New gym the Wright Fit for Allyah after life-changing crash
Good morning! The very mention of the word bins really gets people fired up! Thank you to everyone who responded to our newsletter on Tuesday. We had loads of responses – and even a letter. The letter touched on some great points which we are in the process of following up with the relevant agencies.
But one thing that has struck us this week is that Armagh had hopes of becoming the 2025 UK Capital of Culture but it doesn't have a functioning tourist office; it hasn't for quite some time. You'll be greeted with weeds quicker than a helpful pointer in the direction of any of our tourist destinations...
We've covered St Patrick's Trian, and plans to redevelop it for years (eight of them) , but nothing has come to fruition. The car park is lying dormant but at least parking isn't an issue in any of our town centres...
And the youth hostel has not re-opened since it shuttered at the very beginning of the pandemic. For an area pushing tourism, it's not quite the right kind of vibe. There's plenty we have been speaking to people about; many of you, the readers, have been telling us. We've a raft of questions in the ether so we will hopefully have more answers in the coming days.
Until then, on with the news. PS. Have a great weekend.
New gym the Wright Fit for Allyah after life-changing crash — armaghi.com
Headlines
Family’s distress as pet cat ‘burned to death’ in Armagh
Teenager accused of dangerous driving that left boy (4) in Daisy Hill Hospital
Walking challenge ‘must go on’ this weekend say grieving parents of little Adam
Camlough pup Penny vying to bring ‘Nose of Tralee’ home to Armagh
Plans to install footpath along Armagh road where there’s ‘a tragedy waiting to happen’
Armagh driver offered next available MOT appointment in Downpatrick….in January
Man (39) extradited from France in relation to keyless car thefts in Co Armagh
Former Gilford bar, restaurant and beauty salon could be converted into housing
Neighbouring Foley and Darkley Primary Schools in line for major improvements
ABC Council facing ‘shutdown on a scale not seen before’ as Unions label pay offer ‘insulting’
Man accused of sexually assaulting police officer and making derogatory remarks
‘Dear God!’ – Judge slams Portadown man caught drink driving four times in three months
Construction of new Lurgan train station on track to start ‘in autumn 2025’
Popular Richhill store Pet Domain running three fantastic offers throughout August
Portadown residents and business frustration with five-mile diversion for Tandragee Road works
Record demand sees 2,000 housing applications lodged with ABC Council in June
Giveaway!
It seems we have a lot of food enthusiasts as in the first week of the Sally McNally's Big End of Summer giveaway we had an amazing 559 entries!
This week's winners are Esther Gracey and Stephen Craig! Check your email boxes for details on how to claim your prize!
Here's your chance to enter week 2
Sally McNally’s week one giveaway winners announced – you entered in your hundreds — armaghi.com
Property
For Sale: 5 Breezemount, Hamiltonsbawn — armaghi.com
This property is just a short walk to the local shops and School and a short drive to Richhill, Markethill and Armagh City. Check it out here
This detached commercial unit provides 300sqft of retail space, significant parking and sits adjacent established businesses including a prominent café/restaurant.
Video premiere
In 2019, Benburb-based beautician Sinead O’Donnell was hard at work laying the foundations for her own brand of self-tanning products. Then, in 2020 with the onset of the Covid Pandemic her world was suddenly upended with the untimely and tragic passing of her beloved father, Patrick Hughes.
Despite her incredible heartache, Sinead was acutely aware that her dad would not have wanted her to put paid to her new venture. So, with his devotion to her in mind, she decided to dedicate her line to his memory and thus PH20 Tanning was born.
Watch out on Sunday morning for Sinead's full video
Armagh Jobs
Are you currently looking for a new role? Start your job search with Armagh Jobs. Companies such a Armagh City Hotel, Norbrook and Linwoods are currently recruiting with us. Check out the website here.
If you are a business looking to recruit, contact our advertising team on 02837 443 043 or marketing@armaghi.com who will be happy to help you.