Stories By Micheal McKenna
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South Armagh
/ 6 years agoExciting Celtic roundhouse replica could be built in woodland close to south Armagh village
Visitors to a south Armagh village could be forgiven for thinking they’d stepped back in time if a building bid with...
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Bessbrook
/ 6 years agoExciting new community resource centre to be built to celebrate historic south Armagh village
A new community venue – complete with meeting rooms and exhibition space – is being planned at Bessbrook. And a fantastic...
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Armagh
/ 6 years agoMan armed with hatchet attempts early morning break-in at house in Armagh
A man armed with a hatchet attempted to break into a house in Armagh early this morning. Police in Armagh are...
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Portadown
/ 6 years agoMajor race event to go ahead at People’s Park with fun run right up to marathon to choose from
Council has granted permission for a major running event at Portadown People’s Park which will also raise funds for a local...
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Armagh
/ 6 years agoCivic buildings across borough area to be lit up blue and yellow for World Down Syndrome Day
Today (Thursday) marks World Down Syndrome Day – an awareness event right across the globe. And to mark it in the...
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Newry
/ 6 years ago‘Well established restaurant brand’ sets sights on new opening next to Newry Canal
Newry could be welcoming what has been described as a “well established restaurant brand” to the city in the not-too-distant future....
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Craigavon
/ 6 years ago‘Scumbags’ rob power tools from van parked outside Craigavon Hospital
A van parked up outside Craigavon Area Hospital has been robbed of every power tool from inside. Portadown man Nathan Milligan...
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Armagh
/ 6 years agoCPS lead the way with the first ever Zero Carbon Home in Co Armagh
Described as a “once in a lifetime” opportunity, this £325,000 award-winning property, is nestled just a few miles outside the historic...
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Newry
/ 6 years agoNew council policy on gaming and amusements will limit number of permits issued
A policy on issuing permits to operate gaming and amusement establishments is being drawn up by Newry, Mourne and Down District...
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Newry
/ 6 years ago‘Look after your own’ Christmas tree scheme could extend to 14 more areas – if money can be found
A scheme to provide towns and villages with their own ‘planted’ Christmas trees to maintain is expected to extended across Newry,...
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Newry
/ 6 years ago£50 voucher reward to encourage community groups to carry out ‘litter picks’ in their own areas
A new litter pick spring clean initiative is to be trialled in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council where community...
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Lurgan
/ 6 years ago‘Absolute madness’ as children dicing with death over railway line
Children are dicing with death by walking along the top of a bridge over a railway line in what one local...