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This Week in Lurgan

Lurgan and Craigavon this week presents a mixed emotional landscape, with significant positive developments alongside sobering news. On the brighter side, there's considerable praise and recognition f

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Violent rioting in Portadown and Lurgan branded 'senseless' as some businesses to close and Translink services to halt amid fears of further unrest

Violence across Portadown and Lurgan following the brutal knife attack in north Belfast has been described as ‘senseless’ and ‘despicable’.

Lurgan Mail·1d ago
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Lurgan woman jailed after appeal dismissed over repeated breaches of animal ban

A Lurgan woman who admitted repeated breaches of a court order barring her from having anything to do with animals, has been jailed after a judge dismissed her appeal.

Lurgan Mail·3d ago
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Male arrested following 'suspicious activity' in Lurgan

A male was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug after police noticed suspicious activity in Lurgan earlier this week.

Lurgan Mail·4d ago
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Lurgan Show 2026 – a tremendous showcase for livestock excellence and community spirit

The country came to town for Lurgan Show, with rain showers failing to dampen the spirits of exhibitors, sponsors and spectators who turned out to support the annual event.

News Letter (Belfast)·4d ago
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Lurgan Show 'a tremendous showcase for agriculture, food, equestrian excellence and community spirit'

The country came to town for Lurgan Show on Saturday, with rain showers failing to dampen the spirits of exhibitors, sponsors and spectators who turned out to support the annual event.

Lurgan Mail·4d ago
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Co Armagh man, who was stuck at the railway gates in Lurgan, drove down the wrong side of the road towards train station 'at speed', Craigavon court hears

A Co Armagh man drove ‘at speed’ on the wrong side of the road in Lurgan after traffic was built up due to the railway gates being down, a court has heard.

Lurgan Mail·5d ago
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Never mind the Buckfast

From ‘Lurgan champagne’ to ‘Stab-yer-pal’, how Buckfast became the most notorious bottle in Northern Ireland and Scotland

Belfast Telegraph·6d ago
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Presbyterian minister urges people to join Great March for Gaza from Lurgan to Omeath

A retired Banbridge presbyterian minister has urged people to join the 'Great March for Gaza' from Lurgan to Omeath tomorrow.

News Letter (Belfast)·6d ago
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Holstein UK Master Breeder Awards honour for owners of Portadown and Lurgan's Glasson and Kilvergan dairy herds

The owners of two dairy herds in Co Armagh have received prestigious awards from Holstein UK.

Lurgan Mail·4 Jun
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Training Solutions NI Announces Partnership with Lurgan Rugby and Cricket Club

Antrim based Training Solutions NI, Northern Ireland’s largest private training provider, is proud to announce a continued partnership with Lurgan Rugby and Cricket Club, reinforcing the company’s ong

News Letter (Belfast)·1 Jun
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'Driving at speed isn't worth the risk' says PSNI as R-driver clocked at 95mph on M1 near Lurgan

Two of the latest drivers detected driving at high speed was an R-driver clocked at 95mph, police have revealed.

Lurgan Mail·31 May
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Lurgan College students praised for business teamwork skills in Young Enterprise Northern Ireland Awards

Students from Lurgan College have been honoured at the annual Young Enterprise Northern Ireland Awards.

Lurgan Mail·30 May
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Karla Hanratty: Bail for attempted murder accused is revoked after breach

A Co Armagh woman, accused of attempting to murder a man in Lurgan, has been returned to custody after her bail was revoked.

Lurgan Mail·29 May
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Co Armagh woman who breached a bomb alert cordon in Lurgan wearing male underwear on her head has been jailed

Co Armagh woman who breached a bomb alert cordon outside Lurgan police station has been jailed.

Lurgan Mail·29 May
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Craigavon Protestant Boys Flute Band says ‘thanks’ for generous donations

Craigavon Protestant Boys Flute Band would like to thank the public for their very generous support at the annual band competition which took place this year in Lurgan town centre on Saturday, May 2,

Lurgan Mail·29 May
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In 'distressing incident' a dog attacked and killed a cat in Lurgan Park in full view of members of the public

In a ‘distressing’ incident a cat is attacked and killed by a dog in Lurgan Park in full view of members of the public.

