Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Bessbrook
/ 4 years agoGarden machinery business eyes major extension with purpose-built showroom plan for Bessbrook
A Bessbrook gardening business has some big plans in the pipeline as it aims to open a new showroom in the...
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Armagh
/ 4 years agoMinister commits to provide cash for feasibility study on re-opening Armagh-Portadown rail link
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has said she is committed to providing funding for feasibility study into the re-opening of the Armagh...
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Tandragee
/ 4 years agoTeens taxied to Tandragee play park for drink and drugged-fuelled parties
Hordes of teenagers are being transported to a children’s play park in Tandragee to partake on drink and drug-fuelled parties at...
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Armagh
/ 4 years agoFundraising drive for Armagh man fighting for his life in US after terrible work accident
An Armagh man is fighting for his life after suffering a severe head injury while at work in the US. Sean...
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Craigavon
/ 4 years agoNIE Networks sets sights on demolishing Carn offices and building modern new £4m replacement
The NIE Networks office complex at Craigavon looks set to be demolished and rebuilt – at a cost estimated at over...
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Newry
/ 4 years agoNewry council workers to stage second 24-hour strike and begin work-to-rule over pay dispute
Trade unions have confirmed plans to escalate industrial action at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council after mediated talks collapsed due...
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Armagh
/ 4 years agoInfrastructure director lobbied to deliver Armagh link roads and rail line promised for years
Armagh’s long-awaited link roads and – and the reinstatement of the railway line between the city and Portadown – have been...
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Markethill
/ 4 years agoNew development of bungalows planned for Markethill
There are plans in the pipeline for a new development of bungalows in Markethill. An application for the new homes –...
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Portadown
/ 4 years agoAnother once-thriving leisure centre’s days are numbered as tender out to tear down Cascades
Another Co Armagh leisure centre deemed surplus to requirements with the opening of the new £30 million South Lake complex is...
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Lurgan
/ 4 years agoLurgan Park is picture perfect in new calendar on sale now!
Lurgan Park, without doubt one of the boroughs finest features, is the subject of a superb new calendar for 2021 featuring...
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Armagh
/ 4 years agoSadness at passing of one of Armagh and ‘life’s true gentlemen’ who always wore a smile on his face
One of life’s true gentlemen who always wore a smile on his face and had a friendly word for everyone. That...
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Armagh
/ 4 years agoCouncil may allow extended Sunday trading for non-food businesses ahead of Christmas rush
Sunday trading hours could be relaxed for all businesses with an extension allowed to help claw back losses suffered as a...