Stories By Micheal McKenna
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/ 10 years agoArmagh Observatory stamp plaque unveiled on city postbox
A special plaque illustrating a stamp that was part of a special set of astronomical stamps issued in 1990 celebrating the...
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/ 10 years agoThugs flee empty handed after attempted armed robbery
Two thugs armed with a knife threatened staff at the Lidl store in Craigavon at tea-time yesterday (Monday). Police tonight appealed...
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/ 10 years agoNew Labour MP speaks of pride in his roots in maiden Parliamentary speech
A former south Armagh man, who was elected as a Labour MP at last month’s Westminster election, has spoken of his...
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/ 10 years agoOver 2000 sign petition demanding funding to save Firs Playgroup
A petition demanding the restoration of funding to secure the future of Armagh’s Firs Playgroup has been handed over at Stormont...
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/ 10 years agoEducation Minister asked for St Brigid’s High buildings update
Education Minister John O’Dowd is to be asked to ensure that the St Brigid’s High buildings in Armagh are “put to...
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/ 10 years agoBrain tumour charity enjoy respite weekend in Armagh
A charity set up to support families of brain tumour patients has been to Armagh for a weekend break. And Lord...
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/ 10 years agoStolen vehicle involved in four-day crimewave across three counties
Police believe that a Volkswagen Amarok, which was stolen in Monaghan, has been used in a crimewave stretching across Counties Armagh,...
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/ 10 years agoMurphy confident of ‘resolving difficulties’ as he returns to Stormont
Conor Murphy has been confirmed as Newry and Armagh’s newest MLA. The former MP will be co-opted on Monday into the...
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/ 10 years agoMinister congratulates all Queen’s Award Voluntary Service winners
Social Development Minister Mervyn Storey MLA has paid tribute to Redrock Development Partnership Tuesday Club after it received the national Queen’s...
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/ 10 years agoMarkethill’s ‘dual use’ recreation scheme report going before council
A new school building for Markethill High School is “highly likely”. The assertion is made by consultants Venturei Network during the course of its...
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/ 10 years agoFinal approval this week for major Keady and Richhill works
Final approval will be given this week for major environmental improvement schemes in Keady and Richhill, Armagh I can reveal. And...
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/ 10 years agoKennedy welcomes assurances over files release for Kingsmills inquest
Taoiseach Enda Kenny personally phoned Alan Black, the sole survivor of the Kingsmills Massacre, to offer personal assurances that legal obstacles...