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30th July 2025
Have you visited the Ballymoyer Sunflower Festival yet? There’s still time - See More Here
25th July 2025
Brethren from Co Armagh Junior Grand Lodge have been visiting various historic sites around the Somme this week.
24th July 2025
Final preparations! Markethill Festival would like to say thank you to all thier wonderful volunteers who have given up their time to put together everything for tomorrow and their first event! The Charity Open Garden is open tomorrow from 12.00pm to the public. Please arrive via the Tandragee road and leave (following the red arrows) to exit onto Armagh Newry road! Don’t worry we have plenty of signs up so you can’t get lost. Parking is available opposite the main house and if you are a blue badge holder there is disabled drop off (all signposted) - Full Details Here (or click the picture below)
24th July 2025
A cheque for £1000 was presented to Karen Hoy from Pretty in Pink (Breast Cancer) from Killeen LOL 1249. The money was raised from their annual charity dance. Killeen LOL 1249 have donated over £24,000 to various charities in recent years. Pictured below are Bro’s Uel Megarity, Samuel Megarity, Karen Hoy, Sharon & Sarah Croft and Bro Lester Megarity.
16th July 2025
The Charlemont Arms Hotel isn’t just a place to stay - it’s a living piece of Armagh’s history… Originally the home of Dr. Atkinson, the building became a hostelry in the 1760s, first known as The Caulfield Arms. In 1763, it was renamed in honour of the newly titled Earl of Charlemont. At one time, towns across Ireland had a Charlemont Arms - but today, ours is the last one standing. Ownership has passed through many hands, each leaving a mark. In the late 1800s, it became Mann’s Hotel and Hydropathic Establishment, offering Turkish baths - a taste of Victorian wellness. But it was in 1934 that the Forster family began their stewardship - a role now carried on by Helen and Judith Forster. Over the decades, they rebuilt after bomb damage in the 1970s, and in 1999 transformed the hotel with major renovations including new rooms, a restaurant, and Turners Wine Bar. Today, The Charlemont Arms Hotel proudly holds a 3-star Northern Ireland Tourist Board rating and continues to blend comfort with deep local heritage.
14th July 2025
Sunshine, showers, rainbows and cricket on The Mall.
14th July 2025
Three County Armagh Grand Lodge Officers pictured in Scarva Demesne today as Sir Knights of the Royal Black Institution at the annual Sham Fight. Record crowds, probably over 100,000, and a bigger than ever parade of Sir Knights and bands. And of course King William won again! Left to right: Sir Knt Lawson Burnett, Markethill Deputy District Master (Deputy County Grand Master); Sir Knt Jeffrey Lawson, Aghavilly RBP 443, Armagh, (Deputy County Grand Secretary); and Sir Knt Roger Gardiner, Markethill Deputy District Registrar (County Grand Secretary).
14th July 2025
Mavemacullen Accordion Band this morning before they head off to lead Grip Fast the Light RBP 54 through Scarva. Mavemacullen extend the warmest welcome to a few members from Cranfield Accordion Band who are joining them today.
14th July 2025
The crowds gathered early this morning to hear all about how Armagh Observatory & Planetarium record the daily weather. Today they are also having a family fun day to celebrate 230 years of continuous weather readings - with face painting, weather activities, dome shows and food trucks on site - walk in tickets are still available - see more here (or click the picture below for details of the fun day)
Read More Here about the Observatory’s 230 year milestone…
13th July 2025
A service of remembrance was held at Armagh Orange Hall on the 12th morning before lodges from the district headed for Keady. See more Twelfth photos here (or click the picture below)
11th July 2025
Monday 14th July is set to see huge crowds descend on Scarva village and Demsene for the annual Parade and Sham Fight. See More Here (or click the picture below)
7th July 2025
Richhill Tug Of War Club will be hosting the British & Irish Tug Of War Championships in the grounds of St Luke’s Hospital from 24th to 26th July. Over the last 50 years Richhill have enjoyed success at both outdoor and indoor competitions, winning various medals at World as well as UK and British & Irish levles. The picture below is the current Richhill team on their recent damp outing at Armagh County Show. More information on the British & Irish Tug of War Championships can be found here (or click the picture below)
6th July 2025
On Sunday evening 6th July, First Presbyterian Church Armagh were pleased to welcome Armagh District LOL No. 5 for their Annual Divine Service. More Photos Here (or click the picture below)
5th July 2025
As part of City of Armagh Northern Ireland Supporters Club’s 30th Anniversary Celebrations the club were keen to get their football team back up and going after a break of a few years. They were very pleased to be able to arrange a fixture against a Lisanally Rangers Veterans team packed with quality!
4th July 2025
A letter dated 4th October 1963, sent to a (then 17 year old) Armagh girl from a friend. This brilliant snippet is about the Beatles coming to Belfast… The letter writer has probably kicked themselves more than once in the years since… (8 shillings and 6 pence = 42½p in 1963 or £12.00 today)
“Are you going to see the ‘Beatles’ when they come to Belfast, Edith is going but I do not think it is worth wasting 8/6 upon them; I think that is what the admission fee is.”
3rd July 2025
Great to see Markethill Pipe Band back on the road after several years. They are looking forwward to leading Kilbracks LOL 119 on the 12th July in Keady.
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