SDLP selects South Armagh councillor Pete Byrne as Newry, Mourne and Down chair

The SDLP has selected councillor Pete Byrne as the next Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The first LGBT...

Burglars flee empty-handed after home owner returns in second incident within hours

Burglars who used screwdrivers to break into a house in Cullyhanna fled when they were disturbed by the home owner. It...

Driver’s actions praised after stone-throwing youths attack bus in Bessbrook

The driver of a Bessbrook bus has been praised for his actions after his vehicle came under attack from stone-throwing youths....

Planners green light £2m housing development in Whitecross

Plans for 14 new houses in Whitecross have been given the green light by Council planners. The proposal to build the...

Armagh LGFA Chairperson Sinéad Reel talks all things ladies’ football

The Chairperson of Armagh Ladies’ Gaelic Football Association has said she wants to see more funding and support for the sport....

Recommendation to refuse seven-bedroom guesthouse at Killeavy Castle overturned on ‘anomaly’

Councillors have unanimously overturned a refusal for a south Armagh hotel development in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The...

Co Armagh man who went to park to feed ducks acquitted of possessing handgun

A Co Armagh man who went to the park to feed the ducks but who found himself charged with possessing a...

New council tourism brand using country name ‘Ireland’ branded ‘divisive’ and ‘insulting’

A new tourism branding for Newry, Mourne and Down has been ratified this week despite unionists’ concerns over its “divisive” and...

Multiple reports of sexual activity in children’s play park in Newtownhamilton

Concerns have been raised over inappropriate sexual behaviour in a children’s play park in Newtownhamilton. There were two reported incidents of...

Sinn Féin’s Conor Murphy to step down as Economy Minister

South Armagh MLA Conor Murphy has stepped down from his position as Economy Minister. Sinn Féin vice president and First Minister...

Judge rescinds reporting restriction for Co Armagh sex offence accused after Press challenge

A judge has rescinded a reporting restriction banning the naming of an alleged sex-offender who threatened to self-harm if identified. John...

Funeral to be held for ‘one of a kind’ Co Armagh father-of-four Brendan Carr

The funeral of a highly-respected and hugely popular father-of-four from Belleeks will take place on Wednesday morning. Brendan Carr passed away...