Stories By Mairead Holland
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Armagh
/ 3 years agoArmagh plays starring role as Sue’s new novel shortlisted for major award
A novel described by its Armagh-born author as ‘Parent Trap meets Derry Girls’ has been shortlisted in the Irish Book Awards....
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Craigavon
/ 3 years ago‘Lessons have to be learnt from this’ says Craigavon Park group after court victory
Questions need to be asked on how a controversial planning application was passed by ABC Council, a campaign group has said...
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Craigavon
/ 3 years ago‘Our park is safe’ say jubilant Craigavon Lakes campaigners after court victory
Campaigners against a new school campus at Craigavon Lakes are celebrating after the Court of Appeal ruled in their favour and...
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Lurgan
/ 3 years agoHow embroidery started young mum on journey to help other bereaved families
A Co Armagh woman who started doing embroidery as a way of dealing with grief after the loss of her child...
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South Armagh
/ 3 years agoSinger’s childhood visits to Silverbridge inspire Eurovision bid
A band with its roots in Co Armagh is hoping to represent Ireland in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Liverpool-based rock...
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Portadown
/ 3 years agoPortadown twins nominated for top theatre award after knockout performances
Twin sisters from Portadown are in the running for a major drama award this weekend amid hopes the musical they starred...
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Armagh
/ 3 years agoArmagh friends Claire and Bernie hoping to spark romance with new dating company
Two friends from Armagh city are hoping to play Cupid with a new dating company aimed at helping single people find...
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Dungannon
/ 3 years agoSon’s fears for mum ‘left to rot’ after husband’s road death near Moy in 2019
A man whose father was killed when a branch fell on his van near Moy three years ago says his family...
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Portadown
/ 3 years agoAimee’s passion for keeping mums fit and healthy scoops her two awards
While the pandemic was catastrophic for some businesses, for Portadown fitness coach Aimee Oliver it was a game-changer. Aimee, the founder...
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Armagh
/ 3 years agoBereaved dads in first football match with mutual support the main goal
A team of bereaved dads will take to Armagh City FC grounds tonight (Friday) for their first ever match. Sands United...
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Markethill
/ 3 years agoConcern at plans to proceed with Kingsmills PS closure
The decision to select Kingsmills Primary School for closure is “clearly at odds with the wishes of the vast majority of...
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Lurgan
/ 3 years agoDream come true for Aislinn as she wins social media award for home DIY project
A Lurgan woman, who has been charting her DIY efforts to restore her Victorian home, has won a major influencer award....
