Police helicopter circling after report of burglary outside Keady
Police are currently at the scene of a burglary outside Keady this evening (Thursday). The incident occurred at a property in the Aughnagurgan Road area of Darkley. It was reported to police shortly...
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Ambulance ‘difficulties getting to patient’ due to ‘brutal’ condition of Co...
An ambulance worker voiced difficulties getting to a patient in Tassagh due to the “brutal” condition of the road. And major defects on the Annvale Road – where large sections are simply crumbling away...
View ArticleDriver’s lucky escape after bus crashes into house outside Keady
The driver of this bus escaped serious injury after his bus crashed into a house outside Keady on Monday afternoon. Emergency services were despatched to the scene of the dramatic single-vehicle...
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Armagh students win top prizes in Texaco children’s art competition
Two Armagh students have won top prizes in this year’s 69th Texaco Children’s Art Competition. In the 12-13 years age category, Sabrina Morgan (age 12), a pupil at St. Patrick’s High School, Keady, won...
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Another crash at notorious bridge on main Armagh-Keady Road
A bridge notorious for single vehicle collisions between Armagh and Keady was struck again on Monday evening. Girvan’s Bridge, on the A29 Keady Road, was hit by a car at around 8.45pm. Police were...
View ArticleSubstantial amount of money stolen in Keady burglary
A house in Keady was burgled in broad daylight on Sunday afternoon. Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a report of a burglary at a house in the Granemore Road area of...
View ArticleCo Armagh woman pleads guilty to defrauding her employer out of almost £63,000
A Co Armagh woman today admitted defrauding her employers of more than £62,000. Standing in the dock of Newry Crown Court on Tuesday, 45-year-old Tracy Carr entered a guilty plea to the single charge...
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In Pictures: Armagh students celebrated as SRC come out on top at WorldSkills...
Ben Blackledge, WorldSkills UK Interim Chief Executive, together with senior Department for the Economy officials, joined the leadership team and WorldSkills student competitors from Southern Regional...
View ArticleKeady man bit police officer’s thumb with ‘full force’
A Keady man who bit “full force” on a police officer’s thumb is to learn his fate in May, after pleading guilty to the charge. The case of Gerard Anthony Renaghan, of Cargaclogher Road, was heard at...
View ArticleSheila’s book an insight into family life in Armagh during the Troubles
An Armagh nurse and mother who raised six children during the Troubles, and saw at first hand the devastating effects of that period, has written a book on her experiences. Sheila P Kelly’s book,...
View ArticleKeady director disqualified with company’s deficit close to £500,000
A Keady man has been disqualified from being a director after his company, which had a deficit close to £500,000, was liquidated. The Department for the Economy has accepted a disqualification...
View ArticleOutrage after lamb carcasses dumped on rural Co Armagh roads
A number of animal carcasses have been dumped along rural Co Armagh roads over the last number of weeks. Sinn Féin councillor Bróna Haughey has blasted those who chose to dump lamb carcasses on the...
View ArticleMan airlifted to hospital following serious assault in Keady
A man has been airlifted to hospital following an assault in Keady this morning, Friday. Police received a report at approximately 11.15am stating that a man had been assaulted following an altercation...
View ArticleMan (34) charged following serious assault in Keady
Police have charged a 34-year-old man following a report of an assault in Keady on Friday. The man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and failing to stop for police and dangerous...
View ArticleNew glamping site plans at Darkley’s Tullynawood Lake could ‘boost tourism in...
An exciting new glamping site overlooking the scenic Tullynawood Lake at Darkley could prove to be a catalyst for further tourist facilities in the area. That is the assertion of supporting statements...
View ArticleKeady man fights for life as assault accused remanded in custody
A Bulgarian man was remanded into custody today (Saturday) accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent. While 34-year-old Apostol Apostolov is currently charged with inflicting grievous...
View ArticleGAA club play tribute to three time championship winner Frank McParland...
A Co Armagh GAA club have paid tribute to a stalwart and legend following his untimely passing on Sunday. Frank McParland, who was 68, won titles as a player, assistant and manager with Granemore over...
View ArticleKeady First Responders providing a vital chain of survival to local community
A group of volunteers are making a huge difference to the response times for medical emergencies in and around the Keady area. Keady Community First Responders are made up of people who live within...
View ArticleHMRC seek forfeiture of cash seized in Keady woman’s home
Forfeiture applications are to be sought for cash seized from three people which is believed to have been obtained through crime. Colleen McConville, from Crossnenagh Road in Keady, along with husband...
View ArticleKeady man knocked unconscious outside shop remains non-responsive in hospital
A Keady man knocked unconscious during an apparent row over a motoring incident in the town has deteriorated to a “non-responsive” condition, the High Court heard. Prosecutors said the 61-year-old...
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