South Armagh road closed as fire crews battle significant blaze in the area

Firefighters are currently battling a blaze in south Armagh this morning (Monday). Motorists have been advised that the Carrowbane Road in...

Camlough New Year’s Eve fireworks display to light up the skies for four charities

For many people in South Armagh, the approach of the highlight of the New Year festivities is the firework display in...

Christmas a ‘washout’ for Co Armagh hospitality as Covid and legislation hit hard

Restaurants across the county are experiencing cancellations as the vaccine passport legislation became enforceable – less than two weeks before Christmas....

Brian Phelan murder: Daughter’s emotional statement as impact of killing on family is laid bare

“I hope this bold man can never hurt any child’s father again,” was the concluding line of a powerful and emotional...

Brian Phelan murder: Killer Daniel Carroll handed minimum tariff of 22 years behind bars

A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to a minimum of 22 years behind bars for the “vicious and murderous” attack on...

Grateful Camlough mum thanks motorists for help after son and girlfriend in horror A1 crash

A Camlough woman has described the agonising moment she got a text from her son  saying he had been in an...

Man accused of hiding gun in south Armagh park says he was there ‘to feed the ducks’

A man accused of hiding a gun close to a south Armagh park claimed he was there to “feed the ducks,”...

Conor records Christmas CD to thank cancer unit for help after dad’s diagnosis

A young south Armagh singer has released a charity CD to raise money as a thank-you for the Mandeville Cancer Unit...

Keady man linked to series of Co Armagh security alerts refused bail

A Keady man charged with a number of explosives offences linked to a series of security alerts in County Armagh earlier...

Woman who helped Brian Phelan’s killer by disposing and concealing evidence spared prison

A woman who helped a killer by disposing and concealing evidence in the aftermath of him knifing a man to death...

‘Successful businessman’ led police in ‘hot pursuit’ through south Armagh village whilst drunk

The actions of a south Armagh man who led police on a “hot pursuit” through a south Armagh village whilst drunk...

Brian Phelan murder: Callous killer Daniel Carroll revealed as convicted sex offender with links to dissidents

A callous knife killer handed a life sentence this week can be revealed as a convicted sex offender who has associations...