Roads at a standstill as schools return after summer break
Roads at a standstill as schools return after summer break
The bliss of a quieter journey into work over the summer holidays is now gone…
And just like a flash, another summer holiday period comes and goes.
For most, it’s back to porridge and the excitement (or dread) is on for a brand-new school term.
Those of us driving into work this week will probably have noticed a big jump in traffic as schools gradually commence the new academic year.
It’s not just the parents and kids that dread the back to school time! The bliss of a quieter journey into work over the summer holidays is now gone…
For us in the office, parking in Armagh is a dream over the school holidays. On Thursday however, it became just a wee bit harder to find a space!
With the increased traffic on the road, and more young people out and about, police have issued guidance to motorists to pay particular attention on the roads.
Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson from the Police Service’s Operational Support Department said: “Pedestrians are one of the most at-risk groups of roadway users, they represent the most vulnerable group on our roads today.
“Our officers will be conducting safety enforcement operations across Northern Ireland and they will be highly visible and will help to educate road users and if required, enforcement will be carried out.
“There will also be a series high-visibility operations targeting unlawful driving behaviours that contribute to or directly cause pedestrian collisions. These will be conducted at locations where serious or fatal collisions have occurred.”
With results days out of the way, most young people will be eager for a fresh start this term. Whether it be GCSE, A-Level or indeed university you’re starting, best of luck from all of us at Armagh I. It’ll be Christmas in no time!
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Community Notice - Portadown
We’ve been asked to share the following notice:
The staff of Mahon Hall Care Home in Portadown request supporters attending the Portadown - Linfield NIFL Sports Direct Premiership game at Shamrock Park tonight (Friday) to not use the care home’s car park as there will be a vintage car rally taking place in Mahon Hall's car park on the same night.
Notice Board
Ciara Campbell Crawford “Echoes” Ceramic Exhibition | Millennium Court, 4 William Street, Portadown | Exhibition open from Friday August 2 - August 31
Southern Area Hospice’s 16th Annual Midnight Memory Walk | 6km family walk takes place at St Colman’s College on Saturday September 28 | music from the Choir Studio and refreshments | Those attending will also receive a memory bib to wear and to state who they are walking in memory of. The Hospice’s Memory Wall will be in situ on the night so that people can place a dedication for their loved one for all to view | Click here to register
Brunch and Paws at the Palace | September 7 | 10.30am - 12.30pm | A fun brunch for dogs and their owners at the Palace in Armagh. Brunch treats for both! | Tickets available to purchase online.
Sundown Market in Solitude Park, Banbridge | September 7 | 3pm - 8pm | Enjoy music, great food and drinks in the relaxed setting of Solitude Park, Banbridge | Free admission.
Just A Chat White Collar Fight Night | September 13 | 7pm | Seagoe Hotel, Portadown | A night of white collar action in aid of Just A Chat. Featuring some of their own members | £25 per ticket | All tickets bought will be entered into a free draw for an overnight stay at the Galgorm Hotel.
Tickets are on sale for the 2024 Armagh I People of the Year Awards. If you fancy coming along and having a great night out, more information and tickets can be found here.
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I creased vigilance and road traffic initiatives are all well and good, BUT A MAJOR ISSUE TO BE ADDRESSED, ARE THE NIGHTLY BOY RACER TYPES.
These anti social and dangerous driving individuals, can be heard each night preceding midnight and after, as they use the streets throughout the city as a personal speedway and demonstration track. Their cars roar and make intentional misfires and backfires, or have high pitched exhaust whistles, purely intended to disrupt and disturb people, their engines rev and they wheel spin, they drive at speeds clearly in excess of speed limits,both perceived and from the engine pitch as they progress around the streets.
it's only a matter of time before such loutish behaviour results in serious, if not fatal injury.
It's time this carry on being stomped out, both through police and court action, but also with community condemnation
It is time the Council bureaucrats realised that they do not exist in some Thatcherite fantasy land where they can sack people for the "crime" of sticking up for their, and others, rights.
Stay out as long as you must gentlemen, we'll survive.