Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoHeartbroken mum uses first anniversary of son’s suicide to urge others in distress to ‘ask for help’
The mother of a young Armagh man who took his own life a year ago will travel alone to his resting...
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Markethill
/ 5 years agoWomen’s Orange lodge distributing comfort packs with essentials at Markethill
A Co Armagh women’s Orange lodge is ensuring the elderly and vulnerable in their local community are not forgotten about at...
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UK News
/ 5 years agoPrime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for Covid-19
Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus Covid-19. The Prime Minister confirmed he had developed mild symptoms – “a temperature and...
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Portadown
/ 5 years agoCouncillor recovering from suspected coronavirus after ’13 long days’ of crippling symptoms
A Co. Armagh councillor says he’s on the mend after 13 long days of suffering from suspected coronavirus contracted almost a...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoCoronavirus: All recycling centres in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon borough to be closed
All recycling centres across Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area are closing from tonight (Wednesday). The closure will be...
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Northern Ireland
/ 5 years agoCoronavirus: Care home resident (80) is sixth person to die in NI
An 80-year-old care home resident is the sixth person to die from coronavirus in Northern Ireland. Magdalene Mitchell’s confirmed her death...
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Banbridge
/ 5 years agoCreative sisters put home-schooling to good use to brighten binmen’s day!
How’s this for a bit of home-schooling and social distancing? The Nelson girls could teach some people a thing or two....
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Lurgan
/ 5 years agoApproximately 80 workers walk off site at Lurgan factory over ‘fears for their safety’
Around 80 workers have walked off site at a factory in Lurgan this morning (Wednesday) over fears for their safety. Unite...
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Craigavon
/ 5 years agoSouthern Trust asked to scrap car park charges at Craigavon Hospital for all health staff
Car parking charges at Craigavon Area Hospital for all health staff should be scrapped. That’s the view of Craigavon councillor Thomas...
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Northern Ireland
/ 5 years agoBuckfast to cease production of popular tonic wine with ‘immediate effect’
Buckfast say they will cease making the popular tonic wine with “immediate effect” due to coronavirus. Instead, the company’s distribution network...
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Markethill
/ 5 years agoCoronavirus: Gosford Forest Park closed as ABC Council takes further steps to stop spread
Gosford Forest Park has been closed to the public. The popular park at Markethill has attracted huge crowds and at the...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoCoronavirus: Armagh City Hotel confirms ‘temporary’ closure during ‘unprecedented time’
Retailers are being urged to follow the lead of others by offering a home delivery service where they can. And shoppers...
