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Buskers are back in town: Over 50 artists perform at 20th anniversary celebrations

Banshee has been crowned the Overall Winner of this year’s BuskFest, taking home a £1000 prize and securing a performance slot at Northern Ireland's largest art and music festival, Stendhal Festival in July. The...
Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Sarah Duffy was delighted to host members and Chairperson, Groetti Moore of Armagh Theatre Group to the Palace Armagh to launch the book entitled ‘IMPACT: Armagh’s Train Disaster’.

Lord Mayor welcomes Armagh Theatre Group to The Palace for book launch

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Councillor Sarah Duffy was delighted to welcome the Chairperson Groetti Moore and other members of Armagh Theatre Group to The Palace, Armagh for the launch of...
Three individuals standing in front of a stone building with a clock tower, holding balloons shaped as the numbers 20. One person also holds a guitar.

Banbridge businesses celebrate 20 years of BuskFest

Businesses across Banbridge town centre and Lord Mayor Sarah Duffy celebrate 20 years of BuskFest which takes place on Saturday 22 June. Local businesses are delighted this year’s festival will be staged in the town...

Age Friendly Afternoon Tea Dance hosted by outgoing Lord Mayor

Organised by Council's Age Friendly Officer Stephanie Rock and team in conjunction with the Lord Mayor, Alderman Margaret Tinsley an afternoon Tea Dance was held on 30th May 2024 at the Palace, Armagh. Attendees were...
New Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor elected

Youngest female Councillor Sarah Duffy elected as new Lord Mayor

SF Councillor Sarah Duffy has been elected Lord Mayor and UUP Councillor Kyle Savage as Deputy Lord Mayor at the Annual Meeting of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council held on Monday 3...
Civic reception in celebration of the centenary of Sister Laura Hogarth Memorial WLOL 109

Civic reception for Sister Laura Hogarth Memorial WLOL 109 and Daughters of Laura JWLOL...

Lord Mayor Alderman Margaret Tinsley hosted a civic reception at The Palace, Armagh in celebration of the centenary of Sister Laura Hogarth Memorial WLOL 109. Also in attendance were Officers, Members and Councillor Alan...
Civic reception for St Pauls GFC Lurgan U12.5 girls

Civic reception for St Paul’s GFC Lurgan U12.5 Girls Team

Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Sorchá McGeown recently hosted a civic reception for St Paul's GFC Lurgan U12.5 girls team who won the Division 5 Championship 2023. Councillor Jude Mallon, Councillor Mary O’Dowd and Councillor...
Civic reception for Banbridge Boxing Club

Banbridge Boxing Club honoured with knockout reception hosted by Deputy Lord Mayor

Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Sorcha McGeown recently hosted a civic reception for members of Banbridge Boxing Club who competed at the All-Ireland Boxing Championships. Among those to be congratulated were Isaac Ireland (B2 35kgs Gold...
3 females standing in front of a Manfreight Limited lorry cab.

Nominate your rising stars for the Junior Sports Awards

Individuals, schools and sports clubs have until 5pm on Friday 5 July to nominate young people aged 18 and under who have brought pride and prestige to the borough through their outstanding sporting achievements. Organised...
Civic reception held for Glenanne Crown Prince LOL 133 to mark their 150th anniversary.

Civic reception for Glenanne Crown Prince LOL 133

Lord Mayor Alderman Margaret Tinsley recently hosted a civic reception at The Palace, Armagh for Glenanne Crown Prince LOL 133 to mark their 150th anniversary. Also in attendance were Deputy Worshipful Master Bro. Adam...