How Covid may have secured the future of this family business!
Good evening, it's Micheal here with you. It's Hallowe'en week – I just love it, even though I have been told to tone down my brilliant horror stories. Apparently it's not the best idea to tell your eight-year-old daughter the (obviously fictional) story of the horrific happenings, in the very house she calls home, exactly 100 years ago TONIGHT! It's always tonight, even though the same story is attempted every night for about a week! In terms of decorations, the ghost is hanging just above the front door, the zombie hand protrudes from the soil in the front garden, the skeleton skull, and accompanying hands, sit eerily atop the driveway hedge; knife (with blood) placed as if it's going through the skeleton's neck – the anatomical accuracy leaves a lot to be desired – and of course, pumpkins at the ready. The 'Caution, Do Not Enter' tape will go up on Hallowe'en.
This week, at Armagh I, we're giving away Hallowe'en Walking Tour tickets with a simple Armagh ghost story question needing answered to enter, as well as a sweets hamper for your fancy dress pics. See below for more info on those.
Meanwhile, you can find the rest of the newsletter here...
PS. Let me know if you want to hear the story of what happened 100 years ago TONIGHT. I really want to tell someone who'll care to listen.
Recently, we caught up with the Bests in Newry and what a fascinating take on the pandemic. Without the intervention of Covid, Newry could have lost this family firm, which has served the city and further afield for over a century. Covid effectively secured its future in the family...
Covid provides ‘Best’ possible succession plan for century old business — armaghi.com
Jobs Profiled..
Armagh Jobs caught up with Norbrook's Shannen Lynn, who outside of her role in the lab loves nothing more than some video gaming and gardening – when the weather allows, of course. Here's how she got into her role as a Senior Analytical Chemist for QC Raw Materials..
Jobs profiled: The art of science for Norbrook's Shannen Lynn — armaghjobs.com
Latest Roles on armaghjobs.com
Northern Hydraulics in Coalisland currently recruiting for CNC Lathe Machinists — armaghjobs.com
Knife Skills Operative based in Dunbia, Dungannon — armaghjobs.com
Warehouse Operative (Retail) required for Dunbia Dungannon — armaghjobs.com
Care Assistant - Armagh Jobs — armaghjobs.com
Trainee Chef required for Sally McNally's — armaghjobs.com
Win cinema tickets...
Don't forget, you can win yourself a set of cinema tickets by clicking on the link below and posting on our website's comment section...winner announced on Tuesday.
Win Omniplex cinema tickets: It’s the return of Michael Myers in Halloween Kills — armaghi.com
Plus...WIN Hallowe'en Walking Tour tickets
The same principal applies for our Walking Tour Tickets for this Thursday. Simply answer the question to be in with a chance of winning. Winner announced Tuesday.
Win Hallowe’en Walking Tour tickets: Answer this ghastly Armagh ghost story question.. — www.armaghi.com
Instagram giveaway...
Finally on the giveaways for this week, we've got a sweets hamper – courtesy of Sweetez in Armagh – to give away to one lucky winner of our #iscream Instagram comp. Use the #iscream hashtag and upload your fancy dress photo! (Adults and kids) winner will be announced via this newsletter next Monday! Follow us on Instagram here.
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Richhill’s wonderkid Willie still pulling on boots for Northern Ireland as he approaches 60! — armaghi.com
Podcast: Hugh Morgan and Paddy Hamilton survive hell – and death – in toughest footrace on earth — armaghi.com
Sadness at passing of Baron George Minne; well-respected and hugely talented Armagh Cathedral organist — armaghi.com
Redevelopment of former Markethill mart and police station site finally to get outline approval — armaghi.com
Celebration of Jake Bailey-Sloan’s life to take place at The Mill in Portadown — armaghi.com