Double tragedy rocks two county Armagh communities

Good morning. It was absolutely heartbreaking to hear of the untimely passing of 36-year-old Aaron O’Neill from Portadown. Truly tragic and just days after watching his daughter help Ballyhegan Davitts to an Intermediate Championship.

Similarly, the death of Lurgan businessman John Fearon, while on holiday, was another devastating blow for our community. John's family so kindly took the time to speak to us ahead of his funeral yesterday.

Elsewhere, those of us with oil heating will be receiving £100 electricity credit in the coming weeks. It hasn't gone down too well. Let us know your thoughts? What concerns do you have ahead of the winter...what measures are you putting in place? As always, we'd love to hear from you.

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Headlines

Community in ‘complete shock’ as popular young dad dies suddenly — armaghi.com

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Men behind armed robbery in Keady linked to similar incident at Cullyhanna Post Office

‘Mullacreevie has been left behind’, says Armagh Housing Executive tenant suffering sleepless nights

Newry Council's £240,000 Christmas lights budget concerns.

Tyrone man charged with murdering Damien Heagney whose remains recovered from reservoir

Hair salon owner Cheryl-Lee still on a high after attending Paris Fashion Week

Concern at plans to proceed with Kingsmills PS closure

‘Insulting’ £100 electricity payment for oil heating customers will leave thousands ‘in the cold this winter’

Markethill traders frustrated by those who park up all day and head elsewhere

Portadown man sentenced for indecent and common assaults against child

Two men arrested after £90,000 worth of counterfeit goods and drugs seized

Police investigating reports of sexual assault on teenage girl in Banbridge

Calls for Loughgall Lake to be better stocked for local anglers

Norbrook employees on a role with another Southern Area Hospice lottery win

Killeavy Castle among big winners at Tourism NI’s Giant Spirit Awards!

Ten jobs to be created in Craigavon thanks to new Digital Services centre

Lucky Keady punter scoops over £12,000 on Premier League score predictions

What's On...

Friday October 14, 8pm - Market Place Theatre: Simon and Garfunkel tribute duo sing Through the Years in concert.

Saturday October 15, 2pm and 7pm - Manchán Magan’s insights into Irish Language rise up with his sourdough bread at Aonach Mhacha.

Monday October 17 - Thursday October 20, 10am and 1pm - Immersive sensory experience Thaw designed to engage youths with learning disability.

Thursday October 20, 8pm - A night on the tools with storytelling comedian Paddy McDonnell in Market Place Theatre.

Saturday October 29, 10.30pm - More Power to Your Elbow headline Halloween weekend at Basil Sheils.

Armagh Jobs...

Linwoods Healthfoods currently require a full time Office Administrator — armaghjobs.com We currently require an Office Administrator to carry out General office duties in our busy office based at our Monaghan Road site in Armagh.

Secretarial Assistant - Armagh Jobs

This is a part time role supporting all of the work that takes place within the project.

Haldane Fisher named Training Company of the Year by Builders Merchants Federation - Armagh Jobs — armaghjobs.com Local leading builders’ merchant Haldane Fisher has been named as the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) Training Company of the Year.

Win..

Win four-bed luxury villa in Portugal, Volkswagen seven-seater and £50,000 cash with McKinney Competitions — armaghi.com