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Dundrum Coastal Rowing Club saves stricken jet skier

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Five members of the local rowing club saved a man who had been tipped off a jet ski at Dundrum Bay.
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Kilcoo GAC planning to develop 30,000 square feet training facility

Mourne Observer -
A public consultation will be held at the community hall which will provide the details of the proposed 4G indoor training facility and ball wall.
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Concerns voiced about busy Castlewellan Road junction

Mourne Observer -
“People using this junction every day are becoming increasing frustrated and concerned about safety.”
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Kilkeel RNLI to take part in soapbox derby

Mourne Observer -
The Kilkeel RNLI built a replica of their Shannon class vessel to take part in the Red Bull Soapbox Belfast race at Stormont.
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Kilkeel pupil finishes top ten in UK maths challenge

Mourne Observer -
Kilkeel High School pupils took part in UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Intermediate Maths Challenge.
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Fishing industry livelihoods ‘depend on getting this right.’

Mourne Observer -
Political representative say that it is crucially important that the public engage with a consultation about the shellfish quotas.
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Milligan brothers run emotionally-charged marathon

Mourne Observer -
Shay and Ryan from Castlewellan ran the Belfast marathon to raise money for the charity that has supported their brother Cian Milligan, who was left with a traumatic brain injury following a crash.
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St Mark’s to submit multi-sports facility plans

Mourne Observer -
The Warrenpoint school are seeking to upgrade facilities to include a 3G pitch, gymnasium and modular grandstands.
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Help needed to protect the Mournes

Mourne Observer -
Kilkeel man Robbie Marsh’s outdoor company has been severely affected by the fires, and he has asked for a unified government funding scheme to support those in need.
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Newcastle golf mural is a ‘thank-you’ to Rory

Mourne Observer -
Business owner Terry Hutley explained how the new mural at The Hutt has been over a year in the making.
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Atticall law student attends prestigious Berlin summit

Mourne Observer -
Eilish Rice said, “there were some challenging discussions, and we were explaining what was happening in our own regional area.”