Local archive
Traffic & Construction Cathedral
Campaigners seeking to reopen the railway between Armagh and Portadown say an outline business case is the next step, as the city marks 69 years since its last passenger train service.
Community
Glenn Chapman and Jason Wilson will complete their fundraising challenge at Craigavon Lakes on Saturday, October 3, after running 35 consecutive half-marathon-distance events and raising almost £7,000 for The Lighthouse Charity.
Crime & Public Safety
A 56-year-old man from Corrigan Court, Irish Street, has been remanded in custody after appearing at Newry Magistrates’ Court on a series of explosives and firearms charges.
Crime & Public Safety
A 56-year-old man arrested at Corrigan Court in Armagh has been charged with offences including making and possessing explosives and possessing firearms or ammunition. He is expected before Newry Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, September 30.
Community
Residents across the ABC borough are being warned that bin collection days may change from the week beginning Monday 26 October 2026, with new schedules and six-month calendars due to arrive by post between 5 and 15 October.
Business & Openings City Centre
The Appleby Trust will close its Armagh and Lurgan operations after more than 20 years, affecting nine salaried staff, casual workers and more than 50 people who use its disability support services. The charity says changes to the Growth Fund removed nearly two-thirds of its income and that efforts to secure replacement finance were unsuccessful.
Crime & Public Safety City Centre
Police searched a property in the Corrigan’s Court area of Armagh city centre on Tuesday morning, September 29, as part of what the PSNI described as an ongoing investigation.
Business & Openings
The Housing Executive has announced a further £11.28 million for housing investment across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area during 2026/27, taking its overall commitment since 2025 to £34 million.
Culture
Families can book a Halloween session at Armagh County Museum on Saturday 31 October, featuring hands-on crafts and a live reptile experience.
Community Seagahan
Redrock farmer and cattle breeder George McCall has received a Spirit of NI Community Hero Award after raising £67,465 for Friends of Cancer Centre through a heifer raffle held in memory of his late sister-in-law, former St Catherine’s Grammar School teacher June Humphries.
Crime & Public Safety
An Armagh man has denied a series of serious offences, including blackmail and possessing an offensive weapon with intent, after appearing at Newry Crown Court on Monday.
Community Milford
Milford sisters Sinead McGleenon and Orla Fox have described the emotional journey that saw Orla donate a kidney to Sinead after being confirmed as a rare six-out-of-six match.
Crime & Public Safety
Michael Malachy Quinn is to stand trial next year after being ordered to face prosecution over the murder of his Co Armagh neighbour, Michael McConville. Quinn denies the charge.
Culture
Families in Armagh can book a new creative workshop at Armagh County Museum, where children aged eight to 13 will paint alongside a parent, guardian or grandparent with guidance from local artist Orlaith Cullinane.
Culture
Armagh County Museum will host four over-18s Paint & Sip evenings in November, with art materials, drinks and guided instruction included in the £25 ticket.
Community
A 38-year-old Armagh woman says she has been left without adult ADHD or autism assessment and support in the Southern Trust area, while the Trust confirms there is no commissioned adult ADHD diagnostic service or waiting list.
Community Tandragee
Schools, sports clubs and community organisations across the ABC Borough have secured funding for community gardens, green spaces and other environmental projects through the Live Here Love Here Small Grants Scheme.
Community
A County Armagh woman has lost an appeal against a council order requiring her garden hedge to be cut lower, after arguing that doing so would prevent outdoor wellbeing rituals.
Business & Openings
Restoration work has begun at Danske Bank’s listed branch on Scotch Street in Armagh, with the building remaining open to customers throughout the project.
Culture Navan
Armagh’s Navan Centre & Fort is seeking a catering provider to run its café and wider food offering, with the successful operator expected to support events, educational groups and tour bookings.
Community
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has become the first local authority to provide safeTALK suicide alertness training for elected members and council staff.
Traffic & Construction City Centre
A vacant retail unit at 43 Thomas Street, Armagh, has been approved for conversion into a family-friendly PlayStation gaming and entertainment centre, with proposed opening hours from 10am to 10pm daily.
Crime & Public Safety
An Armagh man has pleaded guilty to possessing hundreds of indecent photographs of children, according to a report by Armagh I.
Business & Openings
Learner drivers using Armagh, Newry and Craigavon test centres are waiting more than two months on average, with the latest figures showing all three are well above the DVA’s 35-day target.
Education
Students at St Patrick’s Grammar School in Armagh were recognised for exceptional GCSE and A Level results, voluntary service, sporting achievement and contributions to school life at the school’s senior prizegiving.
Business & Openings Navan
Armagh A.C.’s legendary 10-Mile Road Race and accompanying 6K Fun Run will return on Sunday, October 11, starting and finishing at the Navan Centre. The event has been held annually since 1999, apart from the pandemic-disrupted 2020 season.
Crime & Public Safety
An Armagh man accused of grievous bodily harm with intent appeared self-represented in Crown Court and was advised to find legal representation.
Community
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has launched a campaign warning that men who kill women do not fit a single profile, with short films highlighting the importance of recognising harmful behaviour and seeking support.
Business & Openings Hamiltonsbawn
Approaching 90, former Armagh market stall owner Harry McKennell has recalled the work, people and pivotal moments behind four decades selling vegetables and flowers across the region.
Community
A suicide bereavement support conference called ‘Hope After Loss’ is planned for October 2 at Armagh City Hotel, as ABC Council and partner organisations continue work on prevention, awareness and support across the borough.
