Contractor appointed to complete next exciting chapter in Keady Glen...
The second phase of a major environmental improvement scheme at Keady Glen can now get underway. For Armagh I can confirm that a main contractor has now been appointed. Armagh City, Banbridge and...
View ArticleBrothers denied bail following violent robbery at Indian takeaway close to...
Two Keady brothers have been denied bail for a litany of offences including theft and assault dating back to November of last year, despite a trial date not looking likely until September. Daniel Barry...
View ArticlePrimary School faces threat of closure again as Education Authority cast...
A Co Armagh primary school that fought successfully against the threat of closure in recent years has had its future questioned once again. The Education Authority (EA’s) has identified 27 schools...
View ArticleArmagh Champions St Michael’s celebrate third place in Cumann na mBunscol...
St Michael’s Primary School in Clady celebrate county title and third place in the Cumann na mBunscol Ulster Finals. Today was a fantastic day in the history of St Michael’s Primary as the P6 and 7...
View ArticlePrincipal of Co Armagh secondary school to step down over harassment claims
The principal of a Co Armagh secondary school has handed in her notice citing a prolonged campaign of harassment against her. Pat McGuckian is to step down as head of St Patrick’s High School in Keady...
View ArticleDesigns to be drawn up for major improvements in four local towns and villages
Four towns and villages within the borough could be on course for more major improvements. Design and feasibility work is to be carried out in relation to Keady, Richhill, Tandragee and Waringstown....
View ArticleCalls for play park to stay open as Keady Glen development about to get underway
Work is due to start on the new phase of the exciting Keady Glen redevelopment at the end of April. And there have been calls to ensure that the play park remains open during the course of the work,...
View ArticleInvestigation finds evidence of exam cheating at Co Armagh high school
An independent investigation has found evidence of exam cheating at a Co Armagh high school last summer. St Patrick’s High School in Keady found itself embroiled in controversy following the...
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Animal body parts, clothes, shoes and tyres – widespread dumping ‘disgrace’...
Council officials have been asked to invest in CCTV to catch those responsible for ongoing incidents of dumping at local beauty spots. Some 50 tyres were found discarded near Carrigatuke Viewpoint. And...
View ArticleUrgent call for work on ‘hazardous road conditions’ at Co Armagh primary school
Road conditions at a Co Armagh primary school have been branded “hazardous” with calls for urgent remedial action. Work away road markings and signage at Foley Primary School have been flagged up. And...
View ArticleBorder route to remain closed for hours after lorry crash outside Keady
A lorry has crashed close to the border on the outskirts of Keady this morning (Wednesday). The incident happened shortly after 10am on the Castleblayney Road, close to Mone Fuels filling station. The...
View ArticleSite of former Carnagh House Hotel sells…for less than a new car!
The site of the former Carnagh Country House Hotel at Keady has been sold. And it has changed hands for just £22,000! The property went under the hammer at an auction – consisting of 40 lots from all...
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Community group formed to tackle anti-social behaviour and develop tourism
A new community group has been formed in a bid to tackle issues ranging from anti-social behaviour to illegal dumping in the area surrounding Carrickatuke. ‘Friends of Sliabh Fuait’ held their first...
View ArticleKeady man told to visit doctor ‘rather than drug dealer’ for pains
A Keady man has been fined £250 for possession of cannabis, with the judge saying he “should visit a doctor rather than a drug dealer” in order to deal with pain. Eamonn Gerard Murphy, 32, of Bridge...
View ArticleAnger and outrage as more rubbish dumped and burned on top of Carrickatuke
More waste has been dumped and set alight on top of Carrickatuke Viewpoint. Household rubbish and clothing was torched at the popular beauty spot. But the ongoing incidents are angering locals and...
View ArticleFamily of inspirational Breda plan another Keady World Record bid in her memory
The family of an inspirational Keady woman who raised thousands of pounds over the years for charity are planning to keep her memory alive with another Guinness World Record attempt in the rown. Breda...
View ArticleSecond environmental improvement scheme planned in Keady town centre
Keady is in line for another environmental improvements scheme. And this time it will centre around the Cow Fair and adjacent to Victoria Street. The work will follow on from a well-received scheme...
View ArticleCo Armagh lorry driver who killed young mother in tragic crash spared jail
A Co Armagh lorry driver who crashed into and killed a young mother in a car just 24 hours after she gave birth has been spared jail. Ciaran McBride, 33, from Keady, veered off the road, colliding with...
View ArticleNine parking fines issued on average every day in Armagh in 2018 so far
Armagh and Newry continue to rank among the worst areas of Northern Ireland for on-street parking fines. Belfast, as expected, leads the way with 11,040 over the first three months of 2018, while Newry...
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Co Armagh mum and daughter smash their target with Brave the Shave fundraiser
A county Armagh mother and daughter smashed their target when the Braved the Shave for charity. Teresa Mone and daughter Donna Spence, from Keady, took on the challenge in aid of Macmillan Cancer...
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