Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Keady
/ 1 year agoSocial housing boost for Keady as ‘up to 50’ homes planned as part of £5m contract
Keady could be in line for a major and much-needed social housing boost. Up to 50 new homes could be constructed...
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Newtownhamilton
/ 1 year agoFirefighter of 42 years ditches retirement party to rescue 28 calves from Cullyhanna slurry tank
A firefighter who was due to celebrate his retirement after 42 years on the job ditched his leaving do to rescue...
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Markethill
/ 1 year agoHeartbreak as 35-year-old woman dies in Markethill collision
A 35-year-old south Armagh woman has died following a collision near Markethill on Monday night. Judith McMullan, from the Whitecross area,...
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Newry
/ 1 year agoNewry fire crews prevented ‘another tragedy like Creeslough’ when gas explosion killed 10
A Polish couple were trapped upstairs and had to be rescued by Fire Service personnel after a wheelie bin was pushed...
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Craigavon
/ 1 year agoFundraising appeal for mum diagnosed with terminal cancer just weeks after giving birth
A young County Armagh woman has been diagnosed with terminal cancer just weeks after giving birth to a baby girl. Mum-of-four...
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Camlough
/ 1 year agoDepartment lobbied for south Armagh water rescue team after near tragedy on lake
The Department of Health is to be lobbied for a dedicated water rescue team for the south Armagh area after a...
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News
/ 1 year agoEntrepreneur NI: Couple transform family farm into an ice-cream business for their daughter
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Armagh
/ 1 year agoArmagh business wins planning appeal to demolish and rebuild ‘dangerous’ property
A decision by ABC Council to refuse an Armagh business permission to demolish and rebuild a derelict city centre building has...
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Newry
/ 1 year agoFriar Tuck’s plan restaurant and drive-thru as anchor for major new Newry complex
A former Newry shopping arcade is to be completely transformed with plans for partial demolition and the construction of five new...
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Bessbrook
/ 1 year agoLittle Bessbrook boy Bobby undergoes transplant as parents praise ‘amazing’ donor
An eight-year-old Bessbrook boy has successfully undergone a bone marrow transplant. Bobby Browne, who was diagnosed with leukaemia last summer, had...
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Lurgan
/ 1 year agoDog park owner to fight ‘unfairness’ as business faces threat of closure from planners
A small family business outside Lurgan, set up during the pandemic, is at risk of being closed down over what the...
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Lurgan
/ 1 year agoAt least 20 ancient graves discovered in Maghery
At least 20 ancient graves have been discovered during archaeological testing in Maghery on Monday. Armagh I learned of the discovery...
