Mrs Sara McCorkell DL presenting the King’s Plate to Mr Paddy Twomey, the trainer of The Countess of Tyrone, the winner of the 2024 King’s Plate at Down Royal.
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Sunday 19th May, a sunny afternoon saw the County Down Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for the UDR in Rathfriland organized by the Regimental Association
Kings Award for Voluntary Services
Congratulations to the Greyabbey & District Community Association which has received the King’s Award for Voluntary Services. A tremendous day for the Volunteers as Sue Newell, the Chair, was presented with the crystal. Also present were the Mayor of Ards and North Down Borough Council and the Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet.
Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet
Cadet Sgt Francesca Hamilton has been selected as HM The Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet for the County of Down for 2024-2025. She was presented with her certificate at Hillsborough Castle in March 2024 by Vice Lord-Lieutenant Catherine Champion DL.
Picture Credit: RFCA NI
Princess Royal Visits Dromore
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant Catherine Champion DL welcomed The Princess Royal to Dromore in September 2023 when HRH visited to unveil the Chatty Bench for the town centre, a gift from Dromore Branch of The Royal British Legion to the local community and businesses.
Picture credit: Dromore Branch of The Royal British Legion