Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Crossmaglen
/ 5 years agoCo. Armagh newspaper announces ‘difficult decision’ to permanently cease publication
One of the last remaining Co. Armagh newspapers has announced it is to cease publication permanently. The Examiner, based in Crossmaglen,...
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Northern Ireland
/ 5 years agoEight new Covid-19 cases as ministers visit volunteer group to thank them for crisis support
There have been eight new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the past 24 hours, according to the Department of Health. It...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoNo love lost as Council debate on VJ Day celebrations turns into complete and utter farce
An attempt to vote on a proposal to stage VJ Day celebrations in the borough turned into a complete and utter...
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News
/ 5 years agoCouncil accused of showing ‘real disregard’ for BME community for not replying to building request
ABC Council has been accused of showing a “real disregard” for the BME community by one of its own members. It...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoCity of Armagh rugby player tests positive for Covid-19
A City of Armagh RFC player has tested positive for Covid-19, the Club has confirmed to Armagh I. The player attended...
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Northern Ireland
/ 5 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
/ 5 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
/ 5 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
/ 5 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
/ 5 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
/ 5 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
/ 5 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...
