In Pictures: A-Level success at St Patrick’s High School in Keady
2024 has been a great year in St Patrick’s High School, Keady, students achieved superb A Level results, the reward for all their hard work. 71% of students have received A* – C. This year Examination...
View ArticleArmagh man ‘prevailed upon’ to drive intoxicated friends home loses licence
An Armagh man “prevailed upon” by intoxicated friends to drive them home after being unable to get a taxi has been banned for drink driving. Martins Gelsons, of Lisanally Lane, appeared before Armagh...
View ArticleIn Pictures: GCSE results day at St Patrick’s High School in Keady
Maths to Mandarin, Portuguese to Polish and Everything in Between! GCSE Results Day was a day full of celebrations as pupils at St Patrick’s Keady achieved brilliant GCSE results. 19 subjects achieved...
View ArticleService in Keady to mark 90 years of Mid-Ulster grouping of Apprentice Boys...
A service is to be held in Keady to mark the 90th anniversary of the Apprentice Boys of Derry Mid-Ulster Amalgamated Committee. The Apprentice Boys of Derry -a fraternal society formed to commemorate...
View ArticleKeady community in mourning following sad passing of Roisin Molloy
A Co Armagh community is mourning the loss of a young woman who sadly lost her battle against a rare form of cancer earlier on Friday. Roisin Molloy was diagnosed with a rare, incurable form of spinal...
View ArticleRoisin Molloy: Young Keady woman with ‘gigantic heart’ loved making people laugh
Mourners at the funeral of a young Keady woman, who died after a brave battle with cancer last week, heard how she was a a precious daughter – and sister – with a “gigantic heart” who enjoyed making...
View ArticleFundraiser to provide well-known Keady man with downstairs space following...
A Keady family have launched a fundraising appeal to help install a wet room for their dad who has a rare type of pulmonary fibrosis. Raymond Callaghan – best known as ‘Boots’ – was diagnosed with NSIP...
View Article‘A beautiful person’: Community rocked following sudden passing of...
A profound sadness has befallen the wider Keady community once more following the untimely passing of a young mother-of-three. Majella Hughes, who lived in Corran with her husband, Paddy, and three...
View ArticleCause for celebrations at St Patrick’s High School Keady prize-giving night
St Patrick’s High School was a hive activity as Guests, Governors, family, friends and staff and were delighted to have the opportunity to gather together and celebrate the outstanding achievements of...
View ArticleRoof leaks at Tommy Makem Centre in Keady branded ‘nothing short of disgraceful’
Ongoing roof leaks at the Tommy Makem Arts & Community Centre in Keady have been branded as “nothing short of disgraceful”. These were the words of SDLP councillor Thomas O’Hanlon, who has been...
View ArticleRecycling Centres move to winter operating hours from October 1
As winter approaches there will be a change to operating hours for Household Recycling Centres across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough, effective from Tuesday, 1 October. The annual...
View ArticleIt’s all handy hands on deck in Keady as ‘Boots’ becomes Band of Builders’...
Thanks to the benevolence of a Band of Builders one of Keady’s “biggest characters” may be set to receive the wet room he so badly needs… and a little bit more! Marcus McGee, a Blackwatertown-based...
View ArticleDarkley man in court accused of possessing firearm with intent to cause fear...
A Darkley man accused of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence is to face Crown Court proceedings. Richard Kenneth Dickson, 39, of Tullynawood Road, appeared before Armagh...
View ArticleCo Armagh school seeking new nursery unit as local playgroup to be...
A County Armagh primary school could benefit from the provision of a “part-time statutory nursery” unit, amid reports current facilities are beset with recruitment difficulties, with plans to close a...
View ArticleConcerns raised for missing Armagh man last seen at Craigavon Area Hospital
Concerns have been raised for a missing Armagh man last seen at Craigavon Area Hospital earlier on Wednesday. Police have issued an appeal for missing person Steven Leonard. He was last seen today at...
View ArticleCounty final postponed at last minute as high winds wreak havoc across Co Armagh
The Armagh senior county final, which was due to take place this afternoon, has been postponed as high winds wreak havoc. The County Board said that “due to high winds and the ongoing weather warning”,...
View ArticleArmagh band Brother Vice release new single inspired by frontman’s money...
An Armagh-based Indie Rock trio has spoken about their band’s origin and personal development ahead of the release of their new ‘high-energy’ single. Brother Vice is very much a Co. Armagh affair,...
View ArticleKeady man’s spooky short film ‘The Pumpkin Boy’ recognised at AI horror contest
A Co. Armagh animator has made it to the final of an AI horror film competition with his spooky short, ‘The Pumpkin Boy’. Timothy Evans (51), from Keady, received a very positive response from...
View ArticleMan beaten with baseball bat by masked thugs in Keady
A man has been hospitalised after being beaten by masked thugs wielding a baseball bat in Keady. Detectives are appealing for information in relation to the aggravated burglary in the early hours of...
View ArticleConcerns over privatisation of Keady Dental Practice
Concerns have been raised over the privatisation of Keady Dental Practice Sinn Féin councillor, Ashley Mallon, says she is shocked by the move and has concerns for residents in the area who have, for...
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