Armagh I

Armagh I is a digital news platform that launched in 2012. It focuses on delivering news and sports updates for Armagh County, as well as nearby regions like Newry, Banbridge, and Dungannon. Our content includes reports on council meetings, court cases, and various sports and entertainment events, which we have been covering since our inception. Additionally, we offer a searchable online archive that goes back to September 2012, allowing users to easily access past articles.

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Man - previously anonymised - admits acting as child to sexually communicate with girls

1 day ago | armaghi.com | Tanya Fowles

A previously anonymised County Tyrone man has admitted posing as a child to sexually communicate with young girls. Don Gailey (46) formerly of Castle View, Newtownstewart admitted two counts each of sexual communication with a child and attempted sexual communication. He further accepted intentionally presenting as a child to communicate with girls. These offences occurred on dates between and January 2 and 16, 2024.
Ballygawley butcher fined after employee suffered life-changing injuries

1 day ago | armaghi.com | Tanya Fowles

A County Tyrone butcher has been fined and ordered to pay the costs of legal proceedings for a health and safety breach, which saw one of his staff sustain “life-changing injuries.”Patrick Traynor, whose age is unknown from Main Street, Ballygawley admitted failing to ensure the safety and welfare of his employees and failed to make suitable and sufficient assessments of risk to which they were exposed in the course of work. Offending occurred between May 22 and September 1, 2023.
Wasting police time charge for Armagh man after ‘fictional’ IRA kidnapping claim

3 days ago | armaghi.com | Tanya Fowles

An Armagh man who allegedly crashed into a roundabout then claimed he had been abducted and beaten by three IRA men has been charged with wasting police time.... This content is for Armagh I members only. Consider supporting local, independent journalism by signing up for a monthly - or annual – membership. Already have an account?
DUP councillors walk out of chamber over bi-lingual signs disputes

4 days ago | armaghi.com | Donal McMahon

DUP politicians have walked out of a council chamber in an equality dispute over bi-lingual signs. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council ratified its language policy with a majority vote on Irish and English gateway signage on Monday, June 2. Unionists had objected to the new signs for almost 90 communities in the district with the DUP also stepping away from the equality and good relations committee until further notice.
Sinn Fein duo takes over top two seats on Newry, Mourne and Down Council

4 days ago | armaghi.com | Donal McMahon

Sinn Fein councillors have been elected to the two top positions at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Downpatrick Councillor Philip Campbell is the new chairperson and Newry Sinn Fein Cllr Geraldine Kearns is deputy chairperson. The duo take over from the district’s first openly gay chair and deputy, Cllr Pete Byrne (SDLP) and David Lee-Surginor (Alliance).
Fundraiser to help support mum of Dungannon boy diagnosed with rare form of cancer

5 days ago | armaghi.com | Micheal McKenna

A fundraising campaign has been launched to support a devoted mother and her five-year-old son who has recently been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Weronika Kulinska, from Dungannon, who is raising money for her friend Daria Kabat after her son Gabriel was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) – a rare type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Only 760 people are diagnosed with ALL in the UK each year.
CCTV plans for Keady’s Lir Fold after residents endure ‘intolerable’ anti-social behaviour

5 days ago | armaghi.com | Micheal McKenna

CCTV cameras are to be installed at Lir Fold in Keady after ongoing reports of “intolerable” anti-social behaviour. Last year alone, more than two dozen calls were made to police “on at least 14 separate issues”. The facility is operated by Radius Housing. According to the company’s website, it offers apartment style accommodation specially designed for over 55s who want to live independently with the reassurance of 24 hour support.
Fears Gilford to lose Post Office allayed as move to EuroSpar on cards after Centra closure

6 days ago | armaghi.com | Micheal McKenna

Fears Gilford could be left without a Post Office after the recent closure in the village may soon be allayed. It could shortly reopen at the EuroSpar in the village instead. The multi-million-pound retail venue – which opened last year – is seeking amendments to conditions laid down prior to approval being granted. These changes would pave the way for a Post Office facility at the Banbridge Road premises. It follows the closure of the Centra store in the village at the start of May.
Man goes on trial accused of sexual activity with child

1 week ago | armaghi.com | Tanya Fowles

A man has gone on trial at Dungannon Crown Court for charges of sexually abusing a female child relative. The accused, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the complainant, faces five charges in total – two of sexual touching and three of sexual penetration. Offending alleged to have occurred on dates between October 2020 and March 2021. All charges are denied.
‘Significant concerns’ over withdrawal statement in potential hijacking case

1 week ago | armaghi.com | Tanya Fowles

‘Significant concerns’ have been raised after a withdrawal statement was made by the alleged victim of what began as car theft but now appears to have been a hijacking.