Lurgan Mail·26 May
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Shankill Parish Church upgrade scheme that will 'make a positive contribution' in Lurgan gets go-ahead from ABC planners

An upgrade scheme at Shankill Parish Church in Lurgan will make “a positive contribution” to the town, planning officers have said.

Lurgan Mail·25 May
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In pictures: Sun shines on Lurgan Park for Portadown Canine Club Championship Dog Show

Portadown Canine Club Championship Dog Show enjoyed beautiful weather on Sunday.

Lurgan Mail·24 May
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Michael O'Connor reveals several Glenavon stars 'accepted pay cut' to help promotion push

Glenavon manager Michael O’Connor has revealed a number of players have accepted pay cuts to stay and help the Lurgan Blues in their Premiership promotion push.

News Letter (Belfast)·24 May
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‘Having my wee girl saved my life’: Lurgan beauty pageant contestant on how becoming pregnant inspired her fightback

Young support worker hoping to become first mum to represent Belfast at Miss Great Britain

Belfast Telegraph·24 May
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Co Armagh woman accused of stabbing a man in the back in Lurgan has been freed on bail at Craigavon court

A Co Armagh woman, accused of attempted murder, has been granted bail.

Lurgan Mail·23 May
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Education Minister Paul Givan hails official opening of £56m St Ronan’s College in Lurgan as “great day” for the school and wider community

Education Minister Paul Givan has said the new St Ronan’s College in Lurgan will help to give current and future pupils “the best possible start”.

Lurgan Mail·22 May
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'The club was in turmoil': Irish League star explains why Glenavon situation 'different' to previous relegation experience

Last season’s relegation with Glenavon wasn’t the first time John Mountney has experienced one of football’s most crushing lows – but he insists this feeling is “different” with the Lurgan Blues havin

News Letter (Belfast)·21 May
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Former professional lorry driver bought whiskey shots from a Lurgan off licence before he was caught asleep in his car, Craigavon court hears

A former professional lorry driver, who fell asleep in his car while waiting for his son, was three and a half times over the drink driving limit, a court hears.

Lurgan Mail·21 May
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Nine-bedroom HMO in Lurgan's Hill Street approved despite objections

Planning permission has been granted for the conversion of a terraced property at 82 Hill Street, Lurgan, into a house in multiple occupancy (HMO) with nine bedrooms.

Lurgan Mail·21 May
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'You should not have been cheeky to police,' Craigavon judge tells Lurgan teenager who refused to give a breath sample

“You should not have been cheeky to police,” a judge told a teenager who refused to give officers a preliminary breath sample.

Lurgan Mail·19 May
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Man was found over the legal alcohol limit in the driving seat of his car after an evening out in Lurgan, Craigavon court hears

A man who was found over the limit in the driver’s seat of his car after spending an evening in a Co Armagh bar has been banned from driving.

Lurgan Mail·17 May
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Work to replace synthetic sports pitches in Lurgan, Portadown and Craigavon to begin 'later this year'

Work has started on the replacement of a number of synthetic sports pitches as part of a major investment programme by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council.

Lurgan Mail·16 May
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Lurgan man kicked police woman in the chest and tried to headbutt and spit on two of her PSNI colleagues in 'appalling' attacks outside Belfast's Crown Bar

A Co Armagh man has been jailed for “appalling” assaults on police officers after being arrested over a suspected burglary at Belfast’s best known pub.

Lurgan Mail·15 May
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Glenavon manager lifts lid on how Lurgan Blues are cutting their cloth financially as they prepare for Championship life

Glenavon manager lifts lid on how Lurgan Blues are cutting their cloth financially as they prepare for Championship life

Belfast Telegraph·14 May
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Glenavon talisman staying for promotion push while club captain amongst players placed on transfer list

Glenavon talisman Peter Campbell has committed to helping seal immediate promotion back to the Premiership in a major boost for the Lurgan Blues – while captain Barney McKeown is amongst five players

News Letter (Belfast)·13 May
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Lurgan man accused of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend, saying he 'hoped the baby died', is granted bail at Craigavon court

A Co Armagh man, accused of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend saying he ‘hoped the baby died’, has been released on bail.

Lurgan Mail·12 May
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Kevin Conway murder: Lurgan man ‘gunned down in cycle of reprisals over gangland killings’

Murder victim Kevin Conway was gunned down in west Belfast as part of a cycle of reprisals over gangland killings, the High Court has heard.

