Yearly Archives: 2023

Groups of adults and school children at archaeological site.

Free Archaeology Open Day in Lurgan!

Explore the live excavation at Kilmocholmóg, meet the archaeologists behind the dig and take part in a range of family friendly heritage themed activities...
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Buskers Were Back in Town!

The sun was shining and the streets of Banbridge were alive with the sound of music on Saturday 24 June, as the town celebrated...
Small group of people holding a book.

2023 John Hewitt International Summer School Programme Launched

Earlier this week, Lord Mayor Alderman Margaret Tinsley attended the launch of this year’s John Hewitt International Summer School Programme at the Market Place...
Eilis O'Connell exhibition opens at the F.E. McWilliam Gallery

Eilis O’Connell exhibition ‘A Family of Things’ opens at the F.E. McWilliam Gallery

An engaging new exhibition by one of Ireland’s most important contemporary artists, Eilis O’Connell, opens at the F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio, Banbridge and...
Tak£500 Celebration Event

Tak£500+ Celebration Event

A final event celebrating the success of Tak£500+ Participatory Budgeting Programme, which has seen 81 projects delivered, was held in Craigavon Civic Centre on...
A guitarist with three people on a bus.

Banbridge Busy Bus Moves to the Beats of BuskFest

The 330 Banbridge Busy Bus was the place to be on Saturday past with a surprise performance from previous BuskFest winner, Matty Rea. Matty, who...
Armed Forces Flag June 2023

Armed Forces Day 2023

Alderman Margaret Tinsley, welcomed guests to the Civic Centre this morning in support of Armed Forces Week. Annually as a council, the Armed Forces flag...

ABC Council hosts Dutch business delegation on educational visit to NI

Members of the A37 Business Association from the northern Netherlands forged new connections and debated key industry issues when they met local business leaders...
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Council Celebrates Next Generation of Young Entrepreneurs

A celebration event was held last week to shine a light on the fantastic results achieved by over 40 young entrepreneurs from the borough...
Councillor Julie Flaherty Awarded British Empire Medal

Councillor Julie Flaherty Awarded British Empire Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours list

Councillor Julie Flaherty has been awarded the honour of Medallist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) for services to the Northern Ireland...