Queen Elizabeth II - local tributes to Britain's longest serving monarch

It was news we knew we would hear one day and over the past 6-12 months, the reality of the Queen's passing was, unfortunately, becoming more apparent, especially after her planned trip to Armagh was cancelled, but it still come as a shock when it did on Thursday evening. Despite that particular announcement by Buckingham Palace earlier in the day that "doctors were concerned" there was still some hope the longest serving monarch in British history would pull through. That markedly worded release was merely a holding statement to allow family members to make their way to Balmoral where Queen Elizabeth II had peacefully passed away.

Tributes flooded in from every corner of the globe and will continue to do so. We have rounded up the local acknowledgements from right across the political spectrum, for what was quite simply a remarkable woman.

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Queen Elizabeth II was ‘a shining light’ as local tributes flood in following her passing — armaghi.com

Queen Elizabeth II dies at age of 96 as Royal family descend on Balmoral — armaghi.com

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Friday September 9, 8pm - It's all happening tonight at The Market Place Theatre with Conal Gallen's comedy play Knot Again and The Trial of the Gaelic Lords of Ulster. Last minute tickets may be available.

Saturday September 10, 8pm - The Goblin King Ciarán Bartlett graces theatre in night of Majestic wit.

Saturday September 17, 9pm - Armagh City Hotel will be hosting a night of musical magic with the Motown Sensations.

September 5 - 11, various times - There are still a few days left of the European Heritage Open days. See the list of venues for details on opening dates and times.

Armagh Jobs...

Armagh City Hotel have an ongoing recruitment campaign with various vacancies available across a range of departments.

Mount Charles have various positions available including Food Service Assistants and Mobile Cleaning Operatives.

Portbannis are recruiting a Part-time Junior Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic and energetic team based in Edenaveys, Armagh.

Basil Sheils award-winning restaurant in Tassagh are seeking several chefs of varying ability to join their kitchen team.