Stories By Micheal McKenna
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South Armagh
/ 8 months agoNew south Armagh glamping site would ‘bring employment and economic spin-off’ to area
A new glamping site is being planned at Mullaghbawn. Proposals have been submitted to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council for...
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Lurgan
/ 9 months agoFormer Lurgan First Trust Bank base back for sale again after ‘abortive negotiations’
Lurgan’s former First Trust Bank premises are back on the market after plans to bring it back into productive use fell...
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Killylea
/ 9 months agoPlans to demolish Orange Hall in Killylea for new state-of-the -art community sports hub
The Orange Hall at Main Street in Killylea could be demolished and rebuilt as a new state-of-the-art community sports hub, Armagh...
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Craigavon
/ 9 months agoProgress made as new bridge to span Bannfoot plan now at ‘detailed design stage’
Plans for a new bridge to span the Bannfoot area of the River Bann are to progress to detailed design stage....
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Armagh
/ 9 months agoKillylea mum and daughter overwhelmed – and inspired – by stranger’s random act of kindness
A Killylea mum, who was left overwhelmed by a stranger’s random act of kindness in an Armagh restaurant, says she has...
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Armagh
/ 9 months agoIs the Shambles Yard being under utilised – or even misused?
On Friday morning past, our roving reporter, Scott, made his way down to meet the traders of Armagh Market in the...
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Portadown
/ 9 months agoPlanners recommend refusal to build filling station and supermarket at Killicomaine
Proposals to build a new petrol filling station and supermarket in the Killicomaine area of Portadown are to be recommended for...
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Lurgan
/ 9 months agoTribute to prominent businessman who ‘leaves a lasting legacy’ for Lurgan
A well-known Co Armagh businessman, who was one of two brothers to set up Avondale Foods, has passed away. Derek Geddis,...
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Portadown
/ 9 months agoPortadown Health Centre: Annagh and Waterside medical practices to close
Thousands of patients are set to lose their GP after two practices within Portadown Health Centre announced their decision to hand...
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Armagh
/ 9 months agoSadness at passing of popular Armagh businessman and motor enthusiast Pat Speer
The funeral will take place on Friday of one of Armagh’s most prominent and popular businessmen. Pat Speer, who lived at...
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Portadown
/ 9 months agoPopular Portadown actor Richard Dormer grieving following sad passing of mum
One of NI’s best known actors has been bereaved following the sad passing of his mother. Barbara Dormer, from Portadown, passed...
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Craigavon
/ 9 months agoPlans for new pedestrian and cycle bridge lodged to replace demolished Craigavon footbridge
Formal plans to build a replacement footbridge at Moylinn in Craigavon have been drawn up a year after it was demolished....
