The town no longer has a swimming pool, which has annoyed many of residents, especially as it was where the young Daniel Wiffen started his swimming career and now has won Olympic gold and bronze medals.
There is a great nostalgia for many of the town’s bars which are no longer open, such as the Railway Bar and the Ceili House.
Some will remember Woolworths in the town centre and many will also recall Ray McLeod’s music shop.
Visitors will also remember the town centre before the Public Realm works and the current central plaza and wider footpaths.
People are also finding it tougher now as so many banks have closed – just the Bank of Ireland and Santander remain on Lurgan with the Ulster Bank the most recent to close its doors.
13. Cafolla's Cafe in Carnegie Street
Cafolla's Cafe in Carnegie Street, Lurgan, Co Armagh was a beautiful cafe in an art deco setting where many people met after going to the cinema or for a lunchtime break or treat. It first opened in the 1930s by the Italian family Cafolla who had a secret ice-cream recipe enjoyed by young and old. Sadly when Joe Cafolla took ill the family took the heart breaking decision to close the business. INLM2411-142gc Photo: Geoffrey Cousins Staff Johnston