South Armagh community mourns loss of Thomas McKenna who leaves behind lasting legacy

Crossmaglen and the wider south Armagh community is mourning the loss of one of the best – a man who selflessly,...

‘Dragon’s Den’ style event for six schools across Newry, Mourne and Down District

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Women’s Working Group will celebrate Local Democracy Week 2021 by hosting a ‘Dragons Den’ style...

Crossmaglen man arrested as part of people-smuggling investigation

A man from Crossmaglen has been arrested as part of a people smuggling investigation which saw 10 migrants rescued from the...

Family in bid to raise £100,000 for surgery to give Aaron (5) a pain-free life and help him walk

A Crossmaglen family has launched a fundraising campaign to pay for an operation which will help their son to walk and...

Congregations celebrate as two historic Co Armagh churches share funding windfall

Congregations at two historic Church of Ireland buildings in County Armagh are celebrating after being awarded funding by the National Churches...

Crossmaglen man left male unconscious in unprovoked ‘single punch’ attack on New Year’s Eve

A South Armagh man who left a male unconscious and requiring dental treatment in an unprovoked “single punch” assault has been...

Crossmaglen Police Station ‘not fit for purpose’ as review recommends move to Newtownhamilton

Crossmaglen Police Station is no longer “fit for purpose” and should close, with all policing for the area being centred in...

Crossmaglen and Keady Bank of Ireland branches to close permanently in November

Crossmaglen and Keady Bank of Ireland Branches will close permanently in November, it has been confirmed. Earlier this year, Bank of...

South Armagh man accused of being concerned in Class A, B and C drugs supply refused bail

A South Armagh man charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A, B and C drugs following searches at...

Anonymous social media posts on alleged drug dealing and criminality labelled ‘irresponsible’

Alleged drug dealers and incidents surrounding the trade in illegal substances in south Armagh are being featured in anonymous social media...

Man (32) to appear in court following £50,000 drugs seizure in south Armagh

Police have charged a 32-year-old man with Possession of Class A controlled drug with intent to supply. He is due to...

Two men arrested following £50,000 worth of suspected cannabis and cocaine seized in South Armagh

Two men have been arrested after planned searches in south Armagh resulted in £50,000 worth of suspected cocaine and cannabis being...