Lurgan Live

22/09/2026

Have your say 📣 in shaping our Town.

Lurgan Linkages Consultation Day - Drop In and Have Your Say!

We are inviting residents, businesses, community groups and visitors to attend the Lurgan Linkages Consultation and share their views on plans to enhance connections and opportunities within Lurgan Town Centre.

📅 Wednesday 30th September
📍 Lurgan Town Hall
⏰ Drop in anytime between 10am and 5pm

This is your opportunity to learn more about the proposals, and help shape the future development of Lurgan.

Whether you live, work, shop or visit Lurgan, your feedback is important and will help influence future improvements across the town.

✅ All are welcome to attend.

27/08/2026

Support Lurgan and your Fav business.. they need your vote 🗳️ 🙌🏻

12/08/2026

Calling all makers, creatives and artisan food producers! 🎨🧵🍯

We're delighted to launch the Makers Support Forum, a new initiative designed to help local makers connect, collaborate and grow their businesses.

As part of the wider Makers Support Programme, the forum will bring together creative businesses from across the borough through a series of free workshops, offering expert advice, practical learning, networking opportunities and peer support.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, these sessions will cover key topics including:
✅ Scaling your maker business
✅ Selling online and building digital routes to market
✅ Storytelling and marketing your brand
✅ Pitching your business with confidence

Participants will also have access to additional support through the wider Makers Support Programme, including mentoring opportunities and routes to showcase and sell products across the borough.

Find out more and register 👉 https://orlo.uk/Zq0S0
Urban ABC Food Heartland

22/05/2026

💛 Super excited for this tomorrow a great line up of local food and craft @ Solitude Park Banbridge and of course next Saturday 30th May Lurgan Town Plaza for another fabulous Lurgan Artisan Market.
# a friend and let then know where to meet you for some excellent shopping and making memories 💛

Join us tomorrow (Saturday) at Solitude Park, Banbridge, for a wonderful Artisan Market from 10am to 3.00pm. Come along, enjoy the sunshine, browse an amazing range of local traders, and soak up the atmosphere with live music from Evan Kearney and Taylor Kerr. From handmade gifts and beautiful accessories to artisan food, candles, wellness products and more, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Support local, meet the makers, and make a day of it at this vibrant community market.

Traders attending this Saturday:
Unknown Jewellery • Taylor Woodcraft • Brown Owl Accessories • Ballydown Milk • Bees Handmade • Humblebee Therapies • Tux Treats • Powerful Mixes • Masaco Candle • Eriu Designs • Scents by Suzanne • Flora & Luna • Peartree Cottage Oils • Wild Shore • Artwork by Li • J Rice Illustrations • Simply Crepes • RC Professional Catering

For further info, including the full lineup of dates and locations for all our Artisan Markets go to: 👉 https://orlo.uk/yWK87

18/05/2026

We’re excited to announce the launch of our Makers Support Programme 🎉

This new initiative is designed to empower makers across the creative and artisan food sectors to build and sustain successful businesses.

The programme offers three key strands of support:
- One-to-one mentoring
- Makers Support Forum
- Pop-Up Shop Initiative

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, this programme provides practical, accessible opportunities to develop your business and reach new markets.

Find out more and register your interest here 👉 https://orlo.uk/0dCCS

14/05/2026

We have a number of information sessions taking place for anyone who would like to find out more about the New Business Paint Scheme for towns and villages!

Grants up to £1,500 are available to eligible businesses and property owners in towns and villages across the borough. The scheme will support the repainting of shop fronts or signage, as well as the repair or cleaning of external stonework and brickwork supporting the ongoing improvement of our villages and town centres.

Find out more at: 👉 https://orlo.uk/X6eU4

Applications open Monday 18 May at 9am.

28/04/2026

Don't miss BPA's Guide to the Windsor Framework workshop!
📅 Thursday 30th April
🕙 10.00am
📍 Lily’s Craft Attic, Portadown

Colin Robb from BBL and John Counihan from Intertrade Ireland there to speak and answer questions.

This free session will provide practical support for local businesses, and we’re also pleased that InterTrade Ireland will be joining us to share details of funded support available to small businesses.

Book your place here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Register300426

Don't miss our Guide to the Windsor Framework workshop!

📅 Thursday 30th April
🕙 10.00am
📍 Lily’s Craft Attic, Portadown

This free session will provide practical support for local businesses, and we’re also pleased that InterTrade Ireland will be joining us to share details of funded support available to small businesses.

Book your place here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Register300426

Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council | Banbridge District Enterprises Limited | Banbridge Chamber of Commerce | CIDO Innovation Centre | Dromore Chamber of Commerce | Explore Armagh | Lurgan Live | Portadown Chamber of Commerce | SRC Business & Economic Engagement | Urban ABC

21/04/2026

✨Local businesses ✨- support the development of Place Plans for Craigavon, Lurgan and Portadown!

Do you have a business, trade in the area, or own a commercial property? Join our business workshop to discuss business and town centre priorities in Craigavon, Lurgan and Portadown. Tell us what’s working well, the challenges you face and your ideas for improvement. Your insight is vital in helping shape vibrant, successful town centres that support businesses and the wider community.

Date: Wednesday 22 April
Time: 6.00pm – 7.15pm
Location: Jethro Centre, Lurgan

18/04/2026

☀️ Join the Market vibes Plaza
TODAY until 3pm ☀️

16/04/2026

Lurgan Artisan Market ! Join us this Saturday 💛

Lurgan Plaza is the place to be this Saturday (18 April) from 10am to 3pm for our amazing Artisan Market.

Experience an incredible range of local makers, bakers and creators offering the very best of local produce, creativity, and craftsmanship.

Come along, support local, and enjoy a great day out in Lurgan!

For further info, including the full lineup of dates and locations for our Artisan Markets go to: 👉 https://orlo.uk/PozBe