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Garvagh showroom owner ‘heartbroken’ after suspected arson attack
Carhill Cars in Garvagh The owner of a County Londonderry car showroom destroyed in a suspected arson attack has described the devastation caused to his business as “gut-wrenching”, saying the premises now need to be completely demolished and rebuilt. Liam Rafferty, owner of Carhill Cars in Garvagh, said he was left “heartbroken” after fire ripped through the business in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Despite the scale of the destruction, he said he was thankful nobody
May 13


Firefighters battle major blaze at Garvagh car showroom and café
A major fire involving a car showroom, multiple vehicles and café premises in Garvagh prompted a large-scale emergency response in the early hours of Wednesday morning, with 55 firefighters deployed to tackle the blaze. Emergency crews were called to the incident on the Carhill Road at approximately 4.30am on Wednesday 13 May after reports of a building fire. Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service said firefighters arriving at the scene were met by a “developed fire” involvin
May 13


Garvagh farmer John McLenaghan elected UFU president as new leadership team confirmed
Pictured (L-R): The new UFU leadership team, new deputy president, Clement Lynch, new president, John McLenaghan and returning deputy president, Glenn Cuddy. A Garvagh farmer with a diverse agri-enterprise spanning beef, poultry, renewable energy and biogas has been elected as the new president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union, setting the tone for a leadership focused on unity, sustainability and the challenges facing Northern Ireland’s farming sector. John McLenaghan was voted
Apr 30


Native oak trees planted across Causeway Coast & Glens in remembrance of the late Queen Elizabeth II
A commemorative plaque has been placed along with each of the seven native oak trees planted in the Borough by Deputy Mayor of Causeway...
Feb 10, 2025


Man sustains injuries to arms and legs in Garvagh shooting incident
Police are currently investigating of a report of a shooting at a house in the Mettican Road area of Garvagh. Detective Chief Inspector...
Oct 16, 2024


Unleashing the legend: Could the story of Abhartach & others boost Mid Ulster's spooky tourism?
Abhartach's grave, now known as Slaghtaverty Dolmen, and is locally referred to as "The Giant's Grave". Speaking at a recent Development...
Oct 6, 2024


Rasharkin and Garvagh reap benefits of Small Settlements Regeneration Programme
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan with members of Rasharkin Mother and Toddler Group at the new accessible...
Mar 14, 2024
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