Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Armagh
/ 8 years agoCo Armagh primary bans fidget spinners amid ‘health and safety risk’ claims
A County Armagh primary school has banned the latest kids’ craze from the playgrounds. Hamiltonsbawn Primary is no longer allowing children...
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Armagh
/ 8 years agoFun-filled family music bonanza as Skip Car Tour celebrate fifth birthday
It’s a fun-filled family music bonanza as the Skip Car Tour celebrates its fifth birthday with the annual truck and tractors...
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Armagh
/ 8 years agoFriends in urgent fundraising appeal for young Armagh mum battling brain tumour
Friends of a young Armagh mother are rallying together in a bid to raise money to help fund alternative treatment. Julie...
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Other Sports
/ 8 years agoCo Armagh men triumph as Cowboys lock horns with Rhinos
Craigavon Cowboys welcomed an old nemesis in the West Dublin Rhinos on Sunday as the two sides met for the first time outside the...
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Portadown
/ 8 years agoFour suspected pipe bombs found in People’s Park in Portadown
Four suspected pipe bombs have been discovered in the people’s Park in Portadown. The pipe bombs were not considered viable devices,...
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Portadown
/ 8 years agoPolice and Royal Navy conducting major search of Co Armagh river
Royal Navy explosive experts are currently conducting a major search of a county Armagh river in a bid to uncover munitions....
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Lurgan
/ 8 years agoSwift action from firefighters saves Co Armagh chip shop from destruction
Swift acting firefighters prevented a serious blaze from getting out of control at a county Armagh chip shop late on Monday night....
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Sport
/ 8 years agoFlying Doc Fred MacSorley surprised with special recognition award by Tandragee 100
A county Armagh doctor has been honoured for three decades of loyal service to the Tandragee 100. Fred MacSorley MBE was surprised...
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Rugby
/ 8 years agoCity of Armagh U18s complete treble with Youth Cup victory over Letterkenny
CITY OF ARMAGH RFC U18 …53 LETTERKENNY RFC U18 …7 City of Armagh U18s have added the Ulster Carpets Youth Cup...
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Food and Drink
/ 8 years agoSole Co Armagh pub in running for Community Bar of the Year
A sole county Armagh pub has been shortlisted alongside seven other Northern Ireland bars for a prestigious award. Groucho’s in Richhill has...
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Portadown
/ 8 years agoCo Armagh heroin gang sentenced to total of 17 years in prison
A gang of heroin dealers were sentenced to a total of 17 years at Craigavon Crown Court on Friday. The seven...
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Newry
/ 8 years agoMan to appear in court following attempted robbery at shopping centre
A man will appear in court following an attempted burglary at Buttercrane shopping centre in Newry on Sunday (May 14). The 22-year-old...