A big weekend of Orange...
We’re publishing this newsletter a little later this morning – it is a holiday, after all.
However, it’s not a day off for us, as we’ll be attending a special court sitting in Lisburn and bringing you coverage of the Twelfth in Killylea a little later today. There’s plenty going on.
Of course it’s a big weekend of Orange in Co Armagh and on Saturday, the orange of Armagh will descend on Croke Park to see Kieran McGeeney’s men take on Kerry in for a place in the All-Ireland final.
Whatever variety of Orange you’re enjoying this weekend, have a good one.
Newsletter firsts
🏋️♀️ Lurgan mum-of-two 'going for gold' in 2024 Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships
💃 Banbridge dancer (12) heads for Dance Excellence in Los Angeles as part of NI's first 'elite team'
⚖️ Newry man admits possession of indecent and prohibited images of children
Job Profile: There’s no better place for Marketing Executive Chloe’s ‘Creative Ideas’
Headlines you may have missed..
🕰️ Famous Armagh family of clockmakers mourns loss of Jim Stewart, a giant in his field, aged 86
🚔 Man suffers serious eye injury after being headbutted in Newry shopping centre
🏫 Frustrations aired with minister pressed on new build school for Poyntzpass Primary
📦 Spanish packaging giants Saica get go-ahead for massive new factory in Newry
🪧 Garvaghy area ‘ethnically cleansed’ as street sign debate heats up council chamber
👍 Multi-million pound holiday park approved in Crossmaglen
👎 Controversial infill plans at Maghery rescinded – but questions raised over process
⛔ Newry sales rep settles discrimination case with Haldane Fisher for £20,000
🚯 Armagh-based bin workers to stage two-week strike action from next week
🥶 Brrrrr! June colder than May in Armagh for first time in 176 years
🗣️ Autumn/Winter Irish language classes open to ‘learners of all levels’ in Aonach Mhacha
🩺 New contractor appointed to two GP practices at Portadown Health Centre
💔 Community stunned as Co Armagh teen dies in Cliffs of Moher tragedy
🏥 New women’s health hub for Daisy Hill Hospital
⭐ People of the Year Awards
Nominations for our 2024 People of the Year Awards close today. It has been a phenomenal response but you have one last chance to nominate someone deserving. You can do so here.
Armagh Jobs
We have more new job openings on armaghjobs.com. Check them out below.
🆕 Armagh City Hotel require a Banqueting Waiter/Waitress.
🆕 Dentistry@Markethill require Trainee/Qualified Dental Nurse.
✅ Linwoods require Accounts/Administration Assistant (Maternity leave cover)
✅ IT Hub require IT Technician for Armagh.
✅ Re-Gen Waste require an IT Manager and Accounts Assistant.
✅ Mount Charles have a number of full time roles across Armagh and beyond.
🆕 Dentistry@Markethill require Trainee/Qualified Dental Nurse.
✅ Mount Charles require Cleaning Operatives and Catering Assistants.
🛎️ If you have a job and want to advertise it to 40,000 daily users on www.armaghjobs.com and www.armaghi.com, as well as more than 9,000 people on this newsletter and our 100,000 social media followers, get in touch.
Notice Board
Summer Open Days at First Presbyterian Church, Armagh | Starting Thursday July 4, the church will open its doors to any member of the public interested in its almost 150 years of history | Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 3pm throughout summer.
Jonny Roberts Memorial Tournament, Just A Chat FC | Sunday July 21 | 10am | Craigavon City FC | 5-aside tournament, max squad of 8, £10 entry per player | The event is to raise money for charity and raise awareness of mental health in our community.
Apple Mews Fun Day | Friday July 26 | 1.30pm - 4.30pm | 95 Cathedral Road | Free entry | Balloon twisting, face painting, continental market, craft stalls, bouncy castle, petting farm, live music and much more! | Special guest - Lord Mayor Sarah Duffy.
Triple A Funday | Sunday August 4 | 2pm - 5pm | Sherries Field, Armagh | BBQ, face painting, petting farm, sensory path and stations, sack race challenge, egg & spoon race, fun & games, wet sponge throws | Open to all children and adults with a disability or special needs, their family, friends, and carers.
