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Dale Farm and Grand Opera House renews support for fairest panto of them all
(Front Row L-R) Snow White - Aisling Sharkey and Queen Dragonella - Jolene O'Hara. (Second Row) Caroline Martin, Dale Farm, May of the...
Jan 2, 2024


The Tourist promises "thrills, surprises, and offbeat characters" in second series!
The Tourist series two airs on New Year's Day and sees Elliot (Jamie Dornan) and Helen (Danielle Macdonald) travel to Ireland to find...
Jan 1, 2024


Beat those post-Christmas blues with the Holiday World Show
Maureen Ledwith from Business Exhibitions Ltd and ‘Captain’ Sam Duffy launch the 31st annual Holiday World Belfast Show THERE are few...
Dec 31, 2023


Kick back with RTÉ this New Year with an exciting slate of upcoming programming
Patrick Kielty, host of The Late Late Show Kick back with RTÉ One, RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player this New Year with an exciting slate of upcoming...
Dec 31, 2023


BBC Sounds reveals their top 10 most popular podcasts of 2023 with podcast listening up 34% on the platform
In 2023 (January to November) there were over 2 billion plays of radio, music and podcasts on BBC Sounds, as listeners continue to enjoy...
Dec 29, 2023


The Traitors series 2 - Everything you need to know!
We're heading back to the Scottish Highlands with Claudia Winkleman and 22 new faces in January 2024! The ultimate reality game of...
Dec 28, 2023


JSI Academy launches open casting call offering exciting opportunity for young people across NI
A Northern Ireland performing arts school has launched an open casting call for its upcoming production of 'The Sound of Music - Youth...
Dec 28, 2023


Ballymena’s festive Santa Run hailed a “huge success” with plans for return in 2024
Image: Peter Hayes Ballymena's inaugural Santa Run event has been hailed a "huge success" from both organisers and the community who...
Dec 24, 2023


“Oh no it isn’t!” - Panto set to be formally recognised as UK joins UNESCO Convention
Communities across the UK will be able to nominate their most cherished local traditions to be included in a new register of cultural...
Dec 23, 2023


Farmers Choir Christmas Concert a great success!
The Farmers' Choir on stage at their Annual Christmas Concert, with Mid and East Antrim Mayor Gerardine Mulvenna and Choir President...
Dec 23, 2023


DON’T MISS | Ballymena Nighttime Christmas Santa Run
Ballymena is set to host its first Nighttime Christmas Santa Run this weekend, Saturday 16th December, in a fantastically Festive fun...
Dec 12, 2023


4 Corners Festival returns February 2024 with theme 'OUR STORIES… Towards A Culture Of Hope'
4 Corners Festival Co-Founders Reverend Steve Stockman and Father Martin Magill The annual 4 Corners Festival is back for another packed...
Dec 11, 2023


Northern Ireland teen releases stunning rendition of O Holy Night in aid of Angel Wishes
Sophie Lennon pictured performing her charity single O Holy Night Northern Ireland singing sensation Sophie Lennon has just released her...
Dec 10, 2023


Coca-Cola Real Magic Christmas Experience in Belfast cancelled this weekend
Coca-Cola has announced that its planned Coca-Cola Real Magic experience in Belfast on Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of...
Dec 8, 2023


FARMER’S BASH is back and movin’ to Belsonic for 2024!
The Farmers’ Bash, the iconic country brand will move across the Lagan to its new summer home next June at Belfast’s Ormeau Park to...
Dec 6, 2023


Cracking Christmas events in Mid & East Antrim this December!
With just a few weeks to go before Santa arrives, it’s time to get into the festive mood and have some fun-filled days out at the...
Dec 5, 2023


Two Ballymena men set to discuss the life and legacy of John Hume at The Braid
Author Stephen Walker Two Ballymena writers will discuss the legacy of the Nobel Laureate John Hume at a special event at the Braid...
Dec 3, 2023


Christmas on Castle Street returns with cracker full of free Festive family fun!
Ballymena Elim Church is delighted to once again host the very popular annual Christmas on Castle Street - a completely free event...
Dec 3, 2023


Escape the chill at 2 Royal Avenue’s Winter Den this Christmas
As the temperatures drop, warm up with cosy activities for all the family in the Winter’s Den at 2 Royal Avenue this December. The...
Dec 1, 2023


Hilarious adult comedy 'The Nightshift Before Christmas' is just what the doctor ordered!
Director Claire Connor-Boyd (right) pictured with Hannah Reilly from Ballymena There's a new consultant doing his rounds, two over-worked...
Nov 30, 2023
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