The three main Civic Buildings will be lit up white and blue, for a seven day period from this evening Tuesday, 12 December 2023, as an expression of support and sign of solidarity with Israel following the Hamas terror attacks on Saturday, 7 October.
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- During the @RoyalFamily visit King Charles met representatives of The Prince’s Trust working in Northern Ireland, while Queen Camilla met members of Nit and Natter - a local knitting group setup during Covid, raising nearly £70k for Breast Cancer and Southern Area Hospice.
- Council unanimously agreed at its meeting tonight to bestow the Freedom of the Borough to @RoryBest2 OBE in recognition of his outstanding sporting achievements. Read more: goo.gl/xNKehg
- All eyes were fixed on the sky when the world-famous @rafredarrows performed a flypast on #ArmedForcesDay. A truly breath-taking spectacle by these daredevil pilots as they brightened the Banbridge sky with a dazzling display of colour. #RedArrows #AFDNI2022 #SaluteOurForces
- Edenvilla Secret Garden welcomed HRH Duchess of Gloucester to the renowned community space. The visit highlighted the exceptional efforts of volunteers, community leaders & sports groups who have contributed to the vibrancy of the local area. Read more: bit.ly/3XGYS8E
- The King and Queen met legendary characters associated with Armagh, sampled local delicacies, met with artisan producers from our @FoodHeartlandNI and chatted to the crowds gathered. To view a full gallery of images click here: bit.ly/45Ipc4n @RoyalFamily
- On #PrideDay (Saturday 29 July), we will light up our most iconic buildings in the rainbow colours as we show solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, and celebrate the theme of this year’s #BelfastPride Festival #StandByYourTrans. #ABCLightsUp #Equality #Diversity
- A celebration of culture greets @RoyalFamily King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Armagh featuring traditional music, song and dance. Local community representatives and school children were among those gathered to welcome Their Majesties. More here:👉 bit.ly/45Ipc4n
- 📸 Gallery: Lord Mayor Margaret Tinsley welcomes HRH The Princess Royal to the World Sheepdog Trials at Gill Hall Estate, Dromore - the first time the International event is held in Northern Ireland. View full gallery here: bit.ly/3PCs5NP #WorldSheepDogTrials2023
- To show our support for Pride we will be lighting up council buildings across the borough on Saturday 3 August.
- “Following the news today I wish to extend my thoughts & prayers to His Majesty King Charles III & Her Majesty Queen Camilla. “I send best wishes to The King in his recovery, may the Lord put his healing hand upon him & raise him to full health.” Lord Mayor Margaret Tinsley
- Freedom! What a great evening celebrating Rory Best’s Freedom of the Borough Award amidst family friends and some other rugby legends. Check it out here @RoryBest2
00:00 - Lord Mayor Margaret Tinsley along with her son James and daughter Anna present HRH The Princess Royal with a @FoodHeartlandNI Hamper showcasing our amazing local artisan food and drink producers at the #WorldSheepDogTrials2023 taking place @GillHallEstate, Dromore.
- The Outstanding Woman in Business Award sponsored by @wibni has been awarded to @mairead_mackle @HCIL_Ireland, who is a truly inspiring woman! #abcbusinessawards



























