Anamar Primary School no longer under threat of closure

It would appear that the threat of closure facing Anamar Primary School has been lifted as a senior official at Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) has stated that there is no proposal, at present, to close the school. Read more

McKeever named as new Armagh captain

Ciaran McKeever will take over from Paul McGrane as the new captain of Armagh for 2009. The 24 year old St Patrick’s, Cullyhanna clubman made his Armagh senior debut in January 2004 against St Mary’s. Read more

Ruling by British attorney-general may lead to identification of Garda mole involved in double RUC killing

A recent ruling by the British attorney-general regarding the investigation of a double murder in south Armagh more than twenty years ago, is expected to lead to the naming of a Garda mole believed to have been involved in the killings. Read more

Crossmaglen - the movie

The producer of the upcoming Hollywood movie entitled ‘Crossmaglen’ says the film will bring the town “out of the shadows” of its history and described the production as being “just as compelling” as the 1992 award-winning movie, ‘In the Name of the Father.’ Read more

Rubbish dumping remains serious problem

Serious dumping and rubbish thrown along the side of the roads in parts of south Armagh remains an ongoing problem despite attempts to highlight the issue and  have it resolved. Read more

Camlough Boxing Club celebrates All-Ireland success

St. Malachy’s Amateur Boxing Club in Camlough is celebrating the most successful season in its eight-year history after two of the club’s young boxers triumphed at last weekend’s All-Ireland amateur boxing competition in Dublin’s National Stadium. Read more

Primary School Principals voice opposition to academic selection

The Primary School Principals of Newry and Mourne have sent out a unified message in opposition to academic selection, following a meeting with Minister for Education, Caitríona Ruane, on Friday. Read more

New arrangement on south Armagh parishes announced

Cardinal Sean Brady has announced the latest arrangements on the amalgamation of parishes in the Archdiocese in the new pastoral initiative, including the parishes of south Armagh. Read more

Issue 853 - Killeavy v Carrickcruppen

Issue 853 - Silverbridge Anglers

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