Local newspaper covering news, sport, features, arts, entertainment, health and other important topics in Co Down, Northern Ireland.

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We are hiring… The Down Recorder is looking for an experienced journalist to add to our editorial team. The successful candidate will have the ability to cover courts, council meetings, local news and features without supervision. See further details below 👇
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31 Jan 2023
This week’s Down Recorder front page: Sex abuse victim tells of her nightmare Funeral for Newcastle man following illness McCarron and Doran sign for The Swans Read tomorrow’s paper at thedownrecorder.co.uk and click on ‘Go Digital’ – don't miss it!
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The Down Recorder has a vacancy for an experienced senior journalist to join our editorial team. The successful candidate will have the ability to cover courts, council meetings, local news and features without supervision. Details 👇#nijobs #jobfairy
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15 Sep 2022
The Down Recorder has a vacancy for an experienced senior journalist to join our team. The successful candidate will have the ability to cover courts, council meetings, local news and features without supervision. Details 👇#nijobs #jobfairy
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22 Apr 2022
We are hiring… The Down Recorder is looking for an experienced reporter to add to our editorial team. The successful candidate will have the ability to cover courts, council meetings, local news and features without supervision. See further details below 👇#nijobs #jobfairy
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This week’s Down Recorder front page: I had to end call and go to bunker Eva hits right note to win BBC Soloist of the Year title Legendary Kilcoo manager Mickey bows out on top Read tomorrow’s paper at thedownrecorder.co.uk and click on ‘Go Digital’ – don't miss it!
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27 Aug 2021
The Down Recorder is looking for freelance photographers to cover events throughout the East Down area. If you have a passion for photography and are interested, see full details 👇 #jobfairy #nijobs
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27 Aug 2021
The Down Recorder is recruiting a Page Designer/Image Technician to join our busy newspaper production department. See full details 👇 #jobfairy #nijobs
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21 Dec 2020
This week’s Down Recorder back page: Hazard the hero - Downpatrick's Conor stars for Celtic in cup final Don't miss the Recorder online on our new platform - fully compatible for use on desktop, tablet and mobile Read it NOW at bit.ly/3h91CVx
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21 Dec 2020
This week’s Down Recorder front page: Church leaders’ message of hope Don't miss the Recorder online on our new platform - fully compatible for use on desktop, tablet and mobile. Read tomorrow’s paper NOW at bit.ly/3h91CVx
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This week’s Down Recorder back page: Camogie champs – Down win All-Ireland title 🏑 Memories of hockey triumph Read tomorrow’s paper NOW at bit.ly/3aNEQO1– don't miss it! #TomorrowsPapersToday
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This week’s Down Recorder front page: History maker – Dundrum nurse is first person in Ireland to receive Covid-19 vaccine Read tomorrow’s paper NOW at bit.ly/3aNEQO1– don't miss it! #TomorrowsPapersToday
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This week’s Down Recorder back page: Down’s Ulster dream ⚽️ Hazard eyes up NI spot Read tomorrow’s paper NOW at bit.ly/3aNEQO1– don't miss it! #TomorrowsPapersToday @OfficialDownGAA @IRISHFA
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This week’s Down Recorder front page: Mental health services blow 👏 @eileenohiggins stars in RTE drama 💄Emma in fight to open salon 🏐 Brewster battle for Tally’s side Read tomorrow’s paper NOW at bit.ly/3aNEQO1– don't miss it! #TomorrowsPapersToday @OfficialDownGAA
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27 Oct 2020
This week’s Down Recorder back page: Fears grow of shorter season 💪 Body builder battles back 🏃‍♂️ @zakhanna95 ends season on high note Read tomorrow’s paper NOW at bit.ly/3aNEQO1– don't miss it! #TomorrowsPapersToday
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27 Oct 2020
This week’s Down Recorder front page: Political row over hospital remark 👏 @naturalistdara up for top award 🖊Popular teacher retires 🏃‍♂️ @zakhanna95 ends season on high Read tomorrow’s paper NOW at bit.ly/3aNEQO1– don't miss it! #TomorrowsPapersToday
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21 Oct 2020
This week’s Down Recorder back page: Sporting wipeout 👏 Hat-trick hero Andy 🏐 Down’s camogie queens Read tomorrow’s paper NOW at bit.ly/3aNEQO1– don't miss it!
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21 Oct 2020
This week's Down Recorder front page: Hotel boss: We can’t go on like this 👏 Q Radio DJ Connor wins award 🏐 Down camog stars lift cup Read tomorrow’s paper NOW at bit.ly/3aNEQO1– don't miss it! @qnewsdesk @OfficialDownGAA
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