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A teenage boy has been charged following an incident in Portadown at the weekend which reportedly saw part of People’s Park cordoned off by police. The 17-year-old has been charged with criminal damage and assault in connection with an incident in the St John’s Crescent area on Saturday, April 25. He is due to appear […]
A Dungannon man has died following a motorcycle collision near Omagh on Sunday morning. Police have named the victim as 61-year-old Patrick Deery. He was killed in a single-vehicle crash on the Clanabogan Road shortly before 11am on April 26. Detective Inspector Dave Stewart, from the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit, said: “A report was received […]
McMULLAN – April 25th, 2026, peacefully at hospital, surrounded by his Family, Leslie (Mac) beloved husband of Rosemary, 20 Moygashel Park, Moygashel, dearly loved father of Michelle (John), Gary (Regina), loving grandfather of Jade (Jonny), Jordan, Kody and Rhyss, great grandfather of Micah, and dear brother of Yvonne, Alan, Ermel and the late Noeleen. Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday 28th April at 1.30 pm in Dereck Marshall & Sons Funeral Home, followed by interment in Killyman Parish Churchyard. House private. Family and Friends welcome in the Funeral Home on Monday evening 27th April from 6.00 – 9.00 pm. No flowers please. Donations if desired to be made payable to Parkinsons, c/o Dereck Marshall & Sons, Funeral Directors, Stangmore Park, 4A Far Circular Road, Dungannon, BT71 6LW, or online via dereckmarshallandsons.co.uk. Will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his Family and all the Family Circle. We will never cease to miss you, we will never cease to care, in a special corner of our hearts, you will always be there. Potter, Sultin, 25th April 2026, Emmet (tragically as result of an accident), beloved son of Gerry (RIP) and Claire (Beggs). Much loved brother of Geraldine (Mark), Gerard (Fiona), Michelle (Brendan), Barry (Pamela) and Conor. Deeply regretted by his mother, brothers, sisters, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, and large family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Funeral and wake details to follow.
He’s only 22 with the world, quite literally, at his feet. A talented exponent of the performing arts, Azeem Alahi has worked hard for everything he has got in life so far. Now today, as chief executive officer of Northern Ireland’s only dedicated dance agency, he has changed lives, turned dreams into reality and given […]
One person has died and another has been arrested following a single-vehicle collision in the Caledon area on Saturday evening, April 25, police have confirmed. Detective Inspector Dave Stewart, from the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit, said officers received a report shortly after 11pm of a collision involving a van on Derrycourtney Road. Police, along with […]
A serial domestic abuser with 70 previous convictions has been remanded in custody after a judge refused him bail for a second time, warning he will not be released without a secure residential address and treatment plan for his drink and drugs problems.... This content is for Armagh I members only. Consider supporting local, independent […]
A 39-year-old Armagh man accused of a petrol bomb attack on a city bar which left two people with significant burns has been refused compassionate bail to visit his father’s grave – in order to mark his birthday. John Patrick Nixon, of Corrigan Court, Irish Street, appeared via videolink from Maghaberry Prison before Armagh Magistrates’ […]
Plans have been submitted that could see a new Lurgan bar premises refurbish its upper floors into duplexes and flats, accommodated by making internal adjustments to their existing pub and off sales layout. Pertaining to 99 – 103 William Street in Lurgan, the plans were submitted to Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council in the […]
Loughran Sean, Clanabogan, Omagh, Co Tyrone formerly of 22 Tattysallagh Road, Clanabogan, Omagh BT78 5BW died peacefully in the South West Acute Hospital, on Friday 24th April 2026 on his 85th Birthday, surrounded by his loving family. Treasured father of the late Gerard, Claire Rainey (Jonathan), Shane, Barry (Louise) and Paul (Donna). Loving and devoted grandfather to Erin, Ryan, Conan, Owen, Dáire and Dáithí. Treasured brother of Madeline Donnelly (late Brian), Ann McCann (late Sean), Lawrence, Marian Hutchinson (John), Eamon (Mary), Bernie Gendall (late Alan), Gerald (Michelle), Terry (Nuala) and the late Francie, Brendan, Pat and Colum. Sean will be reposing in his late residence from 5.00pm on Saturday 25th April 2026 and from 2.00pm on Sunday 26th April 2026. There will be a shuttle bus service from 5pm until 9pm each day from Drumragh GFC Club Grounds. Sean will leave his late residence at 11.50am on Monday 27th April for 12.30pm requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Drumragh followed by his burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving daughter, sons, son in law, daughters in law, Eileen, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, brother’s in-law, sister’s in-law, nephews, nieces and entire family circle and friends. Our Lady pray for him. Donnelly Kathleen (Kitty), neé McGarvey, Corbally, Dromore, Co Tyrone, formerly of 109 St Dympna’s Road, Corbally, Dromore, BT78 3DJ. Died peacefully in the South West Acute Hospital on Friday 24th April 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Charlie. Treasured mother of Dr. Ann, Martin and Cahal and mother in law of Fionnuala. Loving and devoted grandmother to Charlie and Nadia. Cherished sister of the late Michael McGarvey, Mary McLaughlin, Rose Donnelly and Pauline Donnelly, sister in law of Gerry Donnelly and John Donnelly. Kitty will be reposing at home from 2pm until 9pm on both Saturday 25th April and Sunday 26th April 2026. Kitty will leave her late residence at 10.20am on Monday 27th April for 11am requiem Mass in St Davog’s Church, Dromore, followed by her burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, with donations in lieu kindly accepted for Dementia NI c/o McAtee Funeral Directors, 163 Edergole Road, Fintona, BT78 2NQ. For those who wish to show a presence on the funeral route, Kitty will travel from the St Dympna’s Road, and along Church Street, Main Street and the Omagh Road to arrive at St. Davog’s Church for 10.50am. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving daughter, sons, daughter- in-law, grandchildren, brothers in-laws, nephews, nieces and entire family circle and friends. Our Lady pray for her.
A Portadown Tesco worker who served a customer that “walked off” with £1,400 in unpaid goods says the way management handled the incident — including being told she should have run after the customer despite suffering from serious breathing problems — triggered a spiral of illness, stress and, ultimately, her dismissal from the Meadows Shopping […]
Birthdays come and birthdays go. But a Loughgall school teacher will always remember turning 38, after setting herself the challenge of trying to run a mile for each of those years for a very worthy cause. Given that it’s on her doorstep, Loughgall Country Park was the ideal location, as Stephanie Duke set her target […]
A man charged with 'instructing' a child to 'engage in sexual activity' had a property attacked after being previously bailed.... This content is for Armagh I members only. Consider supporting local, independent journalism by signing up for a monthly - or annual – membership. Weekly Membership £1.99 / Week Unlimited weekly access to Armagh ICancel […]
Fifteen apartments for “social rented housing” could be constructed on the site of a former car wash on a busy main street in Lurgan, if plans are approved. The application was submitted to Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council – in relation to lands adjacent and 10 metres to the rear and north east of […]
A 21-year-old musician from Madden is set to star in a brand new “destination” stage show, Celtic Heart, which is set to be a must-see for thousands of tourists and visitors to Northern Ireland this summer. Celtic Heart is a brand new production commissioned specially by the Waterfront. It celebrates Belfast’s unique cultural story through […]
On Wednesday 22nd April 2026 Ambrose Thomas Crowe (18 Dunlea Vale, Dungannon) passed away unexpectedly. Husband of the late Ann R.I.P. Ambrose’s remains will be arriving at St. Patrick’s Church, Dungannon for 6pm today, Friday for overnight repose. Everyone welcome from 6-7pm before evening Mass and after from 8-9pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10am with burial afterward in Carland Road Cemetery. Remembered by Paul, (Clodagh) Ciaran (Paul) Christopher, Charlotte and entire family circle. Fox (nee McGoldrick) Philomena Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Much loved wife of Vincent, loving mother of Michele (Cathal), Roisin (Martin), Nuala (Terry), Orla (Paul), and Brenda (Fergal). Treasured Granny to Ryan, Katie, James, Rachel, Lorcan, Maeve, Cara, Sarah, Ronan, Eabha, Aodhan, Aine, Dara, and Hannah. Dear Sister of Mary Mc Caughey, Laurence, Mark, Sheila Mc Crory, Helen Mc Creesh, Patricia Mc Sorley, Dolores Kerr, Sarah Mc Callan, and the late Sean, Micky and Paul (RIP). Reposing at her daughter Brenda’s home at 16a Camaghy Road South, Galbally, Dungannon, BT70 2NL from 3pm today. Removal on Sunday at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in the Church of St John the Baptist, Galbally. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Philomena will be sadly missed by her loving family, extended family, friends and neighbours. Traffic arrangements are as follows. From 5pm on Friday, buses will operate from Galbally Community Centre carpark, and from 3pm on Saturday. We would ask everyone to use this service as parking is limited. A one way system is in operation on Camaghy Rd South, with entrance only from the Lurgylea Road side (near Galbally Community Centre).
