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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…

Craigavon Lake Run 2024: Photo Gallery

You did it! Huge congratulations to everyone who crossed the finish line of the Craigavon Lake Run (Wednesday 5 June)! 1K, 5K and 10K finishers, you smashed it! Special mention to the top 3 finishers in each category who were presented with their awards by our new Lord Mayor Councillor Sarah Duffy: 5K Female: 1.…

Nominate your rising stars for the Junior Sports Awards

Individuals, schools and sports clubs have until 5pm on Friday 5 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 Sports Forum, in partnership with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, these annual awards…

Join a winning team: ABC Sports Forum affiliation now open!

Team up with the ABC Sports Forum for tailored support, resources, guidance and much more to take your game to the next level! Working in partnership with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, the ABC Sports Forum is a voluntary body that provides a voice for local sport and works to encourage its development…

Get your people fit for business!

Encouraging your most precious assets, your people, to embrace fitness as a lifestyle choice pays off in numerous ways and the Get Moving ABC programme is here to help, for free! A physically active workforce can provide lots of business-related benefits, such as increased productivity and increased job satisfaction, resulting in lower absenteeism and reduced…