Lurgan Mail·11 May
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Work starts on £2.4m EUROSPAR Silverwood Service Station in Lurgan as public asked to share views on new store facilities

Work has started on the £2.4m expansion of Spar Silverwood Service Station in Lurgan, with the public urged to share what they want at the new store.

Lurgan Mail·11 May
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Barry Toman: Lurgan man remanded in custody over attempted bomb attack on PSNI station

A man described as a “committed violent terrorist” has appeared in court accused of an intended bomb attack at Lurgan police station.

Lurgan Mail·8 May
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Pupils from St Francis’ Primary School in Lurgan rise to the challenge of ESB Science Blast

Pupils and teachers from St Francis’ Primary School in Lurgan have been having fun carrying out experiments at the ESB Science Blast showcase in Belfast.

Lurgan Mail·8 May
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Man charged with attempted murder over Lurgan police station car bomb

A 48-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences, including attempted murder, in relation to an attempted car bomb attack on Lurgan PSNI station.

News Letter (Belfast)·8 May
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Lurgan Police Station attack: Man (48) charged with attempted murder and possession of explosives

A man is due to appear in court on Friday (May 8) on a series of charges relating to the recent attack on Lurgan Police Station.

Lurgan Mail·7 May
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Woman charged with obstructing police while boy (15) and man remain in custody as investigation continues into Lurgan PSNI Station attack

Following three arrests as part of the investigation into an attack on Lurgan police station, detectives from the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch have charged a woman to court.

Lurgan Mail·6 May
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Woman arrested in Lurgan car bomb probe charged with obstructing police

A woman arrested following an attempted car bomb attempt on Lurgan PSNI station has been charged with obstructing police.

News Letter (Belfast)·6 May
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Lurgan Filling Station owner fined over food safety breaches

The owner of a filling station in Lurgan has been fined £1,050 for a series of charges related to food safety.

Lurgan Mail·6 May
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Lurgan drink driver was detected when police spotted car being driven without lights, Craigavon court hears

After police spotted a car driving in Lurgan with no lights, it transpired the driver was over the drink driving limit, a court has heard.

Lurgan Mail·5 May
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Children's play park in Lurgan to remain closed until level of anti-social behaviour 'improves' says Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council

A children’s play park in Lurgan is to remain closed until the local council, with other statutory agencies, address the level of anti-social behaviour in the area.

Lurgan Mail·5 May
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Iconic Lurgan firm, Golden Crust Bakery, celebrates 50 years in business with lots of special tasty treats in store for customers

Iconic Golden Crust Bakery in Lurgan is celebrating an amazing 50 years in business – and has special treats in store for all their customers.

Lurgan Mail·5 May
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Lurgan baker recalls seeing 'pans flipping' and a ghost while working at the old Golden Crust bakery

A Co Armagh baker is certain he saw the ghost of an elderly man while working in a bakery in Lurgan.

Lurgan Mail·5 May
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18 magical photos from the Dusty Bluebell Fairy Festival in Lurgan Park

Music, magic and community spirit filled the air over Lurgan Park on Saturday evening for the Dusty Bluebell Fairy Festival.

Lurgan Mail·3 May
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Road users warned of potential danger at key Lurgan junction

Motorists in the Lurgan area are being warned of a potential danger at a key road junction.

Lurgan Mail·2 May
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Teenager (18), caught driving erratically at speed while being chased by police in Lurgan, was over the drink driving limit, Craigavon court hears

A teenager, caught driving ‘erratically’ at speed while being chased by police, was over the drink driving limit, a court hears.

Lurgan Mail·30 Apr
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Jail term for Lurgan man who shouted claims he was 'being raped' by PSNI officers and spat at one constable while waiting in Craigavon Hospital

A Co Armagh man shouted claims he was “was being raped” by PSNI officers while waiting at Craigavon hospital.

Lurgan Mail·30 Apr
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Former barber's BMW went 'airborne' after he drove off at speed and hit the railway tracks in Lurgan, Craigavon court hears

Former barber took off at speed then ‘became airborne’ after he hit the railway lines at Lurgan, a court hears.

Lurgan Mail·29 Apr