A Portadown man has denied causing "serious" injuries to a 4ft 8in woman with a guitar, hammer and plank of wood after a two-day crack cocaine and Fireball binge, a court has heard. ... This content is for Armagh I members only. Consider supporting local, independent journalism by signing up for a monthly - or annual […]
Callous thieves stooped to a new low this week when they drained oil from the tank of a 95-year-old Armagh woman under the cover of darkness. Elizabeth Pauline Arthurs had only just filled her tank at the end of March, paying out over £380. Now she has been left feeling shocked and vulnerable after thieves […]
UPDATE: Madison is home safe and well. ************* Scarva Parish Church is opening its doors this evening to pray for the safe return of a 15-year-old schoolboy who has been missing since yesterday (Thursday). Madison Crawford was last seen in the Banbridgev area at around 4.30pm. Police issued a missing person appeal and urged anyone […]
A Lurgan man is accused of having a poker as an offensive weapon and assaulting his father and brother occasioning actual bodily harm.... This content is for Armagh I members only. Consider supporting local, independent journalism by signing up for a monthly - or annual – membership. Weekly Membership £1.99 / Week Unlimited weekly access […]
Permission has been sought to extend the ground floor space of a popular and long-standing bar on Moira’s Main Street. Pretty Mary’s pub and restaurant – named after Pretty Mary’s Fort nearby – recently came under the ownership of hospitality mogul, Andrew Robinson of McConville’s Portadown, Ma Berry’s and Maisie’s fame. Submitting an application to […]
Dedication of land for Newry’s £20m City Park is to be officially signed and sealed to release Stormont funding. The long-awaited park now looks set for major progress ahead of a projected completion date next year, but the public has been kept shut out of local authority discussions. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s strategy, […]
A man was punched in the face in Portadown by a man carrying a Nazi flag who was wearing a t-shirt which said 'Stop importing, Start deporting'.... This content is for Armagh I members only. Consider supporting local, independent journalism by signing up for a monthly - or annual – membership. Weekly Membership £1.99 / […]
A “world-class” plan to develop 100 miles of UNESCO forest parks and coastline has been given cross-party backing as councillors move to secure almost £30m of Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) funding. The Narrow Water Bridge linking Warrenpoint with Omeath, due to open at the end of next year, is seen as a key part […]
A 24 year old man has been charged with committing an act outraging public decency and exposure in an Omagh park. The charges follow an incident in the Lovers Retreat area of Omagh last Saturday, April 18, during which a man was reported to have committed a sex act in front of a woman.
Glenanne Community Association in County Armagh has secured £1,000 prize as part of this year’s Housing Executive’s Rural Community Awards. Situated in the hinterland of Armagh, this project is dedicated to combining environmental education, practical action and inclusive participation to create a greener, more sustainable Glenanne — a village that cares for its environment and […]
Blumhouse, the horror studio behind recent reimaginings of ‘The Invisible Man’ and ‘The Wolf Man’ – both helmed by Leigh Whannell – turns its attention to another classic creature with a new take on ‘The Mummy’, this time from Irish writer-director Lee Cronin. It’s not the first attempt at reviving the bandaged icon in recent years.
Road users may wish to plan their journeys in advance with roadworks programmes taking place in the Larne area this week.
A haulage firm which pleaded guilty to allowing a lorry to travel without a working tachograph has been handed a £900 fine.... This content is for Armagh I members only. Consider supporting local, independent journalism by signing up for a monthly - or annual – membership. Weekly Membership £1.99 / Week Unlimited weekly access to […]
The Police Ombudsman has refused to provide updated statistics into the PSNI officers’ Abuse of Position for Sexual Purposes (APSP) investigation – a stance which has been criticised by a solicitor acting for a number of victims who are struggling to report their experiences. A report published last month stated 20 serving and two former […]
A 72-year-old Armagh man has committed to taking on the “last leg” of a world-famous pilgrim’s trail in memory of “the woman he loved”. Michael O’Connor sadly lost his wife Mary after a battle with cancer in December 2025. They had previously talked of some day hiking a portion of the Camino de Santiago but […]
