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Local Economic Partnership launch marks milestone in borough’s economic development strategy

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council successfully hosted the inaugural meeting of the new Local Economic Partnership (LEP) on Monday 9th June at The Palace Demesne, Armagh, marking a significant step forward in...

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, farming, and agriculture that firmly underscores the ABC Borough’s status...
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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 Council on Monday 2 June. The married father-of-three was co-opted onto...

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 Demesne for a fun-filled afternoon of teddy bear-themed games, face...
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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...