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Volleyball NI: St Patrick’s Challenge International Tournament

The St Patrick’s Volleyball Challenge Festival took place at – South Lake Leisure Centre – the home of NI Volleyball on Saturday 15 March! This festival marked the first international fixture between the two federations at the venue. Over 100 athletes, 24 coaches, 12 match officials and 20 volunteers attended the showcase, which saw four…

Get Moving Business Games put workplace wellbeing into action!

Our Get Moving ABC business partners swapped their desks, screens and to-do-lists for a morning of fun, games and a helping of healthy competition at our first ever Business Games at South Lake Leisure Centre. The event was hosted by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s Sports Development Team who deliver the council’s Get…

Walking netball takes centre court for International Women’s Day

Over fifty ladies from walking netball groups across Northern Ireland gathered at Banbridge Leisure Centre for on-the-court and off-the-court activities to celebrate International Women’s Day. The event was organised by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s Sports Development Department and funded by Sport NI, through the District Council’s Community Planning Investment Programme. Supporting on…

St. Patrick’s Bank Holiday Opening Hours

Please see below St. Patrick's Day opening hours for all our indoor and outdoor leisure facilities. Check out events and activities to get the whole family active and outdoors here and extended spring opening hours for all our parks here. Ardmore Recreation CentreMONDAY 17 MARCH CLOSED Banbridge Leisure CentreMONDAY 17 MARCH OPEN 9.00AM – 5.00PM…

‘Run Safe, Run Well’ information event in Craigavon

Over 100 people attended the ‘Run Safe, Run Well’ event to highlight personal safety while running and the importance of good nutrition to support performance, injury prevention and recovery. The event was organised by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) along with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s Sports Development…

‘This Girl Moves’ inspires young leaders to get more girls active

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council and the Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) have teamed up once again to host the ‘This Girl Moves’ Leadership Day to inspire and motivate teenage girls to get active! Funded by the Public Health Agency, the programme is designed to inspire female students to create…

PSNI issue safety message ahead of storm Éoywn

Due to Storm Eowyn bringing very dangerous conditions and the ‘Stay at Home’ message issued by the PSNI, all our facilities will be closed Friday 24 January. During this period, visitors are also strongly advised to avoid parks and open spaces due to potential injury and danger to life from falling debris. Click here for more info…

Take a LEAP into sports coaching!

A new employability programme aimed at helping unemployed and under-employed people to kick start a coaching career in the leisure industry has been launched by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. The Leisure Employability Activity Programme (LEAP) is encouraging applications from 16–30-year-olds living in the Neighbourhood Renewal Area of Lurgan, Craigavon and Portadown to…

Nominate your senior sports stars!

The sporting calendar has been filled with major achievements from our athletes, coaches and teams and it is time to shine a light on these people to ensure they get the recognition they deserve! Organised by Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum, in partnership with ABC Council, the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Senior Sports Awards…

Get 2025 off to a flying start with Couch to 5k

Taking up running can feel like a scary prospect – especially for beginners – but with the right support and guidance from qualified instructors, taking the first step to getting fit is made easier. Delivered by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Couch to 5K is an 8-week programme, suitable for all ages and…