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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’.

10 June 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

8 June 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

7 June 2026
News Letter (Belfast)

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.

7 June 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

7 June 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

6 June 2026
Belfast Telegraph

Never mind the Buckfast

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

6 June 2026
News Letter (Belfast)

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.

5 June 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

4 June 2026
News Letter (Belfast)

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

1 June 2026
Lurgan Mail

'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.

31 May 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

30 May 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

29 May 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

29 May 2026
Lurgan Mail

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,

29 May 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

26 May 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

25 May 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

24 May 2026
News Letter (Belfast)

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.

24 May 2026
Belfast Telegraph

‘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

24 May 2026

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