Yearly Archives: 2026

4 people standing in front of a Manfreight Ltd lorry holding a banner promoting the junior sports awards.

Nominate your rising stars for the ABC Junior Sports Awards

Sports clubs, teams, individuals and schools are invited to nominate young sports people aged 18 and under who have brought pride and prestige to...
Illustration of 4 people chatting drinking coffee

Drop in for a cuppa and a chat in Gilford

Local residents are warmly invited to come along for a friendly ‘Cuppa and a Chat’ at Gilford Community Centre on Thursday 11 June, between...
Councillor Mary O'Dowd has been installed as the new Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

New Lord Mayor pledges an ‘inclusive and successful council’ for all

Councillor Mary O’Dowd has been formally installed as the new Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council following its Annual Meeting...

Lord Mayor concludes term with £22,000 boost for his chosen charities

Today (Monday 1 June) marked the final engagement of Lord Mayor Alderman Stephen Moutray, as he completed his last day in office by presenting...

Tak£500+ event at South Lake Leisure Centre a huge success!

Thousands of people flocked to the first Tak£500+ Market Stall and Decision Making event last weekend in South Lake Leisure Centre – and everyone...
: Pupils of St Patrick’s PS in Armagh carry out regular litter picks as part of the Adopt a Street scheme.

Pupils step up litter battle through ‘Adopt a Street’

The pupils of St Patrick’s Primary School in Armagh have turned up the heat in the battle against litter, by joining the Adopt a...

Deputy Lord Mayor raises over £5,500 for breast cancer charities

Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Jessica Johnston has raised more than £5,500 for local breast cancer charities as she prepares to bring her term in...
Large group of people standing in a wooded area with a Department for Economy banner.

ABC Local Economic Partnership launches action plan to drive economic growth across borough

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Local Economic Partnership (ABC LEP) has launched its Action Plan 2025-2028, setting out a clear roadmap to support economic...

Civic Reception celebrates the arrival of the Jaipur Literature Festival to Armagh

Lord Mayor Alderman Stephen Moutray was delighted to host a Civic Reception to celebrate the arrival of the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) to Armagh...
Small group of people standing outside

Well done to Lord Mayor’s Ulster-Scots Arts Bursary awardees

Congratulations to Moyrourkan True Blues Flute Band, Mid Armagh Community Network, Saints and Scholars Integrated Primary School, and Pride of the Hill Flute Band...