Craigavon Borough Council and Lurgan Forward have introduced six new Interpretation Panels portraying the rich diverse history and architecture in Lurgan – a useful tool for the local community and visitors to the town.

The colour panels are located in Market Street, William Street, Lurgan Park, High Street, North Street, Shankill Parish Church and they tell the story of Lurgan.

They herald the town's famous sons and daughters and are a colourful illustration of the rich history and culture of the town. They highlight Lurgan Town Hall, Shankill Parish Church and one of its natural assets Lurgan Park and Lurgan Lake.

Alderman Stephen Moutray Chairman of Development Committee commented: "These interpretation panels are real asset telling the Lurgan story very well indeed. They capture the essence of Lurgan in years gone by and help us explain the vision for Lurgan."

Charlie Gardiner, Chairman of Lurgan Forward said: "We feel they reflect the heritage and culture of Lurgan well and hope that people will find them interesting and appealing. They are also a good source of local knowledge about so many of our historic buildings".

Telling Lurgan's story through these interpretation panels is part of Craigavon Borough Council's and Department of Social Development commitment to both towns through Town Centre Promotion and Marketing funding.

Two lighting schemes were also achieved through this funding. The Town Hall has new decorative lights which beam clear lighting onto the stone cladding of the exterior wall, highlighting the exquisite architecture.

Shankill Parish Church has also been lit up beautifully using a decorative lighting scheme of the perimeter of the building and the church tower.

New Street Banners will also be installed in the main street in Lurgan. The banners will change with the seasons helping to alert shoppers to special shopping periods.

A new "Lurgan Memoirs" brochure is also now available. Lurgan Memoirs tells the historic and cultural story of Lurgan's linen history, and the Brownlow family who helped make Lurgan the industrial market town it still is. These are available from Lurgan Forward Office, in Castle Lane Lurgan or Craigavon Civic & Conference Centre.