CLANRYE NEWS 
Ratcliffe supports Ladies with Letters’ demand for truth and accountability Statement by TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “I was pleased to attend today’s event at Stormont in support of Ladies with Letters, as letters were delivered to every MLA calling for answers on the cervical screening scandal. “Approximately 17,500 women in the Southern Trust area were […]
DUP leader Gavin Robinson has called for closer electoral co-operation between unionist parties ahead of the 2027 Assembly and council elections, against a backdrop of polling that places the DUP on 15%. In the BBC News NI report supplied for this article, Robinson says unionist parties should work constructively, encourage voters to continue their preference […]
This morning TUV Newry and Armagh Assembly candidate Councillor Keith Ratcliffe attended the annual roadside service to mark the 47th anniversary of the Narrow Water massacre. Commenting Councillor Ratcliffe said: “I was honoured to represent my party and the people of Cusher at today’s event. “While 47 years have passed, it is more important than […]
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 her term, the Lord Mayor, Councillor Mary O’Dowd will lead a range of fundraising activities in support of these important […]
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has been awarded AAA Disability Positive Accreditation by Employers for Disability NI. This award, which is the only local accreditation of its kind in NI, recognises the council as an employer that actively promotes workplace equality, diversity and inclusion. As a member of Employers for Disability NI, the […]
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has been named ‘Best Project’ winner at the prestigious RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) Northern Ireland Awards for Planning Excellence 2026, in recognition of the St Ronan’s College, Lurgan Project. The award, announced at last week’s RTPI Welcome Celebration Event at Ulster University Belfast, recognises the council’s key […]
Councillor Mary O’Dowd has been formally installed as the new Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council following its Annual Meeting on Monday 1 June 2026. Elected to represent the Lurgan District Electoral Area in May 2023, Councillor O’Dowd described her appointment as “an incredible honour” and thanked her Sinn Féin colleagues […]
Applications are open for the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s National Lottery Project Funding programme. Grants of £10,001 – £75,000 are available for one-year arts projects which contribute to the growth of arts in the community for new and existing audiences, and which reflect the diversity of Northern Ireland’s society and culture. The deadline for […]
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today (Thursday 02 April) for the Lord Mayor’s cracking Easter Trail and Fun Day! Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Stephen Moutray, the fun-filled event saw Tannaghmore Gardens buzzing with little ones enjoying the Easter egg trail, bouncy castle, face […]
Ms Grant has called the actions of the Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Council irresponsible and inappropriate in giving Christmas hampers to the great, the good, and those in highly paid employment across Northern Ireland and further afield. Councillors were unaware of these gifts costing the council over £10,000 and no one knows who made the […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Bróna Haughey has welcomed a vote at Conradh na Gaeilge’s Ard Fheis committing the organisation to work towards Irish unity. The Cusher Councillor said: “This is a historic vote and reflects the growing momentum for a better future in a new and united Ireland. “I commend everyone who supported the motion, especially […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Sarah Duffy has thanked everyone who attended and supported her Coffee Morning fundraiser held today in aid of Women’s Aid Armagh Down. The event, hosted in the Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh office of Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan, brought together the local community in a strong show of solidarity with women […]