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Ballymena youth darts players earn team NI call-up for World Championship
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford is pictured with the four Ballymena youth darts players - (not in order) Thomas...
Sep 15, 2025


Ballymena United secure place in next stage of £36m NI Football Fund
Ballymena Showgrounds Ballymena United have been confirmed among the first group of clubs to progress to the next stage of the Northern...
Sep 15, 2025


New padel courts open at Galgorm Castle in Ballymena, boosting Northern Ireland’s sporting scene
In a significant boost for Northern Ireland’s sporting landscape, Galgorm Collection has announced the launch of two state-of-the-art...
Sep 11, 2025


Fairhill partners with Coaching for Christ to support young players in Ballymena
Valerie McLernon - Centre Manager of Fairhill Shopping Centre and Rodney Weir - Head of Development at Coaching for Christ with members...
Sep 8, 2025


Hafner’s Sausages launches £5,000 County Antrim sports fund for 2025
Grassroots sports clubs and community groups across County Antrim are being encouraged to apply for the Hafner’s Sports Fund 2025, which...
Sep 6, 2025


Link the Town 2025: Ballymena gears up for a day of community, fitness, and FREE family fun
Ballymena is set to come alive on Saturday, 13 September 2025 , as the St Patrick’s Regeneration Site hosts the much-anticipated ‘Link...
Sep 6, 2025


TV | Girl Fight: BBC Northern Ireland series follows female MMA fighters in Ballymena
From left: Niamh McNeill, Rachel McIlhagga and Chloe Crozier A new BBC Northern Ireland documentary series is set to shine a light on the...
Sep 3, 2025


Healy 1 England 0: BBC documentary revisits Northern Ireland’s football miracle
Former Northern Ireland footballers Stephen Craigan and David Healy (Image Credit: Chris Mills and Lewis Mason) Northern Ireland’s...
Sep 1, 2025


End of an era: Jonathan Rea retires from superbike racing after historic run
Jonathan Rea In a poignant announcement that marks the end of an era in motorcycle racing, six-time FIM Superbike World Champion, County...
Aug 28, 2025


Rhys McClenaghan and Bethany Firth lead Lidl NI’s mental health Sport for Good schools programme
Lidl Northern Ireland has announced the return of its award-winning Sport for Good Mental Health Athlete Mentorship programme for the...
Aug 25, 2025


Walking Netball coming to Seven Towers this September
Seven Towers Netball Club is delighted to announce that a brand-new way to enjoy netball at a gentler pace will be coming to Ballymena...
Aug 24, 2025


Robin Swann launches consultation to strengthen sport in South Antrim
South Antrim MP Robin Swann South Antrim MP Robin Swann has launched a public consultation aimed at strengthening sport development and...
Aug 18, 2025


Tourism NI backs “world-class” Black Desert NI Legends golf event at Galgorm
Siobhan McGuigan, Head of Events at Tourism NI, pictured with Ross Oliver, Director of Golf at Galgorm. Tourism Northern Ireland has...
Aug 18, 2025


NSPCC urges clubs and parents to act on alarming rise in child welfare reports in sport
The NSPCC has issued a call to action for parents, carers and sports clubs across Northern Ireland to engage with its Keeping Your Child...
Aug 8, 2025


Council backs local sports with over £400K investment
(L-R) Eamon McMullan, Regeneration Manager MEABC, Emma O’Reilly, St John’s Camogie Club, Carnlough, Philip Thompson, Director of...
Aug 7, 2025


Carrick Rangers receives planning approval for new main stand at Taylor’s Avenue
Planning permission has been granted for a replacement main stand at Carrick Rangers Football Club, located at Taylor’s Avenue,...
Aug 6, 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


RTÉ’s Up for the Match Returns with craic, colour and county pride before final clash at Croke Park
GAA fans are in for a treat this Saturday night as RTÉ’s Up for the Match returns with a special episode packed with music, insights, and...
Jul 26, 2025


All 2025 Budget Energy SuperCupNI matches to be streamed Live
County Antrim Junior Squad members Noah Henderson, Noah Stewart and Jack Leighton help launch a landmark first for the Budget Energy...
Jul 25, 2025


Armoy Road Races roar into action with 147 riders from around the world
Fan favourites and newcomers alike are set to compete at the Armoy Road Races tomorrow (Friday 25th July) and Saturday 26th July, with...
Jul 24, 2025
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