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Carmel Robinson
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Journalist based in the Lurgan, Craigavon and Portadown areas covering Co Armagh and beyond
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Fresh from #Glastonbury, The Magic Numbers to headline Convergence at Lurgan Castle with independent festival expecting thousands #music
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Pump up the volume as thousands expected at Convergence at Lurgan Castle with top acts headlining
Thousands are expected to gather for Convergence at Lurgan Castle soon with The Magic Numbers, fresh from Glastonbury, headlining the gig.
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August 13, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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UPDATE on employee's status as Chief Executive of Co Armagh firm where work place incident happened reveals they are working with the Health and Safety Executive
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Boss of firm where a man suffered a workplace injury has given an update on the employee's health
The Chief Executive of a Co Armagh firm at which a man suffered a workplace injury, reveals they are working closely with the NI Health and Safety Executive.
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July 31, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Loyalist murderer of Miami Showband members, who was killed by his own bomb during botched attack, to be commemorated in Portadown
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Loyalist killer, who blew himself up at the Miami Showband massacre, is to be commemorated in Portadown
A loyalist murderer of Miami Showband members, who was killed by his own bomb during the botched attack, is to be commemorated in Portadown.
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July 31, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Ex priest sparks debate after decision to stop a traditional walk to a graveyard after funerals in St Peter's Church in Lurgan, Co Armagh
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Ex-priest sparks debate following decision to ban traditional walk after funerals from a Co Armagh church to the graveyard
A decision to stop walking to the graveyard in Lurgan after a funeral, to ease pressure on local priests, has been ‘strongly objected’ to by a former priest and praised by others.
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July 8, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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VIDEO - Dignitaries gather for the official opening of £31m Lismore College in Craigavon with a special welcome to guests from the worlds of #education, politics and religion
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Dignitaries gather for Official Opening and Blessing of Lismore College in Craigavon
Lismore College is a ‘space with diverse needs in mind’ and ‘where every learner can thrive’ said its principal Mrs Shauna Lennon at the official opening on Thursday.
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July 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Lurgan, Portadown and Craigavon often get a bad rep but it’s a wonderful place to live with the best people in the world. However there is one thing that needs fixing!
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What I love about Lurgan, Craigavon and Portadown and the one thing I hate!
Lurgan, Portadown and Craigavon often get a bad rep but it’s a wonderful place to live with the best people in the world.
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July 1, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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VIDEO Yesterday while walking along the shoreline of Lough Neagh at Oxford Island I was almost sick with the stench coming from the putrid sludge. NI Water told me today that it wasn't sewage. Here is what I managed to find out so far!
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Smelly sludge seeping onto shore at Oxford Island beauty spot is 'not sewage' says NI Water
Visitors to popular Co Armagh beauty spot, Oxford Island, were aghast at the disgusting smell and what appeared to be sewage lapping at the shore line of Lough Neagh.
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June 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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PSNI says it 'won't tolerate a repeat of the scenes in Ballymena' at planned protest in Portadown against 'illegal migrants' while Minister at nearby church voices concerns as does a housing association
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Police say they 'won't tolerate a repeat of scenes in Ballymena' as protest planned for Portadown this evening
The PSNI says it will ‘not tolerate a repeat of the scenes we saw last night in Ballymena and other parts of NI’ ahead of a planned protest in Portadown this evening.
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June 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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What amazing innovation by this Co Armagh community group which set up an eco-friendly businesses creating a new #superfood from #Bramley #apple peels - all very healthy, sustainable and will keep their group funded - #inspirational stuff
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June 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Brownlow was the first post primary school to achieve integrated education during The Troubles and now, rebranding as Craigavon Integrated College, it shares its new, cool, modern uniform emphasising its inclusive ethos #integratededucation
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Rebranding for Brownlow which becomes Craigavon Integrated College with cool, modern uniform
Trail-blazing Brownlow Integrated College, with its proud heritage as the first post primary integrated school in NI, is bucking the trend again ditching the traditional school uniform with a fresh re...
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June 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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VIDEO Such an inspirational #teacher Armagh Rose Erin McCormac speaks to me, surrounded by her pupils, about her journey to the Rose of Tralee. Check out the video of the lovely children who spoke so highly of their teacher #roseoftralee #ArmaghRose
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'She's amazing' says Mia, one of many of Erin's pupils, rooting for the Armagh Rose as she heads for the Rose of Tralee
Pupils at a Co Armagh primary school are buzzing with excitement as one of their favourite teachers is crowned Armagh Rose.
