Armagh

Civilian killed in suspected arson attack on car in Omagh

Another person, Aaron Moffett (38), has been confirmed dead after falling from a moving vehicle in Armagh A person has died in Co Tyrone following an arson attack on a car, while another has died after falling from a moving vehicle in Co Armagh. Police have revealed a body was discovered after a blaze was […]

Another person, Aaron Moffett (38), has been confirmed dead after falling from a moving vehicle in Armagh A person has died in Co Tyrone following an arson attack on a car, while another has died after falling from a moving vehicle in Co Armagh. Police have revealed a body was discovered after a blaze was […]

6 months ago

Openly gay Armagh player explains the ‘cost’ of not coming out sooner

An inspirational figure. Over the weekend, Armagh footballer Mark Shields spoke in front of an audience for the first time about being an openly gay player. The All-Ireland winner came out to his teammates a decade ago, but regrets not doing it sooner. Speaking at the GPA Pride Brunch over the weekend, he said: “I […]

An inspirational figure. Over the weekend, Armagh footballer Mark Shields spoke in front of an audience for the first time about being an openly gay player. The All-Ireland winner came out to his teammates a decade ago, but regrets not doing it sooner. Speaking at the GPA Pride Brunch over the weekend, he said: “I […]

8 months ago

Met Eireann issue Status Yellow wind warnings for seven counties

The warnings are in place early on Friday morning. Met Eireann have issued a series of Status Yellow wind warnings for seven counties, beginning early on Friday morning. The counties that have been hit with the warning are Cork, Kerry, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford. Met Eireann have warned of “very strong and gusty […]

The warnings are in place early on Friday morning. Met Eireann have issued a series of Status Yellow wind warnings for seven counties, beginning early on Friday morning. The counties that have been hit with the warning are Cork, Kerry, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford. Met Eireann have warned of “very strong and gusty […]

1 year ago

Crossmaglen footballer Caolan Finnegan, 20, dies after cancer battle

Caolan was just 20 years old. Crossmaglen footballer Caolan Finnegan has died one year after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. The footballer was just 20 years old, and last played for his club in 2023. In a social media post on Friday morning, Crossmaglen announced that Caolan “lost his battle earlier […]

Caolan was just 20 years old. Crossmaglen footballer Caolan Finnegan has died one year after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. The footballer was just 20 years old, and last played for his club in 2023. In a social media post on Friday morning, Crossmaglen announced that Caolan “lost his battle earlier […]

1 year ago

Niall Grimley on poignant moment Armagh team bus visited brother’s crash site following All-Ireland win

“Moments like that are moments I’ll never forget”. Armagh player Niall Grimley has spoken out on a beautifully poignant moment following his county’s All-Ireland win on Sunday. The player lost his brother Patrick in a car accident last year and labelled his All-Ireland win as an “unbelievable but sad” moment for him and his family. […]

“Moments like that are moments I’ll never forget”. Armagh player Niall Grimley has spoken out on a beautifully poignant moment following his county’s All-Ireland win on Sunday. The player lost his brother Patrick in a car accident last year and labelled his All-Ireland win as an “unbelievable but sad” moment for him and his family. […]

1 year ago

Daniel Wiffen finally puts Down vs Armagh debate to bed

Lay down your pitchforks. Daniel Wiffen is the talk of Ireland following his incredible Gold Medal win in the Men’s 800m freestyle race on Tuesday evening. Following his win, the debate over his home county sparked up on the internet. Born in Leeds, Wiffen moved to the town of Magheralin, which skirts the border of […]

Lay down your pitchforks. Daniel Wiffen is the talk of Ireland following his incredible Gold Medal win in the Men’s 800m freestyle race on Tuesday evening. Following his win, the debate over his home county sparked up on the internet. Born in Leeds, Wiffen moved to the town of Magheralin, which skirts the border of […]

1 year ago