Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Armagh
/ 2 years agoCastleblayney man raises money for Armagh boy Frankie Rooney in memory of best friend Barry Nugent
A Castleblayney man has been tirelessly fundraising in memory of his best friend who died suddenly six years ago. Barry Nugent,...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoU-turn as major housing, shops and office plans in Newry city now facing refusal
A major multi-million pound development of offices, apartments and retail outlets in Newry is to be recommended for refusal. And it...
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Lurgan
/ 2 years agoLurgan’s famous Manhattan Bar to be lovingly rebuilt and re-opened after fire
An historic County Armagh pub which was destroyed in a fire eight-and-a-half years ago looks set to rise from the ashes,...
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Dungannon
/ 2 years agoNew 24-hour gym for Dungannon’s Oaks Centre with four shop units to amalgamate
A new 24-hour state-of-the-art gym could soon be on the way to the Oaks Centre in Dungannon. The development, if approved,...
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Dungannon
/ 2 years agoYoung woman in hospital after being knocked down in horrific Moy collision
A young woman was knocked down by a car in Moy as horrified party-goers looked on during the early hours of...
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South Armagh
/ 2 years agoSectarian graffiti scrawled on south Armagh church branded a ‘cowardly act’
Sectarian graffiti scrawled on the wall of a south Armagh church has been branded a ‘cowardly act’. Vandals scrawled the slogan...
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Lurgan
/ 2 years agoTwo men taken to hospital following unprovoked early morning assault in Lurgan
Two men have been taken to hospital following an unprovoked early morning assault in Lurgan. Police are appealing for information following...
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Armagh
/ 2 years ago‘Lack of progress’ in Portadown to Armagh rail link unacceptable
An air of frustration has surrounded the recent announcement that funding opportunities for a feasibility study into new rail links to...
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Armagh
/ 2 years agoArmagh city centre street to be transformed as six more properties to get major make-over!
Armagh’s historic Upper English Street looks set to become virtually unrecognisable – in the best possible way! For six more of...
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Banbridge
/ 2 years ago‘World-class’ eye surgery clinic destined for Banbridge with jobs boost for borough
A specialist eye clinic – which also function as a national centre of excellence for cataract surgery and training clinicians –...
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Northern Ireland
/ 2 years agoWarning of impact on ‘already highly pressurised’ services as nurses vote for strike
The Department of Health has warned of “further impairment of already pressurised services” after Royal College of Nursing members voted unanimously...
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Craigavon
/ 2 years agoFormer Craigavon Mayor and Upper Bann MLA Sammy Gardiner passes away
A former mayor of Craigavon and long-serving Upper Bann MLA Samuel Gardiner has passed away, age 82. Mr Gardiner was elected...
