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Shortlisted nominees announced for Junior Sports Awards 2024

The shortlisted nominees vying for a top accolade at the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Junior Sports Awards 2024 have been announced, with a host of sports teams, individuals, coaches, and inspirational volunteers recognised for their remarkable talent and outstanding achievements. Some 54 nominations across eleven categories made it to the shortlist, illustrating that the ABC…

Adventure awaits in the woods with Forest School!

If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise… From building dens, fire lighting and climbing trees to cooking mud pies, woodland games and nature crafts, a forest school is a school like no other! Forest school is very much a child-centred approach that allows nature to be the teacher.…

Get fit and feel better with Couch to 5K

Starting a new running habit doesn’t have to be hard — all it takes is a comfortable pair of shoes and a willingness to move a little or a lot, all at your own pace. If you’re ready, let’s go! Delivered by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Couch to 5K is an eight-week…

Rapturous homecoming for Olympic heroes!

Local Olympic heroes received a rapturous homecoming reception at a celebration event at South Lake Leisure Centre, followed by a civic reception hosted by the Lord Mayor at the Civic Headquarters in Armagh. Throughout the Olympic Games in Paris, people across the globe have enjoyed the spectacle of world-class performances and thrilling competitions. Five local…

All stars make lasting memories!

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s All Stars Summer Scheme has recently concluded another action-packed three-week programme, with 50 local young people taking part! Organised and delivered by the Council’s Sports Development team and supported by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, the All Stars Summer Scheme brings together young people with disabilities…

Council gives green light to new Blue Light Card discounted membership

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough, Councillor Sarah Duffy, has launched a new initiative that offers super savings on a getactiveabc single membership to those working for the emergency services, NHS, social care sector and armed forces, simply by presenting the Blue Light Card. This new discounted corporate membership includes access to…

Swim, cycle and run at the South Lake Junior Triathlon!

Lace up the running shoes, pump up the tyres, grab the goggles and get ready to swim, ride and run this summer’s South Lake Junior Triathlon! Children and young people aged 8-17 years are invited to test their sporting limits at the event taking place on Sunday 25 August at Craigavon Lakes. Starting with a…

New footpath means a safer and more accessible journey in Keady

Works on the new footway extension outside St Patrick’s High School in Keady are now complete, as part of the Small Settlements Active Travel Scheme, aiming to increase the safety and accessibility of the area for the local community. The new footpath link on Madden Road was delivered by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough…

SPORTS CLUBS! REDUCE PLASTIC BOTTLES & JOIN THE REFILLUTION

A diverse range of sports clubs right across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough are playing their part in the battle against plastic, by signing up to NI Water’s Refillution campaign. To mark the fifth anniversary of the Refillution campaign – which distributes reusable bottles – the Environmental Services team at ABC Council…

Carers encouraged to get active with membership offer!

Discounted membership for carers has been officially introduced across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s getactiveabc leisure facilities. Following a successful pilot scheme of the getactiveabc carers card, led by the council and the Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT), eligible caregivers will receive 20% discount to normal membership fees providing access…