Yearly Archives: 2026

Commonwealth Day flag raised to mark Commonwealth Day

In recognition of Commonwealth Day (Monday 09 March), the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Stephen Moutray joined Conal Heatley (Chief...
Easter Trail and Fun Day graphic

Get ready for the Lord Mayor’s Easter Trail and Fun Day!

This event has now sold out Get ready for some Easter fun! Tickets for the Lord Mayor's Easter Trail and Fun Day go on sale...
Dogs which were seized by ABC Council and rehomed.

Portadown man banned for cruelty to dogs

A Portadown man has been banned from keeping animals for five years after causing unnecessary suffering to two dogs. Wayne Matchett from Loughgall Road, Portadown,...
Lord Mayor Alderman Stephen Moutray and Charlene Stoops (ABC Council Deputy Chief Executive) pictured with event compere Lauren McCrory and guest speakers Laura O’Neill (Belfast Harbour) and Philippa McShane (McShane Packaging).

Council hosts inspiring International Women’s Day event for local pupils

Over 100 local secondary school students gathered at Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre yesterday (Tuesday 03 March) to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026. Organised by...

Second Keep Safe Keep Well event a great success!

The second of our Keep Safe, Keep Well events took place recently at the Bannville Hotel in Banbridge. Organised by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Policing...

New engagement process launched to unlock the future of Armagh Gaol

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has announced the launch of a new community engagement process to help shape the future of the...
Two men holding a sign saying All About YOUth conference

Conference empowers professionals working with children and young people

More than 100 professionals supporting children and young people attended the recent ‘All About YOUth’ conference at Craigavon Conference and Civic Centre. The conference provided...

Armagh gears up to welcome festival goers for 2026 home of St Patrick Festival

This March, Armagh City - the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland and the only city in the world with two cathedrals dedicated to St Patrick...
A graphic promoting a household recycling centre survey

Public survey opens on recycling centres

Residents and businesses across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough are being invited to have their say on their local household recycling...
5 people holding a walking for all foot-shaped prop

Council welcomes Walking for All launch to inspire health, inclusion and community

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has today welcomed the announcement of a brand new ‘Walking for All’ programme, a major cross-border initiative...