Carnage on our roads as untold lives destroyed in blink of an eye!
Plus, police appeal for info 18 years after Armagh man's murder!
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Unfortunately, it has been another weekend of devastation on our roads. The Madden community were plunged into grief as a dark cloud descended on the small Co Armagh village and wider townland on Saturday morning. Patrick Grimley played an integral part of that community; he was the club secretary of the local GAA club. He was also a voice often heard on Armagh GAA TV broadcasts, including this year’s senior final. His passing will leave a void among the GAA fraternity, but most devastatingly, in the family home he shared with his wife, Ciera, and three children. As the community comes to terms with Patrick’s loss, they are also coming together in their prayers and support of Ciera and the two other members of the club who remain in hospital at this time.
It is in these next few days, and those weeks and months ahead, that the meaning of community comes to the fore – the people of Madden have epitomised that in recent days and will no doubt continue to put their arms around those families whose lives have been changed forever.
The same can be said in Newtownhamilton, where Dylan Vallely continues his battle to recover from a road collision t in Camlough, just days before Hallowe’en. The St Michael’s GAA club, where Dylan was recently named Minor Player of the Year, have been front and centre in rallying the community in prayer and support over the last week and a half.
And in Portadown, the family of Sarah Louise McCauley has thanked the local community for their support. The 15-year-old schoolgirl remains in a critical condition in hospital following a crash on Halloween night.
The youngster was a pedestrian and was struck by a car near her home on Scotch Street.
Sarah’s sister Jessica said: “She has severe facial lacerations, a broken nose, multiple fractures and two bleeds in her brain and bleeds on her lung. It has been quite a serious injury to her head, to witness Sarah like that it’s very hard for the family. It’s broke our hearts, the whole family is just distraught over it. Sarah has a long road ahead of her for recovery. Thanks to everyone in the local community and from further away who have kept Sarah in their thoughts and prayers over the last few days.”
And on Sunday night we reported on a four-vehicle collision on the M1. Five people were taken to hospital as a result. Fortunately, the injuries were not serious.
Elsewhere over the last few days, a lorry driver was killed in Monaghan on Monday afternoon, while an 18-year-old man and woman died on their way on the road home from work in Donegal. In Coleraine, 15-year-old Candice Tosh, who was severely injured after she was struck by a car, sadly succumbed to her injuries.
Please, stay safe on the roads, especially as the inclement weather makes conditions much more hazardous.
Headlines
🚨 Reward of £20,000 offered for information on murder of Armagh man 18 years ago
🏫 Huge extension plan set to transform Lisanally Special School in Armagh
💔 Heartbreak as popular Armagh ‘gentleman’ passes away while on holiday in Lanzarote
🥩 End of an era as family butchers to cease trading in Armagh after 92 years
💷 Roaring success for third annual Harry’s Day as £5,600 raised for Marie Curie
🚜 Mountain House Tractor Run raises over £3,000 to support people with kidney disease
🚔 Resident threatened as two masked men ransack Bessbrook home
👮♂️ Machinery valued at £8,000 stolen in Lurgan
🚒 Terminally ill woman among vulnerable removed from flooded homes in Portadown
🥧 No humble pie in Keady as apple tarts raise over £2,400 for charities
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☕Discover & Connect | Wednesday November 8 | 1 - 4pm | Resource Centre, New Road, Silverbridge | £5 per person - call 028 30 835764 | Bolster Community host afternoon tea and dancing where organisations will also provide information on services available to people over 60s. Music by Max Cunningham from Luv Bug.
⛪ No Greater Love | Wednesday November 8 - Sunday November 12 | Armagh Elim Church | Armagh Elim will have a service each night for children, ladies, men, youth and the Sunday will be a day for the whole family. As a church, they simply want to share a message of hope to people that they are loved by God.
❓Trivia Night | County Armagh Golf Club | Friday November 10 | 8pm | In aid of Armagh Child Contact Centre | Topics will include current affairs, entertainment, sport, food and drink, geography and a few surprises. There will be prizes for the best teams on the night as well as a fundraising raffle.
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