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Hill farming and wildlife conservation in focus at CAFRE Open Day
CAFRE Hill Farm at Glenwherry, County Antrim The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) and Teagasc are inviting the...
Aug 17, 2025


Belfast Maritime Festival 2025 to showcase local flavours and music on the waterfront
(L-R) Laura Killough Copeland Distillery, Maeve Moreland Maritime Belfast Trust, Una Hollywood Department for Agriculture, Environment...
Aug 16, 2025


Boyne Day 2025 brings history to life at Belfast’s Museum of Orange Heritage
The Museum of Orange Heritage in Belfast is preparing to welcome visitors to its annual Boyne Day on Saturday, 16 August , promising a...
Aug 14, 2025


Ballymena spins back to vinyl glory as record fair returns as part of one day festival of SOUND
Ballymena’s long-missed record fair tradition is making a much-anticipated return on Saturday 16 August, with a pop-up event at the Braid...
Aug 14, 2025


BEAM in the Park to bring Ballymoney together for mental wellbeing picnic
BEAM in the Park, organised by (L-R) Katherine Murphy, Lee Kane, Hannah Graham, Zara Hutchinson and Clare Doherty. Following the success...
Aug 13, 2025


Ould Lammas Fair 2025: Ballycastle set for Bank Holiday Weekend of tradition, music, and food
Pictured at the launch of the 2025 Ould Lammas Fair in Ballycastle are local photographer Conor Edgell and his daughter, feeding the...
Aug 12, 2025


Date revealed for The Traitors Ireland — who will survive Slane Castle?
The wait is over for fans of the hit psychological game show — The Traitors Ireland will premiere on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Sunday, 31...
Aug 11, 2025


Dale Farm’s Ballymena Tractor and Truck Run raises thousands for Cancer Focus NI
(L-R) Rosie Forsythe, Cancer Focus NI, Caroline Martin, Jennifer Toner, Gail McCullough, Colin Smyth, Laura Peacock and Lauren Shields -...
Aug 10, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Sunday 10 August 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
Aug 10, 2025


March for Jesus rally to go ahead in Belfast with thousands expected
A large-scale Christian rally titled “March for Jesus” is set to take place in Ormeau Park later this month, following approval from...
Aug 8, 2025


Discover the vital role of upland sheep farming at CAFRE’s Glenwherry Hill Farm Open Day
Ewes and lambs grazing at CAFRE’s Hill Farm Upland sheep farming will take centre stage at this year’s CAFRE Hill Farm Open Day, where...
Aug 7, 2025


Buckle up! Lisnamurrican YFC Treasure Hunt hits the road for Air Ambulance NI
Clues, cars and a cracking cause – don’t miss this fundraising adventure on Friday evening, 8th August Get ready to hit the open road (or...
Aug 7, 2025


Belfast Maritime Festival Returns with a packed weekend of FREE family fun
(L-R) John McGrillen, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Northern Ireland, Jenni Barkley (Communications and Community Engagement Manager,...
Aug 6, 2025


Connecting Communities event to inspire local action in Ballymena this August
A free community event designed to bring people together and spark positive change is coming to Ballymena later this month. Live Here...
Aug 6, 2025


Dolly Parton named Guinness World Records ICON on ‘Dolly Parton Day’
On what has officially become known as Dolly Parton Day (5 August), legendary singer, songwriter, and philanthropist Dolly Parton has...
Aug 5, 2025


ITV unveils bold new Big Brother eye ahead of autumn launch
ITV has officially revealed the new eye logo for the upcoming third instalment of Big Brother on ITV2 and ITVX, sparking excitement for...
Aug 4, 2025


100 years of automobile history to be celebrated at Stormont Estate
Ex-Works HSR Chevette (1980), owned by Alan Bushe Images: Billy Swann Car enthusiasts and families alike are invited to a spectacular...
Aug 4, 2025


Mid & East Antrim to host first-ever Black Desert NI Legends Golf Tour at Galgorm
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, joins Galgorm Golf Club’s Director of Golf, Ross Oliver as they tee up for this...
Aug 4, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 2 August 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
Aug 2, 2025


Peatland, biodiversity and hill farming united at Glenwherry Upland Open Day
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) and Teagasc will jointly host a major Upland Open Day at Glenwherry Hill...
Aug 2, 2025
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