Carmel Robinson

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.

Fresh from #Glastonbury, The Magic Numbers to headline Convergence at Lurgan Castle with independent festival expecting thousands #music
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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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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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...

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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'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.

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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So a 5 year old did this? There's hope for us all

How many beautiful shades of green x Another lovely walk with my Darcy x #nature #dogs #Ireland

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.

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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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.

Residents of Co Armagh estate are nauseated with stench of effluent after raw sewage spewed from drain onto playing fields

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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.

Police are to step up their presence at a popular Co Armagh beauty spot following reports of a 'naked man'
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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

Work to start soon on replacing popular Craigavon footbridge after it was dismantled 2 years ago
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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.

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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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.

Three police officers injured, two PSNI vehicles and civilian vehicle damaged during car chase from Moira to Lurgan
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Multiple police cars involved in major police chase through Lurgan streets as car crashes into house Multiple police vehicles, including a PSNI helicopter, were involved in a car chase in Lurgan last night.

Multiple PSNI vehicles involved in car chase in built up area of Lurgan with one vehicle crashing towards a house

A rural primary school in Co Armagh has soaring enrolment figures with plans for even greater expansion A small rural Co Armagh primary school is bucking the trend and expanding its classrooms as enrolment figures rocket.

While some rural schools are facing closure, this Co Armagh primary school is bucking the trend and celebrating soaring numbers and school building expansion
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Video shows brave Debbie chasing a would-be robber with a baseball bat after he threatened her with a knife An attempted robber, who threatened a young woman with a knife, fled in shock after she chased him with a baseball bat out of her shop.

Lurgan girl chased a shocked would-be robber from her shop with a baseball bat after he threatened her with a knife
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Large police presence as detectives from Serious Crime Branch carry out searches Detectives from the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch are carrying out a number of searches in the Craigavon area this morning.

Detectives from the PSNI Serious Crime Branch carrying out searches in the Craigavon area of Co Armagh this morning
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Young mum, who suffered a brain injury soon after childbirth, organises quiz to raise vital funds for charity which helped her Despite suffering a life-changing brain injury at 31 following the birth of her second child, a Co Armagh woman is working to raise vital funds for a local charity which supported her.

Young Co Armagh mum of 2, who suffered a life-changing brain injury after the birth of her daughter, organises charity quiz for Head Injury Support which is helping her through the ordeal #GAA
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