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Just 3 Weeks to Go Until Our Halloween Artisan Market

The countdown is on! Join us at Shambles Yard, Armagh on Friday 30 October 2026, from 4pm to 8pm, for a fun evening filled with local artisan traders, tasty treats and family entertainment.

Enjoy:
Children's Fancy Dress Halloween Disco
Face Painting
Arts & Crafts Activities
Delicious Hot Food
A fantastic selection of artisan stalls

Dust off your best Halloween costume and bring the whole family along for an evening of spooky fun, shopping and entertainment.

📍 Shambles Yard, Armagh
📅 Friday 30 October 2026
⏰ 4pm to 8pm

Tag your friends and start making your Halloween plans.

Money makes the world go around, and if you want your business gears to rotate smoothly you need to get your finances sorted.

The Go Succeed NI Business Finance Set Up Basics for Pre and Early Start Ups online webinar, taking place on Tuesday 10 November from 12.30pm – 2pm, will show you how to set up and manage your business finances with confidence. This practical masterclass covers business structures, tax registration, allowable expenses, bookkeeping, cash flow and financial planning to help you build strong foundations for a sustainable business.

Find out more and sign up at: 👉 https://orlo.uk/8syni

Looking for your next job opportunity? 👀
Whether you're searching for a new job, considering a career change, or keen to connect with local employers, the Banbridge Job Fair is the perfect place to start.
✅ Meet employers from a range of sectors
✅ Discover current vacancies
✅ Get practical employment advice and support
✅ Explore training and career development opportunities
Join us on Thursday 22 October 2026 from 10.30am - 1.00pm in Banbridge Leisure Centre where you could make valuable connections and take the next step in your career journey.

In business, it’s essential to know what the competition is up to, it can help give you that edge over the field.

The Go Succeed NI Competitor Analysis for Start Ups: Turn Insight into Advantage interactive webinar, taking place on Tuesday 3 November from 6pm – 8pm, will show you how to use competitor analysis to strengthen your start-up and stand out in
your market. This practical workshop will help you identify and assess competitors, uncover gaps and opportunities, differentiate your brand and use research, including AI, to inform your business decisions. You’ll leave with a simple framework and practical templates to apply to your business.

Find out more and book your place at: 👉https://orlo.uk/em1Bk

Looking to refresh, upgrade or modernise your business premises?
We are launching a new Business Internal Improvement Grant Scheme, offering grants of up to £7,500 to support improvements to commercial properties across the borough.
Following the success of the Business Paint Scheme, this new funding opportunity will help businesses invest in their premises, improve customer experience and contribute to vibrant town and village centres.
Applications open on Monday 12 October 2026 at 9am and budget will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis so start preparing your application now.
For more details, visit: 👉https://orlo.uk/WtdZy

The customer is arguably the most important person in any business set up, but who exactly is your customer, what do they want and where can you find more of them?

The Go Succeed NI Find Your Following: Identifying and Engaging with your Target Audience online webinar, taking place on Thursday 22 October from 1pm – 2pm, will show you how to identify and better understand your ideal customer to create more targeted and effective marketing.

This practical masterclass will explore brand strategy, customer personas and audience research, helping you use these insights to create engaging content that connects with your audience and converts.

Find out more and sign up at: 👉 https://orlo.uk/H6EGu

Keep the Date Free – Halloween Artisan Market

Join us at Shambles Yard, Armagh, on Friday 30 October 2026 from 4pm to 8pm for a spooktacular Halloween Artisan Market packed with local crafts, treats and family fun.

Alongside Artisan Markets, enjoy:
Children’s Fancy Dress Halloween Disco
Face painting
Arts and crafts
Delicious hot food

Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and enjoy a fun evening for all the family!

Tag your friends and make plans for a spooktacular evening together!

Shambles Yard, Armagh
Friday 30 October 2026
4pm–8pm

Join us at the Dromore Linen Festival & ABC Artisan Market today in Dromore Square from 10am - 3pm!

Shop local artisan stalls
Discover unique handmade gifts
Enjoy live music throughout the day
Meet talented local makers
Support small businesses

Bring your family and friends along for a fantastic day celebrating Dromore's Linen Heritage, local creativity and community spirit.

📍 Dromore Square
⏰ 10am - 3pm

We look forward to welcoming you!

Lord Mayor Councillor Mary O'Dowd was delighted to officially welcome Bean Coffee to Lurgan Town Centre following their recent opening.

Bean Coffee has already made a fantastic impression, bringing a fresh addition to the town centre and creating a welcoming space for customers to enjoy.

We wish the team at Bean Coffee every success for the future and encourage everyone to call in and show their support for this great new local business.

📍 Bean, Market Street, Lurgan
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: Open until 7.00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Open until 5.00pm

In business, to succeed, it’s all about having a plan!

The Go Succeed NI Business Planning on a Page interactive webinar, taking place on Tuesday 20 October from 6pm – 8pm will explore how to develop and strengthen your business model using the Lean Canvas as a tool to map out your business idea, identify key activities and create a clear visual overview that can support business planning, growth and pitching to potential funders.

Find out more and book your place at: 👉https://orlo.uk/hqIPB