Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Dungannon
/ 2 years agoHorror as two German Shepherds tied together and weighed down with dumbbell in lough
Two German Shepherds tied together and weighed down with an 8kg dumbbell were fished from a lough in Aughnacloy earlier this...
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Armagh
/ 2 years ago‘Unforeseen circumstances’ blamed as DfI confirms Portadown Road works ‘postponed’
A resurfacing scheme on the Portadown Road has been put back due to “unforeseen circumstances”. Confirmation of delays to the works...
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Dungannon
/ 2 years agoSadness at passing of former Tyrone Courier editor Richard Montgomery, aged 92
The former long-serving editor of the Tyrone Courier newspaper has died. Richard Montgomery, who had been at the helm of the...
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Craigavon
/ 2 years agoBook lovers rejoice as Waterstones confirm plans to open at Rushmere
Book lovers’ prayers will have been answered with confirmation that Waterstones is coming to County Armagh. The UK’s biggest book chain...
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Banbridge
/ 2 years agoNo objections as extension plans for Gilford Health Centre get thumbs-up
Plans for an extension to increase services available at Gilford Health Centre have been given the go-ahead. The proposals, first revealed...
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Keady
/ 2 years 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
/ 2 years 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
/ 2 years 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
/ 2 years 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
/ 2 years 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
/ 2 years 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...
