Year in Review: Looking back at the stories Armagh I covered in 2024
While we can scarcely believe it, 2024 is on the verge of being consigned to history, as a new year beckons.
Although we’re excited for what 2025 has to offer, we also love taking that step back and reflecting on the events of the last 365 days.
The scary thing is that it seems like the Armagh I ‘Year in Review’ piece comes around a lot quicker than expected with each passing year.
In fact, I was on the verge of picking the new Armagh I office on Barrack Street as our lead lookback, only to discover we moved in in January 2023, not January 2024!
Where does the time go!
And with the risk of sounding cliche, 2024 was yet another rollercoaster of a year, with some tremendous highs, but also devastating lows.
And before we delve into the last newsletter of 2024, we (Micheal, Kellie, Scott and Caoilinn) would like to wish all our readers, advertisers, contributors – near and far – a Happy New Year! 🎉
Most Read
💔 Father and son killed in crash close to family home in Killylea will be laid to rest together
👮 Police respond to online video of autistic teenager being forcibly removed from shop
🍔 Leading Irish fast food giant Supermac’s hoping to open second NI outlet
🏥 Man hospitalised following unprovoked attack in Portadown town centre
Headlines
🚔 Large police activity in Lissummon after reports of break-ins in area
🔥 Burning of car in south Armagh estate branded ‘totally reckless act’
🤲 ‘A wonderful Christian’: St Mark’s Armagh lead tributes to ‘compassionate’ poet and Parish Reader
⚖️ Katie Simpson murder: Complaint upheld against PSNI FOI refusals on Jonathan Creswell
💰Major £270,000 pedestrian and cycling enhancements for Black Paths in Craigavon
🚜 Tractor and slurry tanker stolen from farm over Christmas – owner still has keys!
🏫 In Pictures: Historic schoolhouse in Milford stripped back as emergency works complete
🚗 Frustration builds as Dungannon two-hour parking request pushed into 2025
⚖️Armagh man accused of drugging and raping woman on Boxing Day
⚖️ Only place for woman who beat man in Newry bus station is ‘tent on top of Slieve Donard’
⚖️ Boxing Day hit-and-run drunk driver accused already on bail for near identical offences
👮 Portadown man charged with indecent exposure
👮 Man arrested after Boxing Day assault released on bail pending further enquiries
🏊♀️ Armagh City Swimming Club to make a splash in aid of Southern Area Hospice
🛑ABC Council to lead Stormont delegation against listed building status for Marlborough House
☀️ Something for everyone at free Holiday Showcase event in Seagoe Hotel 😍
Whether it be a relaxing break in the sun, cruise, luxury holiday escorted tour, family holiday, sports trip, city break, honeymoon or anything else travel related, they have you covered.
Christmas Dingbat Quiz Answers
Dingbat 1 - Reindeer, Dingbat 2 - Saint Nick, Dingbat 3 - Mistletoe, Dingbat 4 - Ribbon, Dingbat 5 - Silent Night, Dingbat 6 - Selection box, Dingbat 7 - Holy Night, Dingbat 8 - Fairy Lights, Dingbat 9 - Frankincense, Gold and Myrrh, Dingbat 10 - Candy cane.
Well done if you got them right! 👏
Armagh Jobs
🆕 CPS Property require a Property Manager to join their successful, busy team.
🆕 Armagh City Hotel require Health and Fitness Receptionist.
🆕 Allens of Caledon Coffee Shop require Barista/All Rounder and Cook/Baker.
✅ Emersons Supermarkets require Butcher and Retail Supervisor.
✅ Redrock Machinery require Cutting Shop Operative and Store Assistants.
✅ GCS Solicitors Armagh require Legal Bookkeeper and Solicitor.
✅ Hamilton Court Care Home require Head Cook and Health Care Assistant.
✅ Maxx Life Gym & Maxxpresso require a Growth and Digital Marketer.
✅ WR Hamilton require a Delivery Driver and Sales Representative.
✅ Mount Charles have a number of full time roles across Armagh and beyond.
🆕 Armagh City Hotel require Receptionist.
🆕 Hugh Pall Armagh require Business Growth and Sales Administrator.
✅ Armagh City Hotel require Seasonal Housekeeper and Deli Chef.
✅ Maxxpresso Drive-Thru require Barista.
✅ Mount Charles require Cleaning Operatives and Catering Assistants.
🛎️ If you have a job and want to advertise it to 40,000 daily users on www.armaghjobs.com and www.armaghi.com, as well as more than 9,000 people on this newsletter and our 100,000 social media followers, get in touch.
