One of the hardest stories to write, speaking to a heartbroken mum..
Good morning and hello all our new subscribers this week. You're probably fortunate enough not to have received last week's newsletter giving the – I quote – "glaring typos" duly pointed out by my wife...after the fact. She's great like that, keeps me right! But she loves the newsletter so big shout out to Melany.
Anyway, I'm hoping this week's effort is not as bad.
Firstly, a big thank you to all our new members (nudge, nudge..sign up here). We gave away two nights at the Central Hotel in Donegal, breakfast and dinner included. That was won by Ann Ogilby from Portadown. We eventually tracked her down and she was delighted – as were we. More member giveaways to come. See sign up above :)
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Here at Armagh I, we're a small team and we try our best to cover the news, speak to as many people as we can. Yesterday I spoke with Sandra Larmour, the mum of Jeni Larmour, who tragically passed away after her first night with new friends at Newcastle University last October.
This was one of the hardest conversations I've ever had – a utterly tragic loss for Sandra. Heartbroken. Missing her daughter dearly. Understandably upset at the sentence handed out to a man found in possession of drugs, which ultimately cost this young 18-year-old her life. A life that promised so much.
If you haven't read it already, please put it on your list of reads at some point today...
Heartbroken mother of tragic Jeni Larmour hits out at sentence for teenager found in possession of deadly drugs — armaghi.com
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Exciting career opportunities now available with McElmeel Mobility Services, Armagh — armaghi.com
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Stories from the week..
Laurelvale’s Rapid International factory extension to facilitate 30 new jobs — armaghi.com
DIY favourite Screwfix set to open new store at Spires Retail Park in Armagh — armaghi.com
Amazon tipped as new tenant for massive warehousing facility in County Armagh — armaghi.com
Former Portadown Lidl store on market for £650,000 — armaghi.com
Watch: Gosford developer behind housing plans considers himself ‘custodian of the historic site’ — armaghi.com
‘Time for action before someone is killed’ at dangerous Monaghan Road junction in Armagh — armaghi.com
Ann’s Care Homes acquire 13 new nursing homes – including two in Portadown — armaghi.com
Meigh community left angry and disgusted after elderly person duped by rogue tradesmen — armaghi.com
Commenting
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Feature shout-out
Note, I spelt it right this week, not a "should out". We are looking to speak with people who have done a career – or life – 180 since the onset of the pandemic. Has it made you change course entirely? Drop us an email (or reply) as we'd love to hear from you and perhaps share your story. If you know anyone, please forward this newsletter to them.
One for the retired...
Sadly, I'm not far off falling into this category. But what a great idea though, from the folk running Getactiveabc...
Council keen to gauge interest in Walking Football with free taster sessions in Armagh, Banbridge and Portadown — armaghi.com
Richhill Tyre Centre Car Show
The first of what Richhill Tyre Centre hope becomes an exciting annual family car show event in aid of Belfast Royal Children’s Hospital
When: Thursday, July 1 at 6.15pm
Meeting point: Richhill Presbyterian Church car park (6 Corcreevy Road, Richhill, BT61 9PW)
Convoy departs 7pm towards Oxford Island. Route planned past Craigavon Area Hospital for a “thank you” horn honk.
Arrive at Oxford Island 7.30pm for car show, craic, coffee and prizes. Depart around 8.30/9pm
Suggested minimum fee on entry is £10 per car, with all monies raised being donated to the amazing Belfast Royal Children's Hospital.
Prize giving will be held at Oxford Island for a range of categories with coffee cart available. This event is open to any car type and age. This is a family friendly event.
Farmers' Market
Culloville Camogs are hosting a Farmers' Market fundraiser this Sunday, June 27 between 10am and 3pm.
The event, at Culloville Community Centre, will have over 40 stalls lined up with make your own bear for the kids, to fresh food and vegetables, as well as fashion and beauty.
There are some great raffle prizes on offer too, so if you can spare a few hours on Sunday, pop along.
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That's it for this week folks. Please, if you want anything covered, highlighted, got something you want to share, a question – anything, just drop us a line.
PS. Armagh author Stuart Neville is tomorrow night's podcast...a great one at that too. Here's our various others to date..