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The Big Spring Clean event at the Armagh Planetarium.

Pupils bring star quality to Big Spring Clean at Armagh Planetarium

Amidst the celestial wonder of the Astropark at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, the pupils of St Malachy’s PS in Armagh brought their own star-quality...
A notice informing public about consultation into cemeteries.

Four week consultation on cemeteries across ABC Borough

A public consultation into cemeteries across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough will be held from Monday 16 March until Monday 13...
Holiday arrangements

St. Patrick’s Day Holiday Arrangements

Please note the following holiday arrangements for council services and facilities on Tuesday 17 March 2026. BIN COLLECTIONS Bin collections are operating as normal. Please leave...

Commonwealth Day flag raised to mark Commonwealth Day

In recognition of Commonwealth Day (Monday 09 March), the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Stephen Moutray joined Conal Heatley (Chief...
Dogs which were seized by ABC Council and rehomed.

Portadown man banned for cruelty to dogs

A Portadown man has been banned from keeping animals for five years after causing unnecessary suffering to two dogs. Wayne Matchett from Loughgall Road, Portadown,...
Lord Mayor Alderman Stephen Moutray and Charlene Stoops (ABC Council Deputy Chief Executive) pictured with event compere Lauren McCrory and guest speakers Laura O’Neill (Belfast Harbour) and Philippa McShane (McShane Packaging).

Council hosts inspiring International Women’s Day event for local pupils

Over 100 local secondary school students gathered at Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre yesterday (Tuesday 03 March) to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026. Organised by...

Second Keep Safe Keep Well event a great success!

The second of our Keep Safe, Keep Well events took place recently at the Bannville Hotel in Banbridge. Organised by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Policing...

New engagement process launched to unlock the future of Armagh Gaol

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has announced the launch of a new community engagement process to help shape the future of the...
Two men holding a sign saying All About YOUth conference

Conference empowers professionals working with children and young people

More than 100 professionals supporting children and young people attended the recent ‘All About YOUth’ conference at Craigavon Conference and Civic Centre. The conference provided...

Armagh gears up to welcome festival goers for 2026 home of St Patrick Festival

This March, Armagh City - the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland and the only city in the world with two cathedrals dedicated to St Patrick...