In pictures: First citizen hosts charity coffee morning in Lurgan

By The Newsroom

Published 18th Sep 2026, 19:00 GMT

The Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough, Councillor Mary O’ Dowd, hosted a charity coffee morning on Friday (September 18).

The fundraiser was in aid of the first citizen’s chosen charities, PIPS Hope & Support Lurgan and Parkinson’s UK. It was held in the Lurgan constituency office of John O’Dowd MLA. Photographer Tony Hendron dropped in to capture a flavour of the event.

Lord Mayor, Councillor Mary O'Dowd, pictured at her charity coffee morning with guests, Lucille Lennon and Gerard O'Neill.

1. Coffee Morning

Lord Mayor, Councillor Mary O'Dowd, pictured at her charity coffee morning with guests, Lucille Lennon and Gerard O'Neill. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Enjoying a cuppa and a chat at the charity coffee morning are from, left, Sarah O'Dowd, Dolores O'Neill and the Lord Mayor, Councillor Mary O'Dowd

2. Coffee Morning

Enjoying a cuppa and a chat at the charity coffee morning are from, left, Sarah O'Dowd, Dolores O'Neill and the Lord Mayor, Councillor Mary O'Dowd Photo: TONY HENDRON

Enjoying the coffee morning are, from left, the Lord Mayor, Councillor Mary O'Dowd, John O'Dowd MLA, Councillor Jude Mallon and Councillor Bronagh Haughey.

3. Coffee Morning

Enjoying the coffee morning are, from left, the Lord Mayor, Councillor Mary O'Dowd, John O'Dowd MLA, Councillor Jude Mallon and Councillor Bronagh Haughey. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Having a cuppa and a catch-up are Mark Casey, left, and Vincent McAleenan.

4. Coffee Morning

Having a cuppa and a catch-up are Mark Casey, left, and Vincent McAleenan. Photo: TONY HENDRON

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