Man appears in court following £200,000 cocaine seizure in Keady
A man has appeared at Newry Magistrates’ Court charged with the seizure of £200,000 of cocaine in Keady on Friday. David Agnew, 39, of Carbry Heights, Keady was making a first appearance this morning,...
View Article‘Shameful’ act as car burnt out and tyres strewn everywhere at Co Armagh...
One of county Armagh’s most beautiful viewpoints was left in a “shameful” state after a car was left burnt out and tyres strewn everywhere. An Armagh I reader, who sent us these photos, was disgusted...
View ArticleParents express thanks for support as little JohnJoe (10) remains critical
The parents of a 10-year-old boy critically ill in hospital have expressed their thanks for the support they have received from the community. JohnJoe Toner suffered a suspected heart attack while at...
View ArticleLittle JohnJoe ‘brought a smile to everyone who met him’
A school principal has paid a glowing tribute to JohnJoe Toner following his tragic and untimely passing on Tuesday night. Justin Toner, Principal at St Malachy’s in Ballymoyer, said pupils, staff and...
View ArticleHeartbroken parents of little JohnJoe thanks everyone for support
The parents of a county Armagh schoolboy who died suddenly earlier this week have thanked those who supported their family over the last number of days. JohnJoe Toner, 11, passed away on Tuesday night...
View ArticleAbandoned car on dangerous Keady road ‘an accident waiting to happen’
A broken down car on the outskirts of Keady is causing chaos with motorists travelling along that road this evening. The vehicle is currently marooned on the side of the Castleblayney Road, without...
View ArticleSEAT not against Interconnector but opposed to 400kV overhead power lines
An action group opposed to certain aspects of a planned North-South Interconnector have spoken out on what they sat will be to the detriment of the rural countryside. Speaking ahead of this week’s...
View ArticleUrgent delivery of the North South Interconnector a key priority for business...
Northern Ireland’s leading business and industry groups have united to call for the urgent delivery of the North South Interconnector. The coalition, including the NI Chamber, CBI NI, IoD, Federation...
View ArticleCattle stolen from stricken farmer ALL recovered thanks to YOU
The 20 cattle stolen from a county Armagh farmer who lay ill in hospital have ALL been recovered — more than a month after they were taken. Gilbert Dougan, 62, was hospitalised with pneumonia earlier...
View ArticleFamily’s plea to find stolen farm quad which had been gift from late grandfather
A Keady family have appealed for help in finding a stolen farm quad of huge sentimental value. It was taken from the Darkley Road area during the early hours of yesterday (Friday) morning. The...
View ArticleLorry with large load of confectionery goods stolen in Middletown
A lorry full of confectionery goods was stolen from a yard in Middletown over the weekend. Police in Armagh are investigating the theft from a yard in the Monaghan Road area of Middletown on Sunday...
View ArticleCar on its roof following accident on Keady Road outside Armagh
There has been a road traffic collision on the Keady Road outside Armagh City. The accident is understood to have happened around 10pm with emergency services yet to arrive at the scene. One eyewitness...
View ArticleDaughter’s overseas fundraiser in memory father-of-four John ‘Cookie’ Grugan
The daughter of an Armagh man who died tragically overseas last year has organised a fundraiser in his memory. John ‘Cookie’ Grugan, from Ballymacnab, died after balcony fall while holidaying in France...
View ArticleDriver arrested after car seized outside shop in keady
A driver has been arrested following the seizure of a car outside a shop in Keady. PSNI Armagh posted the pictures on their social media channels. The incident, which saw the a black Ford picked up...
View ArticleFriends and family raise over £5,000 in memory of popular Keady man Eugene...
Friends and family of a popular Keady man who died suddenly from a heart attack last year have raised over £5,000 in his memory. Eugene Nugent, 52, was a huge character and his untimely death in...
View ArticleMan found guilty of leaving dog unattended for five days after moving house
Armagh resident prosecuted and fined for abandoning his dog. A man has been found guilty and fined for leaving a dog unattended for five days after he moved house. Brendan McCabe, 49, of Moss Row,...
View ArticlePolice detail road closures ahead of St Patrick’s Day parades
Police have released details of road closures ahead of the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Armagh tomorrow (Friday). Thousands are expected to descend on the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland for the annual...
View ArticleMajor roadworks in Keady to cause disruption for up to three weeks
A major roadworks scheme in Keady looks is to begin on Monday. The Castleblayney Road work, which will cost in the region of £200,000, is expected to last for up to three weeks, concluding on Saturday,...
View ArticleNeed for cameras now as beauty spot is targeted by vandals AGAIN
Vandals have targeted one of Co Armagh’s most beautiful viewpoints for the second time in a matter of weeks. Dozens of tyres were left strewn everywhere atop Carrigatuke view point, which is situated...
View ArticleJJ McParland steals Lorraine show ahead of CBBC ‘My Life’ show premiere
Keady ninja Jesse-Jane McParland will be looking forward to an exciting year. She has some big things in the pipeline, including a movie – Awakening – due to be released later this year. And this...
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