

14 Apr 2025 at 16:36

Killer who attacked defenceless victim as he slept jailed for at least 15 years

Northern Ireland

Man who murdered partner’s cousin jailed for at least 15 years

A murderer who brutally attacked his defenceless victim as he slept has been told he must serve 15 years in prison before he can be considered for release. Belfast Crown Court heard that the injuries ...

11 Mar 2025 at 15:12

Northern Ireland

NI should have ‘biggest party possible’ to welcome Rory McIlroy home – O’Neill

Northern Ireland should have a “huge party” to welcome home golfing champion Rory McIlroy, First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said. It came as Stormont’s Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, said he ...

14 Apr 2025 at 15:26

Northern Ireland

Library drag queen event should not have taken place – Lyons

A drag queen storytelling event for children at a library in Belfast “should not have taken place”, a Stormont minister has said. The DUP’s Gordon Lyons said the event on Friday at Holywood Arches ...

05 Aug 2025 at 12:26

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