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June 3, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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So a 5 year old did this? There's hope for us all
May 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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How many beautiful shades of green x Another lovely walk with my Darcy x #nature #dogs #Ireland
May 30, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Baby wipes and sanitary products blamed by NI Water after stinking sewage splurge over children's playing field in Craigavon, Co Armagh
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Baby wipes and sanitary products blamed by NI Water for raw sewage splurge over playing fields in Craigavon
Sanitary products and baby wipes were to blame for a sewerage issue in Craigavon, claims NI Water as residents say they are overwhelmed with the nauseating stench from the overflow.
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May 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Residents of Co Armagh estate are nauseated with stench of effluent after raw sewage spewed from drain onto playing fields

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Raw sewage spewed all over playing fields near a Co Armagh housing development leaving residents with horrendous pong
Residents in a Co Armagh housing estate are overwhelmed with the nauseating stench of raw sewage which was spewing out from a drain all over nearby playing fields.
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May 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Police are to step up their presence at a popular Co Armagh beauty spot following reports of a 'naked man'
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Police increase patrols at a popular Co Armagh beauty spot after reports of a 'naked man'
Police have increased patrols at a Co Armagh beauty spot following concerns that a ‘naked man’ had been in the vicinity.
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May 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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What a fascinating find! Who knew that the first Ireland ladies international team was made up mostly by girls from Lurgan. Do you recognise anyone in this old postcard from England v Ireland 1917? #soccer #ladiessoccer #football
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Postcard shows Ireland women's soccer team, with girls from Lurgan factory, who played England in first ladies international in 1917
A group of women, mostly workers at a Lurgan munitions factory, played the first ever recorded international women’s soccer match – in 1917, in the middle of World War One.
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May 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Dead mouse and poor hygiene found at Co Armagh food outlet after inspection by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, court hears
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Poor hygiene and a dead mouse found at Co Armagh food outlet, a Craigavon court hears
A dead mouse and poor hygiene were just some of issues which led to a Portadown food business receiving a £6,750 fine.
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May 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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4 arrested after Smirnoff vodka, Red Bull and baby clothes found by PSNI believed stolen from the Lurgan, Banbridge and Armagh areas
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Arrests after stolen vodka, baby clothes and laundry detergent found by PSNI
A significant amount of stolen items, including several bottles of vodka, thought to have been taken in the Lurgan, Banbridge and Armagh areas, have been seized by the PSNI.
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May 7, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Carl Henderson, who died while hiking Mt Errigal, Co Donegal, and his wife's prayers for children were answered after Santiago de Compostela Camino, his funeral in Magheralin heard
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May 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Co Armagh man confronted by an intruder armed with a screwdriver after his back door was kicked through says PSNI probing 2 similar burglaries
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Man was confronted by intruder with a screwdriver during one of 2 burglaries in Co Armagh today, says PSNI
A Co Armagh man was confronted this morning by a man with a screwdriver who had kicked through his back door, the PSNI has revealed.
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May 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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New Co Armagh lobby group is logging pot holes and road issues directly with the Department for Infrastructure saying it is disillusioned with local politicians Video is snapshot of some of the issues
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Potholes - new lobby group calls Roads Service 'a shame and disgrace' over 'neglect' of roads
A new Co Armagh lobby group is logging pot holes and road issues directly with the Department for Infrastructure saying it is disillusioned with local politicians.
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May 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Work to start soon on replacing popular Craigavon footbridge after it was dismantled 2 years ago
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Work is due to start rebuilding a popular Craigavon footbridge which was ripped down 2 years ago
Work is due to start on the long awaited replacement of Moylinn footbridge at Craigavon next week.
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April 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Carl Henderson, who tragically died while hiking on Mt Errigal in Co Donegal, married his wife Caroline in the beautiful church at the bottom the mountain just 12 years ago. Truly heart breaking.
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Tributes to Carl Henderson, a 'lovely, kind, gentle and thoughtful man, bringing smiles to so many' as funeral details released
Carl Henderson, who died tragically while climbing Mount Errigal in Co Donegal, on Saturday married his wife at the picturesque church at the foot of the mountain in 2012.
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April 29, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Three police officers injured, two PSNI vehicles and civilian vehicle damaged during car chase from Moira to Lurgan
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Police officers injured and multiple vehicles damaged after car chase from Moira to Lurgan, says PSNI
Three PSNI officers have been injured and two men arrested following a police chase from Moira to Lurgan last night.
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April 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM