Lord Mayor News
Food Heartland Producers Shine at Lurgan Show
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is celebrating the success of its Food Heartland producers who showcased the very best of local food and drink at this year’s Lurgan Show.
The Food Heartland stand...
Crowds Gather at Recent Tak£500+ event in Banbridge
The community turned out in full force to our second Tak£500+ Market Stall and Decision Making event last weekend in Banbridge. Local groups showcased their amazing project ideas to the crowds who then had...
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 on Monday 1 June 2026.
Elected to represent the Lurgan District...
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 cheques totalling an amazing £22,000 - with £11,000 awarded to...
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 this week.
Held at the Palace in Armagh, the reception brought...
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 on each successfully receiving a £250 award from the Lord...
Lord Mayor showcases local business success across the Borough
Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Stephen Moutray has visited a number of businesses across the borough, highlighting the impact of council-led investment and support programmes that are helping local enterprises...
Inaugural recipients of Coronation Bursary announced
The inaugural recipients of the Coronation Bursary Scheme have been announced as Cody Gorman, a Year 12 student from St John the Baptist’s College and Maria Joice, a Year 12 student from Portadown College.
Launched...
New Makers Support Programme – Supporting local talent to thrive
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has officially launched the Makers Support Programme, a new initiative designed to empower makers from across the creative and artisan food sectors to grow and sustain successful...
ABC Borough’s Agri‑Food Excellence Takes Centre Stage at Balmoral
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council representatives attended Balmoral Show on Friday 15 May to show support for agri‑businesses from across the borough. During the visit, representatives engaged with local producers, connected with...