It really is the season of goodwill...
Morning, Kellie here. I have a lovely little story to share this morning. A few days ago, as I waited in line at a local supermarket, a lady approached the cashier and asked for a bottle of child’s medicine from behind the counter. The cashier obliged, rang it in and said, “£6.10 please”. The lady looked up and said, “oh sorry, I’ve only a few pounds here. I didn’t think it would have been so much, I’ll have to leave it”. The cashier pushed the medicine across the counter and said, “Take it with you, I’ll cover it. Hope the wee one feels better”.
The lady was understandably very grateful for the gesture. It’s the little things that make such a difference to people.
This week we saw a similar gesture of goodwill from Camlough Garden Centre, who laid out an amount of free of charge Kerosene-filled drums for those most in need.
We would love to hear if you have any similar stories. Feel free to leave us a comment at the end of this newsletter or reply via email.
Headlines…
Mum’s delight as Armagh primary school covers cost of Christmas dinners for every child
Armagh GP says frustrating phone triage ‘is a safety issue’ as demand on limited staff is ‘enormous’
Lexus driver caught doing donuts in Keady fled police and crashed into motorist
Lurgan’s famous Danske Bank listed building for sale eight weeks after branch axed
Huge thank you from Armagh Lions Club after Christmas appeal surpasses expectations
Nurses on the picket lines in biggest-ever strike over pay
Woman slapped on bottom with ruler settles workplace sexual harassment case for £90,000
Revenge porn suspect under suspended sentence refused bail after court order breaches
Rape and perverting justice charges added to Katie Simpson murder case
‘Dedicated and passionate’ Armagh cancer charity volunteer Doris retires after 25 years
Sadness as former Derrytrasna vice-principal passes away
Man accused of burglary in Portadown and assault on police to face Crown Court
Almac group employees raise £50,000 for two local children’s charities
Sadness and disbelief at passing of ‘wonderful’ Newry man and recently ordained deacon
Staff shortages force consultation on future of emergency general surgery across Trust
Livingstone Tractor Run in memory of young Keady man Shane Lappin
Armagh Jobs
Job Profile: Roisin Doyle finds OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory a ‘perfect space’ to be part of
Today, Roisin is the Duty Officer at OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory; a role that allows her to enjoy all that nature has to offer. Now working closely with the local community and visitors from far and wide, Roisin strives to provide and enjoyable and educational experience for one and all. Read her full profile here.
Norbrook Laboratories in Newry require a full time Packaging Operative - Level 3 and a full time Engineering Project Manager.
What’s On…
Basil Sheils Seven Nights of Music
Basil Sheils, Tassagh | From Friday December 23 - Sunday January 1 | The venue have lined up some of their best live entertainers to get you through the holidays | Click here for more information
Boxing Day in The Bunker with Sugartown Road
Armagh City Hotel | Monday December 26 | From 9pm | Live Music with Sugartown Road and DJ Michael O’Neill | Pay on the door | Click here for more information
Christmas Country Showtime
Market Place Theatre, Armagh | Wednesday December 28 | From 8pm | This promises to be a spectacular night of Country music | Click here for more information
Competitions…
This week’s cinema ticket winner is…Brian McCann. Congratulations Brian. Drop us an email, or phone the office on 028 3744 3043 to arrange for the pick up of your tickets. As always, you can enter the giveaway each week here.
People of the Year Awards…
We are absolutely delighted to announce our Armagh I People of The Year finalists! We have 11 categories with amazing people – they really are an inspiration. Now, it's up to you to get voting for your winners. Winners will be announced at our awards event at Armagh Planetarium in February, hosted by the brilliant Barra Best! Check out the finalists on this link and get voting.
Tyrone I…
It seems like the current economic struggles of businesses are being felt as another restaurant announces their decision to close - not reopening their doors after Christmas.
Popular Cookstown restaurant to close citing ‘current economic climate faced by all businesses’
Just a few months shy of its second anniversary – after opening in April 2021 – the challenging economic climate has dealt a blow to another hospitality establishment.
Matthew McCallan death ‘not suspicious’ but investigations continue
Tributes paid to the ‘long and remarkably effective life’ of Frank Holland
Frank Holland from Dungannon, had been a significant sponsor and founding member of Club Tyrone, as well as, a ‘dear friend’ and ‘hugely respected figure’ within the Killeeshil Gaelic Football Club; a club which he had been involved with since the 1960’s.