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SAVED | Family Fun Zone at Carnfunnock Park set to reopen
The owners of Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone outside Larne have announced their planned return to the country park next month. Ian and...
Mar 14

MEA Council tendering for contractor to build new 4,000 plot cemetery
Aerial view of site of new £2.1M cemetery (circled) in Ballygally on the Antrim coast. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is tendering...
Mar 6


Ballygally Castle celebrates 400 years with £400,000 investment
Scott Weatherup (center), General Manager of Ballygally Castle is joined by Hastings Hotels’ Managing Director, James McGinn and...
Mar 4


Glenarm Castle welcomes renowned local Chef Sean Moran to lead Tea Room relaunch
Meet the Chef! Acclaimed local chef Sean Moran takes the helm at the newly reopened Tea Room at Glenarm Castle Walled Garden. Glenarm...
Feb 25


Carnlough’s Harbourview Hotel completes first phase of £1.5M redevelopment
Pictured in the stunning surroundings of the MacAuley Suite is Paul Truscott, general manager of The Harbourview Hotel. Phase one of an...
Feb 12


Person rescued after falling at Giants Causeway on Antrim coast
This afternoon (Sunday 1 December) Portrush All Weather Lifeboat (ALB) was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard to reports of a...
Dec 1, 2024

£120,000 road safety works announced for the A2 Coast Road, Larne
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced a £120,000 road safety maintenance scheme for the A2 Coast Road, Black Arch Larne. The...
Nov 14, 2024


Scientist to hotelier following £2.8M investment on the north Antrim coast
Managing Director of Elephant Rock Boutique Hotel, Charlotte Dixon, is celebrating after taking home three Irish Hotel Awards - Boutique...
Nov 8, 2024

Plans revealed for new dog park at Glenarm Castle Estate
A planning application has been submitted to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a dog park at Glenarm Castle Estate. An accompanying...
Nov 1, 2024


MEA Councillors raise replacement of forgotten railings on east Antrim coast
Rusty seafront railings on the east Antrim coast have been brought to the attention of Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Roads...
Oct 28, 2024


Iconic lighthouses of the island of Ireland sustained for future growth through tourism
Blackhead Lighthouse, County Antrim There are 65 lighthouses operated by Irish Lights dotted around the island of Ireland in beautiful...
Oct 27, 2024


Planning permission to redevelop Carnfunnock Country Park given green light
A new bikers' haven on the Antrim coast is one step closer to becoming a reality after planning permission to redevelop Carnfunnock...
Oct 18, 2024


Dangerous winds sweep the Causeway Coast: Walkers rescued in dramatic operation
Coleraine and Ballycastle Coastguard rescue team members crawling across the field on Saturday. The scenic Causeway Coast turned perilous...
Oct 12, 2024


O’Dowd: Bright future ahead for Rathlin
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd visited Rathlin Island on Thursday where he met representatives from Rathlin Development & Community...
Oct 10, 2024

Minister visits the set of the HBO Original drama series: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in Glenarm
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has visited the set of the HBO Original drama series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in Glenarm, County...
Sep 25, 2024

Social housing being considered for former quarry site on Antrim coast
The potential for “affordable” housing on the site of the former quarry in Glenarm has been discussed as part of regeneration plans for...
Sep 18, 2024

Glenarm's architectural gems and Saint Patrick's legacy unveiled in church walking tour
Nestled along the scenic Causeway Coastal Route, the quaint village of Glenarm, recognised as Ulster's oldest town, is set to host an...
Sep 13, 2024

Glenarm Community Market - a local success story as visitors flock to coastal village
Glenarm Marina & Eglinton Barn - home of the Glenarm Community Market This time last year the Glenarm Community Market was a low-key...
Sep 8, 2024

RNLI lifeguard rescues two children in four minutes on Portrush beach
A RNLI lifeguard recently came to the rescue of two bodyboarders in quick succession. The bodyboarders, both children, had been pulled out t
Sep 5, 2024

All ‘sands on deck’:people wanted for epic sand art masterpiece at Ballygally Beach!
Anna Green and Fern Keeney, Live Here Love Here. Jenni Barkley Belfast Harbour, Orla McGrady and Lynda Surgenor Live Here Love Here. The...
Aug 30, 2024
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