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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 8, 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 7, 2023


Glenravel & District Working Sheepdog Society celebrates 75th Anniversary
John McFadden with fellow members of Glenravel & District Sheepdog Society, presenting a cheque to Susie McKeown (left) and her daughter...
Aug 5, 2023


Armoy Club reflects on successful races
Michael Dunlop securing five wins for the second time in his career at Armoy and he also claimed the Bayview Hotel Race of Legends for...
Aug 5, 2023


Plans approved for new outdoor amusement zone at the Jet Centre
Plans for an external amusement zone at the Jet Centre in Coleraine have been given the green light by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough...
Aug 3, 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...
Aug 2, 2023


Big Brother sees it all - iconic eye revealed
The wait is almost over as the Ultimate Social Experiment, Big Brother makes its long awaited return to screens later this year on ITV2...
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 31, 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 27, 2023


Jonas Brothers announce UK and Ireland tour dates
Jonas Brothers have announced the Five Albums. One Night tour, will be coming to Belfast and Dublin in 2024. The reunion of New Jersey's...
Jul 27, 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 26, 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 24, 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


Takeshi’s Castle returns to the UK as Prime Video reboots the classic gameshow
Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis, comedians, podcasters, and admirers of nostalgic game shows, will provide a uniquely British...
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 22, 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 21, 2023
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