Our survey says... local is best
Morning, Kellie here again! Thank you to the people who sent replies in response to Tuesday's newsletter. It was lovely to hear from you.
The consensus seems to be that Armagh could be improved upon as a shopping town - a few clothing stores for the over 50's wouldn't go amiss for example. But the good news is that people are keen to shop the high-street. Hurrah!
We took to Instagram on Wednesday to find out your favourite independent city centre stores and we had a great mix of responses from Robert Paynters to Craic'd Pot, Bella Boo Blooms and Hawthorne's Christmas Shop, Gordon's Chemists and Secret Boutique. Thanks to all for getting involved!
Headlines...
Alexanders of Markethill’s ‘Leading Ladies of Christmas’ — armaghi.com
Woman put ‘both hands’ on police officer’s gun during incident in Armagh
Armagh man assaulted hotel staff member after getting into fight with brother
Major Newry city centre development approved – despite poor car parking and sewage concerns
Lurgan family’s heartbreak at loss of ‘precious’ baby Peader at eight months old
‘A wee gem’ – shock and sadness at sudden passing of young Madden man
Woman rescued after falling into Newry quarry
Former police inspector avoids jail for possessing almost 2,000 indecent child images
Castleblayney man raises money for Armagh boy Frankie Rooney in memory of best friend Barry Nugent
Road closures as far as Christmas when major resurfacing work starts at Lislea
Lurgan man who threatened to kill wife’s dog told he can pay fine with his drinking money
Armagh man who stole almost £30,000 from vulnerable 88-year-old avoids prison
Armagh Observatory and Planetarium reveal exciting plans for state-of-the-art Science Park
Three local businesses crowned winners at Licensed Catering News Awards! — www.armaghi.com
Three bars and restaurants from the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon borough recently triumphed at the Licensed Catering News (LCN) Awards!
More winners with two top awards for borough farm businesses outstanding in their field!
Treat a loved one to peace of mind this Christmas with a WAX’d premium car care voucher.
Council plans to mark Great Famine with commemorative public art.
Armagh mum left horrified as Asda delivery turns up ‘covered in human excrement’.
Armagh Jobs
If we take the quintessential skills needed for a career in dentistry we might say a person should be empathetic, observative, patient, creative and reliable. Paul Reaney of Dentistry@Markethill demonstrates all of these key skills across the various aspects of his life. Read Paul's job profile here
Armagh City Hotel are currently recruiting for a full time Conference and Banqueting Coordinator and a Receptionist on a flexible shift pattern rota.
Alexander's of Markethill require a Pastry Chef/Cook and a Coffee House Assistant to join their growing team.
Linwoods Health Foods have a vacancy for a New Product Development technologist to join their development team in Armagh.
People of the Year Awards - Nominate today!
Nominate your Fundraising Champion! A new category for the Armagh I People of the Year Awards which is aimed at recognising individuals who have been a fundraising advocate for a singular cause or for a group or organisation. Nominate here
Sports Personality Award. Have you, someone at your club, school or college achieved something special this year? Perhaps you have a long serving member who deserves recognition. This category is open to coaches, inspirational leaders, players and those behind the scenes who make sport happen across County Armagh. Nominate here
The Inspirational Young Person of the Year will celebrate those outstanding young people across Co Armagh, who work hard to inspire others with their energy and positive attitude. Nominate here.
What's On...
Open Auditions are taking Place for 'Chatroom' by Enda Walsh at Ardmore Recreation Centre
Saturday November 19 | 4pm | Ages 14 - 18
Armagh City Hotel have live music this weekend in the Callan Lounge
Friday November 18 | 10pm | Band: Ace High
Saturday November 19 | 10pm | Band: Jinx
Pop- Up Cinema showing 'It's a Wonderful Life' at The Space, Market Square, Dungannon
Saturday November 19 | 7pm | £5 entry - donation to SVP
Call 02887723489 to book
Talk to us
We love hearing for you and we want to share your happy news. Birthdays, Anniversaries, new baby, share it with us You can send us your stories and photos here.
Competitions...
There's still time to enter this week’s giveaway in conjunction with our friends at Pet Domain. We have a pair of tickets up for grabs to see Country Music Star Nathan Carter at the Armagh City Hotel on December 27, 2022!! To be in with a chance of winning click here to enter!!
Friday means weekend, or as close as you get! This weeks winner of a pair of cinema tickets is Tina Rice! Tina well done, if you contact our office on 028 37 443 043 to claim your tickets.
Don’t forget if you didn’t previously win, it’s the click of a button to re-enter. One lucky winner announced every Friday exclusively to our newsletter readers!
Tyrone I
This month sees the return of the Christmas parking promotion at all Council owned off-street car parks in both Mid Ulster towns from Saturday November 26.
Former police inspector avoids jail for possessing almost 2,000 indecent child images.
Dungannon Enterprise Centre calling all choirs for Busking Competition and switch on celebrations.
Charity roadshow brings free blood pressure and atrial fibrillation checks to Mid Ulster — tyronei.com
Post their recent blood pressure awareness campaign and during Global Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Week, Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke (NICHS) will be visiting Cookstown Leisure Centre on Thursday November 24, to bring a health and wellbeing roadshow to the local community.