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Heritage in Action: Heritage Network Conference Delegates Explore Heritage-Led Regeneration Across Borough

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council welcomed delegates from across the UK and Ireland for a special visit showcasing the borough's significant investment in heritage conservation and regeneration as part of the Heritage...

Collection boxes on display for the Lord Mayor’s chosen charities

The Lord Mayor Councillor Mary O’Dowd was delighted to see one of her charity collection boxes proudly on display at the Navan Centre & Fort coffee shop. A huge thank you to the team at...

Lord Mayor partners with PIPS Hope and Support to deliver suicide awareness training

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is the first local authority to provide safeTALK suicide alertness training for elected members and council staff. Hosted by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Mary O’Dowd in partnership with...

Navan Centre and Fort Achieves Autism NI Impact Award

Navan Centre and Fort, Armagh has been recognised for its commitment to accessibility and inclusion after being awarded the Autism NI Impact Award. The prestigious award highlights organisations that have taken meaningful steps to create...

Armagh Food and Cider Weekend Showcases Local Excellence to Record Crowds

Our borough was filled with energy and flavour this past weekend as thousands of visitors enjoyed one of Northern Ireland's most celebrated food festivals, the Armagh Food and Cider Weekend, held from Thursday 3...

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Welcome Jonathan Hackett as New Artist in...

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is delighted to announce Jonathan Hackett as the selected artist for its new Artist in Residence Programme. Based at The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Jonathan is...

New Makers Support Forum to Strengthen Creative and Artisan Business Community

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has officially launched the Makers Support Forum, a new initiative designed to bring together makers, creatives and artisan food producers from across the borough to connect, collaborate...

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...