The Troubles, the COVID-19 pandemic and other crises were faced head on and, despite some dreadful experiences, these businesses have continued to trade.
With favourites like Danny Doran’s where you could by anything from a needle to an anchor or Juells Gift Store which has a fabulous array of gifts, Lurgan is a great place to shop.
A wealth of butchers with top class produce plus plenty of fruit and veg shops, the people of Lurgan have plenty of choice for local produce.
Great furniture stores have kept our homes well supplied for generations and our travel agencies have helped us get that bargain holiday when we need a break.
In this small snapshot of Lurgan, it is clear the town has many thriving business which are well supported by the local community and beyond.
5. People queue for this bakery it's so popular
Kosy Bakery in Union Street, Lurgan is well known for its amazing cakes and buns. Drive passed most days and there are queues of people waiting for their fresh soda bread or baps. Plus they make some of the most delicious cakes for weddings, birthdays and all types of celebrations. Photo: Photo courtesy of Old Lurgan Photos
6. Howard Abraham Motors is one of the oldest family dealerships in NI
Howard Abraham Motors Ltd is recognised as one of the oldest family car dealerships in Northern Ireland having established in Lurgan, Co Armagh in 1935. The first of January used to be the ‘Big Day’ in the motor trade when everyone picked up their new car for the start of a new year. This photo from 1st January 1972 shows the array of Austin 1300’s, Mini Clubman’s, Mini’s and MGBGT at Howard Abraham Motors on the Avenue Road all ready for collection by their new owners. Standing beside the cars was a young Stanley Abraham who’s father Howard founded the business back in the 1930’s and it is still a family run company going strong to this day. Photo: Photo courtesy of Old Lurgan Photos
7. One of the top travel brands in NI
Terra Travel, set up by Terry Murphy and his wife Ann in 1972, has helped thousands of locals find their dream holiday. Originally dealing with school and group travel, the company has grown over the years to become one of the best know brands on the Northern Ireland travel scene with offices in Lurgan, Portadown and Rushmere Shopping Centre. If you need a cruise, or fancy a trip to Vietnam, perhaps a long weekend away somewhere more local, then Terra Travel is the premier agency. Photo: Carmel Robinson
8. Lurgan Credit Union has helped many locals through tight times
Lurgan Credit Union has been an important part of the local community for 60 years. It's a non-profit cooperative that shares its profits and rewards borrowers with low rates. Lurgan Credit Union has helped many over the decades to get a new or second hand car, upgrade a kitchen or just helped out to spread the cost of Christmas. It also provides free life savings, loan protection and funeral insurance. Photo: Carmel Robinson