We’ve put together this collection of pictures from special events which took place recently in the Lurgan and Portadown areas.
5. Congratulations!
Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Margaret Tinsley with Sam Green, Austin Gault, Michael Emerson and Luke Logan who played in the Lurgan Junior High School team who won the Northern Ireland Cup and the Year 9 and Year 10 Teams who won the League and Cup competitions. Photo: Geoffrey Cousins
6. Winning ways
Lurgan Junior High School pupils show the five trophies won by the Year 9 and Year 10 Teams to Lord Mayor Alderman Margaret Tinsley. Photo: Geoffrey Cousins
7. A warm welcome
Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Margaret Tinsley welcomes the Lurgan Junior High School Year 9 and Year 10 Teams who won the Northern Ireland Cup and each won The League and Cup competitions. Included are, Mr James McCoy, principal; Mr John Guy and Mr Josh Black, coaches and Councillor Peter Haire who proposed the reception. Photo: Geoffrey Cousins
8. On your marks!
The Flahavan’s Primary School Cross Country League officially kicked off for another year with young athletes from Lurgan taking to Portstewart Strand to put their best foot forward. Marking the 13th consecutive year of the Flahavan’s sponsorship, the 2023 squad – the top placed girls and boys from the 2022 League, including Kayla and Lucia, took to the beach for the first training session of the season, which was attended by Hannah Gilliland, the new ambassador for the 2023-2024 league. The 2023-24 league is set to attract approximately 4,000 competitors from 400 schools across Northern Ireland bringing together young runners aged between the ages of nine and 12. Photo: Phil Smyth Photo