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This Week in Portadown

The prevailing mood in Portadown this week has been deeply affected by the tragic death of 49-year-old Rolandas Kvederis. News of the murder investigation, launched following an altercation, has sent

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Drumcree: Orangemen secure 'seismic' legal victory over Parades Commission ruling on Garvaghy Road parade

A ban on Portadown Orangeman making their return parade from a church service at Drumcree has been quashed, after a landmark legal victory against the Parades Commission.

Lurgan Mail·2d ago
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Making every drop count at Portadown summer scheme

NI Water’s education team has been out on the road visiting summer schemes across Northern Ireland, helping children learn about the vital role water plays in our everyday lives.

Lurgan Mail·2d ago
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In pictures: Family fun day brings out the crowds at Portadown People's Park

Fun was the order of the day on Saturday afternoon at Portadown People’s Park.

Lurgan Mail·4d ago
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Declan Caddell feels Crusaders hat-trick hero had been 'knocking on the door'

Crusaders manager Declan Caddell feels hat-trick hero Adam Brooks has been “knocking on the door with that type of performance” after helping his side secure a 3-2 Premiership win at home to 10-man Po

News Letter (Belfast)·4d ago
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17 of the best photos as Portadown College GCSE students celebrate excellent results

Portadown College is celebrating another year of very worthy GCSE success.

Lurgan Mail·4d ago
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Evening of Mediumship, Portadown

Experience an unforgettable evening of connecting with departed loved ones as you join Angela Dunlop, a gifted psychic medium. Secure your spot today!

Skiddle·5d ago
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'Whites of his eyes' conversation sealed 'X Factor' Ben Kennedy shock Portadown transfer for Irish League playmaker who 'divides opinion'

Manager David Jeffrey has total belief Ben Kennedy can go from Irish League maverick to Portadown’s magic man – having looked “in the whites of his eyes”.

News Letter (Belfast)·5d ago
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Police issue update following 'serious' Co Armagh collision

Police have confirmed the Portadown Road in Armagh has now fully reopened to traffic following a serious collision on Friday morning.

Lurgan Mail·5d ago
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Kilvergan Holsteins to host Greenmount Association Autumn Farm Walk

An award-winning dairy farm in Portadown is to be the venue for the Greenmount Association’s annual Autumn Farm Walk in September.

Lurgan Mail·5d ago
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Portadown man sentenced for 'racist, unprovoked attack' on victim who has lived and worked in Northern Ireland for 15 years

“It was clearly a racist, unprovoked attack which no doubt terrified your victim,” a Craigavon judge has told a Co Armagh man.

Lurgan Mail·6d ago
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2 young males sought by PSNI investigating an early morning arson attack on a Portadown home

A bin was set alight and pushed against the door of a house in Portadown, say police investigating an early morning arson attack.

Lurgan Mail·20 Aug
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Reward of £20,000 offered in Marian Beattie murder: Portadown teenager was killed in 1973 after leaving dance

A reward of £20,000 has been offered for information in the 1973 murder of Portadown teen Marian Beattie.

News Letter (Belfast)·19 Aug
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How return from Man Utd in 1982 might provide Portadown answer to early Irish League woes

Back-to-back blanks in terms of points or even goals from two games as Portadown boss have 63-year-old David Jeffrey turning back the clock to his teenage playing days for inspiration.

News Letter (Belfast)·17 Aug
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PSNI issues images of people they 'wish to speak to' regarding Portadown disorder

Police have issued images of people they want to speak to in connection with public disorder on June 10 in the Mandeville Street area of Portadown.

Lurgan Mail·17 Aug
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In pictures: Portadown street party creates fun and laughter in memory of Rosie Toland

A memorable street party with a difference was held on Saturday in loving memory of the late Rosie Toland.

Lurgan Mail·16 Aug
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Police ram stolen car off road in high-speed chase

Police rammed a stolen car off the road to end a high-speed chase from Portadown to Banbridge.

