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Former Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle unveils National Lottery artwork at Antrim Castle Gardens
This week, former Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle has unveiled a striking new installation at Antrim Castle Gardens that has been...
Nov 18, 2021


It’s official - GARTH BROOKS is set to return to Ireland in 2022
It’s official, and it will come as great news to many previously disappointed fans - Garth Brooks is coming back to Ireland. Aiken...
Nov 18, 2021


‘Scenes from the Street’ to light up town landmarks with local voices across MEA
Ballymena ‘Scenes’ c21 Theatre Company, one of Northern Ireland’s top theatre companies, will stage Scenes from the Street - a...
Nov 16, 2021


Professor Brian Cox OBE set to inspire young people in MEA at first Science School for NI!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to host the first Science School Northern Ireland hosted by Professor Brian Cox OBE in...
Nov 16, 2021


Belfast awarded prestigious UNESCO City of Music title
Local musician Paul Kane with Lord Mayor, Councillor Kate Nicholl at the Oh Yeah Centre, Cathedral Quarter. Belfast has been awarded the...
Nov 14, 2021


TV | Ulster By The Sea - exploring caravanning life on the coasts of Ulster
Brian and John at their luxury caravan in Portrush. Every year, thousands of people in Northern Ireland escape the city and flock to...
Nov 14, 2021


Santa’s Christmas Cavalcade set to travel across Causeway Coast and Glens
The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Richard Holmes joins Santa Claus and Garvagh Primary School pupils...
Nov 14, 2021


Enchanted Winter Garden returns to add some sparkle to Antrim Castle Gardens this Christmas
Christmas Elves Jessica and Giovanni celebrates the return of Northern Ireland’s premier Christmas Event. Antrim Castle Gardens will once...
Nov 13, 2021


Anti-Bullying Week calls on local schools to help celebrate differences with Odd Socks Day event
Aoife Nic Colaim, Anti-Bullying Co-ordinator, Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum (NIABF), organisers of Anti-Bullying Week, is pictured...
Nov 13, 2021


Royal Mail launch the hugely popular Santa Mail delivering the nation’s letters to Father Christmas
With just over five weeks to go until Christmas, Royal Mail is once again lending a helping hand to one of its most special customers,...
Nov 12, 2021


Charity Christmas Concert in Ballymena with host of local stars
The night of entertainment and craic will be held in The Braid, Ballymena. The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim is hosting a Charity...
Nov 11, 2021


Community and civic celebrations announced to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Mid and East Antrim
Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will be celebrated across Mid and East Antrim Borough next year, through a series of community...
Nov 11, 2021


Ballymena actor's heartfelt film to show at Braid Film Theatre
‘Nowhere Special’ stars Daniel Lamont from Ballymena. Ballymena’s Braid Film Theatre at the Braid Arts Centre Town Hall will be screening...
Nov 10, 2021


MEA hosts a Season to Celebrate with lights switch-on and artisan markets this Christmas
Mid and East Antrim hosts a Season to Celebrate with light switch-on and artisan markets this Christmas Make Christmas memories in Mid...
Nov 10, 2021


GET INVOLVED | FREE Nordic Walking taster sessions
The Get Out Get Active (GOGA) programme is pleased to announce a number of upcoming FREE Nordic Walking taster sessions, suitable for...
Nov 9, 2021


Mark the date! Santa Claus is coming to town… and the reindeer
Santa arriving in Ballymena back in 2019. Ballymena is getting ready to sparkle with preaparations in full-swing for Santa’s arrival,...
Nov 8, 2021


TV | Joe goes green in more ways than one in the next UTV’s Mahon’s Way
Joe Mahon and William McElhinney and a Foyle punt at Moville. Joe Mahon is close to home in the next episode of the popular UTV...
Nov 8, 2021


Rod Stewart announces Belfast 2022 concert
In support of his 31st studio album THE TEARS OF HERCULES (to be released November 12th), Sir Rod Stewart will once again hit the road in...
Nov 8, 2021


Belfast rally set to take place in city centre demanding ‘strong climate action’
A large march and rally is set to take place in Belfast City Centre today (Saturday 6 November), hosted by the Climate Coalition of...
Nov 6, 2021


A Superhero Christmas | Switch-on events announced for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Christmas ‘Switch on Events’ will take place across the Borough from Friday 19 November until...
Nov 5, 2021
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