Big lift for tiny village; mum on premature birth; arson accused set for crown court
Good morning. It’s going to be a chilly one today – and some of you may experience some snow, if you haven’t already.
So this week, Scott took himself off to Banbridge to see what all the fuss was about regarding the new road layout at The Cut (Downshire Bridge). Admittedly, we were there after the school rush so our qualitative may not have been as accurate as we would have liked. While some said it was a case of “wait and see”, there were others much more scathing. Read more on that here.
And keeping with the traffic-related theme, the dynamic duo of Kellie and Caoilinn headed for Lurgan to check out the impact the new hourly Enterprise service is having in the town – notably, William Street.
Queues and congestion aside, traders weren’t all doom and gloom on the new service, although it would be nice, they say, if the train stopped a little more often, rather than by-passing the town. More on that here.
And wondering where I went this week? This little piggy stayed at home.
There was plenty of chatter about the (eventual) removal of parking charges at Craigavon and Daisy Hill Hospitals. Opinions are split on that one. What are your thoughts?
Newsletter first
🤰Lurgan mum raising awareness around premature pregnancy after baby born at 27 weeks
🏏 Planners declared: Laurelvale Cricket Club set for major sporting development
⚖️ Keady man accused of setting fire to car and damaging two others set for Crown Court
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🅿️ Preparatory work to begin for removal of car park charges at Craigavon and Daisy Hill hospitals
🚜 ‘It’s so important’: Armagh’s farmers have their say on inheritance tax protest
Headlines
⚖️ Kevin McGeough death: Warrenpoint Harbour Authority deny corporate manslaughter
🚓 Two Newry homes ransacked less than a mile apart
🚨 Car stolen from Portadown owner’s driveway overnight
🟢 Green light for Portadown HMO despite strong objections from neighbours
🌨️ Co Armagh: Snow and ice warning in place as Storm Bert brings yellow alert for weekend
🤣 Armagh-born author talks Wit and Wisdom and how slagging says ‘I care about you’
🛞 Outrage as trailer-load of tyres dumped in Gosford Forest Park
🚔 ‘Domestic abuse top priority’: Police respond to ‘off-putting’ facilities for women remarks
🚆 Lurgan’s business owners weigh up pros and cons of new Enterprise service
⚖️ Man who left victim with ‘catastrophic’ injuries following Keady fight avoids jail
⚖️ Teen accused of vast catfishing enterprise targeting child victims returned for trial
🎄COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS!🎄
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Notice Board
Christmas Craft Fair | Friday November 22 | 6pm - 9.30pm | Mullabrack Church Hall | Proceeds from the catering and entertainment at the craft fair will go towards the building of a nursery school and the mission projects in Uganda with Abaana in July 2025.
Big Breakfast in Thomas Street Methodist Church Hall, Portadown | Saturday | November 23 | 2024 | 9.30am to 11am | Testimony from Andrew MacDonald | Proceeds in aid of P.I.P.S. (Hope and Support) and Church Funds.
Christmas Coffee Morning | Peatlands Playgroup, Portadown | November 23 | 10am - 12pm.
Charity Spinathon | Keady Recreation Centre | November 23 | 9am - 9pm | With two local athletes, Caolan McConville from Lurgan and Lucy Best from Portadown, Skiing Team for Team Ireland | £5 per bike per hour | Book a time slot on mobile 07884 396247.
Oriel Traditional Orchestra Annual Charity Concert | November 24, 2024 | 7pm | An Táin Arts Centre, Dundalk | In aid of The Birches Alzheimer’s Day Care Centre and The Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre, Drogheda | Tickets €15
Carlingford Lough Keepers | Ballybot House 28, Cornmarket, Newry, BT35 8BG | November 26 | 7pm | All individuals, community groups, associations and other interested bodies who would like to share our aspirations are warmly invited to join us in a Public Meeting to form a Committee | For further information please email carlingfordloughkeepers@gmail.com.
Christmas Tree Switch-On | Thomas Street Methodist Church, Portadown | Thursday | November 28 | 6.30pm | Christmas Carols and Songs | Santa’s Grotto and gift for every child.
Pop-up Art Shop | Saturday November 30 | 9am - 9pm | Entrance of Abbey Lane, Armagh | A collection or arts and crafts by local and county Armagh artists.
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✅ Noel Conn and Company wish to recruit a Qualified Accountant, Payroll Administrator and Accounts Administrator.
✅ IT Hub require an IT Technician to join their team.
✅ Mount Charles have a number of full time roles across Armagh and beyond.
🆕 Armagh City Hotel require Food Service Staff.
✅ Tullynagrow Circle K, Nisa, Carnagh House Off Licence require Retail Staff.
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✅ County Armagh Golf Club require an Office Administrator.
✅ Noel Conn and Company wish to recruit a Qualified Accountant, Payroll Administrator and Accounts Administrator.
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✅ Mount Charles require Cleaning Operatives and Catering Assistants.
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