Lord Mayor News
Navan Centre and Fort Achieves Autism NI Impact Award
Navan Centre and Fort, Armagh has been recognised for its commitment to accessibility and inclusion after being awarded the Autism NI Impact Award.
The prestigious award highlights organisations that have taken meaningful steps to create...
Armagh Food and Cider Weekend Showcases Local Excellence to Record Crowds
Our borough was filled with energy and flavour this past weekend as thousands of visitors enjoyed one of Northern Ireland's most celebrated food festivals, the Armagh Food and Cider Weekend, held from Thursday 3...
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Welcome Jonathan Hackett as New Artist in...
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is delighted to announce Jonathan Hackett as the selected artist for its new Artist in Residence Programme.
Based at The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Jonathan is...
New Makers Support Forum to Strengthen Creative and Artisan Business Community
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has officially launched the Makers Support Forum, a new initiative designed to bring together makers, creatives and artisan food producers from across the borough to connect, collaborate...
Record-Breaking Wickerman Gathering Draws Over 1,200 to Navan Centre & Fort
Navan Centre & Fort is celebrating a blazing triumph as its annual Wickerman Gathering drew over 1,200 attendees to a sold-out event that lit up the weekend. Bigger than ever before, this year’s festival...
A weekend of blues music wraps up successfully for another year
The well-established 7 Hills Blues Fest returned to Armagh City this past weekend, attended by thousands of blues fans. From Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August, the city celebrated the sounds of blues...
Lord Mayor announces charities for the year ahead
The Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Mary O’Dowd is proud to announce her two chosen charities for the year ahead: PIPS Hope and Support and Parkinson’s UK Armagh Support Group.
Throughout...
Armagh City Welcomes Back 7 Hills Blues Fest
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is delighted to once again host the 7 Hills Blues Fest, as the much-loved festival returns to Armagh City this summer. Taking place from Friday 31 July...
Local Artist Brian Vallely Brings Ulster Legends to Life at Navan Centre
A new artistic installation has been unveiled at the Navan Centre, as renowned Armagh born artist JB (Brian) Vallely’s paintings are now on permanent display within the centre. The installation features a series of...
Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2026/2027 opens for applications
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is delighted to announce the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme is now open for applications from local rural businesses (Monday 29 June, 9am).
Eligible rural businesses can apply...









