Packed-out planetarium welcomes eclipse watchers in Co Armagh Families have gathered to watch the astronomical event. Evening Standard · Aug 12
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 · Aug 2
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 · Jul 12
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 · Jul 1
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. Newslaundry · Jun 1
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 · Mar 15
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 The Guardian - UK · Feb 22
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 · Dec 21, 2025
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 · Nov 7, 2025
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 · Aug 20, 2025
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 · Aug 19, 2025
Protected status a ‘game-changer’ for Northern Ireland apple growers IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025
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 · Jul 27, 2025
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. Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2025
Evening Standard · May 24, 2025 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 · May 6, 2025 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 · Apr 24, 2025 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 · Apr 21, 2025 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’.
Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025 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 · Apr 21, 2025 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 · Apr 4, 2025 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 · Apr 2, 2025 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 · Mar 17, 2025 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 · Dec 26, 2024 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 · Dec 21, 2024 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.