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Crime & Public Safety
A woman accused of setting fire to an Armagh property on Killuney Drive has been released on bail and ordered to see her doctor within 48 hours of leaving custody.
Community Blackwatertown
Eamonn Donnelly and John Gribbin are expected to complete their 1,000km-plus ‘Home from Home’ charity walk in Blackwatertown on Wednesday, August 12, after nearly 40 days on the road from Essex.
Culture City Centre
County Armagh Drum Majors and local dance schools were among the performers featured during Belfast’s first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, a week-long celebration that included more than 200 events and 180 traditional music competitions.
Crime & Public Safety City Centre
Police say the death of a man following a vehicle fire in Portadown is not being treated as suspicious at this time, although officers are still appealing for witnesses who may have seen what happened.
Community Cathedral
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, shaking parts of Colombia and neighbouring Ecuador. Officials reported injuries and serious damage in Choco, while footage showed buildings collapsing in several cities.
Traffic & Construction Cathedral
Nialls Crescent, just off Armagh’s Killylea Road, has received its first official street sign after decades of recognition in records but no sign on the ground.
Business & Openings
Vision Cleaning and Maintenance Service has volunteered to clear overgrown and slippery paths beside pensioners’ homes in Mullacreevie, with the Armagh family business expected to carry out regular monthly maintenance for local communities.
Sport Tassagh
Armagh camogie secured the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Premier Junior Championship after defeating Cavan 0-17 to 0-15 at Croke Park on Sunday, with the new champions later welcomed home at Basil Sheils Bar and Restaurant in Tassagh.
Crime & Public Safety City Centre
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was found inside a car following a vehicle fire in the Harford Street area of Portadown.
Crime & Public Safety City Centre
Harford Street in Portadown remains cordoned off after a man’s body was discovered in a vehicle following a car fire on Saturday night. Police have asked anyone with information to come forward and warned that the circumstances of the death are not yet known.
Culture
Market Place Theatre in Armagh has launched its September to December 2026 programme, with live music, comedy, drama, family shows and workshops. Armagh I is offering two winners the chance to receive a pair of tickets for a performance of their choice, subject to availability and competition terms.
Community
A £2.4 million refurbishment of Armagh’s Orchard Leisure Centre has moved closer after ABC Council opened a tender process for the work. Construction is expected to begin in November, although the centre’s closure arrangements and likely disruption will not be known until a contractor is appointed and a programme agreed.
Culture
A team of 10 will climb Croagh Patrick on September 12 to raise money for Ward 2 North at Craigavon Area Hospital, where Armagh man Jimmy McCusker spent his final seven months receiving care.
Sport The Mall
Armagh residents of all ages can take part in a free penalty shootout competition on The Mall on Friday, August 14, with junior and adult prizes supplied by local businesses and organisations.
Community
Armagh Observatory says July 2026 was the driest July recorded in Armagh since daily rainfall measurements began in 1836, alongside unusually high pressure, warmth and sunshine.
Community
Armagh Observatory says July 2026 was the driest July recorded in Armagh since daily rainfall measurements began in 1836, with record-high pressure and unusually warm, sunny conditions.
Culture
Julian Lloyd Webber will return to the stage alongside his wife Jiaxin for an afternoon performance at Armagh’s Market Place Theatre on Sunday, August 30, as part of a 12-date tour of Ireland.
Community
The Southern Trust is losing more homecare staff than it recruits, prompting warnings from the Independent Health and Care Providers about growing unmet need and pressure on families and hospitals. The Trust says demand is outstripping supply but that it is recruiting, reviewing care packages and working to modernise services.
Community City Centre
A 28-year-old man was taken into police custody and then detained for assessment by mental health authorities after officers recovered a knife in the Lower English Street area of Armagh on Wednesday morning.
Community
Armagh Observatory and Planetarium is preparing a full day of family activities ahead of a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, when the Moon will cover about 94% of the Sun over the region.
Culture Navan
The 7 Hills Blues Fest has ended after thousands of blues fans attended the annual event in Armagh City, according to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.
Culture City Centre
Visit Belfast is urging anyone travelling to the city for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to arrive early and allow extra time, with organisers expecting attendance to reach 800,000 over the week.
Education
Top fruit growers in County Armagh have seen a demonstration of orchard spraying technology using a drone and remote-controlled ground sprayer, as DAERA launches a support scheme for production horticulture businesses.
Traffic & Construction City Centre
Moy Road, Armagh, has fully reopened after a single-vehicle collision reported at about 12.40am on Thursday, 30 July. One person was taken to hospital for treatment, and police are appealing for witnesses, CCTV and other footage.
Crime & Public Safety City Centre
Police are appealing for witnesses after a house fire in the Mullavilly Heights area of Laurelvale, near Armagh, caused significant damage. Nobody was inside the property and no injuries were reported. Enquiries are continuing, including whether the blaze was started deliberately.
Sport
Astronomers and students from Armagh Observatory and Planetarium presented research at the 2026 Asteroids Comets Meteors conference in Poland, attended by more than 600 participants from 48 countries.
Culture City Centre
Knit + Stitch will return to the Eikon Exhibition Centre outside Lisburn from 12 to 15 November 2026, with more than 100 textile craft brands, over 150 workshops, galleries and live demonstrations. Tickets are now on sale.
