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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...

The Home of St Patrick Festival Returns to Honour our Patron Saint

- Armagh is the only city in the world with two cathedrals named in his honour - Armagh City – the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland and the only city in the world with two cathedrals...
Performance Improvement Objectives public consultation

Council launches public consultation for Performance Improvement Objectives

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has launched a public consultation process aimed at gathering views on its proposed Performance Improvement Objectives for 2025-26. From Thursday 06 February to Thursday 03 April 2025, members...

Appeal for ABC knitters to support Age NI fundraising campaign

Knitters from across the ABC Borough are being encouraged to sign-up for a special charity initiative. Age NI have launched their Big Knit fundraising campaign in conjunction with Innocent Smoothies, which involves knitters creating little...

‘Meet the Funder’ and unlock opportunities for your projects

Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon Borough Council are excited to announce the upcoming ‘Meet the Funder’ event, taking place in Dromore Community Centre on Monday 20th January from 4pm to 7pm. This event is a...
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Lord Mayor’s Christmas message: Building a safer community for all this holiday season

This Christmastime, Lord Mayor Councillor Sarah Duffy is reaching out to everyone across the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon to wish them and their loved ones a very Merry Christmas and Happy...
Lord Mayor of ABC Borough, Cllr Sarah Duffy with her daughters Emily and Lucia at the duck feeder in Lurgan Park, with Leanne McShane, Outdoor Spaces Development Officer ABC Council and visitors to the park.

Duck Feeder goes down a ‘treat’ at Lurgan Park

Ducks and other wildfowl at Lurgan Park are benefiting from a new environmentally friendly feed station. Over the last few months more and more people have been using the Duck Feeder to feed the many...

Lord Mayor launches Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme

The Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Sarah Duffy is offering young people living in the borough the opportunity to apply for a Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme. The scheme will award one £300...

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

A message from the Lord Mayor, Councillor Sarah Duffy. “Today, Sunday 17 November, is the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council would like to join with many...
St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh, will feature as the Second-Class Large Class stamp for its Christmas special stamps in 2024

Lord Mayor welcomes news St. Patrick’s Cathedral to feature on Christmas stamp

Royal Mail today announced that an original illustration of St Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh will feature as the Second Class Large Class stamp for its Christmas Special Stamps in 2024. Royal Mail’s 2024 Christmas stamps feature...