Food Parcel Delivery Volunteers Recognised By NMD Council

Martyn Todd, Chair of the SDA, received this plaque from Councillor Cathy Mason, the new Chair of Newry, Mourne and Down Council. He received it on behalf of all the volunteers who delivered food parcels in and around Saintfield and Darragh Cross during the first lock down last year. Councillor Mason said that the residents… Continue reading Food Parcel Delivery Volunteers Recognised By NMD Council

The Saintfield Windmill

You may be aware that the Saintfield Development Association is in the lengthy process of developing the windmill field (adjoining the community centre) as a community park.  This facility will provide a much-needed safe space for the people of Saintfield and environs to relax, exercise, socialise and enjoy the fresh air.  At the same time,… Continue reading The Saintfield Windmill

Youth Leadership Project For Year 10 & 11 Students (13/14/15 yr olds)

Tom Franklin, the Project Co-Ordinator for the Bolster Community in Newry, is pleased to announce that they are currently launching a new Youth Leadership Project across the 7 DEAs of Newry, Mourne and Down for Year 10 & 11 students (13,14, 15 yr olds). Youth Upfront is a Peace IV-funded project that will be starting… Continue reading Youth Leadership Project For Year 10 & 11 Students (13/14/15 yr olds)

Padani 62 Wins In Saintfield

Padani 62 Boutique was the winner of the ‘Best Dressed Window’ competition held for Saintfield traders over the Christmas period. Owner Shirley Somerville – Hoyle was thrilled to win the £100 prize, especially as it was the boutique’s first year in business. The window display was both striking and innovative and drew many favourable comments… Continue reading Padani 62 Wins In Saintfield

LETTER TO SAINTFIELD CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, SPORTS CLUBS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS

LETTER TO SAINTFIELD CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, SPORTS CLUBS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS For over ten years the need for a community park in Saintfield has been identified through previous public consultations.  Since 2012 SDA has been working to realise this ambition with the local Council and other agencies.  Initially the challenges included finding a good site and raising… Continue reading LETTER TO SAINTFIELD CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, SPORTS CLUBS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS

Family History Search – Doran’s Rock

I wonder if you have information on the history of Doran’s Rock and if Daniel Doran born c 1710 owned the land at the time. I descended from Patrick Doran, born 1735, and he might be Daniel’s son. After the Battle of Saintfield, the family went to Glasgow in Scotland. Patrick and his son Patrick… Continue reading Family History Search – Doran’s Rock