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Lord Mayor to host a Teddy Bears’ Picnic at The Palace

If you go down to the Palace Demesne on Sunday 01 June, you’re in for a big surprise! Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Councillor Sarah Duffy invites you to a very special...

Championing the cream of the crop at Balmoral Show

A Food Heartland envoy, including the Lord Mayor, Councillor Sarah Duffy, Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Kyle Savage, Alderman Paul Greenfield (Chair of Economic Development and Regeneration Committee) and Chief Executive Roger Wilson OBE, visited...
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Lord Mayor welcomes prestigious King’s Award for The Deluxe Group

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough, Councillor Sarah Duffy has warmly welcomed the announcement that Portadown-based company, The Deluxe Group, has been honoured with the King’s Award for Enterprise in International...
Launching the new Tak£500+ project for 2025 is the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Councillor Sarah Duffy with the Participatory Budgeting Working Group.

Tak£500+ applications are now open for your chance to receive up to £1000!

Applications for the Tak£500+ project are now open and groups can receive up to an incredible £1000 for a project to benefit their area! This Participatory Budget Fund encourages local residents within the Armagh, Banbridge...
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Sign up now for Buskfest 2025 in Banbridge

Calling all musicians, performers, and music lovers! Buskfest, one of the most anticipated musical events of the year, is back in Banbridge on Saturday 14 June 2025, and buskers of all ages and genres...

Easter excitement as families enjoy the Lord Mayor’s Easter Trail and Fun Day!

Tannaghmore Gardens became a vibrant hub of laughter and excitement today (Thursday 17 April) as the Lord Mayor’s Easter Trail and Fun Day was nothing short of a hopping success! From 1pm to 4pm, families...
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Lord Mayor’s Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme Winners

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is thrilled to announce our winners of the Lord Mayor's Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme! Congratulations to: Cara Reid (£300 bursary) Aoibh Ni Choinn (£100 bursary) Aoife Hughes (£100...
Lord Mayor Councillor Sarah Duffy and Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Kyle Savage launch It’s In Your Hands conference to support Ending Violence Against Women & Girls. Pictured along with Gary Scott, Safeguarding Officer and Alison Beattie from the Community Development Team.

Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Conference – It’s In Your Hands

Violence against women and girls is a very serious challenge in our society. It is a problem that is hidden in plain sight and every day we see how it is affecting the lives...
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Lord Mayor to light council buildings purple in support of International Women’s Day and...

In a vibrant display of solidarity and support, the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Sarah Duffy will illuminate key council buildings in purple on Saturday 08 March to mark International...
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Council commemorates tenth anniversary of Care Day with tree planting ceremony

In a heartfelt commitment to the wellbeing of local young people in care, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council held a special tree planting ceremony to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Care...