Lord Mayor News
Record-Breaking Wickerman Gathering Draws Over 1,200 to Navan Centre & Fort
Navan Centre & Fort is celebrating a blazing triumph as its annual Wickerman Gathering drew over 1,200 attendees to a sold-out event that lit up the weekend. Bigger than ever before, this year’s festival...
A weekend of blues music wraps up successfully for another year
The well-established 7 Hills Blues Fest returned to Armagh City this past weekend, attended by thousands of blues fans. From Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August, the city celebrated the sounds of blues...
Lord Mayor announces charities for the year ahead
The Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Mary O’Dowd is proud to announce her two chosen charities for the year ahead: PIPS Hope and Support and Parkinson’s UK Armagh Support Group.
Throughout...
Armagh City Welcomes Back 7 Hills Blues Fest
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is delighted to once again host the 7 Hills Blues Fest, as the much-loved festival returns to Armagh City this summer. Taking place from Friday 31 July...
Local Artist Brian Vallely Brings Ulster Legends to Life at Navan Centre
A new artistic installation has been unveiled at the Navan Centre, as renowned Armagh born artist JB (Brian) Vallely’s paintings are now on permanent display within the centre. The installation features a series of...
Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2026/2027 opens for applications
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is delighted to announce the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme is now open for applications from local rural businesses (Monday 29 June, 9am).
Eligible rural businesses can apply...
Armed Forces Day flag raised at Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre
On Monday, 22 June, a delegation led by Deputy Lord Mayor Alderman Lavelle McIlwrath gathered at Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre for a ceremony to raise the Armed Forces Day flag, marking the start...
Buskfest Banbridge celebrates strong turnout with over 60 performers across the town!
Banbridge streets were once again filled with music and excitement as the annual busking competition which celebrated its 22nd anniversary this year returned on Saturday 20 June 2026. This much-loved annual celebration of performance...
Lord Mayor visits Craigavon Area Hospital in support of healthcare workers
The Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Mary O’Dowd, visited Craigavon Area Hospital on Wednesday 17 June, where she met with healthcare workers to hear first-hand their experiences of living in...
Local and international volleyball athletes welcomed at Civic Reception
Earlier this month, the Lord Mayor Councillor Mary O’Dowd hosted a Civic Reception at the Palace, Armagh to welcome athletes and international guests ahead of the 2026 Small Countries Association Senior Men’s Indoor Volleyball...