Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoCoronavirus: ‘Disappointment’ as St Patrick’s Day Parade in Armagh cancelled
Armagh’s St Patrick’s Day parade has been cancelled following the latest advice issued by the Irish government. The committee behind the...
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GAA
/ 5 years agoCoronavirus: Armagh GAA game cancelled with doubts raised over Ulster Schools’ Cup final
The GAA has announced a blanket ban on all activity across every age level in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Armagh...
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Keady
/ 5 years agoTwo new NI coronavirus cases as Keady Community Festival cancel St Patrick’s Day parade
A St Patrick’s Day parade and funday in Keady has been cancelled amid coronavirus fears. The Keady Community Festival group decided...
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Armagh
/ 5 years ago‘Closed doors’ option for Armagh GAA’s crunch National League game with Roscommon
Armagh could play their crunch National League game with Roscommon behind closed doors in the city this weekend. The Orchard County...
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Northern Ireland
/ 5 years agoNIPSA suspends ‘all action short of strike’ after assurances on safe staffing by health chiefs
The last of the trade unions involved in the ongoing industrial dispute in the health care sector has confirmed it has...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoArmagh care home requests close family visits only ‘if required’ and children to stay away
An Armagh-based care home for the elderly is asking for visiting to be limited to family only and only if required....
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Armagh
/ 5 years ago£5m plan to rebuild Ogle Street with 70 housing units and retail outlet up for approval
A multi-million pound plan to redevelop Ogle Street in Armagh is to be recommended for approval on Wednesday. It is a...
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Newtownhamilton
/ 5 years agoIncredible 100ft rescue to retrieve dog trapped in quarry at Newtownhamilton
Firefighters went above and beyond this week and affected a daring rescue to save the life of a dog which had...
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Newry
/ 5 years agoCoronavirus: Council cancels St Patrick’s Day parades in Newry and Downpatrick
St Patrick’s Day parades in Newry and Downpatrick have been cancelled amid coronavirus concerns. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council made...
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Banbridge
/ 5 years agoPlans to build £17.4m college in borough to meet growing demand for integrated education
A new college to meet the growing demands for integrated education could be built in the borough – at a cost...
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Portadown
/ 5 years agoImportant advice issued to Co. Armagh residents after coronavirus detected in Portadown
Residents in Co. Armagh are being urged to “work on facts” and not to “spread speculation or rumour” after a confirmed...
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Portadown
/ 5 years agoPortadown-based football team confirms player has tested positive for coronavirus
A player from a Co Armagh football team is one of three new of coronavirus cases in Northern Ireland. Portadown-based Hanover...