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Powerful conference addresses the serious issue of ending violence against women and girls

“Violence against women and girls is a very serious challenge in our society – and one that affects everyone. It is a problem that...
A group of people standing in front of a screen which says 'Cultural Diversity'.

Council helps to deliver social change

Council was delighted to support cultural diversity and inclusion awareness events across Southern Regional College (SRC). In an increasingly interconnected world, students at the...
The first No Dig workshop of 2025 was held at Kinnego Bushcraft Community Garden in Oxford Island

Spring planting at Kinnego Bushcraft Community Garden workshop

Planting, seed sowing and lots of helpful advice were on offer at the first monthly No Dig workshop held at the Kinnego Bushcraft Community...

Culture in the Park a great success – despite the weather!

Even the weather couldn't put a dampener on the Culture in the Park event last Saturday in Solitude Park, Banbridge with families coming out...

Borough’s top talent honoured at ABC Senior Sports Awards

There was an overwhelming sense of pride at the ABC Senior Sports Awards on Friday 28 March when 150 guests gathered at Craigavon Civic...

Success at the 2025 Local Government Awards!

Councils throughout Northern Ireland celebrated as the ten award winners of the 2025 Local Government Awards were announced at an event hosted by Barra...
Deputy Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough, Cllr Kyle Savage pictured with those who took part in the Grandads and Grandlads programme at Millenium Court.

Grandads and Grandlads create special memories and crafts in Portadown

An intergenerational programme in Portadown organised by ABC Council has helped craft special memories, closer bonds along with some unique wooden art pieces. The Grandads...

Successful Intergenerational Partnership in Craigavon brings generations together

A recent intergenerational project in Craigavon has successfully brought together young and older generations, fostering a new and meaningful partnership between Eire Og Golden...
Two men hold a 'Get Moving' sign stand behind two young girls holding tennis racquets and balls.

Girls Active leaders aiming to ‘up the game’ for girls in sport

‘Girls Active’ is an initiative developed by the Youth Sport Trust, which supports schools to increase girls’ engagement and enjoyment in PE, school sport...

Powerful and emotive play demonstrates the real-life, devastating consequences of substance abuse

Over 300 young people from the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon area recently came to Portadown Town Hall to watch a hard-hitting and impactful...