Council News

Lurgan Show serves up a celebration of local food and farming

Thousands of visitors packed into the picturesque Lurgan Park on Saturday 7th June for this year’s Lurgan Show – a vibrant celebration of food,...
Communty dig at the prehistoric and medieval site of Kilmocholmóg, just off Kilmore Road in Lurgan, from Monday 16 June to Friday 4 July 2025.

Volunteers invited to take part in a community dig at Kilmocholmóg

An exciting community dig is happening at the prehistoric and medieval site of Kilmocholmóg, just off Kilmore Road in Lurgan, from Monday 16 June to...
Coffee mornings organised for Loneliness Awareness Week

Library events across ABC Borough to support Loneliness Awareness Week

Residents from the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough are being encouraged to come along to a series of events being organised by Libraries...

7 Hills set to strike a chord again in Armagh City

This summer, the 7 Hills Blues Fest returns to Armagh City, promising an immersive and vibrant experience for blues enthusiasts, families, and culture seekers...
One of the ashtray pouches available free from ABC Council.

No ifs or ‘butts’ with free ashtray pouches from ABC Council

Free pocket ashtray pouches for cigarette butts are being offered by ABC Council in an effort to curb the most common form of littering. Cigarette...

Celebrate local talent and taste at Buskfest 2025!

Buskfest, one of the most anticipated musical events of the year, is back in Banbridge on Saturday 14 June 2025, and this year the...

Invasive species takes a bashing at Oxford Island

Volunteers from a number of organisations joined staff from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council for a ‘Balsam Bash’ at Oxford Island last...
Lord Mayor Alderman Stephen Moutray

Alderman Stephen Moutray honoured to hold the high office of Lord Mayor

Alderman Stephen Moutray has officially taken up office as the new Lord Mayor following the Annual Meeting of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough...

Family fun galore at the Lord Mayor’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic!

What a fantastic day at the Lord Mayor’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic at the Palace yesterday (Sunday 01 June). Over 200 people gathered at the Palace...

Local businesses invited to join borough-wide ‘Shop ABC’ Gift Card Scheme

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are asking local businesses to sign up to its exciting new gift card initiative, designed to encourage...