Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Portadown
/ 2 years agoTerminally ill woman among vulnerable removed from flooded homes in Portadown
‘Never thought in my wildest dreams that my only way of transport into Ashgrove Manor and Woodgrove would be by boat’....
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Armagh
/ 2 years agoBlue plaque honour for ‘man of the people’ Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich on 100th birthday
The former Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All-Ireland, Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich is to be honoured with the unveiling of...
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Armagh
/ 2 years agoPolice officer who failed to enforce Armagh man’s bail conditions ‘failed in their duty’
A police officer who failed to enforce bail conditions of an Armagh man accused of harassing his neighbour “failed in their...
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Armagh
/ 2 years agoArmagh records wettest October on record – and warmest day in almost 100 years!
Like an oxymoron, Armagh Observatory, recorded not only its wettest October on record but also its warmest October day in almost...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoPoliticians demand ‘immediate support packages’ for all hit by floods devastation
Political representatives have been calling for an “immediate package of support” to help businesses and residents left devastated by this week’s...
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Portadown
/ 2 years agoABC Council says emergency response continues amid ‘distressing time’ for borough
ABC Council has said it is doing “everything possible to assist” in the aftermath of floods which have left large parts...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoNewry counts cost as further rain warnings and Storm Ciaran set to wreak more misery
Newry is continuing to count the cost of utter devastation as a result of unprecedented floods – and bracing itself for...
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Armagh
/ 2 years agoPolice urging parents to leave park as River Bann reaches ‘dangerously high’ levels
Fears over the “dangerously high” waters of the River Bann have prompted police to clear Solitude Park in Banbridge. Flood waters...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoNewry businesses ‘devastated’ as extent of flood damage becomes apparent
One word conveyed the prevailing emotion: “Devastated”. It needed nothing else, as the sense of devastation many Newry businesses will be...
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Camlough
/ 2 years agoMan trapped in car by flash floods rescued as south Armagh farmers race to save homes
Fire Service had to come to the rescue after a man became trapped in his car after flash flooding in south...
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Armagh
/ 2 years agoGosford Road closed due to flooding as three more weather warnings issued
It’s a Hallowe’en Horror when it comes to the rain as, just like a zombie apocalypse, it just keeps coming –...
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Craigavon
/ 2 years agoRushmere boost as ‘lifestyle and homeware’ retail giant Miniso to open in Craigavon
Rushmere Shopping Centre will shortly be welcoming another big name tenant. For the Craigavon-based venue will be home to Miniso, as...
