A Newry and Armagh MLA has asked the Department for Health for an update on their plan of action given a suspected case of a viral meningitis in Northern Ireland. SDLP MLA, Justin McNulty sent the question as a priority to the Minister of Health, Mike Nesbitt on March 18. On the same day it … Read more
Padraig Rafferty from Poyntzpass A Co Armagh community is in mourning following the heartbreaking passing of a young schoolboy and underage GAA player on Monday morning after a long and brave battle with illness. Padraig Rafferty, a much-loved pupil at St Joseph and St James’s Primary School in Poyntzpass, had captured the hearts of people … Read more
A funeral service is to be held on Saturday (February 28) for the third Armagh Road traffic collision victim, John Guy. Originally from Dublin, John – a father of six – had moved to Keady, Co. Armagh. He sadly lost his life in the three-car incident on Saturday (February 21) which also claimed the lives … Read more
Police have launched an arson investigation following a major fire at commercial premises in the Milford area over the weekend. The blaze, which broke out in the Ballyards Road area, was reported shortly after 4am on Saturday, February 21. Inspector Walker said officers attended the scene alongside firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue … Read more
A man has been charged to court following the discovery of a large cannabis farm in the Lismore area of Crossmaglen, as police continue their investigation into what they believe was a well-organised drugs operation. Police have confirmed that a 28-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences, including cultivating cannabis, being concerned … Read more
A man has been taken to hospital following a petrol bomb attack on a house in Crossmaglen. Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following the incident in the early hours of this morning, Thursday, February 13. Shortly before 3.45am, it was reported that a number of vehicles had been set alight outside a house … Read more
Discussions have taken place regarding plans to relocate Tynan Surgery – potentially to a neighbouring village. The surgery, based on the Dartan Ree road, boasts a central location within Tynan – conveniently situated just a short walk from the pharmacy on Main Street. A source explained to Armagh I that a relocation of the practice … Read more