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RNLI issues safety advice ahead of hot weather

As Northern Ireland prepares for a spell of hot weather, the RNLI is urging families to enjoy themselves but to put safety first. The RNLI is asking anyone planning a trip to the coast or inland waterways to make sure they keep themselves and their families safe by following this advice: Visit a lifeguarded beach…

Enjoy nature’s riches this love parks week

Celebrate all the joy our parks and open spaces bring with a host of family outdoor programmes, running from 30 July – 8 August. Archery and fire building Let the kids try their hand at archery and learn how to spark a flame using flint and steel, in a safe and supportive environment. Location: Dromore…

Council awarded share of €7.5m PEACEPLUS funding to deliver community cross border walking programme

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council is proud to announce it has been awarded funding from PEACEPLUS to help deliver ‘Walking for All’, a participation-based walking programme which will engage over 14,000 people in walking in rural areas in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. The funding announcement of €7,536,957 from…

Nominate your rising stars for the Junior Sports Awards

Individuals, schools and sports clubs have until 5pm on Friday 4 July to nominate young people aged 18 and under who have brought pride and prestige to the borough through their outstanding sporting achievements. Organised by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Sports Forum, in partnership with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, these annual…

Take on the Craigavon Lake 10k, 5k or 1k!

Athletes, fun runners and active families are lacing up their running shoes for the annual Craigavon Lake 1k, 5k and 10k run and wheelchair race on Wednesday 25 June 2025! Sponsored by Rushmere Shopping Centre, McKeever Sports, Lidl, Tesco, Eurospar and organised by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, the Craigavon Lake Run is…

Rise, shine and move with the new Lurgan Parkrun!

The free, timed 5K weekly Parkrun has arrived at Lurgan Park to help get your weekend off to an active start! The official launch of the new Lurgan Parkrun took place Saturday 17 May, with the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Councillor Sarah Duffy and Physical Activity Co-ordinator with the Southern Health…

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

Team up with the ABC Sports Forum for tailored support, resources, guidance and much more to take your game to the next level! Working in partnership with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, the ABC Sports Forum is a voluntary body that provides a voice for local sport and works to encourage its development…

‘See Sports Challenge’ shows that sport is for everyone!

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is delighted to be working in partnership with the Royal National Institute of Blind People NI (RNIB) to deliver the ‘See Sports Challenge’, an exciting initiative designed to bring blind and partially sighted people from across Northern Ireland together to take part in unique outdoor sports activities! As…

Congrats to our 2025 Senior Sports Award Winners!

There was an overwhelming sense of pride at the ABC Senior Sports Awards on Friday 28 March when 150 guests gathered at Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre to honour the A-list of the local sporting community and to celebrate their impressive achievements over the past year. Organised by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum, with…

Girls Active leaders aiming to ‘up the game’ for girls in sport

‘Girls Active’ is an initiative developed by the Youth Sport Trust, which supports schools to increase girls’ engagement and enjoyment in PE, school sport and physical activity. The programme encourages teachers and girls to work together, empowering them to take positive action through influencing, leadership and inspiring their peers. Joining over 60 primary school girls…