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'I want to stay' - Glenavon manager Michael O'Connor's message on his future after relegation blow

Glenavon manager Michael O’Connor has given the Lurgan Blues a major boost following the pain of relegation by declaring: “I want to stay”.

25 April 2026
Lurgan Mail

Artisan markets continue to prove popular in ABC Borough: here's when the next will be held

Artisan markets are proving so popular in the ABC Borough that a touring artisan market calendar is now in place, covering Armagh, Banbridge, Portadown, Lurgan and Dromore, and with a significantly en

23 April 2026
Lurgan Mail

Festival could showcase Lurgan author’s links with Gandhi

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council has been asked to explore the possibility of showcasing the work of author Æ Russell as part of the forthcoming Irish edition of the Jaipur Literature Fest

23 April 2026
Lurgan Mail

Firefighters use specialist equipment to cut one casualty from a 2-vehicle crash in Lurgan, Co Armagh

Firefighters rescued one casualty from a vehicle following a 2 car crash in Lurgan.

23 April 2026
Belfast Telegraph

‘Is the derby now against Dollingstown?’: Glenavon icon feels club’s pain as Lurgan Blues contemplate reality of relegation

‘Is the derby now against Dollingstown?’: Glenavon icon feels club’s pain as Lurgan Blues contemplate reality of relegation

19 April 2026
News Letter (Belfast)

'He doesn’t deserve that': Irish League managers full of praise for 'outstanding' Michael O'Connor after Glenavon relegation

Coleraine chief Ruaidhri Higgins insists Michael O’Connor’s impressive impact at Glenavon “doesn’t deserve” Premiership relegation – while Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton hailed the Lurgan Blues bos

19 April 2026
News Letter (Belfast)

MANAGER'S VIEW: 'I feel like I’ve failed' - Michael O'Connor reacts to Glenavon relegation

Glenavon manager Michael O’Connor’s rescue miracle mission ended in a 1-0 defeat to Crusaders on Saturday that left the Lurgan Blues relegated from the Irish League top flight.

18 April 2026
News Letter (Belfast)

STORY OF THE MATCH: Glenavon 0 Crusaders 1 – Lurgan Blues relegated as Fraser Bryden goal sets up play-off

Fraser Bryden’s 22nd goal of the Premiership campaign left Crusaders with a Premiership play-off lifeline - and Glenavon relegated into the Irish League second tier.

18 April 2026
Lurgan Mail

Elderly woman taken to hospital after car crashes outside doctor's surgery in Lurgan, Co Armagh

An elderly woman has been taken to hospital following a single vehicle crash outside a doctor’s surgery in Lurgan.

15 April 2026
Lurgan Mail

Tributes paid to Bertie Campbell described as a 'Champion for victims' through his work in Lurgan for Ulster Human Rights Watch

The charity Ulster Human Rights Watch (UHRW) has paid tribute to its Chairman Robert Campbell who died suddenly.

14 April 2026
Lurgan Mail

South Ulster Sinfonia is to host its Spring Concert at St Ronan's College, Lurgan

The South Ulster Sinfonia is hosting its Spring Concert this month at the newly built St Ronan’s College in Lurgan.

14 April 2026
Lurgan Mail

'Mum and Dad, I owe everything to you' said Augusta Masters winner Rory McIlroy praising his Lurgan mum and Holywood dad

“Mum and Dad, I owe everything to you,” said back-to-back Masters winner Rory McIlory, paying tribute to his Lurgan born mum Rosie and Holywood dad Gerry.

13 April 2026
Lurgan Mail

18 great photos from the Lord Mayor's charity big breakfast at Brownlow House, Lurgan

The Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough has hosted a big breakfast in aid of the Northern Ireland Purple Poppy Memorial Fund.

11 April 2026
Lurgan Mail

Lurgan woman accused of attempting to murder her partner is denied bail

A man was stabbed twice in the back and once in the arm by his partner after he “winked” at another woman, a court has heard.

10 April 2026
Lurgan Mail

Former Lurgan bookshop to become coffee shop seating area

A former Faith Mission bookshop in Lurgan is going to be converted into a seating area for an existing coffee shop.

7 April 2026
Lurgan Mail

WATCH: Short film revives intriguing ‘Lived Once Buried Twice’ tale of Lurgan woman Margorie McCall

The legendary story of a Lurgan woman famed for being buried twice is gaining global interest thanks to an award-winning short film.

5 April 2026
News Letter (Belfast)

MANAGER'S VIEW: 'He isn't going to whip it' - Niall Currie's Portadown frustration at 'avoidable' derby equaliser

Portadown’s previous visit across the Mid-Ulster derby divide to Lurgan finished in a 3-0 February loss against Glenavon away manager Niall Currie viewed “humiliating”.

4 April 2026
News Letter (Belfast)

STORY OF THE MATCH: Glenavon 1 Portadown 1 - Substitute Peter Campbell grabs crucial equaliser but hit by last-gasp red in derby draw

Relegation-threatened Glenavon had Peter Campbell as the second-half saviour to salvage a point in the Lurgan Blues’ battle to beat the drop across a derby draw that also featured the home scorer sent

4 April 2026
Belfast Telegraph

New IRA claim on Lurgan attack has horrifying echoes of Massereene

The group justified forcing a delivery driver to bring a bomb as he was servicing the PSNI

4 April 2026
Lurgan Mail

Storm Dave: ABC Council postpones Lurgan artisan market and urges public to stay away from parks

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon council is advising the public to avoid its parks and open spaces when Storm Dave makes its presence felt over the Easter weekend.

3 April 2026

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