Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Portadown
/ 2 weeks 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
/ 2 weeks 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
/ 2 weeks 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
/ 2 weeks 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
/ 2 weeks 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
/ 2 weeks 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
/ 3 weeks 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
/ 3 weeks 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...
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Armagh
/ 3 weeks agoArmagh family’s heartbreak as ‘gentle giant’ Owen loses brave battle with rare cancer
An Armagh teenager battling a rare form of cancer has sadly passed away. The family of Owen McAfee have been left...
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Armagh
/ 3 weeks agoPriest assures family Marina’s precious baby boy will bring joy and comfort in years ahead
Mourners at the funeral of Marina Crilly have heard her described as an “exceptionally good girl” who “loved life and worked...
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Armagh
/ 3 weeks ago‘Kind soul that touched everyone he met’: Family’s funeral tribute as Phil is laid to rest
The heartbroken family of Philip Mitchell have paid an emotional tribute to a young man described as a “bright light in...
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Armagh
/ 3 weeks agoFamily’s emotional funeral tribute as ‘kind, caring, lovable’ Keith laid to rest
Mourners at the funeral of Keith Morrison – one of the four victims of last week’s tragic road collision – have...