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Armagh Banbridge Business Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

Fibrus Defends Long Repair of Poyntzpass Broadband Outage

As an internet service provider, Fibrus understands the critical importance of reliable broadband connectivity to its customers, especially those in rural areas. Fibrus is aware of a service outage in the Poyntzpass area. Fibrus is committed to addressing any issues, concerns, and network outages promptly, ensuring its services meet the needs of all residents, taking […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh

Mum of Four Injured In Markethill RTC Passes Away

The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm a woman has sadly died following a four-vehicle road traffic collision in Markethill on Saturday morning, 4th November. Ciara McElvanna, who was 44, and from the Armagh area, was taken to hospital for treatment to her injuries, where she passed away on Wednesday 8th November. The collision […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh

Markethill: Madden GAA Secretary Confirmed as Victim of Fatal RTC

Police can confirm that 40 year old Patrick Grimley, from the Madden area of County Armagh, has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Markethill on Saturday 4th November. The collision, involving four vehicles, occurred on the Gosford Road at approximately 1.20am on Saturday morning. Three men and two women remain in hospital at […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh

Man Dies and 8 Injured In Fatal RTC at Markethill

Police can confirm that a man has died following a four vehicle road traffic collision on Gosford Road in Markethill at approximately 1.20am this morning, Saturday 4th November. 8 people have been taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or anyone with CCTV or dash cam footage […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh

𝐓𝐔𝐕 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐌 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐈 A𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐁𝐂 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon tonight voted to approve a proposal from Cusher TUV councillor Keith Ratcliffe to erect a statue in memory of our late Queen, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The vote was approved by a healthy majority with 25 councillors supporting the proposal and just 15 opposing it.  Councillor Ratcliffe who is the […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armagh Man Charged with Two Counts of rape, 11 Counts of Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault of a Child Under 13 and Possessing Indecent Images of a Child

Tuesday 17th October, a 47 year old man from the County Armagh area was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court for a number of offences including two counts of rape, 11 counts of sexual assault, sexual assault of a child under 13, possessing indecent images of a child and drug related offences. Noel Cowan was sentenced […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Lifestyle Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Council Encourages Residents to Have a Fun, Safe and Happy Halloween!

Halloween is a time for frightful fun and spooky celebrations, for dressing up and trick or treating, for bobbing for apples and being ‘wowed’ by fireworks – a super exciting time of year for the young and the young at heart! However, as well as all of the enjoyment, activities and entertainment, it is also […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

35 Year Old Sentenced at Newry Court for Cruelty to Children

Thursday 5th October, a 35-year-old man from the Tandragee area was sentenced at Newry Crown Court for nine offences including cruelty to children, common assault and criminal damage . Andrew Greenlee was sentenced to five years. He will serve two years and six months in prison and two years and six months on licence. Detective […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

33 Year Old Charged With Assault of Police In Armagh

Police in Armagh have charged a 33-year-old woman with assault on police and disorderly behaviour. She is due to appear before Armagh Magistrates Court on October 24th, 2023. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. The charges are in connection with a report of a disturbance in the […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh

Duffy Hails Inaugural ‘Chieftain’s Walk’ for Armagh

Sinn Féin councillor Sarah Duffy has hailed the local turnout for the inaugural ‘Chieftain’s Walk’ in support of the Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation. The Armagh City Councillor said: “We were joined by a large number of people in Armagh city this weekend for our first Chieftain’s walk, an event we now hope to hold annually […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

400 Cannabis Plants Seized In Markethill

Police have seized approximately 400 cannabis plants following a search in Markethill today, Tuesday, 3rd October.  Inspector Tate said: “Armagh Neighbourhood Policing Team, supported by Local Policing Team officers, conducting enquiries in the area carried out a search of a property in the Main Street area which had raised their suspicions. “Upon entering the property, they located […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armagh Company Convicted of Animal Transportation Charge

An Armagh company, Killyfaddy Farms Ltd of Killyfaddy Road, was today (Monday 2 October) convicted at Armagh Magistrates Court sitting in Newry Court, of transporting an animal that was not fit for the journey. Killyfaddy Farms Ltd was convicted and fined £300 plus £15 offender levy for one charge of transporting an animal which was […]