Yearly Archives: 2026

Samhain: The Beginning Showcases Unique Heritage Experience at Navan Centre & Fort

Navan Centre & Fort recently celebrated the success of its annual Samhain: The Beginning event, which brings the ancient origins of Halloween to life...
Lord Mayor, Councillor Mary O’Dowd pictured with Santa Claus and his elf helper who visited Creative Ideas Home and Gift Shop in Armagh to launch the Santa on Tour dates across the borough.

Santa’s tour returns with festive fun, twinkling lights and Christmas markets galore

The most wonderful tour of the year is hitting the road once again as Santa on Tour returns to the Armagh City, Banbridge and...
Four people standing in a car park with a sign saying Magowan West behind them. They are holding a cutout that says 'A new permanent home for Portadown Market at Magowan West Car Park'.

Portadown Weekly Market moves to a permanent home

Portadown Weekly Market is set to become a permanent fixture in the town centre, with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council confirming that...

ABC Council Launches Digital Marketing Training Programme for Tourism Businesses

Tourism and hospitality businesses across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough are being invited to take part in a new Digital Marketing and...
Small Floral Grant Scheme which is run by ABC Council

Small Floral Grant Scheme open for community applications

Community groups are being encouraged to come forward and apply for a grant to purchase bedding plants and shrubs to improve their local environment. The...
People standing together at a job fair, looking at the camera

Job Fair connects jobseekers with local opportunities in Banbridge

Over 150 local jobseekers had the opportunity to explore new career prospects and connect directly with employers at the recent Banbridge Job Fair, organised...

Georgian Festival to Light Up Armagh with a Festive Programme for All Ages

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is delighted to invite residents and visitors to step back in time and experience the festive spirit...

Borough’s rising sports stars honoured at ABC Junior Sports Awards

2026 has been a sensational year in sport for young people across the borough, with individuals, teams, schools and clubs enjoying record-breaking runs, medals...

Council services temporarily disrupted due to third-party system outage

We are currently experiencing disruption to a number of council services due to a widespread third-party system outage affecting Idox Customer Portal, which supports...
Lord Mayor of ABC Borough, Cllr Mary O’Dowd is pictured with Paula O’Neill, Environmental Health Manager at ABC Council and members of the Food Safety team at ABC Council.

ABC Council marks 10 years of Food Hygiene Ratings

Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council is joining the Food Standards Agency in celebrating ten years since the introduction of mandatory display...