Call to rethink city school closure plan

ARMAGH city councillor Roy McCartney has said that CCMS proposals to close St Brigid’s High School are “not in the best interests...

Armed men hijack jeep

TWO men – one brandishing a gun – hijacked a jeep in Crossmaglen on Friday. According to local Sinn Fein Councillor...

New ‘Farm Watch’ scheme tackling rural crime

BILLY Morton, Chairman of the Ulster Farmers Union Armagh North West Group, has been helping Armagh police launch a new initiative aimed...

Public warned over bank refund scam

SDLP Finance spokesperson Dominic Bradley MLA has urged constituents to be vigilant of calls from a company claiming to offer refunds on...

Sunday start for Tour of Armagh

THE 2013 Tour of Armagh takes place on Sunday in a marked move from the August date that it had occupied...

Public demand ‘better medical facilities’

FEELINGS were running high in Meigh this week as people made their demands for proper medical provision during a meeting on...

Learn Irish with Armagh GAA

Armagh GAA will once again be hosting the popular intensive Irish language courses in the Athletic Grounds in Armagh on Saturday...

Armagh ladies battle through to final

ARMAGH 3-8 TIPPERARY 3-6 Richard Bullick at St Loman’s Park Armagh ladies are the only remaining unbeaten county team in Ireland...

Armagh GAA to host popular Open Night!

THE Armagh County Board will hold their hugely popular Open Night at the Athletic Grounds next Friday night, May 10, from 7pm....

Fane Valley Mart to close as sales yards unite!

FANE Valley Co-operative Society and Markethill Livestock Sales Ltd have confirmed that they are to collaborate to enhance the delivery of...

Latest sheep prices from Markethill

HEAVY  hoggets sold to £107 each at Markethill on Wednesday (May 1) and up to 435p per kilo for 24 kilos...

Armagh schoolgirl on a mission….to Africa’s largest slum!

AN Armagh schoolgirl is set to travel to Africa’s largest slum – home to around 2.5 million people – and she...