Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoPriest pays warm tribute as funeral held for Armagh lady with ‘soft nature and good heart’
An Armagh woman who died this week at a city nursing home has been remembered as a lady with “a soft...
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Tandragee
/ 5 years agoTandragee woman runs length of London marathon in back garden – as Queen watches on!
A Tandragee woman has ran the length of the London Marathon in her back garden – with the Queen herself a...
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Craigavon
/ 5 years agoFamily of Co. Armagh man ‘impossible not to love’ thank community for support following sad passing
Tributes have been pouring in following the sad passing of a well-known Co. Armagh man. Tony ‘Archie’ Moore, who was born...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoSad passing of Armagh man Bob who worked as missionary in Congo for over 40 years
An Armagh man who undertook missionary work in the Congo for over 40 years has passed away. Bob McAllister, for many...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoMatt and Clive to run marathon equivalent in Armagh to support ‘wonderful’ care homes
Two Armagh men and seasoned marathon runners will not let this year’s cancellations deter them from going the distance. For Matt...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoFamily comforted by friends and neighbours’ tribute as ‘amazing daddy’ is laid to rest
Friends and neighbours of an Armagh man, who died after a brave battle against Covid-19, brought great comfort to his heartbroken...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoWatch: Neighbours come together to serenade Armagh woman on 101st birthday
Neighbours on an Armagh estate came together earlier today (Tuesday) to serenade their fellow resident on her 101st birthday. Centenarian, May...
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Craigavon
/ 5 years agoMinute’s silence outside Craigavon Hospital for NHS staff who died fighting Covid-19
Staff and union members at Craigavon Area Hospital are to remember health professional colleagues and keyworkers who have died in the...
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Portadown
/ 5 years agoCo. Armagh undertaker discusses funerals during the current Covid-19 pandemic
A well-establish Co. Armagh funeral directors says there has been an increased emotional impact from Covid-19 for grieving families. Armagh I...
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South Armagh
/ 5 years agoWell-known and popular Poyntzpass publican passes away after short illness
A popular and highly-respected Poyntzpass publican has passed away. Bernie Canavan, 86, sadly died overnight following a short illness. Her family...
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Northern Ireland
/ 5 years agoExtra £6.5m for care homes to support sector and increase testing for Covid-19
An additional £6.5m in funding for Northern Ireland’s care homes has been made available as part of a series of measures...
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Keady
/ 5 years agoTassagh minister runs incredible 200k in 10 days to raise over £5,000 for Southern Hospice
A Co Armagh clergyman has put his best foot forward and raised over £5,000 for the Southern Area Hospice. Rev Simon...
