Council News

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough, Alderman Stephen Moutray, and Armagh Chamber Chair, Art O’Hagan, at the Market Place Theatre, Armagh.

Armagh and Banbridge shortlisted in Visa’s Let’s Celebrate Towns Awards

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is proud to announce that Banbridge town has been shortlisted in the High Street Transformation category, and Armagh City has been recognised in...

Public advisory on Blue Green Algae

With the summer holidays underway, now is a good time to highlight the dangers posed to humans and pets by blue-green algae and the...

Stop the senseless vandalism in our play parks this summer

Throughout the year, play parks across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon borough have experienced incidents of vandalism that not only cost the ratepayer...
Five males and one female standing outside with a wreath

Deputy Lord Mayor leads delegation in Commemoration of Battle of the Somme

Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Jessica Johnston, together with fellow elected members, recently attended the Battle of the Somme memorial and commemoration services in France...
Three people standing in a cafe holding a sign saying Spark It

New programme to ‘Spark It’ for aspiring female entrepreneurs

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has launched a brand-new female entrepreneurship initiative, Spark It ABC, aimed at supporting women across the borough...
New housing development

ABC Borough ranks first in NI for new build completions ten years in a...

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough has consistently ranked first among all 11 council areas in Northern Ireland for the number of new builds...
Three people standing outside Gasp Boutique clothes shop with a sign saying Shop ABC Gift Card

New Shop ABC Gift Card launches

“We all benefit from a thriving community.” The new Shop ABC Gift Card can be spent with shops, restaurants, salons, attractions and hotels – it’s...

What a day at the Armagh Tak£500+ event!

The community turned out in full force to our second Tak£500+ Market Stall and Decision Making event last weekend in Armagh. Local groups showcased...
Kilmocholmóg’s archaeology open day

Explore Kilmocholmóg’s ancient past at archaeology open day

Step into the past on Saturday 5 July 2025 at the Kilmocholmóg archaeology open day in Lurgan and uncover the secrets of an early...
Participants taking a guided walking tour of the Ancient Cathedral City of Armagh any Thursday-Sunday at 2pm from Thurs 19th June until Sunday 7th September 2025.

Unearth Hidden Gems with Armagh Guided Walking Tours and Archbishop’s Palace Tour

The Ancient Cathedral City of Armagh is undoubtedly one of the most visually stunning and historically intriguing locations on the island of Ireland. From...