Stories By Mairead Holland
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South Armagh
/ 1 year agoSexual abuse survivor Ellen raises £10,000 for charity that ‘saved her life’
A south Armagh teenager who vowed to raise money for a charity that helped her get through a sexual abuse court...
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Armagh
/ 1 year agoFamily of young dad who died in America hold fundraising day in his memory
The family of a young Armagh man who died in a workplace accident in America are holding a fundraising event this...
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Newry
/ 1 year agoTributes to John McArdle, a Newry man ‘through and through’
Tributes have been paid to ‘proud Newry man’ John McArdle who has died. Mr McArdle was a former SDLP councillor, serving...
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Portadown
/ 1 year agoNathan’s journey from teenage drug user to newly-crowned Nurse of the Year
A Portadown man who overcame drug use and depression as a teenager and now helps people with mental health issues has...
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Lurgan
/ 1 year agoSinging sensation and birthday girl Eva says thank you to Café incredABLE
A young Lurgan girl who unexpectedly became an internet hit after singing as she worked has raised money for the social...
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Portadown
/ 2 years agoFirefighter John best in province as he wins fitness and skills challenge
A Lurgan-based firefighter who proved his fitness skills in the ultimate test said he couldn’t have given any more. John Purdy,...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoCouncil chair pledges support ahead of Daisy Hill Hospital rally
Chairperson of Newry Mourne and Down District Council Valerie Harte has said she will be “standing side by side” with residents...
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Bessbrook
/ 2 years ago‘We will never give up on finding donor’ says dad ahead of Swab for Bobby day
The father of a young Bessbrook boy who desperately needs a lifesaving bone marrow transplant says the family will never give...
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Armagh
/ 2 years agoArmagh’s Willie Nugent looks back on 50 golden years of fundraising
When Armagh man Willie Nugent’s mother gave him a pound towards his first fundraising venture, he could never have imagined he...
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Craigavon
/ 2 years agoBluestone Unit helping rekindle ‘hope and purpose’ for most vulnerable
With restful garden spaces, an outdoor gym, pool table and music and art room, the Bluestone Unit is probably not what...
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Portadown
/ 2 years agoWoman who lost six stone after returning to swimming helps set relay record
A Portadown woman who took up swimming after a break of 30 years has completed a record long-distance swim in the...
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Armagh
/ 2 years agoRural Co Armagh school head joins call to save ‘vital’ sports programme from closure
The principal of a rural school has said the axing of a sports programme will be a huge loss to his...
