Stories By Mairead Holland
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Armagh
/ 3 years agoArmagh athlete’s Commonwealth Games dream ‘shattered’ after shock disability ruling
An Armagh athlete who has spent the past three years training for the Commonwealth Games has said he is “gutted” he...
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Armagh
/ 3 years agoHow Frankie’s childhood summers led to career as one of top chefs in Ireland
As a child, Frankie Mallon’s summers were spent with his grandmother in nearby Ardboe, foraging for blackberrries, making jam and skinning...
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Armagh
/ 3 years agoDementia companion Mary finds her ‘true vocation’ and scoops national award
A Moy woman who left a job in manufacturing to work in healthcare has won a UK-wide award for helping patients...
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Armagh
/ 3 years agoGráinne confronting her fears and having a ball in pre-30th birthday challenge
An Armagh woman who is celebrating her 30th birthday by doing 30 challenges, including confronting deep-seated fears, has spoken of the...
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Loughgall
/ 3 years agoJobs boost in pipeline as Ann’s plans to build new 14-bed nursing home at Loughgall
Ann’s Care Home is hoping to build a 14-bed nursing facility at its existing Grouse Care Home at Loughgall, Armagh I...
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Armagh
/ 3 years agoFamily upset as flowers stolen from grave for second time in three months
A woman whose family grave has been targeted by thieves for the second time in three months says such incidents have...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoLong-time friends and musicians Cahal and Stephen together for first time on stage
Two friends from Poynztpass will be achieving a long-held ambition when they stage their first recital together in the Market Place...
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Armagh
/ 3 years agoArmagh woman who met husband when he was refugee now delivers aid to Ukraine
An Armagh woman, who met her husband of 30 years when he was a refugee, has answered a call for help...
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Armagh
/ 3 years agoTravelling couple Cormac and Cliona living the dream after converting van during Covid
Two young people whose plans were derailed because of Covid have been ‘living the dream’ after converting a van and touring...
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Craigavon
/ 3 years agoRushmere ‘in discussions’ on Sainsbury’s unit, with Primark news creating ‘demand’
Rushmere Shopping Centre has confirmed it is in positive discussions with a number of very interested parties about the taking over...
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Portadown
/ 3 years agoDouble delight for talented twins Kyla and Nicole as they land star roles in musical
A set of identical twins from Portadown have bagged the leading role in the world premiere of a musical after being...
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Richhill
/ 3 years agoDream come true for actor Adam as he prepares to star in West End show
A Richhill man who followed his passion for acting is about to get his first big ‘break’ on the West End...
