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Armagh woman celebrates ‘special birthday’ by reflecting on adoption journey
Good morning to you. U2 fans will be familiar with their hit City of Blinding Lights; maybe Armagh’s brightest new band 'Brother Vice’ could pen ‘City of No Lights’ for it appears that’s exactly what Armagh is.
Our story on our city’s plight has got a few people’s wicks up, and for good reason. The comments ranged from the enraged, the sarcastic to the problem-solvers.
And while it’s not on Council to fix the street lights (that’s DfI – just like the potholes), it was a little ironic, as one person pointed out, to see Council erected Christmas lighting in areas where street lights are faulty…
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🥊 New community boxing gym in Portadown aims to promote good mental and physical health
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💝 Gold Drop Jewellers have a sparkling gift for you this Christmas
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🎄COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS!🎄
Gold Drop Jewellers have a sparkling gift for you this Christmas
As the saying goes, ‘diamonds are a girl’s best friend’ and this Georgian weekend, Gold Drop Jewellers, Armagh are offering some dazzling deals to spoil your loved one this Christmas.
Established in 1985, husband and wife Eugene and Teresa Quinn, are set to celebrate 40 years in business this coming June.
What’s On…
All Folk'd Up Live at Armagh City Hotel this Christmas
All Folk’d Up offer fans an eclectic mix of classic sounds from Irish Folk and Rock music traditions, while still sprinkling their own unique, modern twist. Fans have become accustomed to hearing bouncing melodies, enticing lyrical stories, vintage Folk-Rock sounds with jaw-dropping banjo progressions.
Doors: 9:30pm | On stage: 10:15pm | *Tickets are non-refundable | *This is a standing event.
Notice Board
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.
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.
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.
Email info@armaghi.com if you want to have something included on our newsletter noticeboard.
𝐓 𝐆 𝐇𝐚𝐰𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞!
On Thursday, November 21, T G Hawthorne are opening late from 6-9pm with an incredible 20% off all Christmas stock! Yes, you read that right!
And if that wasn't enough, T G Hawthorne will also be offering 10% off the rest of the store, including sofas, bedding, carpets and more.
From Christmas trees to lights and baubles, let this be your one stop shop for Christmas decor, you name it, the guys at T G Hawthorne have it!
Instore you will also find a range of Christmas gifts to choose from and gift vouchers are available to gift your loved one this Christmas.
Wrights Interiors gift shop will also be opened late with a selection of Christmas accessories and homeware to choose from!
Follow T G Hawthorne on Facebook and keep up to date with new arrivals
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Armagh Jobs
🆕 Hamilton Court Care Home require Head Cook.
🆕 Maxx Life Gym & Maxxpresso require a Growth and Digital Marketer.
🆕 Maxx Life Gym require Member Support and Progress Coach and Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer / Gym Assistant.
🆕 WR Hamilton require a Delivery Driver and Sales Representative.
✅ P&D Refurbishing require a Store Person.
✅ Motor Vehicle Transportation require an Office Administrator.
✅ Tullynagrow Circle K, Nisa, Carnagh House Off Licence require Retail Staff.
✅ Linwoods require Store Person and Senior Ecommerce Executive.
✅ Mamo Building Services require Tendering and Digital Design Manager, Yard Operative and Accounts Administrator.
✅ 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.
✅ Armagh City Hotel require a Fitness Instructor and Temporary/Seasonal Food Service Staff and Bar Staff.
✅ County Armagh Golf Club require an Office Administrator.
✅ Noel Conn and Company wish to recruit a Qualified Accountant, Payroll Administrator and Accounts Administrator.
✅ Wylie Ruddell require Administrative Specialist
✅ 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.
