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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‘Operation Arbacia’ suspect extradited from RoI on terrorism charges

1 day ago | armaghi.com | Tanya Fowles

He is the eleventh person to be charged in connection with the covert sting in which undercover recordings were captured of a number of meetings A 48-year-old man has been extradited from the Republic of Ireland in relation to a joint PSNI/MI5 investigation into alleged terrorism offences. Sean Walsh, from Belmont Park, Ballinlough Douglas, County Cork, is the eleventh person to be charged in connection with the covert sting in which undercover recordings were captured of a number of...
Last minute plea change in historic Dungannon rapes case on morning of trial

1 day ago | armaghi.com | Tanya Fowles

A 48-year-old man facing multiple historic sexual charges has changed his plea just as a trial was about to begin. Adam Bradley, who has been bailed to reside at Glenvara Drive, Coleraine, faced five charges in total comprising two counts of rape and three of indecent assault on various dates between 1999 and 2022. Offending related to two victims and occurred in the Dungannon area.
Case of RUC officers murdered in Kinnego Embankment explosion stalled

3 days ago | armaghi.com | Tanya Fowles

Fair trial without Stalker-Sampson material, “Offensive and absurd - the Chief Constable needs to think again” say Defence Committal proceedings against one of the so-called Columbia Three who is charged with murdering three police officers in 1982 has been stalled over a legal ‘conundrum’ involving his wish to use material from the Stalker-Sampson inquests at his trial. Martin McCauley (62) from Naas, County Kildare was extradited in January for the murders of RUC officers Sergeant Sean...
Council chair denies conduct allegations

4 days ago | armaghi.com | Donal McMahon

A council chairperson has denied a breach of conduct following a report of his behaviour to a public services watchdog. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands that Mournes Alliance rep, Jill Truesdale has made an official complaint against Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) chairperson, Pete Byrne (SDLP). The alleged conduct is said to have occurred during an emergency Mourne Gateway programme board meeting on Friday, May 2.
Pensioner denies threatening councillor under stalking legislation

4 days ago | armaghi.com | Donal McMahon

A pensioner has pleaded not guilty to charges of threatening an elected rep under stalking legislation. Patrick McCartan (67) of Rathgannon, Warrenpoint is alleged to have harassed a Newry, Mourne and Down District councillor seeking re-election in 2023. A plea was entered at Newry magistrates court on Friday (May 9), though the accused did not appear in person. A number of witnesses are expected to be called for the contest.
Closure of Lurgan recycling centre for resurfacing works will see ‘inconvenience and disruption’ for locals

5 days ago | armaghi.com | Micheal McKenna

The recycling centre at Newline in Lurgan will close shortly for resurfacing, which is expected to cause “inconvenience and disruption”. The busy site is it need of essential works and would be closed for around three weeks. The facility is owned and operated by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. And members of the environment services committee were told this week that the work should soon get underway.
Lurgan man accused of Odhran Kelly murder refused bail to attend daughter’s First Holy Communion

6 days ago | armaghi.com | John Cassidy

A Co Armagh man charged with the murder of Odhran Kelly was today refused compassionate bail to attend his daughter’s First Holy Communion. On Friday, Belfast Crown Court heard that Gary Damien Scullion (32), of Edward Street, Lurgan, is the only one of five defendants charged in connection with the murder in December 2023 who has not been granted bail.
In Pictures: ABC Council commemorates 80th anniversary of VE Day

6 days ago | armaghi.com | Micheal McKenna

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council commemorated the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a series of events that paid tribute to this pivotal historical moment and honoured those who made immense sacrifices during World War II. A national Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving took place at St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral in Armagh on Wednesday 07 May from 7.30pm, which marked the beginning of the anniversary commemorations in the borough.
Dromintee radiographer and RVH colleagues lacing up to take on unique run in aid of Stroke Association

6 days ago | armaghi.com | Micheal McKenna

A Co Armagh radiographer is among the Radiology team at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast lacing up to take on a unique running challenge in aid of the Stroke Association this weekend. On Sunday, May 11, Amy O’Hanlon, from Dromintee, and her colleagues will be taking on the challenge of running 10km between hospitals across the Belfast Trust.
Trust’s pre-op assessment team to relocate to Armagh from Craigavon Hospital

1 week ago | armaghi.com | Micheal McKenna

Pre-op assessments ahead of surgeries to be performed in Craigavon Area Hospital are to be carried out in Armagh, with plans to relocate the service, Armagh I can reveal. And St Luke’s Hospital, on the Loughgall Road, is the earmarked venue. Previously, other services have been relocated from St Luke’s to Craigavon Area Hospital, including the Bluestone unit. Now the trend of services moving from Armagh looks set to reverse – certainly in terms of pre-op assessments.