Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Killylea
/ 2 years agoPlans to demolish Orange Hall in Killylea for new state-of-the -art community sports hub
The Orange Hall at Main Street in Killylea could be demolished and rebuilt as a new state-of-the-art community sports hub, Armagh...
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Craigavon
/ 2 years agoProgress made as new bridge to span Bannfoot plan now at ‘detailed design stage’
Plans for a new bridge to span the Bannfoot area of the River Bann are to progress to detailed design stage....
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Armagh
/ 2 years agoKillylea mum and daughter overwhelmed – and inspired – by stranger’s random act of kindness
A Killylea mum, who was left overwhelmed by a stranger’s random act of kindness in an Armagh restaurant, says she has...
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Armagh
/ 2 years agoIs the Shambles Yard being under utilised – or even misused?
On Friday morning past, our roving reporter, Scott, made his way down to meet the traders of Armagh Market in the...
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Portadown
/ 2 years agoPlanners recommend refusal to build filling station and supermarket at Killicomaine
Proposals to build a new petrol filling station and supermarket in the Killicomaine area of Portadown are to be recommended for...
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Lurgan
/ 2 years agoTribute to prominent businessman who ‘leaves a lasting legacy’ for Lurgan
A well-known Co Armagh businessman, who was one of two brothers to set up Avondale Foods, has passed away. Derek Geddis,...
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Portadown
/ 2 years agoPortadown Health Centre: Annagh and Waterside medical practices to close
Thousands of patients are set to lose their GP after two practices within Portadown Health Centre announced their decision to hand...
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Armagh
/ 2 years agoSadness at passing of popular Armagh businessman and motor enthusiast Pat Speer
The funeral will take place on Friday of one of Armagh’s most prominent and popular businessmen. Pat Speer, who lived at...
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Portadown
/ 2 years agoPopular Portadown actor Richard Dormer grieving following sad passing of mum
One of NI’s best known actors has been bereaved following the sad passing of his mother. Barbara Dormer, from Portadown, passed...
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Craigavon
/ 2 years agoPlans for new pedestrian and cycle bridge lodged to replace demolished Craigavon footbridge
Formal plans to build a replacement footbridge at Moylinn in Craigavon have been drawn up a year after it was demolished....
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Armagh
/ 2 years agoPassing of the torch: Sons taking dad’s award-winning manufacturing business to another level
Gerry Mallon has been at the helm of his window manufacturing business, Malplas, since he took the brave and bold decision...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoProposals for ‘landmark’ apartments development next to Newry’s commercial heart
The demolition of a house and the construction of a new block of 32 apartments would create a “landmark building” in...
