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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Government

Showcase Event Celebrates Success of Local Peace IV Programme

A final event marking the conclusion and celebrating the success of ABC Council’s PEACE IV funded Local Authority Action Plan, which has seen over 150 projects community, sporting and capital projects delivered since 2017, was held in the Market Place Theatre, Armagh on Tuesday 22 March. The Action Plan was funded through the European Union’s […]

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Climate Community Council Government NMD Council South Down

Striking Artwork from Schools’ Environmental Poster Competition Winners

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Schools’ Environmental Poster Competition winners have produced eye catching posters on an environmental theme. The competition was open to both Primary and Secondary schools across the district, and the overall winners of this year’s main prize are local pupils Effie McMullan from Sacred Heart Primary School, Dundrum and Laura […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Education Government Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

‘Road Safety’ and ‘Stranger Danger’ Message Delivered to Primary Schools

P3 primary school pupils across the Borough recently had a visit from representatives of the PCSP and PSNI for an interactive chat about ‘Road Safety’ and ‘Stranger Danger’. Gwen Bartley, PCSP Project Coordinator, was joined by the local PSNI – Road Education Officer and Neighbourhood Officers – as they spoke to Primary 3 pupils about […]

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Community Council Government Infrastructure NMD Council South Armagh

Magennis Urges Rapid Resurface Works

Sinn Fein councillor, Oonagh Magennis has welcomed a commitment from DFI to resurface a number of roads in the South Armagh area but has urged that many of these must be a top priority for the department. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “It’s good to see that the department have committed to tackling the state […]

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ABC Council Community Council Government Sport

ABC Council Award Over £20,000 to Local Athletes

Twenty-eight local athletes receive funding totalling more than £20,000, thanks to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s Sports Bursary Scheme. Ran in partnership with Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum, the special presentation took place in Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre on Thursday 24 March. Now in its fourth year, the bursaries are designed […]

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Community Council Government NMD Council South Armagh

PEACE IV Reimaging and Regeneration Programme Launches in Newtownhamilton

As a delivery partner on the PEACE IV Programme, Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) are implementing Reimaging and Regeneration projects in 10 areas across the district. These projects are supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Newtownhamilton area is one of […]

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Banbridge Hits the High Notes as Buskfest 2022 Returns Again in May

Banging tunes, big songs and great live entertainment return to bustling streets of Banbridge this May when its International Busking Festival – BuskFest – returns to the County Down town for the first time since 2019. A big festival highlight and showcase for Banbridge and Northern Ireland, the hugely popular competitive event attracts visitors from […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Government Lurgan Portadown Sport Upper Bann

New! Council Running Programmes

Spring into action and improve your health and wellbeing on one of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s latest running programmes. Open to all residents from the borough, programmes include a Virtual Couch to 5K, a Virtual 5K to 10K and an in person Couch to 5K, offering you the choice to build up […]

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ABC Council Community Council Government Lurgan

Get Ready to ‘Play Wild’ at Oxford Island’s New, World Exclusive Play Park!

A brand new, state-of-the-art, bespoke and truly unique play park has been created at Oxford Island – and it has to be seen to be believed. A world exclusive, this is not ‘just’ a play park. In fact, it sets the bar for future play parks, and is being used as a shining example for […]

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Community Council Dáil Éireann Government Louth Louth County Council Politics

Ó Murchú Praises Ukrainian People

The ‘absolute courage’ of the Ukrainian people in their fight against ‘Russian occupation’ was praised by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú last week at a special EU Affairs Committee meeting addressed by Ukraine’s ambassador to Ireland, Larysa Gerasko. And he said that he understands that senior management at Louth County Council are holding a number […]

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ABC Council Community Council Government Lurgan

New Chatty Benches: Talk of the Borough!

Five brightly painted ‘Chatty Benches’ have been installed across the borough to help bring local people together, thanks to a partnership between Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and the ABC Loneliness Network. Located in The Palace Demesne, Solitude Park, Lurgan Park, Edenvilla Park and Tannaghmore Gardens, the new Chatty Benches offer a spot for […]

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Community Council Government Lurgan NMD Council

Tannaghmore Farm Welcomes BBC Countryfile’s Adam Henson

Even the rain didn’t dampen spirits down at Tannaghmore Rare Breeds Animal Farm as the team welcomed Countryfile favourite and son of Rare Breed’s Survival Trust founder, Adam Henson for a special tour. Owned and maintained by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council, the farm is the only Rare Breed’s Survival Trust (RBST) […]