Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Northern Ireland
/ 4 years agoNo Covid-19 deaths as Minister announces rolling programme of testing for care homes
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a rolling programme of Covid-19 testing in Northern Ireland’s care homes. It comes as the...
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Armagh
/ 4 years agoCouncil confirm dual-use hockey pitch first piece in Armagh Leisure Village jigsaw
A new hockey pitch in Armagh will be used as a dual-use facility and is the first piece of the jigsaw...
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Armagh
/ 4 years agoHeated exchange as Council asked to amend policy preventing pubs from applying for pavement license
The economic black hole being faced by many wet pubs was discussed in a heated exchange of Armagh City, Banbridge and...
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Armagh
/ 4 years agoCouncil backs proposal for ‘recognition payment’ for staff going above and beyond in pandemic
Council workers who went above and beyond during the Covid-19 lockdown could benefit from a special “recognition payment”. DUP Councillor Lavelle...
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Armagh
/ 4 years agoRevealed: Pavement cafe applicants across entire ABC borough
The number of applications made for pavement cafe licences to allow businesses across the entire ABC borough to serve food and...
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Armagh
/ 4 years agoPlans submitted for hockey pitch and spectator stand as first part of £30m ‘Armagh Leisure Village’
The Royal School could shortly benefit from the provision of a new 2G hockey pitch and spectator stand under the long-awaited...
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Craigavon
/ 4 years agoCancellation of day care services ‘simply won’t suffice’ says former Occupational Therapist
A former Occupational Therapist – turned MLA – says the cancellation of day-care services “simply won’t suffice”. SDLP assembly member Dolores...
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Newry
/ 4 years agoFears majestic ‘Tree of the Year’ winner may not survive next snowfall
Fears are growing for the future of an award-winning and majestic tree. The former ‘Tree of the Year’ winner ‘Old Homer’...
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Newry
/ 5 years agoPictures show disgusting trail of desecration as vandals go on rampage through cemetery
These pictures show the disgusting and heartbreaking scenes of desecration at a local cemetery after vandals smashed memorials and floral pots,...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoArmagh-born playwright Daragh ‘absolutely thrilled’ to be nominated for top award for hit TV show
An Armagh-born playwright says he is “absolutely thrilled” to have been nominated for a top gong at this year’s Irish Film...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoRestaurant no-shows killing industry as Armagh I readers say deposits are a must
Restaurant no-shows aren’t necessarily a new phenomenon but a Covid-shaped spotlight has been shone on the issue in recent weeks. The...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoMarket Place Theatre auditorium could be shut until 2021 meaning popular panto would be axed
Large scale performances are unlikely to return to the Market Place Theatre in Armagh until next year, Armagh I can reveal....
