Shock at road death and brothers dying within a week of each other

Good morning, it was a sad start to the week with the death of All Folk'd Up band member Barry Mohan on the Monaghan Road in Middletown just before 6am on Monday. The band are so well-known; not just locally but further afield and the tributes across social media indicate just how huge of a following that was. Such a sad loss for him, his family and everyone who knew him.

There was also a dark cloud over Lurgan with the sudden deaths of two brothers – both young men – within a week of each other. Again, the heartbreak of that family and kids.

There was something we didn't publicly report this week – a sad, startling and heartbreaking claim made by a Southern Trust nurse. Unfortunately we have been unable to stand the claim up, which is why we haven't published it to date. The reason I make this point is we get a lot of emails from people looking us to chase stories up for them – and we do. However, we do need to open a dialogue and check the veracity of what readers are telling us; sometimes there's more to a story. On this occasion we have been unable to double check a few things which makes it very difficult for us to publish anything. We will always keep a source anonymous if that's their wish, and if a story can be verified without naming the individual, we will do that. Just a nudge to this nurse, and any potential source, keep that dialogue open...

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Halloween

What’s On: Halloween events this October from Dungannon to South Arrmmaagghh! — armaghi.com

We're also giving away a Hallowe'en Hamper next week. We'll choose the winner from those who send us their best Halloween pic! Get involved here.

Christmas

‘A Hollywood Christmas’ as Alexanders of Markethill reveal show-stopping festive theme — armaghi.com

MessyPlay NI ease stresses of gift-giving with 2022 Christmas Club — armaghi.com

Property...

Digney Boyd helping find your new home in Newry and beyond for over 20 years — www.armaghi.com

At Digney Boyd Estate Agents and Chartered Surveyors staff are experienced and communication with customers is exceptional.

Move in time for Christmas with Hilmark’s new ‘I’m Ready’ homes — www.armaghi.com

Hilmark Homes are taking the hassle out of buying new homes by working closely with their design team.

For Sale: 20a Derryvinney Road, Portadown — www.armaghi.com

For Sale: 45 Cois Locha, Newry — www.armaghi.com

Armagh Jobs...

Re-Gen Waste are recruiting for two full time positions including a Personal Assistant to the Director to be based in Lislea and a Data Analyst to be based within Head Office in Newry.

Armagh City Hotel require a Chef de Partie and several temporary Seasonal Staff members including Seasonal Food Service Staff/Bar Staff/Housekeepers/Stores Person.

Mount Charles have listed a new vacancy for a Cleaning Operative in Drumglass High School, Dungannon. Mount Charles have various other positions available with Armagh Jobs which can be viewed here.