Your Lurgan

09/08/2026

ATO was called to scene of Portadown death.

Police have said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man following a vehicle fire in Portadown. They said bomb squad officers (Ammunition Technical Officers) were also tasked to the scene but stressed there is no risk to the public. Chief Inspector Tierney said: &ldqu...

09/08/2026

Sad news this morning.

HARFORD Street in Portadown is cordoned off this morning (Sunday, August 9) following the grim discovery of a body in a burning car. According to residents they heard a loud bang at the bottom of the street and saw a vehicle on fire around 9.30pm last night. Residents at the top end of the street ha...

25/04/2026

Lurgan town centre blocked at moment. Collision involving a tractor trailer close to Windsor Avenue junction. Doesn’t appear to be any injuries.

09/03/2026

22/07/2025

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐲!

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Sunday 3 August 2025
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 11am-4pm
𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: Barn Museum, Tannaghmore Gardens

Join us on Sunday 3 August in the charming surroundings of the Barn Museum in Tannaghmore Gardens where we will be hosting a Heritage Skills Open Day as part of Love Parks week.

During the day you will have the opportunity to meet the experts, who are keeping our ancient crafts alive, while stepping back in time at the Barn Museum. On the day there will be basketweaving, buttermaking, coppersmithing, leatherworking, woodturning and weaving with Welig Heritage Crafts; Redsmith's Forge; The Irish Saddler; Born In A Field - Hand weaving; and Rosemary Verner.

Come along for what is sure to be a fun filled and informative day!

For further details on other Love Parks events check out: https://getactiveabc.com/loveparksweek/

This event is made possible thanks to the support of The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council through the Lurgan Townscape Heritage Scheme.

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12/05/2025

Handel’s Messiah at Brownlow Castle – An Evening of Elegance and Music

Date: 5th June 2025 | Location: Brownlow Castle Ballroom | Tickets:
£35pp (Afternoon Tea and Performance)

Come along for a truly special evening at Brownlow Castle as we present a performance of Handel’s Messiah by the TU Dublin Conservatoire Choral and Orchestral Society. Set within the grandeur of the historic ballroom, this event offers a unique blend of classical music and fine dining.

Guests will enjoy a traditional afternoon tea from 5:00 pm in our
elegant dining room before moving to the ballroom for a captivating performance by the 50-strong ensemble, celebrating the Lurgan connection to William Brownlow, who famously played the harpsichord on the opening night of Messiah in Dublin in 1742.

For those unable to join this date, the same exceptional
performance will also be held on the 6th of June 2025 at the Craigavon Civic Centre, offering an alternative way to experience this musical masterpiece. Tickets for this date are £15pp.

Reserve your place now for an unforgettable evening of music and
history.

Handel’s Messiah at Brownlow Castle – An Evening of Elegance & Music Date 5th June 2025 | Location: Brownlow Castle Ballroom | Tickets: £35