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March 28, 2024

Hit the ground running with our spring programmes

Taking up running for the first time or making a return after a lengthy break, can feel like a scary prospect – but with the right support and guidance from a team of coaches, it’s mission possible on the ABC Council’s spring running programmes! The eight-week Couch to 5k programme will commence from Monday 15…

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March 28, 2024

Borough’s top talent honoured at ABC Senior Sports Awards

There was an overwhelming sense of pride at the ABC Senior Sports Awards last night, Wednesday 27 March when 150 guests gathered at Craigavon Civic Centre to honour the A-list of the local sporting community and celebrate their impressive achievements over the past year. Organised by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum the awards celebrate…

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March 27, 2024

Special olympics ireland winter games photos!

On Friday 22 March our flagship facility at South Lake Leisure Centre hosted the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics Ireland Winter Games! We were joined by hundreds of athletes, their families, coaches, volunteers and elected representatives, as well as a special visit from the First Minster Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly!…

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March 21, 2024

Easter Opening Hours

Please see below Easter Opening hours for all our indoor and outdoor leisure facilities. Ardmore Recreation CentreFri 29 March 9.00am – 12.30pm & 3.30pm – 8.00pm Sat 30 March 9.00am – 6.00pm Sun 31 March – Tues 2 April CLOSED Banbridge Leisure CentreFri 29 March Open 9.00am – 5.00pm All activities finish at 4.30pm Sat…

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March 20, 2024

SOUTH LAKE LEISURE CENTRE BECOMES THE HOME OF NI VOLLEYBALL

Northern Ireland Volleyball has agreed a partnership with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council to establish South Lake Leisure Centre (SLLC) as the home of Northern Ireland Volleyball until December 2029! Most elite sports played in NI have a recognised home venue for international fixtures – Cricket Ireland at Stormont, IFA at Windsor Park…

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March 19, 2024

Nominees announced for Senior Sports Awards 2024

The shortlist for this year’s Senior Sports Awards has been announced, with a multitude of sports clubs, inspirational volunteers and individuals recognised for their talent and achievement. Shortlisted nominees will join representatives from the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum and the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council at Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre…

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March 16, 2024

Council extends partnership with disability sport ni

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council has extended its long-standing partnership with Disability Sport NI (DSNI) to ensure that opportunities are created for disabled people and those with a long-term health condition to be involved in sport and physical activity. Since 2012 ABC Council has hosted an Inclusive Sport and Leisure Officer and…

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March 15, 2024

Huge Celebration of sport for local children

Over 750 primary school pupils from Craigavon and surrounding areas joined some of Northern Ireland’s star athletes today at the Department for Communities’ Celebration of Sport. Now in its 10th year, the Celebration of Sport is a fantastic opportunity for young people to try out different sports and help them become ‘more active, more of…

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March 12, 2024

Special Olympics Ireland Winter Games coming to Craigavon!

For the first time ever, Northern Ireland will host the Special Olympics Ireland Winter Games at South Lake Leisure Centre and Craigavon Golf and Ski Centre from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 March 2024. With 207 athletes from all corners of Ireland set to participate in the three-day residential games, Team Ulster celebrated its own…

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March 09, 2024

SPRING INTO ACTION WITH GETACTIVEABC

It’s ‘bye bye’ to the short winter days and ‘hello’ to brighter (and hopefully) warmer days of spring! Yes, it’s time to wake up from the winter slumber and mirror nature’s revival with our own fitness and wellness journeys. Let’s get you springing into action with our range of getactiveabc spring courses, offers and activities.…

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