Former Armagh footballer and hurler dies suddenly on holiday in Portugal

A former Armagh man, who was a talented hurler and footballer, has died suddenly while on holiday in Portugal. Patrick (Paddy)...

Dream for new public parkland at Glenanne beauty spot becomes a reality

Saturday, May 21 marked the official opening day of ‘The Glen’ at Glenanne, a labour of love by the local development...

A right royal party as Markethill Primary School celebrates the Queen’s Jubilee

In the run-up to Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, Markethill Primary School held a Platinum Jubilee Party for the children and...

Kilcluney Day with a royal theme as flute band plans Jubilee ‘showcase’

Kilcluney Volunteers Flute Band will be hosting their annual parade and competition on Friday, June 3 in Markethill. This year, the...

Pay offer ‘fair and reasonable’ say Hyster-Yale following vote for strike action

Carn forklift company Hyster-Yale have said they are “disappointed” with a vote in favour of strike action but will work with the...

Katie murder: Ombudsman says enquiries ongoing into PSNI investigation ‘failures’

The Police Ombudsman has confirmed enquiries are continuing into failures around the investigation into the murder of 21-year-old Katie Simpson. A...

Unite workers at forklift firm Hyster-Yale vote for strike action

Members of the Unite union at Carn-based forklift company Hyster-Yale have voted by  a 85.3 per cent majority to take strike...

Damage caused to headstones an ‘appalling act of criminal damage’

A Banbridge church leader has condemned weekend vandalism as “disappointing” and “upsetting” for those with relatives buried in the churchyard. Damage...

Win tickets to see Northern Ireland’s only Cher tribute act at Market Place Theatre, Armagh

Trisha McCluney-Essentially Cher is Ireland’s only Cher tribute act/impersonator, having exploded onto the scene back in 2019. Since then Trisha has...

More resources needed to speed up passport applications says Irwin

Newry and Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has spoken of his concern over delays for first-time passport applications and renewals...

Lismore Comprehensive ‘shocked and disappointed’ as vandals target new school

Lismore Comprehensive School has appealed for those who vandalised its new-build school at the weekend to stop their destructive behaviour. Thousands...

Bail for man accused of assaulting child in McDonald’s Restaurant

A 27-year-old man has been released on bail after allegedly assaulting a child with whom he has struck up a friendship...