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‘Ready, steady, HO’ for the Daily Mile santa run!

Local schools across the borough are encouraged to get them’elves ready for a festive fun run, on Friday 6 December! ‘The Daily Mile Santa Run’ is open to all primary and secondary schools across Northern Ireland, with the aim of getting as many children and young people as possible moving and talking about physical and…

Give a child a brighter future

HSC NI Foster Care appeals to the sporting community to think about fostering Melanie Coffey, Senior Manager for Fostering & Adoption in the Southern Area, has emphasised the need for more foster carers to come forward. She said: “Partnerships between HSCNI and sporting bodies can be very powerful. Sports clubs and organisations are invested in…

Get winter-ready with getactiveabc!

Shorter days don’t have to mean shorter workouts or skipping them altogether! Whether it’s morning, evening, indoors or outdoors, the key is to keep moving throughout the winter season. Let’s ‘ski’ what’s on at Craigavon Golf & Ski! A popular outdoor activity is skiing at Craigavon Golf and Ski Centre, where the team of fully…

Council launches Coach Education and Club Development Programme

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is pleased to announce the launch of its 2024/25 Coach Education and Club Development Programme, which offers development opportunities and training for coaches and volunteers from local sports clubs. Delivered in partnership with ABC Sports Forum, the programme will include a series of online and in-person workshops, covering…

Young sports stars honoured at 2024 Junior Sports Awards

2024 has been a sensational year in sport for young people across the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon borough! Individuals, teams, schools and clubs have enjoyed record-breaking runs and amassed an impressive collection of medals and top titles while representing Ulster, Ireland and Great Britain in a plethora of major competitions at European and world level.…

Let’s brew coffee for Macmillan!

Thanks to everyone who supported the Move More Macmillan Coffee morning at South Lake Leisure Centre, Thursday 26 September! Coffee, tea, sweet treats and good company were in abundance and £700 was raised for Macmillan Cancer Support. Thank you! Check out the photo gallery below!

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…