Stories By Micheal McKenna
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South Armagh
/ 5 years agoWell-known and popular Poyntzpass publican passes away after short illness
A popular and highly-respected Poyntzpass publican has passed away. Bernie Canavan, 86, sadly died overnight following a short illness. Her family...
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Northern Ireland
/ 5 years agoExtra £6.5m for care homes to support sector and increase testing for Covid-19
An additional £6.5m in funding for Northern Ireland’s care homes has been made available as part of a series of measures...
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Keady
/ 5 years agoTassagh minister runs incredible 200k in 10 days to raise over £5,000 for Southern Hospice
A Co Armagh clergyman has put his best foot forward and raised over £5,000 for the Southern Area Hospice. Rev Simon...
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Newry
/ 5 years agoContractors abused in south Armagh amid false rumours they are installing 5G masts
Contractors in south Armagh were subjected to abuse after false rumours circulated that they were working on the installation of 5G...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoSt Patrick’s Cemetery and all others in Armagh Parish to reopen from lunchtime Saturday
The five council-operated cemeteries in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council have all reopened to the public this morning...
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Craigavon
/ 5 years agoCouncil’s legal bill to keep South Lakes Masterplan secret tops ‘incredible’ £20,000
Council’s legal bill in their fight to prevent a campaign group from viewing the “irrelevant” South Lakes Masterplan in Craigavon has...
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Keady
/ 5 years agoAnger as Co Armagh beauty spot used as dumping ground for dead animals
Dead animals have been dumped at a Co Armagh beauty spot. Calf carcasses have been tipped out to the rear of...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoNeighbours and friends’ touching tribute to an Armagh icon and absolute lady Eileen Hughes
She was an absolute lady and a true Armagh icon and our city will be the poorer for her passing. Eileen...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoFamily of Armagh man Nigel Burgess thank all for messages of support as he is laid to rest
The funeral has taken place of an Armagh man who died after what police described as an ‘altercation’ in the city...
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Bessbrook
/ 5 years agoHistoric linen mill and former Army base to be transformed into 270 apartments and townhouses
An historic linen mill later converted into a British army base in south Armagh could soon be transformed again – into...
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Craigavon
/ 5 years agoCandlelight vigil in memory of Craigavon community ‘legend’ Pete Toland
A candlelit vigil is to be held on Sunday ahead of the funeral of a community worker in Craigavon next week....
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Keady
/ 5 years agoMourners hear of community’s deep affection for popular young Keady man
Hundreds of mourners lined the streets of Keady on Sunday morning to say a final farewell to a popular and well-known...
