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Off the couch and on the run!

We are very proud of the 150 participants who completed the Couch to 5K, delivered in partnership with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust in Armagh and Lurgan! Over an 8 week period, these participants made the brave move to get moving to improve their physical health and confidence to run! Last weekend, our…

Become a Get Moving School and put movement at the heart of school life

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council is calling on primary schools across the borough to put movement and play at the heart of school life by signing up to become a ‘Get Moving School.’ By signing up to the programme, schools are pledging their commitment to providing a high-quality play, physical activity and…

Borough’s most inspirational athletes honoured at Junior Sports Awards

2023 has been a sensational year in sport for young people across the borough, with individuals, teams, schools, and clubs enjoying record-breaking runs and amassing 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. Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon…

Get onside with ABC Council’s coach and club development programme

Sports coaches, administrators and volunteers are encouraged to avail of a range of specialised training opportunities delivered through the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council Coach Education and Club Development progr Delivered in partnership with ABC Sports Forum, the programme will include a series of online and in-person workshops, covering topics such as…

Move More ABC do coffee for Macmillan

Participants from Move More Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon – a physical activity project that supports people living with and beyond cancer to become and remain active – came together on Thursday 28 September for the Macmillan Coffee Morning to support people living with the disease. Participants from the programme, along with their family and friends,…

Local Armagh Taekwondo Fighters Take on the World One Kick at a Time

The knockout performances of Janine Forrest and her Richhill Taekwondo Club team members were celebrated at a special Civic Reception last week. Hosted by Lord Mayor Alderman Margaret Tinsley in the Palace Armagh, the event praised British Champion Janine, who clinched a Bronze Medal at the 2023 World Championships in July and her team members…

‘All Stars’ go all out having fun at summer scheme

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s All Stars Summer Scheme has recently concluded another action-packed three-week programme, with 46 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…

Record number of Green Flag awards for ABC Council parks and open spaces

Eight parks and open spaces across the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon have secured the coveted Green Flag Award status. Among the local borough winners, celebrated at a presentation event at Killeavy Castle were Clare Glen, Edenvilla Park, Gosford Forest Park, Loughbrickland Park, Lurgan Public Park, Palace Demesne, Portadown People’s Park and Tannaghmore Gardens. The Palace Demesne also achieved the Green Heritage…

QUEST accreditation for eight indoor leisure facilities across ABC

Residents across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough are benefiting from having top-class indoor leisure facilities on their doorstep, following a rigorous inspection process from QUEST, Sport England’s leading national quality scheme. Eight indoor leisure facilities across the borough achieved QUEST accreditation having completed mystery visits and on-site assessments, which evaluated all aspects of…

New GetActiveABC membership packages have something for everyone!

GetActiveABC is delighted to announce new membership benefits from 1 July, encouraging new and existing members to enjoy the best of both indoor and outdoor leisure facilities this summer across the Borough. Membership packages include access to nine leisure venues, over 160 fitness classes, racquet sports and swimming pools and new benefits include access to…