Armagh Rural Transport

Armagh’s Summer in the City is back! 🌞

Get ready for a fun-filled season every Saturday from 2 August to 6 September 2025 in Market Square, Armagh.

Join us for free family fun, including face painting, balloon modelling, and fantastic live music on the bandstand from 12pm to 4pm. 🤡🎈🎶

No booking needed — just drop by and enjoy the atmosphere. Everyone welcome!



Visit Armagh Urban ABC

🎉 We’re throwing a party—and you're invited!

Thanks to funding from Take500+, Armagh Rural Transport is delighted to host a FREE Tea Dance with lunch provided! 🍰🕺💃

📍 Kildarton Parish Church, Hamiltonsbawn Road, Armagh BT60 1LY
📅 Wednesday 3rd September 2025
🕐 1.00PM – 4.00PM

Come along for an afternoon of music, dancing, great food, and great company — completely free of charge!

🔔 Bookings must be made by Friday 15th August.
📞 Call us now on 028 3751 8151 to secure your spot!

📣 Good news!

We’re pleased to share that Armagh Rural Transport has received written confirmation from the Department for Infrastructure confirming our Dial-A-Lift (DAL) budget for 2025–2026, following the recent announcement by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins MLA.

🚐 This funding allows us to ease the one-journey-per-week restriction, helping us take a positive step forward in rebuilding our service and supporting those who need it most.

If you or someone you know in rural County Armagh needs help getting out and about, we’d love to hear from you!

📞 Call us on 028 3751 8151
💬 Or send us a message to find out how we can help.

🚐 Did you know Armagh Rural Transport can take you to more than just medical appointments?

Our community transport services can help you get to:
💷 Post Office & Banking
🦷 Dental or Health Appointments
🏋️ Local Fitness & Leisure Classes
👨‍👩‍👧 Days Out & Visiting Family or Friends
🛍️ Shopping & Socialising
➕ ... and much, much more!

If you (or someone you know) lives in Armagh and has difficulty accessing transport, we’re here to help.

📞 Call us on 028 3751 8151
📧 Email us at [email protected]

🎉 Celebrating 25 Years of Armagh Rural Transport 🚐
This week, we were proud to welcome Minister for Infrastructure Liz Kimmins MLA , Cathal Boylan MLA and Councillor Ashley Mallon to help us mark 25 years of delivering vital community transport across Armagh.

We had a positive and inspiring discussion about the real impact ART has on service users, carers, volunteers, and communities 💬💛. Our guests recognised the importance of helping people stay independent, socially connected, and able to reach essential appointments 🧡👣.

We’re incredibly grateful for the increased funding provided this year, which will help us enhance and grow our service 🙌. A huge thank you to all our supporters — here’s to the future of rural transport! 💙

It’s always lovely to hear how our service is making a real difference in people’s lives. Thank you, Nancy! 💙🚐

☀️ A day well spent in Newcastle!

On Wednesday 2nd July, we took a group of our wonderful service users to enjoy the seaside sights of Newcastle — with strolls along the promenade and a bit of fun at the amusements too! 🎡🍦

A brilliant day out with great company, fresh air and lots of smiles all round. 💙🚐

Get Summer-Ready with Group Hire from Armagh Rural Transport

Planning a summer outing, community event, or local trip? 🌤️ Our Group Hire service is here to make travel simple, safe and stress-free for voluntary, community and non-profit groups across the Armagh area.

You can choose one of our friendly, trained drivers — or nominate your own D1-licensed volunteer (as long as they’re on our approved driver list).

All drivers are fully Access NI checked and trained in first aid, disability awareness, and passenger safety.

Our fleet of wheelchair-accessible minibuses (9 to 16 seats) are:
✔ Fully seatbelted
✔ Maintained to MOT standards
✔ Safety-checked every 10 weeks

Whether it’s a summer scheme, a day at the seaside, or a local event, we’ll help you get there comfortably and affordably.

📞 To find out more or make a booking, call us on 028 3751 8151
🌐 www.armaghruraltransport.com

📢 July Service Update – Please Read

We’ve made some changes to our transport and office hours in mid-July. Make sure to check the poster for full details.

If you need to travel during the week beginning Monday 14th July, please ensure all bookings are made by Wednesday 9th July at 4.00pm.

Thanks as always for your cooperation and support!

On Saturday, we took part in the Tak£500+ event at the Armagh City Hotel - showcasing our idea to secure funding for a community event!

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with other local groups, share ideas, and celebrate the brilliant work happening across our community.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stall — we’re proud to be part of such a passionate and supportive network.

Fingers crossed 🤞 for a positive outcome!

🛍️ Trip to The Boulevard! 🚐

On Wednesday 11th June, some of our lovely service users enjoyed a day out to The Boulevard in Banbridge for a bit of shopping, fresh air, and fun!

Great company, a bit of retail therapy, and a change of scenery — what more could you want? 💙

📢 July Service Update – Please Read
We’ve made some changes to our transport and office hours in mid-July. Make sure to check the poster for full details.

If you need to travel during the week beginning Monday 14th July, please ensure all bookings are made by Wednesday 9th July at 4.00pm.

Thanks as always for your cooperation and support!