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Campaign urges people to ‘Take 5’ for better mental health

As part of the annual HSC mental health campaign, people are being encouraged to look after their mental health just as much as they would their physical health to help deal with life’s daily challenges. The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Health and Social Care (HSC) organisations have teamed up for this year’s campaign to…

Pedal with a purpose at the Deputy Lord Mayor’s charity spinathon

The Deputy Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Councillor Jessica Johnston is gearing up to host a day of spinning all in aid of local charity, Pretty ‘n Pink. Taking place on Friday 19 September at South Lake Leisure Centre, the pedalling will start at 9am and will continue to 9pm, with slots…

Gallery: South Lake Junior Triathlon

154 young athletes aged 9-18 years took on the South Lake Junior Triathlon in Craigavon on Sunday 24 August! This Youth National Series event was organised by Down Triathlon Club in association with Triathlon Ireland and hosted by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s Health and Recreation department, getactiveabc. The event started with a swim…

Swim, cycle and run the South Lake Junior Triathlon!

The South Lake Junior Triathlon is back for summer 2025, taking place at Craigavon Lakes on Sunday 24 August! Organised by Down Triathlon Club in association with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, this Youth National Series event for children and young people aged 9-18 years is open for entries! Starting with a swim,…

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…