New Year boost as plans for huge extension to Keady health clinic given go-ahead
There’ll be cause for New Year cheer in Keady as plans for a major extension to a local health clinic and day centre have just been given the go-ahead. The proposals – submitted during the summer –...
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People of the Year: Livingstone family and Richard Powell leading charge in...
The Agri Champion award, sponsored by Redrock Machinery, recognises individuals who have been selfless in their efforts to strengthen Northern Irish farming in the past 12 months. This includes someone...
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People of the Year: Letisha Conn and Kerrie Finnegan shortlisted for...
Our two shortlisted candidates for the Inspiring Young Person award have both made a huge impression in very different ways. The category, sponsored by Morgan McLernon, recognises young people aged...
View ArticleFormer family-owned cycle shop in Keady to be converted into apartments
The former Boyds Cycle shop in Keady looks set to be converted into apartments. The shop had been run by the Boyd family at Davis Street for over 100 years until its closure in March 2019. It had been...
View ArticleKeady man linked to series of Co Armagh security alerts granted bail – but...
A Keady man charged with a number of explosives offences, linked to a series of security alerts in County Armagh dating back to last year, has been granted bail. Although, having been granted bail by...
View ArticleKeady farmer fined for causing unnecessary suffering to animal
A Keady farmer has been fined £500 after he admitted causing unnecessary suffering to an animal, namely a cow. Brian Cullen (52) of Annvale Road, appeared before Newry Magistrates’ Court when he was...
View ArticleKeady woman ordered to pay £266 for littering as Council continue crackdown
A Keady woman, who failed to pay a £80 Fixed Penalty Notice for littering in Armagh has been ordered to pay more than three times that amount in court. The woman – who ABC Council have not named –...
View ArticleAudit into Christmas lights as some parts of the Borough shone brighter than...
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough is to conduct an audit of the Christmas light provision across its town and villages following concerns expressed by local councillors during a committee...
View ArticleWin one year’s free fuel with Mone Fuels
We have all felt the pinch recently with the price of almost everything on the rise, but Mone Fuels are giving one lucky customer the chance of being able to fill their tank for a year without hitting...
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Plans to build new apartments in Keady town centre
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s planners are currently considering an application that, if approved, will see the arrival of two apartments in Keady. Lodged by agent NI Planning...
View ArticleKeady man caught driving under influence of cannabis fined £850
A man who was detected by police driving whilst under the influence of cannabis has been fined £850 and banned from the roads for 12 months. Court heard police attention was drawn to the 39-year-old’s...
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Keady funeral director Bridget on how early death of her husband led to new...
Becoming a funeral director was not a conscious choice for Keady woman Bridget Mone. Eight years ago, she was a busy mum of five children aged 11-18, who also worked nights as a nurse in the urology...
View ArticleTeen called officer ‘f***ing b****’ before she was found with cannabis and...
A woman who called a female police officer a “f***ing b****” before being found in possession of cannabis and Ecstasy has been ordered to pay a fine of £950. The 19-year-old’s barrister told court:...
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Former Keady convent to be demolished to make way for housing development
The former Sisters of St Clare Convent in Keady could be demolished to make way for a new housing development, Armagh I can exclusively reveal. Plans have been drawn up for the site at Madden Row which...
View ArticleKeady teacher selected by Aontú to contest Newry-Armagh in Assembly Election
Aontú have confirmed their selection of a Keady primary school teacher as their candidate for Newry-Armagh in the next Assembly Elections. In a statement, the party stated that Daniel Connolly “is...
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In Pictures: Excellence in business success recognised in ABC Council Awards
Celebrating and championing the achievements of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough’s diverse, innovative and energetic business community took centre stage at the 2022 ABC Business Awards on...
View ArticleCouncil ‘falling short’ on bin collections and street cleaning
An Armagh councillor has called on Council to devise an action plan to improve its bin collections and street cleansing operations and claimed the local authority is “falling short” in these areas. The...
View ArticleNew look Centra Store for Keady unveiled following £2m investment
Centra in Keady, owned by the McGleenan family, unveiled a new look on Friday following a major £2million refurbishment. The store and forecourt, which supports 80 jobs in the community, has been...
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Learn how to jive with lessons from the master at St Patrick’s Hall in Keady
Have you ever wanted to learn to jive? Well, here’s your chance to trip the light fantastic and turn heads, all at the same time. Professional dance teacher and nine-time All Ireland dance champion...
View Article180 hours community service for man who forced stepdaughter down stairs
A man who grabbed his stepdaughter by the shoulders and hair as he forced her down stairs has been ordered to complete 180 hours community service. The district judge told the 40-year-old: “It wasn’t...
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