All posts tagged "South Armagh"
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17 hours ago
Firefighters successfully tackle gorse fire at Flagstaff Viewpoint
A gorse fire was successfully brought under control in south Armagh earlier this afternoon (Monday). Firefighters reacted quickly to stop the...
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2 days ago
‘Absolute disgrace’: Pothole plagued south Armagh road ‘not resurfaced in over two decades’
A frustrated south Armagh resident has called for the relevant authorities to repair “what is left of” a local road which...
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6 days ago
Only pharmacy in Newtownhamilton sold as owner retires
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of Clarkes Pharmacy in Newtownhamilton. Clarkes is a busy community...
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2 weeks ago
Ex-RUC officer stationed in Armagh faces murder charge after Ombudsman probe
A former RUC officer stationed in Armagh in the 1970s is to be charged with murder and conspiracy to murder. The...
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2 weeks ago
Naming of fourth suspect in south Armagh kidnap case – a year in – ‘bizarre’
An alleged kidnap and blackmail victim who was subjected to a “prolonged and brutal assault” has come forward to name a...
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2 weeks ago
‘Incredibly concerning’ with GP services set to go from Crossmaglen’s Rathkeeland House Surgery
More than 4,5000 patients in Crossmaglen have been dealt a huge blow after it was announced that Rathkeeland House Surgery will...
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2 weeks ago
Look Back: The murderous life of Newtown-born poisoner Sarah Jane Robinson ‘The Boston Borgia’
Few may have heard the story of notorious serial killer Sarah Jane Robinson and even fewer may know that she was...
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2 weeks ago
Sinn Féin co-opt Crossmaglen man Martin Hearty as new councillor for Slieve Gullion area
A Crossmaglen man has been co-opted by Sinn Fein as a new councillor on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Martin...
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3 weeks ago
Police investigators to carry out testing at scene of fatal collision in south Armagh
Police crash investigators will carry out testing at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision in south Armagh later on...
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4 weeks ago
Drug dealers operating in south Armagh ‘for decades’ as concerns grow over gang warfare
An apparent increase in criminal activity in Bessbrook – and the perceived lack of action being taken against these gangs at...
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1 month ago
‘Down Longfield’: Nostalgic look back on growing up in Forkhill during turbulent 50s and 60s
Life was not quite a bed of roses in the Forkhill area of south Armagh during the 50s and 60s. Like...
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1 month ago
Bessbrook student makes triumphant return to FutureChef competition to win NI Final
The next generation of homegrown chefs continue to make their mark on the local culinary scene, as the 2025 Northern Ireland...
