By Iveren McCallion
Vandals have again targeted bilingual signs in the area.
The new Irish and English signs in Rathfriland and Ballyward have been cut in half leaving the English text.
It's the third time bilingual signs have been defaced in Ballyward.
The district council has said it intends to replace the them and police are investigating.
Education Authority boss hits out at criticisms of public services
Man in 90s dies following Co Down road crash
Police to increase patrols after second incident of shots being fired in Belfast
Woman charged over theft of campaigner’s car ‘must stay out of Belfast’
Bluetongue restrictions in Northern Ireland will be relaxed from Friday