top of page
NEWS
Aug 13, 2023
Historic landmarks and hidden gems to be showcased during European Heritage Open Days 2023
Galgorm Cottage is a thatched property previously used as a police station in 1724. The Department for Communities is encouraging the...
Aug 10, 2023
NEW: Kingdom of the Barbary Lion opens at Belfast Zoo!
The ‘Kingdom of the Barbary Lion’ has been officially opened this week by the Lord Mayor of Belfast at Belfast Zoo. Studio Willms was...
Aug 8, 2023
Ulster Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships return to Antrim
(L-R) Rebekah Keery (Michelle Johnston School), Winston Pinkerton (President, RSPBANI), Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark...
Aug 8, 2023
Ryder Cup hopefuls MacIntyre & Perez set for World Invitational in Ballymena & Castlerock
Robert MacIntyre (Scotland) and Victor Perez (France) Robert MacIntyre and Victor Perez will continue in their quest to claim a place on...
Aug 7, 2023
Historic ‘Laying up of Colours’ and parade planned to mark town’s ties to Royal Irish Regiment
A special event to mark Ballymena’s historic links to The Royal Irish Regiment will take place in the town next month. A parade through...
Aug 7, 2023
Heavy Horse Show set to return to streets of Ballycastle
Brendan Butler (Heavy Horse Society) and Irvine Kane (North Antrim Vintage Club), along with representatives from Marie Curie - Breige...
Aug 2, 2023
Children learn all about their local environment at this year’s Biodiversity University
Chris Wood, Woodland Engagement Officer, Parks and Open Spaces Development Team, MEABC, and Johnny Topley, Regional Sustainability...
Aug 2, 2023
Councillors to get a flavour of Dulse and Yellowman in study visit to Ould Lammas Fair
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council’s Ballyclare May Fair Working Group is taking part in a “study visit” to this year’s Ould Lammas Fair in...
Jul 31, 2023
Tasting, tours and more: New Co Antrim Gin distillery offers immersive experience
(L-R) Jo Davison, Director of Belfast Artisan Gin, Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Cllr Mark Cooper and Ian Perry, Distiller at Belfast...
Jul 31, 2023
Royal Air Force Band to perform concert at TheBraid Arts Centre, Ballymena
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to be hosting a concert by The Band of the Royal Air Force College at The Braid Arts...
Jul 27, 2023
Michael Dunlop confirms Armoy Road Races 2023
THE Armoy Motorcycling Road Racing Club has confirmed that Michael Dunlop will be riding in the Armoy Road Races this weekend. The...
Jul 26, 2023
Celebrate summer with Shakespeare in the Park!
The award-winning Illyria Outdoor Theatre is set to visit Mid and East Antrim with two performances of Shakespeare’s much-loved Twelfth...
Jul 24, 2023
Discover a treasure trove of family fun at Belfast Maritime Festival
Willow Mulholland (6) and Nyla Mallon (6) get on board with plans for this year’s Belfast Maritime Festival. Belfast’s rich maritime...
Jul 22, 2023
The Junction transforms into food, craft and drink haven for Taste and Treasures Festival
(L-R) Shaw Harvey, Crispstix; Gerard Magill, Shorthorn Kitchen; and Alanagh Chipperfield, KeNako Biltong. The Junction Retail and Leisure...
Jul 22, 2023
Classic bikes set for Armoy Road Races
Armoy Road Races have another good entry of modern and pre 73 classic bikes. Pictured with rider, Barry Davidson, is William Munnis,...
Jul 21, 2023
Antrim's Six Mile Festival shines a spotlight on local musical talent
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper is joined by Chris Flynn, The Junction Leisure and Retail Park and Deano Kelly...
Jul 19, 2023
World Sheepdog Trials make historic debut in Northern Ireland
Competitors and grandfather and grandson duo (forefront) Sammy Long and Sam Fagan, hailing from Ballybofey, in County Donegal with Bill...
Jul 19, 2023
Marine litter grant funds ‘2-Minute Beach Clean’ in MEA
(Back row L-R) Catherine Hunter, Education Officer for MEABC; Eco-Ranger Volunteers Alyson Kerr, Ann Morrow, Abe Agnew andChristine...
Jul 18, 2023
Portstewart ready for the week long Red Sails Festival!
This year’s Red Sails Festival has a packed programme of music, dancing, craft and kids events. Now in its 23rd year, the festival is...
Jul 18, 2023
Ulster Wildlife and Hughes Insurance calling 5,000 homes to ‘Let Nature In’
Ulster Wildlife, in partnership with Hughes Insurance, has launched its 2023 ‘Let Nature In’ campaign and is calling on an ambitious...
bottom of page