Police and community link to smash drugs ring
November 29, 2011
by Brónagh Murphy
A dramatic operation, in which members of the community assisted police, resulted in the smashing of an organised drugs ring operating in south Armagh, The Examiner has learned. Read more
GAA clubs join with Chamber in bid to boost trade
November 29, 2011
By Brónagh Murphy
Success in sport in south Armagh, and particularly in Crossmaglen, has often been the envy of many. Now two local GAA clubs have teamed up with the area’s Chamber of Commerce with the aim of replicating their sporting success in the world of business. Read more
Hotel conquers Google in classic David and Goliath battle
November 29, 2011
The Ballymascanlon House Hotel near Dundalk has settled a ‘David and Goliath’ legal action it brought against internet giant Google. Read more
Vandals repeat attack on family home
November 29, 2011
By Brónagh Murphy
A man whose property has been targeted by vandals for the second time in a month says he believes the perpetrators are motivated by “jealousy and greed”. Read more
Mass Unions’ strike will grind services to a halt
November 29, 2011
By Christine Keighery
Northern Ireland will effectively grind to a standstill on Wednesday due to strike action being taken by thousands of public sector workers in a row over pensions and job cuts. Read more
Pathways Through Time – launch of second Townlands publication
November 29, 2011
By Brónagh Murphy
A new book tracing the history of local townlands unfolds many interesting and informative facts about families and landmarks long associated with the area, its author Sue Callan has revealed. Read more
Cross Cruise to Ninth Ulster
November 29, 2011
● AIB Ulster Club Crossmaglen Rangers 2-11 v Burren 0-10 Read more
The Spirit of Christmas celebrated with release of new single
November 29, 2011
A singer/songwriter from Silverbridge, who is enjoying dizzying new heights with his career Stateside, has announced the release of his latest single, soon to be broadcast across the airwaves in his native country. Read more
Forthcoming lecture at Ó Fiaich Library
November 29, 2011
The last of the series of lectures for 2011 organised by Cumann Seanchais Ard Mhacha (The Armagh Diocesan Historical Society) takes place on Wednesday 7 December at 8pm in the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library and Archive, Moy Road, Armagh. Read more
Issue 984 – Newry Santa/ Soroptimists Fayre
November 29, 2011