Banbridge

A general view of Ballyoran Crescent in Portadown. Credit: Google

Three more English-Irish bilingual signage requests approved

Lord Mayor, Alderman Stephen Moutray and Ralph McLean presenting Best Individual to Cellofella.

Lively turnout and local talent shine at Buskfest 2025 in Banbridge

‘Barbara Freeman: A Retrospective’ opens at the F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio, Banbridge. Pictured at the official opening are (from left) Gallery Curator and Manager Dr Riann Coulter, artist Barbara Freeman, art historian Catherine Marshall and Reader in Art History at Manchester School of Art Dr Fionna Barber.

‘Barbara Freeman: A Retrospective’ opens at the F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio

Pictured at the launch of the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Junior Sports Awards 2025 (L-R) Peter Smith (Manfreight Ltd); Lord Mayor, Alderman Stephen Moutray; Cathal O’Neill (Chairman, ABC Sports Forum) and Paddy Connolly (Manfreight Ltd).

Nominate your rising stars for the Junior Sports Awards

The single-storey extension to the church hall will incorporate an entrance lobby, kitchen area and store room. Credit: ABC planning portal

Planning permission approved for Richhill church hall extension

The overall 2024 Buskfest winner – Belfast-based rock band Banshee.

Buskfest is back - bigger and better!

A computer-generated image of the 'Hollywood Bowl' bowling alley at The Boulevard. Credit: TSA Planning

Planning approval for new 21-lane bowling alley

Robotic Welder in action at Titus Solutions, Craigavon

Call 5 of the Digital Transformation Flexible Fund is now open

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Alderman Stephen Moutray with Permanent Secretary of the Department for the Economy, Ian Snowden, and representatives from all of the partner organisations involved in the new LEP.

Local Economic Partnership launch marks milestone in borough’s economic develop...

Paul Allen whose stroke wasn't diagnosed until four months after fall and head trauma | Supplied

Stroke survivor Paul Allen tells his story after being diagnosed following fall

Lord Mayor, Alderman Stephen Moutray and Lady Mayoress Myrtle Moutray with Long Meadow Cider.

Lurgan Show serves up celebration of local food and farming

New Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Stephen Moutray.

Alderman Stephen Moutray 'honoured' to become Lord Mayor of ABC Borough

The listed premises at 54 Bridge Street, Banbridge - currently vacant - will soon become a new restaurant and takeaway. Credit: Google

Up to 12 jobs to be created with new restaurant and takeaway

The Armagh Child Contact Centre – Staff at The Armagh Child Contact Centre. The group received a £2,864 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund to run training courses and organise an information morning to raise awareness of their services among the local community.

Communities across Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon strengthened through National...

Mighty mission...Friends and work colleagues at Donard School, Alison Hanna and Jade Lockhart.

"Every family is affected by cancer at some point..."

Create something dad will love

Local photo retailer shares heartwarming gift ideas for father figures this Fath...

Shaunice Murray. Picture: released by PSNI

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon police appeal for help to locate missing person

The free, timed 5K weekly Parkrun has arrived at Lurgan Park to help get your weekend off to an active start.

Lurgan's first-ever Parkrun is launched

Sewerage splurge over children's playing field at Drumellan, Craigavon, Co Armagh.

Horrendous pong after sewage spew

Thumbs up from Jim ahead of his 80th birthday skydive.

High-flying pensioner takes plunge to raise funds for Action Cancer

Bannview House Deputy Manager Leah Waldell (left) accepts ‘Care Home of the Year’ Award from the presenters.

"We take immense pride in the care we provide..."

Carole Johnston-Thompson, a parent who nominated the school for the award; Mrs Edel Lavery, Principal; Mrs Tori Kirk, Donard staff member; Carly McCann and Lucy Cunningham, pupils.

"Award a real testament to incredible efforts of entire school team..."

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Lurgan Ladies fall just short in local derby thriller

Attending the show launch. Schedules can be obtained at lurganshow.co.uk - entries strictly close on Saturday, May 24.

Picture Gallery: launch of Lurgan Show 2025

An old photo of one of the first ladies soccer teams in the world - the Northern Ireland Ladies Football Team which were made up mostly of workers at a local munitions factory in the town. They played against a Tyneside Ladies team, marking the first recorded international women's football match. Sadly in 1921 the Football Association (FA) in England banned women from playing on FA-affiliated grounds and this ban lasted for 50 years.

Ireland ladies soccer team in 1917

Lord Mayor, Councillor Sarah Duffy, welcomed Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to Banbridge on Wednesday to celebrate the completion of the £6m public realm scheme.

Launch of completed £6m scheme in Banbridge town centre

The construction team managing the F.E. McWilliam expansion are pictured with Lord Mayor Councillor Sarah Duffy, Council Chief Executive Roger Wilson and Gallery Curator and Manager Dr Riann Coulter.

F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio to remain open as major expansion gets underway

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Ballyvally Archers Buttercup 3D shoot

Pictured at the VE Day 80 party are from left, Eleanor Hillis, Joan Boyd and Muriel Farrell. LM19-219.

In 23 pictures: VE Day 80th anniversary marked by ABC council events

Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Kyle Savage, The Most Reverend John McDowell (Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland) and council chief executive Roger Wilson pictured at the national Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving, which took place on Wednesday 07 May 2025 at St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral in Armagh.

ABC Council commemorates 80th anniversary of VE Day

Kelly Malcolmson at the launch of her 'Happy Hoodies' campaign with Lord Mayor, Cllr Sarah Duffy and Padraig Harte (PIPS). Pic: Paul Byrne Photography.

"Let's encourage happy, positive and hopeful thoughts..."

Banbridge is hosting a big VE Day parade on May 8.

"It might be our last chance to thank surviving veterans..."

David and Sara Watson and the Adam’s Miles for Leukaemia team completed their 70-mile walk from Newry to Manchester. Photo: Carla Lockhart MP

Team completes 70-Mile challenge in memory of Adam

The clean-up operation underway after Storm Éowyn. Picture: Press Eye

NIE Networks pays tribute to ABC team effort during Storm Éowyn aftermath

ABC councillors have expressed frustration over missed bin collections over the Easter weekend. Photo: local democracy reporter

ABC bin collection service is 'simply not good enough', say councillors

Colm O’Farrell, Executive Chairman, The Deluxe Group. Picture: released on behalf of The Deluxe Group.

The Deluxe Group is honoured with King’s Award for International Trade

Police are appealing for witnesses in relation to a road traffic collision that occurred in Blackwatertown. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon PSNI seek witnesses to traffic collision

Lord Mayor Councillor Sarah Duffy and Chair of ABC Sports Forum, Cathal O’Neill are encouraging local sporting individuals and clubs to become an affiliated member of the ABC Sports Forum.

Join a winning team: ABC Sports Forum affiliation now open!

Chloe (wearing the white hat) helped plan lessons for the kids in the local school.

"It’s probably the most fulfilling thing I’ve done in my life..."

High-flying Helimed Ted.

Celebrate with Lions Club and 'Helimed Ted' at family fun day!

Parents Colin and Lyndsay with Edenderry Primary School pupils, Alexander, Archie and Jude.

School PTA collection raises amazing £947.75!

Paul Knipe, Micah Knipe, Ruth Knipe, Elaine Knipe

Dora who? Visit Armagh on the hunt for explorers