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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.
