We’ve had laughs… and a few tears (in a good way!)

Plus, nurses set to go on strike this Monday!

Dec 9, 2022

Good morning all, Kellie here. As you know, Rikki and I were busy, busy over the last few weeks wittling down the many incredible People of the Year nominations we received to shortlist our lucky finalists.

For last few days, I have had the honour of contacting the lucky few and, I have to say, what a lovely job to have! We’ve had laughs… and a few tears (in a good way!)

We can’t wait to introduce you all to this year’s finalists! The shortlist will be announced on December 14, along with public voting, so stay tuned.

Headlines…

Local hospital and health centre pickets confirmed for Monday as nurses go on strike

Dungannon school reeling following untimely death of second student in less than a week

Woman’s shock as she catches man spying on her in Rushmere changing room

Man arrested on suspicion of trying to meet child after sexual grooming in Portadown

Teen banned from Armagh and told he faces custody if he tries to contact mother

Police revisit Newry murder scene week on from Mark Lovell brutal execution

Illegal immigrant used deceased person’s bank card to shop in Tesco and Lidl

In Pictures: Fight Night in aid of Armagh’s two warriors raises over £4,200

Woman taken to hospital after assault at Tandragee Golf Club

Not so happy New Year for MLAs as 27.5% pay cut to kick in from January 1st

Woman accused of £330,000 drugs operation fronted by furniture business granted bail

Richhill business helping young people bags John Lewis Christmas ad role

Alphabite burglar could face spell in jail after pensioner found him asleep in her bed

Keith swapping limo for bike to raise money for children’s cancer unit

Watch: Flooding problems on rural Armagh road being reviewed says department

Illegal immigrant used deceased person’s bank card to shop in Tesco and Lidl

Ardal O’Hanlon crowns south Armagh social farm An Tobar NI Project of the Year

Calls for Out of Hours to be re-instated amid mounting concerns over Strep A

Newry drug-accused granted compassionate bail to attend murdered father’s funeral

Festive frolics as Larry the Elf up to his tricks again at Armagh City Hotel

This newsletter is kindly sponsored by Armagh City Hotel

Armagh Jobs…

OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory’s Barry Lynn set his sight on career in sky study

Staring at the skies may sound like the job of a day-dreamer, but for Barry Lynn, it’s the best and only job he has ever wanted.

What’s On…

Kids Painting Workshop with Lorraine Fletcher

Basil Sheils, Tassagh | Saturday December 10 | Children aged 6 - 9 years 10.30 am - 12.30pm | Children aged 10 - 16 years 1.30pm - 3.30pm | contact Lorraine at info@lorrainefletcherartstudio.com to book your place.

Litir Daidí na Nollag event

Aonach Mhacha | Saturday December 17 | 1 - 4pm | Children can receive a reply to their Christmas letter in Irish, music to accompany, and the children will all get to meet the man himself. Book your tickets here.

Star Tracker Evening

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium | Wednesday December 14 | 6.30pm - 8pm | The evening will consist of an ‘Apollo Story’ talk, dome show and stargazing experience. Book your tickets here.

Decorate Christmas Cupcakes

The Argory, Moy | Saturday December 10 and Sunday December 11 | Children invited to decorate their own Christmas cupcake to take home amid the Argory in all its Christmas splendour | Included in price of admission

Competitions…

This week’s winner of a pair of cinema tickets… Andrea Hamilton, well done! Give us a call on 02837443043 – or reply to this email – to arrange your prize!

As always, this is a weekly giveaway, you can keep entering by clicking this link.

This week’s Featured Property…

For Sale: 35 Mount Hall Grange, Portadown. Number 35 is an immaculately presented four bedroom semi detached property boasting a highly convenient location, within walking distance of Birches Primary School and only minutes travel from Portadown town.