Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Newry
/ 9 months agoControversial Newry housing development scrapped despite approval almost four years ago
Plans for a controversial housing development in Newry – which attracted over 860 objections and saw a public protest staged –...
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Banbridge
/ 9 months agoAir Ambulance called to single-vehicle collision between Tandragee and Scarva
Emergency services are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision between Tandragee and Scarva this afternoon (Wednesday). Police and multiple...
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Craigavon
/ 9 months agoDefective footbridges in Craigavon still to be repaired 18 months after inspection
A number of defective footbridges in Craigavon are still to be repaired despite an inspection taking place more than 18 months...
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Armagh
/ 9 months agoArmagh men ‘shed’ pounds and embrace well-being
Members of Armagh Men’s Shed have celebrated the positive physical and mental impacts of an innovative health and well-being programme. The...
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Portadown
/ 9 months agoPopular Portadown Men’s Shed aim to build ‘home of our own’ to meet growing demand
Portadown Men’s Shed is hoping to build a new permanent home to accommodate additional hours and growing numbers. The organisation –...
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Armagh
/ 9 months agoOwen McAfee: Armagh teen was ‘a true warrior’ right up until the end, mourners told
Mourners at the funeral of an Armagh teenager, who died following a brave battle with cancer, heard how he characterised his...
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Dungannon
/ 9 months agoTeen sprawled across car in Moy arrested on suspicion of tampering with vehicle
Police in Dungannon are appealing for witnesses after a man was arrested on Monday, April 1. Sergeant Delaney said: “Officers on...
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Armagh
/ 9 months agoWillie’s delight as charity names Guide Dog in honour of canine companion Maisie
What an a-Maisie-ing moment for Armagh fundraiser Willie Nugent! Every year the legendary charity champion writes a Christmas book for children...
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Keady
/ 9 months agoFamily of Keady woman diagnosed with rare cancer fundraising for ‘only hope at a cure’
The family of a Keady woman, diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, are fundraising in an effort to send her...
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Armagh
/ 9 months ago‘A delightful city that deserves more attention’: 80s icon Timmy Mallett falls in love with Armagh!
Legendary 80s icon Timmy Mallett has been visiting Armagh as part of his latest charity road trip. The flamboyant entertainer –...
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Armagh
/ 9 months agoHollywood’s hottest and rock royalty in Armagh today to plan Sir Patrick Moore biopic
MIDDAY UPDATE: This is an April Fool… Two times Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins will lead a delegation of Hollywood’s hottest...
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Armagh
/ 9 months agoFamily in beautiful funeral tribute to Emma who was ‘loved by all who knew her’
Family and friends of Emma Mallon have paid a tearful farewell at her funeral service in Middletown, where she was described...