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Community Tandragee
Schools, sports clubs and community organisations across the ABC Borough have secured funding for community gardens, green spaces and other environmental projects through the Live Here Love Here Small Grants Scheme.
Community
A County Armagh woman has lost an appeal against a council order requiring her garden hedge to be cut lower, after arguing that doing so would prevent outdoor wellbeing rituals.
Community
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has become the first local authority to provide safeTALK suicide alertness training for elected members and council staff.
Community
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has launched a campaign warning that men who kill women do not fit a single profile, with short films highlighting the importance of recognising harmful behaviour and seeking support.
Community
A suicide bereavement support conference called ‘Hope After Loss’ is planned for October 2 at Armagh City Hotel, as ABC Council and partner organisations continue work on prevention, awareness and support across the borough.
Community
ABC Council is encouraging older residents and people with mobility issues to request a free home safety assessment ahead of Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2026, which runs from September 21 to 25.
Community Markethill
An ABC Council shopfront paint scheme attracted 146 applications from local businesses, with extra funding secured to allow 93 eligible applications to progress. A former DUP Lord Mayor is now calling for the programme to return next year with a larger budget.
Community City Centre
A local resident has praised an unnamed woman who regularly spends the early hours collecting litter from Armagh’s streets and caring for public flower beds.
Community
Residents aged over 50 across Armagh and the wider ABC Borough are being invited to join a month-long programme of sports, arts, cooking, crafts, health activities and tea dances this October.
Community Richhill
A full-day history conference in Richhill will examine the village and wider County Armagh from the 17th to the 19th century, with expert speakers discussing its development and identity.
Community
ABC Council is encouraging residents across the borough to check which everyday items can go in their green bins during Recycle Week 2026, running from 14 to 20 September.
Community
Community, voluntary and social enterprise representatives are being encouraged to join the ABC Community Planning Steering Group and influence local decision-making.
Community
Friends and family of Armagh mum-of-three Lisa McKeever have raised almost £25,000 through a community fundraising walk following the collision that left her with life-changing injuries while she was running along the Monaghan Road.
Community Cathedral
The city of Armagh has paid tribute to Deirdre White, whose decades of church, Scout and community service included creating ceremonial garments for senior Church figures and inspiring young people through the 1st Armagh Scout Group.
Community
Residents and groups across the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon council area can now view facilities, check availability and submit booking requests through a new online platform.
Community
Families will be able to explore emergency vehicles, watch live demonstrations and enjoy children’s entertainment at a free Emergency Responders Day at Gosford Forest Park on Saturday 19 September.
Community Cathedral
Norwegians gathered at churches and cathedrals for memorial services after the death of King Harald V, while his son, the newly crowned King Haakon VIII, promised to lead with the same dedication.
Community Keady
The Southern Health & Social Care Trust has identified £42.4 million in savings for 2026-27, while warning that finding more could affect frontline services, staffing and patient access. The plan falls £5.1 million short of the full savings requirement, and an independent review is under way.
Community Tassagh
Armagh friends Michelle McDonald and Aine Canavan are preparing for the final two events in The Big Ribbon Fundraiser’s 2026 programme, after a series of successful community events raised money for three cancer charities.
Community Keady
Alderman Paul Berry says Armagh-area businesses linked to Food Heartland hampers have lost promotional opportunities, and has asked ABC Council to revisit how local products are promoted and used as gifts.
Community Keady
Glenn Chapman and his long-time friend Jason have begun running 40 half-marathons in 40 consecutive days to raise money for the Lighthouse Charity and remember family members lost to suicide.
Community The Mall
Armagh fundraiser Willie Nugent has published a book marking 40 years since he stood motionless in a Piccadilly shop window for 13 hours, with proceeds going to Little Heroes at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.
Community Blackwatertown
iCare Charity has launched its 2026 Destination Anywhere raffle, with a £3,000 holiday or cash prize and every £10 ticket supporting Air Ambulance Northern Ireland and Make-A-Wish Ireland.
Community
A volunteer transport service is helping older people in rural South Armagh reach hospital appointments that would otherwise require lengthy journeys by bus and taxi.
Community
Armagh fundraiser Willie Nugent’s dog Maisie has turned 16 while helping prepare the eighth book in their charity series, which is due out in early November and has already helped raise £21,000 for selected charities.
Community
Newry and Armagh MLA Gareth Wilson has urged newly appointed Health Minister Robbie Butler to make domiciliary care an immediate priority, warning that families and care workers are under growing pressure across the Southern Health and Social Care Trust area.
Community
An Armagh pensioner says two men fled his Desart Lane land after he disturbed them, damaging a seven-foot gate as they escaped. Police are appealing for information about the alleged attempted burglary.
Community Loughgall
A four-month refurbishment and extension programme is planned for St Luke’s Hospital in Armagh, but the Southern Health and Social Care Trust has declined to explain the proposed work while procurement is under way.
Community
Co Armagh content creator Anna Crawford has spoken about experiencing distressing postpartum mental health symptoms after the births of both her daughters, urging new mothers not to suffer in silence and saying more information and support are needed after leaving hospital.
Community
Sinn Féin councillor Martin Hearty is preparing a proposal to add “South Armagh” to the name of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, saying the issue concerns both practical recognition and local identity.
