Stories By Micheal McKenna
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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...
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Tandragee
/ 5 years agoFantastic Tandragee kids create ‘dog poo bag dispensers to keep their park clean and safe
What initiative and what enthusiasm! The young children of Tandragee Beaver Scouts have taken steps to ensure their local park is...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoIn pictures: Hundreds attend grand opening of £2.3m Aonach Mhacha
Hundreds pf people gathered for the official opening of the Aonach Mhacha in the city centre on Friday afternoon. The impressive...
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Newry
/ 5 years agoCouncil to consider £10,000 sponsorship as NI Tourism Awards come to district for first time
The Northern Ireland Tourism Awards are to be held in Newcastle this year – with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council...
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Newry
/ 5 years agoCouncil may sign ‘Sister Cities’ agreement in China to form closer links and international relations
International relations with China could be stepped up a gear locally with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council considering a ‘Sister...
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South Down
/ 5 years agoMinister agrees to meet Narrow Water Bridge campaigners as officials work to ‘firm up’ proposals
Long-term campaigners for the construction of the multi-million pound Narrow Water Bridge are to meet Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon to be...
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Newry
/ 5 years agoChurch schools network ‘governed by Holy Bible’ seeks public funding to create new grammar
A global network of church schools is hoping that approval will be given – and public funding provided – for a...
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Lurgan
/ 5 years agoNo sign of 340-space ‘park and ride’ plan at Moira getting back on track despite four-year delay
A proposal to construct a new ‘park and ride’ facility at Moira – which would provide an additional 340 spaces –...
