Local archive
Traffic & Construction Hamiltonsbawn
A 22-year-old Hamiltonsbawn man has been banned from driving for 15 months after admitting a series of motoring offences following a late-night collision on the Newry Road in which his BMW flipped onto its roof.
Crime & Public Safety
An Armagh man has been jailed following an assault on police involving spitting at an officer and urinating in a police cell van, according to a report by Armagh I.
Crime & Public Safety
The trial of Armagh All-Ireland-winning GAA footballer Aidan Nugent on sexual assault charges has been fixed for November.
Crime & Public Safety Markethill
A 22-year-old Armagh man who led police on a high-speed chase, overtook several vehicles on the wrong side of the road and collided with another car has avoided an immediate prison sentence.
Traffic & Construction
A trial using artificial intelligence to support winter gritting decisions produced “some benefits”, but Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins says there are no current plans to introduce the system across the country. The Southern Division has 31 gritters available to salt main roads in just over three hours when ice or snow is forecast.
Education
Sixteen-year-old Eva Elizabeth Downie, Miss Teen Armagh and a St Catherine’s College Year 12 student, will compete in the Miss Teen Great Britain 2026 final in Blackpool while raising awareness of dyslexia and supporting local families.
Culture
More than 1,500 people attended the Culture in the Park weekend, which expanded for the first time to a three-day programme featuring events in Armagh, Lurgan and Banbridge.
Business & Openings
DAERA says autumn reseeding and overseeding can help County Armagh dairy farmers improve forage production, reduce feed costs and strengthen long-term profitability.
Culture
Armagh’s Georgian Festival is set to run from November 26 to 29, with new funding supporting extended opening hours, extra activities and possible public tours of Armagh Gaol.
Sport Markethill
Elaine McAnulty will complete her 500th big race in Armagh on Sunday after running number 499 in County Offaly the previous day. Run Armagh organisers Matthew Nicholson and Clive Nesbitt have arranged full marathon, half marathon and 10k options, with runners and walkers of all abilities invited to take part.
Business & Openings
The Institute of Biomedical Science’s mobile Learning Lab will visit Armagh Observatory and Planetarium on 26 and 27 September 2026, offering interactive activities including virtual reality, microscopy, micropipetting and DNA bead stringing.
Community
ABC Council is encouraging older residents and people with mobility issues to request a free home safety assessment ahead of Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2026, which runs from September 21 to 25.
Culture Demesne
A candlelit concert blending classical favourites with songs by Taylor Swift and Beyoncé will take place at the Archbishop’s Palace in Armagh on Sunday 29 November, with tickets priced at £28.
Crime & Public Safety
Time is running out for people with information about rural thefts across the South Area to claim a £3,500 Crimestoppers reward. The anonymous tip line is available until 26 September, and information must lead to an arrest and conviction.
Business & Openings City Centre
The former Stinson the Saddler’s premises at 20 Thomas Street, Armagh, has been fully refurbished after more than 20 years empty and is now seeking a new business tenant.
Business & Openings City Centre
Jonathan and Maria Fahy launched Lislea Roots after spotting an opportunity for premium, hand-packed potatoes grown on the island of Ireland. The family-run business began supplying Keady and Armagh and now has products stocked in more than 40 locations across Northern Ireland.
Crime & Public Safety City Centre
An increased police presence and more community safety wardens are to be deployed in Armagh city centre following reports of vandalism, theft, abuse, threats and deliberate fires.
Education
Eighteen-year-old Southern Regional College student Jack Abbott travelled from Armagh to Houston after being selected for the United Space School 2026, where he helped design a habitat for six astronauts on an 800-day mission to Mars.
Traffic & Construction
A man was taken to hospital after a collision involving a car and pedestrian outside the Spar store on Monaghan Road in Armagh shortly after 11.15am on Sunday, September 13. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Traffic & Construction City Centre
Newry and Armagh MLA Gareth Wilson has criticised what he calls a reactive approach to road safety after the death of musician and educator Eithne Vallely in a collision on the Portadown Road. He is calling for a wider review of safety measures at The Mall and across Armagh city centre.
Business & Openings
County Armagh premium snacking company Kestrel Foods, the owner of Forest Feast, has announced plans to double the business by 2030 after annual sales rose to £43.8m and its products reached 22 international markets.
Community Markethill
An ABC Council shopfront paint scheme attracted 146 applications from local businesses, with extra funding secured to allow 93 eligible applications to progress. A former DUP Lord Mayor is now calling for the programme to return next year with a larger budget.
Culture
Market Place Theatre in Armagh has announced a packed October 2026 programme featuring Teresa Livingstone, Coldplace, The 4 Of Us, Ralph McTell and a wide range of live music, comedy and theatre events.
Culture
The Market Place Theatre in Armagh has announced a wide-ranging September programme featuring Lisa O’Neill, Susan McCann, local student performers, Elvis and ABBA tribute shows, jazz, Irish folk music and a National Theatre screening.
Community City Centre
A local resident has praised an unnamed woman who regularly spends the early hours collecting litter from Armagh’s streets and caring for public flower beds.
Crime & Public Safety Milford
A man escaped injury after a suspected petrol bomb was thrown through a window of a house in the Anne Street area of Milford, Armagh. Police are investigating the deliberate ignition and appealing for CCTV, dash-cam or other footage that could identify those responsible.
Culture
No. 5 Vicars’ Hill in Armagh will open its doors for European Heritage Open Days 2026, offering free access to a historic building designed by Thomas Cooley across one weekend in September.
Culture
Armagh Robinson Library will open its doors for European Heritage Open Days 2026, featuring original architectural drawings by Thomas Cooley alongside displays exploring the building’s history and heritage.
Culture Cathedral
St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral in Armagh will open its doors to visitors from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 12 September 2026 as part of European Heritage Open Days.
Crime & Public Safety
An Armagh couple have been returned for trial in relation to serious child sexual abuse and cruelty charges, according to a report from the Belfast Telegraph.