News Letter (Belfast)·16 Aug
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Packaging qualification helps Kinisla drive professional development

Niamh McVeigh, New Product Introduction Lead at Kinisla in Portadown, was among the students recognised at the recent College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Further Education Food

Lurgan Mail·16 Aug
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WHAT THE MANAGER SAID: 'The Irish League is something else' - David Jeffrey accepts 'we need to do more' after Portadown loss

David Jeffrey’s first Irish League home game as Portadown manager finished in a 1-0 loss to Dungannon Swifts as Kris Lowe’s goal proved decisive at Shamrock Park.

News Letter (Belfast)·15 Aug
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WHAT THE MANAGER SAID: 'I was giving him stick' - Rodney McAree delight at surprise scorer as Dungannon defeat Portadown

Kris Lowe was the sole scorer as Dungannon Swifts enjoyed a 1-0 defeat of Portadown at Shamrock Park.

News Letter (Belfast)·15 Aug
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IRISH LEAGUE FULL-TIME VERDICT: Everything you need to know from Portadown 0 Dungannon Swifts 1

Kris Lowe’s early Dungannon Swifts goal prevented David Jeffrey from celebrating victory on his first competitive home game as Portadown boss – with an added-time penalty appeal adding to the Shamrock

News Letter (Belfast)·15 Aug
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David Jeffrey's Portadown pride before landmark moment - 'look to the people of the past who walked the walk and who wore the shirt'

For over four decades David Jeffrey has accepted the black-and-white results-based business of Irish League football – but for a few minutes today the red-and-white romance of the game will take over.

News Letter (Belfast)·15 Aug
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In pictures: Portadown College students celebrate 'outstanding' A and AS Level exam achievements

Portadown College is celebrating another year of worthy examination success with students securing results that significantly outperformed Northern Ireland averages across all key performance measures

Lurgan Mail·15 Aug
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'Unique player' signs for Portadown after undisclosed fee is agreed with fellow Irish League side

Portadown have completed the capture of “unique player” Ben Kennedy in a surprise move from fellow Irish League side Ballymena United.

News Letter (Belfast)·14 Aug
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In pictures: Slimming World group hosts coffee morning in aid of PIPS Hope and Support

Portadown Masonic Hall Slimming World group held a coffee morning in memory of late member Rosie Toland on Friday morning.

Lurgan Mail·14 Aug
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Co Armagh man, accused of exposing himself to a group of nursery school children in Portadown, is refused bail

A Co Armagh man, accused of exposing himself to a group of nursery school children, has been refused bail.

Lurgan Mail·14 Aug
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24 fun pictures as students let their hair down at Bennett's Bar exam results party in Portadown

It was party time on Thursday night for students who celebrated their exam results at Bennett’s Bar in Portadown.

Lurgan Mail·14 Aug
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Blaze at an old garage in Portadown was started deliberately, say firefighters

A fire at a garage in Portadown was started deliberately, a spokesperson for the NI Fire and Rescue Service says.

Lurgan Mail·13 Aug
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In pictures: Portadown Junior Phoenix Players bring Biblical stories to life through Godspell production

Portadown Junior Phoenix Players are bringing the global musical phenomenon ‘Godspell’ to their hometown stage.

Lurgan Mail·12 Aug
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Two Portadown builders’ merchants’ unsung heroes are recognised in all-Ireland awards

Two builders’ merchants from Portadown have been recognised in all-Ireland awards with colleagues nominated in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their respective businesses.

Lurgan Mail·12 Aug
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PSNI appeal after man was attacked in Portadown, Co Armagh

Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked in Portadown.

Lurgan Mail·11 Aug
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Talented young Portadown actor Aaron takes on mammoth leading role in Millennium Forum's Evita

Imagine learning the music, lyrics and choreography for a musical that is sung the WHOLE way through and perform it in a professional theatre in just three weeks!

Lurgan Mail·11 Aug
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Car fire death victim identified as 19-year-old while police say fatality 'not suspicious'

The man who died after a car fire in Portadown was a teenager.

News Letter (Belfast)·10 Aug
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'They had to defend for their lives': Stephen Baxter clear Carrick Rangers deserved winners in Portadown triumph

Stephen Baxter felt Carrick Rangers “worked them hard and created the better chances” as his side enjoyed a dream start to the new Premiership season by beating Portadown 1-0 at Taylors Avenue.

