Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoParents ‘utterly astounded’ at fantastic sum raised by St Patrick’s Primary for Katie Rose’s Journey
The parents of little Katie Rose McKeown have been overwhelmed by the generosity of pupils and staff at St Patrick’s Primary...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoArmagh trainer said he ‘felt like a criminal’ after horse wins in England
An Armagh trainer said he “felt like a criminal” after his horse won a race at Southwell racecourse in England on...
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Tandragee
/ 5 years agoMajor Tandragee factory extension would create 10 jobs for company celebrating 50 years trading
Ten new jobs could be created if a Tandragee factory is granted planning permission for a major extension. Rapid International Ltd...
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Northern Ireland
/ 5 years ago‘Devious and despicable’ fraudsters con woman of £300K in romance scam
A woman from Northern Ireland has been swindled out of more than £300,000 in an online romance scam. Chief Superintendent Simon...
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Newry
/ 5 years agoRefusal recommended for £6m roadside service station and five restaurants serving up 140 jobs
Plans to build a £6 million roadside service station – creating 140 jobs through construction and upon completion – are being...
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Bessbrook
/ 5 years agoSouth Armagh village could get new supermarket – with much-needed creche included in plans
A new supermarket could be on the way to Bessbrook. Plans have been submitted for a retail food outlet, at a...
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Lurgan
/ 5 years agoClean-up operation planned to rid Lurgan alleyways of anti-social behaviour and neglect
Overgrown and neglected alley ways at the rear of homes in Lurgan – which have become a hot-spot for anti-social behaviour...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoLoud bangs heard as plumes of smoke billow over Mall in Armagh
Fire services are currently attending the scene of a fire in Armagh city. A lorry is alight at Mall East. Nearby...
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Richhill
/ 5 years agoHardy Memorial pupils in Richhill present highest ever sum by primary school to Air Ambulance NI
Pupils from Hardy Memorial Primary School in Richhill have raised close to £7,000 for Air Ambulance NI – the highest amount...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoAlliance councillor to bring Pride flag motion before Council once more
A controversial notice of motion on the issue of hoisting the rainbow flag above civic buildings on Pride Day will be...
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Newry
/ 5 years agoLeading tyre dealer could bring up to 45 new jobs to Newry if manufacturing facility plan approved
A new tyre manufacturing facility in Newry could create up to 45 new jobs. The development has been proposed on Invest...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoDetailed designs completed for FOUR greenway proposals across borough at cost over £18m
It will cost close to £19 million to construct four new greenways across the borough – but they will bring untold...