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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...

Their Majesties The King and Queen celebrate Banbridge’s rich heritage and vibrant community

Banbridge proudly welcomed The King and Queen today (Friday 21st March) as they visited the town to celebrate its rich history, thriving economy, and...
A large group of people attending the Southern Area Men's Health Conference at Lough Neagh Discovery Centre.

Southern Area Men’s Health Conference 2025

‘Strong Foundations – Healthy Relationships Matter’ was the theme of this year’s Men’s Health Conference delivered by the Southern Area Men’s Health Steering Group...
Volleyball NI St Patrick's Day Challenge

Volleyball NI: St Patrick’s Challenge International Tournament

The St Patrick's Volleyball Challenge Festival took place at South Lake Leisure Centre - the home of NI Volleyball on Saturday 15 March! This festival...
Scarva bandstand

Spring programme announced for Sunday concerts in Scarva

Music lovers make a date in your diary as the line up has been announced for the concert bands playing in beautiful Scarva village...

Employability and Skills conference embraced by local employers

Over 130 local employers attended the 'Get Future Ready: Employability and Skills’ Conference on Thursday 13 March in The Armagh City Hotel. The annual conference...