Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Lurgan
/ 4 years agoLurgan’s Stephen Mallon was a ‘hard and fearless worker’ who faced illness in very same way
Mourners at the funeral of hugely popular Lurgan man have heard how he was a “hard, strong and fearless worker” who...
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Armagh
/ 4 years agoMajor discount retailer Poundland to replace Argos at Armagh’s Spires Retail Park
Major discount retailer Poundland will replace the departed Argos store at the Spires Retail Park in Armagh. It’s welcome news for...
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Armagh
/ 4 years agoEight local schools to have 20mph speed limits implemented outside gates
Eight schools in the local area will have a new part-time 20mph speed limit introduced outside their front gates. At each...
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Camlough
/ 4 years agoSecurity alert in Maghery after discovery of beer keg – linked to Keady and Camlough incidents
A security is currently underway in Maghery this evening (Monday) following the discovery of a suspicious object. Police have sealed off...
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Armagh
/ 4 years agoAmbitious plan to convert Armagh’s Gosford Place into stylish apartments up for approval
Plans to convert the former health trust’s base at Gosford Place on the Mall into stylish new apartments will be recommended...
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Newry
/ 4 years agoHuge £8.3m housing scheme in Newry planned for new homes, apartments and bungalows
Approval is being sought for a huge housing development in Newry costing in excess of £8 million. An application has now...
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Northern Ireland
/ 4 years agoCovid cases drop below 100 for first time since September with one further death confirmed
There has been one further Covid-related death reported by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland today (Monday). The person died...
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Camlough
/ 4 years agoBeer keg containing explosives found beside Camlough Lake ‘could have killed’
An improvised explosive device, housed in a beer keg, has been discovered at Camlough Lake. The device, similar to one found...
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Armagh
/ 4 years agoShort notice no problem as Armagh boxer Sean Duffy makes statement after 18-month ring hiatus
Despite a year and a half out in the cold – pandemic-induced – and three days notice, Armagh boxer Sean Duffy...
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Killylea
/ 4 years agoKillylea residents’ tribute to neighbour and friend John Morrow as they line route for his final journey
Residents of Killylea paid a moving tribute to John Morrow at his funeral as they lined the route from his home...
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Newry
/ 4 years agoWater result! Five refill stations to be piloted in locations across Newry, Mourne and Down
Five refill stations will installed as part of a pilot programme in locations across Newry, Mourne and Down district. The scheme,...
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Tandragee
/ 4 years agoSchoolboy Sean (7) rescued from Tandragee river to scale heights for Air Ambulance NI
A seven-year-old County Armagh schoolboy, who diced with death in a Tandragee river just weeks ago, is stepping up to the...
