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Co Down community ‘shaken and upset’ after priest attack and death of man

Father John Murray was struck on the head in a brutal attack at St Patrick’s Church in Downpatrick on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025

Parts of Northern Ireland saw almost full month’s worth of rain in 24 hours

Parts of Northern Ireland saw more than 85% of the average July rainfall come down over a 24-hour period, according to forecasters

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025

Risk of flash flooding as storms could bring half a month’s rainfall on Monday

Parts of the UK are set for heavy, thundery downpours.

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2025

Calls grow for financial aid from UK Government after Northern Ireland floods

Businesses in Downpatrick were beginning the clean-up operation after some were nearly entirely submerged in water.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023

Shadow Northern Ireland secretary criticises flooding support

Hilary Benn was speaking after severe flooding hit areas of counties Down, Antrim and Armagh following heavy rain last week.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023

Emergency work continues in Downpatrick as clean-up begins elsewhere in Co Down

Downpatrick, Newcastle and Newry are among the areas worst affected by heavy rainfall and record high river levels.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Rivers in parts of Northern Ireland reach record levels after days of heavy rain

Areas of counties Down, Antrim and Armagh have been dealing with serious flooding.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Newry swamped with water as island of Ireland hit by further floods

The canal in the Co Down city burst its banks amid heavy rainfall overnight on Monday.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Sections of Newry under water as flooding hits Northern Ireland

The banks of the city’s canal burst after a night of relentless rain across counties Down, Armagh and Antrim.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Flooding in Cork as Storm Betty lands in Ireland

There is a risk of thundery downpours, as well as strong winds along eastern-facing coasts.

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023