Community
Dramatic rescue of a dog on park lake
THERE was a rescue drama at the lake in Lurgan Park in March 1986.
Magheralin school boost
ST Patrick’s Primary School in Magheralin is to benefit from a £110,000 investment.
Worked as mechanic in town businesses
MR Richard Carter Bell, known to everyone as Carter, died suddenly on the evening of April 24 this year after a period of failing health. He was 75.
Routine scan sees mum Gail give birth on same day
HAVING attended Craigavon Hospital for a routine scan, Lurgan woman Gail Higgins ended up giving birth to her first child the same day.
Marie loved life and lived for family
FUN loving and friendly, Marie Bland from Lurgan loved life and lived for her family.
Community News
DUP call for action on Millennium Way
THE DUP has called for action to start work on phase two of Millennium Way in Lurgan.
Marie Curie event in park
THE annual Marie Curie sponsored ‘Walk in the Park’ will take place in Lurgan Park on Wednesday, May 29 from 6pm.
Tea dance fun for all at St Anthony’s
A CROSS-COMMUNITY over 50s club is kicking off in St Anthony’s Parish Centre with a tea dance on Thursday, May 30 from 8pm to 10.30pm.
Bleary YFC go karting at Gosford Park
BLEARY Young Farmers Club went to Gosford Karting for their last club meeting for the summer on Friday May 3.
Lough project scoops £120K
LOUGH Neagh Partnership has secured a funding package of £119,950 to develop the Lough Neagh and its Waterways Destination.
Deaths in the Community
A giant of man who was respected right across music circle
LURGAN man and one of the borough’s foremost musicians, Mr Jim Girvan, has died in hospital after an illness. Mr Girvan had been admitted to hospital a few weeks earlier with general ill-health, but his death on April 26 was sudden and unexpected.
Choir celebrates 90th anniversary
THE Lurgan Salvation Army’s junior choir, The Singing Company, celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.
A little piece of history at St Peter’s
IN the last few years St Peter’s GAA Club has hosted some fantastic evenings.
Family event at Craigavon Lakes
THE popular Craigavon Lakes 10km Run and Fun Run is getting closer and anyone looking to take part is encouraged to enter as soon as possible.
Way Back When
Brownlow disco proves to be a flop
A new disco for teenagers in Brownlow in 1980 proved to be a flop.
Detective is commended for his bravery
A former pupil of Lurgan College was commended for his bravery in 1980.
Holiday blunder at town bank
ONE lady got more than she bargained for when she visited the branch of a local bank to stock up for money for her summer holiday in 1993.
Wallet is washed up on shore of Lough
WHILE yachting on Lough Neagh in 1967 a Lurgan man was concerned about the safety of his wallet.
Local Businesses
Magheralin Newforge House in running for top restaurant accolade
NEWFORGE House in Magheralin is in the running for a top restaurant award.
Town snooker club re-listed for sale
THE old LCA snooker club in Lurgan town centre has been re-listed for sale.
New businesses up and running
TWO new businesses are up and running in Lurgan thanks to Craigavon Borough Council’s ‘Meanwhile in Craigavon...’ scheme.
Announcements
Jake Flaherty : Obituary
Published in the Lurgan Mail on 24 May 2013
Jake Flaherty : Obituary
Published in the Lurgan Mail on 24 May 2013
Frank Lappin : Obituary
Published in the Lurgan Mail on 24 May 2013
: Obituary
Published in the Lurgan Mail on 24 May 2013
: Obituary
Published in the Lurgan Mail on 24 May 2013
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Saturday 25 May 2013
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