Stories By Micheal McKenna
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/ 10 years agoArmagh wins prestigious ‘Purple Flag’ for its night-time experience
Armagh has been awarded official ‘Purple Flag’ status, recognising it as a vibrant, well-managed, welcoming and diverse city to visit during...
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/ 10 years agoSpouting damaged in another attack on Orange Hall
Police are appealing for information following the report of criminal damage being caused to an Orange Hall in the Carrickananny Road...
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/ 10 years agoMajor extension planned at St Patrick’s Cemetery
Almost 1,000 burial plots will be provided if plans for a major extension at St Patrick’s RC Cathedral cemetery are given...
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/ 10 years agoNew paediatric ward and more car parking for Craigavon Area Hospital
A new paediatric ward for Craigavon Area Hospital has taken a major step forward as an official planning application has been...
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/ 10 years agoPlanning approval for major Tandragee industrial development
A major industrial development for Tandragee – aimed at attracting new businesses to the County Armagh town – has been granted...
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/ 10 years agoApproval for replacement hostel despite objectors’ concerns
Plans have been approved to demolish and replace a hostel for the homeless and ex-offenders in Portadown – but restrictions have...
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/ 10 years agoTributes paid to popular motorcycle doctor killed in Skerries accident
Tributes are being paid tonight after the death of Dr John Hinds, the Tandragee motorcycle medic, who died after an accident...
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/ 10 years agoNew £1.5 million Irish centre given planning approval
Armagh’s new £1.5 million Irish Culture Centre has been granted full planning approval – a year after the proposal was first lodged. Two...
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/ 10 years agoUnique ‘flying doctor’ John Hinds killed at Skerries road race
Dr John Hinds – known as the ‘flying doctor’ – has died after an accident at Skerries, it has been confirmed. The...
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/ 10 years agoFears for accident as confusion reigns over Banbrook traffic directions
The roadworks leading to the closure of a lane at Banbrook Hill have been completed. But there are fears that an...
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/ 10 years agoBrady visits scene of Orange Hall arson to offer condolences
Newry and Armagh MP Mickey Brady has met with unionist representatives to express his condolences after an Orange Hall at Loughgall...
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/ 10 years agoAmendment would see some amateur sports clubs exempt from rates
A Newry and Armagh Assemblyman is encouraging amateur sporting organisations in the area to make submissions to a committee investigating the possibility...