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The Latest Breaking News from Armagh

Packed-out planetarium welcomes eclipse watchers in Co Armagh

Families have gathered to watch the astronomical event.

Evening Standard

Birthplace of the Bramley in Northern Ireland features in festival celebrations

The first Bramley seedlings were brought to Armagh in 1884 and the Armagh Bramley has since won PGI status.

The Independent UK

Armagh astronomer secures grant to investigate how first stars lit up universe

Professor Jorick Vink said the grant has the potential to be ‘transformational’ for research worldwide.

The Independent UK

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The prehistoric Irish city transforming our understanding of European history

Haughey's Fort near Armagh was one of the world’s first towns

The Independent UK

JLF’s Ireland edition wraps up

There is something appealing about a literature festival that refuses to stay put. The Jaipur Literature Festival’s Island of Ireland edition concluded yesterday after 10 days of conversations and performances spread across Belfast, Armagh, Dundalk, and Dublin – the first time JLF has travelled as an all-island event.

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Northern Ireland’s answer to the Camino de Santiago hailed

The 82-mile St Patrick’s Way: The Pilgrim Walk has attracted visitors from across the world.

The Independent UK

Three dead and four injured after multi-car collision in County Armagh

Two men aged 31 and 48 and woman, 23, pronounced dead at scene of crash involving three vehicles near Moy

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Armagh Observatory continues centuries-old winter solstice tradition

The winter solstice, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year, happens just after 3pm on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Former IRA man determined to help find remains of Disappeared soldier

Martin McAllister said the case of Robert Nairac is an ‘open running sore’ in south Armagh where he was last seen alive.

The Independent UK

Accused shouted ‘trick or treat’ before throwing petrol bomb in bar, court hears

John Patrick Nixon, 38, from Irish Street in Armagh, is facing two counts of attempted murder over the incident at the Toby Jug bar in the city.

Evening Standard

Two in hospital after arson attack in Armagh city

A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life

The Independent UK

Protected status a ‘game-changer’ for Northern Ireland apple growers

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European protected status a ‘game-changer’ for Armagh Bramley apple growers

The Armagh Bramleys are one of only three products from Northern Ireland with the sought-after PGI status recognition.

Evening Standard

Weather warnings issued ahead of heavy spell of rain over island of Ireland

The Northern Ireland warning applies for Antrim, Armagh and Down between 6pm on Sunday until 6pm on Monday.

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DUP minister vows commitment to all sports as he attends first senior GAA game

Gordon Lyons had faced criticism for his failure to attend a senior GAA match in the first 15 months of his tenure as sports minister.

Evening Standard

Former Armagh GAA captain appears in court on sexual assault charges

Aidan Nugent, 30, of Cullyhanna Road, Newtownhamilton, denied the charges during police interview.

Evening Standard

Archbishop Martin pays tribute to Pope Francis at special mass

The Catholic Archbishop of Armagh said the Pope wanted to ‘reach the hearts of those who are spiritually poor’.

Evening Standard

Pope Francis’s plea for forgiveness in 2018 ‘a great mark of the man’

Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin said the 2018 visit was ‘overshadowed by the story of abuse’.

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Evening Standard

Cathedral bells ring out 88 times as people pay respects to Pope in Armagh

The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin opened a book of condolences to the late pontiff.

Evening Standard

Archbishop requested Pope Francis visit Northern Ireland as part of 2018 trip

Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin said that Pope Francis would regularly ask about the peace process.

The Independent UK

Detectives investigating journalist murder in Co Armagh make arrest in England

Martin O’Hagan, 51, was shot dead by loyalist paramilitaries as he walked home from a night out with his wife in Lurgan in September 2001.

The Independent UK

Man remanded in custody over 1979 murder of part-time soldier in Co Armagh

James Donegan, 67, of Bruce Manor, Arvagh, Co Cavan appeared before Newry Magistrates’ Court after being extradited from the Republic of Ireland.

Evening Standard

St Patrick’s Day celebrations start at dawn in city with ‘most authentic’ link

Ireland’s nation saints’ day is set to be celebrated across the world but an Armagh city guides says they have the strongest claim to him.

The Independent UK

Work begins to conserve one of the oldest paper documents on island of Ireland

The ecclesiastical register from Co Armagh dates back to the 14th century.

Evening Standard

Brighter days ahead celebrated at Irish Winter Solstice gatherings

Some of Ireland’s most ancient sites including Navan Fort in Co Armagh and Newgrange in Co Meath hosted gatherings.

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