A celebration of the individual high streets, unique local businesses, the culture, the buzz and opportunities within the six urban centres that make up Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough
Welcome to Urban ABC a site dedicated to exploring the six urban centres within Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon borough in Northern Ireland... Armagh City, Banbridge, Craigavon, Dromore, Lurgan and Portadown.
Each urban centre is proudly unique, with its own personality, heritage and ways to live, shop, work and play. And we’ll be championing each one.
Whether you’re a local, visitor or business owner you’ll discover all the leisure, retail, hospitality, services, arts and culture the six centres have to offer, alongside events, local knowledge, business opportunities and hidden gems. Everything you need to make the very most of living, working, shopping and playing in our thriving borough.
Consider this your insiders' guide. We can't wait to see you!
All the buzz from our borough
Tidy Banbridge, a proactive community group dedicated to keeping Banbridge clean and beautiful, is gearing up for another […]
From the picturesque village of Fontevivo in the heart of Parma, Italy, Giovanna Baistrocchi, embodies a spirit of […]
Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful are thrilled to share the kickoff of the third year of the Tackling Textiles […]
The Small Grant Scheme is now open for applications until 17th September 2024, offering another exciting opportunity to […]
Entrepreneurs in the Borough have a fantastic opportunity to secure up to £6,000 in investment for their business […]
A native of Armagh and a proud alumna of Queens University Belfast, Elaine Leonard, embodies the spirit of […]
There are lots of exciting events coming up in our borough.
Armagh City, Banbridge, Craigavon, Dromore, Lurgan and Portadown are all bursting with character, energy,
and unique opportunities - and we're here to give you the lowdown on each one.
Banbridge is the perfect place to call home for many reasons, you are spoilt for choice with an array of retail and entertainment establishments, superb green spaces and leisure facilities. The town and surrounding area is also the perfect place to raise a family with some of the best schools in Northern Ireland right on your doorstep.
A historical and hidden gem Armagh is a great place to work, visit and shop. With unique boutiques the compact city is easy to navigate and the perfect place to relax and rewind in one of the many coffee houses or fine eateries. A beautiful place with so much to offer from its well-preserved Georgian architecture, two cathedrals, an amazing theatre, museums, libraries and green spaces especially the Mall...Armagh has it all.
There is high employment, low crime rates, good schools and local services all within easy reach. And with second to none parks, leisure centres and schools, it’s easy to see why Craigavon is a desirable place to live and work in Northern Ireland
UrbanABC.com is your guide to all that’s happening in the ABC borough – from local festivals to retail therapy, great places to eat to new developments in the area. And you can access it all on your phone or tablet while you’re on the go.
Whether it’s opening times, directions or inspiration for a brilliant day or night out, you’re looking for, you’ll never miss out when you make UrbanABC your first stop.