News Letter (Belfast)·9 Aug
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'Family facing the most devastating circumstances' after man's body discovered inside burning car in Portadown

A post-mortem is to be carried out to determine the cause of death after a man’s body was found inside a burning vehicle in Portadown on Saturday evening (August 8)

Lurgan Mail·9 Aug
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'A very sad morning for Portadown': Police recover man's body from burning car

The PSNI have confirmed they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man following a vehicle fire in Portadown.

News Letter (Belfast)·9 Aug
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Ballycastle motorist claimed he didn't know he had a driving ban via an English court when stopped by PSNI in Portadown, Craigavon court hears

A Co Antrim man claimed he didn’t know he was banned from driving by an English court when he was stopped by police in Portadown.

Lurgan Mail·8 Aug
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Portadown's Eamon Fyfe ignoring highlights reel and happy to 'dog it out for the full 90 minutes' towards club cause

Eamon Fyfe may be happy serving Portadown away from the spotlight but it is proving more and more difficult for the forward to remain in the role of unsung hero.

News Letter (Belfast)·8 Aug
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Ex-Glentoran striker makes Irish League return ahead of new season while Portadown seal double signing

Portadown have made a double signing ahead of their Premiership opener against Carrick Rangers – while Dungannon Swifts confirmed the return of former Glentoran striker Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe in a timely

News Letter (Belfast)·8 Aug
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Portadown: Planning permission sought for 15 new homes each with 'generous private amenity space'

A planning application has been lodged for the construction of a housing development at 25 Dungannon Road, Portadown.

Lurgan Mail·7 Aug
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Man spotted wielding two wooden planks with nails near Portadown town centre, Craigavon court hears

A man was spotted wielding two wooden planks with nails near the centre of Portadown, a court hears.

Lurgan Mail·7 Aug
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Witnesses reported a suspected drink driver at 11am in Lurgan, court hears as woman is given suspended jail term for headbutting police officer in Portadown

A Co Armagh woman headbutted a female PSNI officer after she was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and crashing into an Audi.

Lurgan Mail·6 Aug
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Planning permission sought for modular classrooms at Craigavon Senior High School

Plans have been lodged for the erection of three modular classrooms at the back of Craigavon Senior High School, Lurgan Road, Portadown.

Lurgan Mail·6 Aug
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Dollingstown FC submit plans for new clubhouse building and replacement changing rooms

Dollingstown Football Club, Planters Park, Portadown, have lodged plans for a new clubhouse building and replacement changing rooms, to include an ancillary committee room/managers’ office and an equi

Lurgan Mail·5 Aug
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First floor dining area proposed for Portadown pizza establishment

The proprietor of ‘Pizza Palazzo’ takeaway, 13 Castle Street, Portadown, has lodged plans for the provision of a dining area on the first floor of the food outlet.

News Letter (Belfast)·5 Aug
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Arsonists target vacant Co Armagh property for a second time

​A vacant property in Portadown has been targeted by arsonists for a second time.

News Letter (Belfast)·2 Aug
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Police treating as arson the second fire within three days at a vacant property in Portadown

Police are treating as arson the second fire within the space of three days at a vacant property in Portadown.

Lurgan Mail·2 Aug
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Two recovery vehicles destroyed in Portadown arson attack carried out by masked men

Two recovery vehicles were destroyed following an arson attack in Portadown on Saturday evening (August 1).

Lurgan Mail·2 Aug
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Man (30) arrested in relation to incident involving motorcycles travelling at 'dangerous speeds' across Banbridge, Lurgan and Portadown

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences following a police pursuit of motorcycles travelling at “dangerous speeds” across Banbridge, Lurgan and Portadown at the weekend.

Lurgan Mail·30 Jul
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Man arrested after weekend chase of several motorbikes at 'dangerous speeds'

A man has been arrested after police chased multiple motorbikes travelling at what were described as “dangerous speeds” across Banbridge, Lurgan and Portadown.

News Letter (Belfast)·30 Jul
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'Bittersweet' way to win but Linfield hold nerve to beat Portadown and reach SuperCupNI final for a third successive year

Louis Simpson has hailed Linfield’s consistency at SuperCupNI after the Blues reached their third successive Minor section final.

News Letter (Belfast)·30 Jul