Two Keady security alerts in a week with ‘crude homemade explosive’ found in...
Detectives investigating two recent security alerts in Keady are appealing for information. On Friday, March 12 police received a report of a loud bang in the Castleblaney Road area. Officers responded...
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Security alert in Maghery after discovery of beer keg – linked to Keady and...
A security is currently underway in Maghery this evening (Monday) following the discovery of a suspicious object. Police have sealed off a section of shoreline on the south shore of Lough Neagh,...
View ArticleWith power must come budget: Council call for transfer of regeneration powers...
An Alliance Party motion calling for the transfer of regeneration powers from Stormont to councils in Northern Ireland, has been backed by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. The...
View ArticleArmagh man (40) arrested in connection with security alerts in Camlough,...
Police investigating recent security alerts which occurred in the Castleblayney Road area of Keady, the Newtown Road area of Camlough and the Maghery Road area of Craigavon have today (Friday) arrested...
View ArticleMalt teaser: Michael whisks us on trip to many past jobs and raises a glass...
From teaching to distilling award winning drams of whisky, a County Armagh man is lifting spirits in reviving an age old tradition in the city of Newry. One of a family of 11, Michael McKeown, the...
View ArticleCamlough, Keady and Maghery security alerts: Man (40) charged with two counts...
A Co Armagh man has been charged in connection with three security alerts in Co Armagh over the last two weeks. The 40-year-old, arrested in the Tassagh area on Friday, has been charged with a range of...
View ArticlePolice fear Keady man linked to Co Armagh security alerts ‘could hold...
A Keady man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with a number of explosives offences linked to a series of security alerts in County Armagh. Newry Magistrates’ Court today...
View ArticleKeady’s Irish language pre-school seek approval to build home of their own!
An Irish language pre-school in Keady are hoping to boast a home of their own! Naiscoil An Cheide are currently located within St Francis of Assisi Primary School. But now the Irish language medium...
View ArticleFormer Keady school teacher to face Crown Court over harassment allegations
A former Keady High School teacher accused of intimidation and harassment will face Crown Court proceedings next month. The 40-year-old appeared at Newry Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday for the...
View ArticleParents’ hit out after ‘hugely irresponsible’ anti-mask sign erected outside...
A number of parents of children attending St Patrick’s High School in Keady have hit out at those responsible for erecting an ‘anti-mask’ sign in the area. The huge sign is painted with the words “Stop...
View ArticleKeady man ‘should not rule out going to jail’ for causing death of pensioner...
A Co Armagh fireman who knocked down and killed an 89-year-old grandmother has been warned he “should not rule out the prospect of going to jail” tomorrow (Monday). Adjourning passing sentence on John...
View ArticleKeady man caught over twice the limit after night out in Belfast handed 14...
A Keady man who was found to be driving whilst over twice the legal limit on his way home from a night out in Belfast has been handed a 14 month disqualification. The 20-year-old’s barrister told court...
View ArticleSuspended jail term for Keady man who caused death of pensioner (89) by...
A Co Armagh part-time fireman who knocked down and killed an 89-year-old grandmother when he reversed too quickly around a corner was handed a six month jail sentence today (Monday). However, John...
View ArticlePodcast: Co Armagh’s very own Paranormal Investigator of things that go bump...
I never imagined I’d be jumping at shadows following a trip to Keady in broad daylight, but a visit to Sharon Moen’s house left me slightly ruffled. Not that Sharon was anything but lovely company,...
View ArticleCommunity in shock as young Tassagh man dies following tragic accident
A rural Co. Armagh community has been left stunned following the sudden passing of a young Tassagh man on Sunday evening. Ryan McClelland, from the Granemore area, had been enjoying an evening with...
View ArticleDrama group’s touching tribute to talented actor, former producer and dear...
A County Armagh drama group have paid a loving and touching tribute to a friend whose “encore will be fondly remembered by those who were fortunate enough to have seen her talent on stage”. Mary...
View ArticleTwo men arrested after suspected ramming incident on Keady Road in Armagh
Two men in their 20s have been arrested following an attempted ramming in Armagh earlier today (Wednesday). The incident led to a large police operation which culminated in the arrests of the men –...
View ArticleMan accused of punching partner and pulling out clump of her hair released on...
A Tassagh man who is accused of punching his partner multiple times and pulling out a clump of her hair has been released on bail. Objecting to the application, prosecution submitted that the...
View ArticleFamily’s heartbreaking tribute to ‘our unique wee boy who grew up to be...
Heartbroken mourners at the funeral of a young County Armagh man have heard how his smile projected someone who was “absolutely happy, full of joy” and someone who “did not have a care in the world”....
View ArticleBareknuckle brawl and Keady house party account for lion’s share of 104...
Since February there have been a total of 104 covid related tickets issued in the Armagh area, police have confirmed. Speaking at a Community Engagement Meeting for Armagh and Cusher this week,...
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