News
Miracle boy has clean bill of health
HAVING been born when his mother was just 25 weeks pregnant, miracle baby Callum Duff has had a clean bill of health since he was discharged after 101 days in hospital.
End of an era for Eamon and United fans
EAMON Atkinson took his seat at Old Trafford on Sunday as part of a matchday routine essentially unchanged across decades of supporting Manchester United.
Twitter user says sorry for harassing pop singer
A LURGAN man convicted of harassing six women - including Atomic Kitten singer Liz McClarnon - has apologised to his victims, saying that he is ‘extremely ashamed’.
Town snooker club re-listed for sale
THE old LCA snooker club in Lurgan town centre has been re-listed for sale.
Grammar school placed in formal intervention
A HIGHLY critical inspection report has resulted in St Michael’s Grammar School being placed in formal intervention.
Sport
Armagh can open with win at Cavan
ARMAGH’S senior footballers will enter Breffni Park on Sunday to face former Ulster kingpins Cavan in the provincial opener clinging to the positives gathered from the recent league victory over Galway.
Dollingstown hit with Gregg leg break blow
DOLLINGSTOWN have been hit with a massive injury blow ahead of Tuesday night’s crucial play-off game against Newington.
Daniel is Wednesday Sweep winner
LAST Wednesday it was the turn of the gents to take part in their usual Wednesday Sweep.
Shea looks forward to his big day
DURING the closing stages of the 2012 All Ireland Minor final, Lurgan man Seamus Heffron looked apprehensive and anxious; glancing at the scoreboard behind the Hill 16 end of Croke Park he must have thought the period of injury time allocated was going to take an age to complete, writes Eugene Creaney.
Holmes and Thompson boosts
LURGAN are set to hand a debut to new signing Jamie Holmes in Saturday’s Bob Kerr Irish Cup tie at Bready.
Lifestyle
Macklemore a unique artist
‘THE Heist’ is the hit debut album by rapper Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis, ‘The Heist’ has achieved major success worldwide reaching number one on the album charts in countries such as Germany and America.
New Star Trek film full of surprises
‘STAR Trek Into Darkness’ (or STID) takes place in the alternate universe established in 2009’s ‘Star Trek’.
Last Rush set off on UK tour
LOCAL indie band Last Rush have embarked on their first UK tour. The self-financed tour started in Glasgow on Tuesday night and when the ‘MAIL’ caught up with the band they were due to play Manchester, Liverpool and finish with two dates in London.
Don’t miss Ciaran in the Creative Hub
CIARAN Lavery will play a very special home town gig in the Creative Hub, William Street on Friday, May 24.
Community
Coffee morning and cake sale at First Lurgan Presbyterian
COME along and find a bargain at First Lurgan Presbyterian Church coffee morning and cake sale this Saturday from 10am to 1pm in the church halls at Watson’s Lane.
Rival football clubs unite for charity
PLAYERS from Mid-Ulster’s answer to the Old Firm came together to support a Lurgan charity at a recent cup final.
Youth Parade through town on Sunday
THE annual Youth Parade is set to take place on Sunday with troops from a variety of organisations including the Girl Guides, Scouts, Campaigners, Boys Brigade, Girls Brigade and the Girls Friendly Society.
Hairdressing students take part in skills competition
FOUR talented hairdressing students from the Southern Regional College, Lurgan, took part in the first stage of Hairdressing WorldSkills UK.
Children find novel raft for lake
Mischievous youngsters found a new plaything in Lurgan Park in 1979 - the wooden fishing piers which jutted out into the lake.
Hyster to move to Craigavon
A LEADING American firm announced it was setting up a £30 million factory, creating 600 new jobs, in Craigavon in 1979.
Looking for...
Featured advertisers
Jobs
Search for a job
Motors
Search for a car
Property
Search for a house
Weather for Lurgan
Saturday 18 May 2013
Today
Heavy rain
Temperature: 9 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 8 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: South east
