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High praise for Banbridge Swimming Club’s successes!

Lord Mayor Alderman Margaret Tinsley hosted a Civic Reception recently for Banbridge Swimming Club to celebrate a successful 2023, which included being crowned Division 1 champions in the PTL (Provincial Towns League). Other honours...
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50th anniversary of the opening of St. Brendan’s Primary School celebrated

The 50th anniversary of the opening of St. Brendan’s Primary School was marked a recent Civic Reception hosted by Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Sorchá McGeown. Pictured with the Deputy Lord Mayor are Mary Canniffe (former...
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Lord Mayor’s Cars, Bikes and Coffee fundraiser is back!

It’s time to buckle up as the Lord Mayor’s Cars, Bikes and Coffee fundraiser is set to make a return this May! Hosted by Lord Mayor Alderman Margaret Tinsley, the popular event calls on all...
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Lord Mayor congratulates World Drum Major champions!

The successes of World Drum Major champions Mia Buckley and Louis Anderson were recognised at a Civic Reception hosted by Lord Mayor Alderman Margaret Tinsley in the Palace Armagh recently. The Lord Mayor was delighted...
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Local Blackwatertown club praised at Civic Reception

There was high praise for O'Neill's GFC An Port Mór’s U16 Division 3 Championship winning squad at a Civic Reception held last week. Hosted by Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Sorchá McGeown at the Palace Building...

Lord Mayor welcomes Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young to F.E McWilliam Gallery & Studio

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Alderman Margaret Tinsley welcomed Minister Jacob Young to the F.E McWilliam Gallery & Studio in Banbridge to discuss and view expansion plans for the art and tourism...

Fun for everyone at Lord Mayor’s Easter Trail!

The weather certainly didn’t dampen the spirits this afternoon (Thursday 28 March) at the Lord Mayor’s Easter Trail and Fun Day! Hosted by Alderman Margaret Tinsley at Tannaghmore Gardens, the cracking event saw hundreds of...
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Civic Reception held for Para Badminton champ Chris Stewart

Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Sorchá McGeown hosted a Civic Reception recently for local Laurelvale man Chris Stewart, who had multiple success at the UK Para Badminton Championships in Glasgow! Chris picked up gold at the...
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Young kickboxers honoured at Civic Reception

Last week Lord Mayor Alderman Margaret Tinsley hosted a Civic Reception in recognition of James McCluskey, Lachlan Toland, Steven Gill, Jude Halligan and Scott Watson’s knock out performances at the WKO World Championships in...

Young people from Down’s and Proud visit Craigavon Civic Centre

Yesterday (Thursday 21 March) Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Sorchá McGeown, Councillor Mary O'Dowd and Councillor Julie Flaherty welcomed young people from Down's and Proud to Craigavon Civic Centre as the building was lit up...