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The Open Camping Village set to welcome record numbers at Royal Portrush with boost to local economy
Eimear Hone, Major Events Manager at Tourism Northern Ireland pictured with Tom Critchley, Camp Leader, at this year’s Open camping...
Jul 10


Civic pride on display as volunteers tee off for The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush
(L-R): Volunteer Mervyn Best, Carolyn Boyd, Industry Development Manager at Tourism NI, Lindsay Armstrong, Community Projects Manager at...
Jul 7


Classic Bike favourites return for 2025 Armoy Road Races
Pictured is Sean Crawford, from MJF Builders, which is sponsoring the Pre ’73 Junior Classic race at the 2025 Armoy Road Races. With just...
Jul 6


Co Antrim woman graduates from Queen’s and makes historic hockey breakthrough for the university
A Queen’s University graduate has completed her Dentistry degree while achieving a landmark sporting feat in Irish university hockey....
Jun 30


ITV unveils all-star line-up for UEFA Women’s Euros 2025 broadcast
ITV has confirmed its comprehensive coverage plans and presenter line-up for the UEFA Women’s Euros 2025, promising fans across the UK...
Jun 27


Full throttle for Armoy Road Races 2025
Pictured at the launch of the Armoy Road Races, hosted at the Bayview Hotel in Portballintrae is owner and title sponsor, Trevor Kane,...
Jun 21


Ballymena primary schools receive sports day boost from McKillop’s SPAR
Eamonn McKillop with Kirkinriola Primary School pupils at their sports day. Three local primary schools in Ballymena have received a...
Jun 18


Councillor calls for darts triumph to be celebrated after Josh Rock’s World Cup glory
A local councillor has called for civic celebrations to honour Broughshane native Josh Rock following Northern Ireland’s historic win at...
Jun 17


Ballymena pupils score once-in-a-lifetime training session with British & Irish Lions
The rugby team from Moorfields Primary School who have been selected to join the British & Irish Lions at the Aviva Stadium for a...
Jun 16


Moto 3/GP125 returns to Armoy Road Races with TT Racing sponsorship
Keen road racer and mechanic, Raymond Hodges and TT Racing is sponsoring the Moto 3/GP 125cc race at this year’s Armoy Road Races. The...
Jun 15


Doddie’5 Lions Challenge rolls into Ballymena as 555-mile charity cycle begins
Ballymena will proudly play host to a team of sporting legends this Sunday, 15 June , as the Doddie’5 Lions Challenge begins its...
Jun 13


From Antrim to Ballymena: IFA explains decision behind location shift for National Training Centre
The Irish Football Association (IFA) has responded to a demand by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council to “explain itself” after a...
Jun 12


Co Antrim marathoner Paul Quinn to run AJ Bell Great North Run for Alzheimer’s UK
Ballycastle’s athlete and long-time Springwell Running Club member Paul Quinn County Antrim athlete and long-time Springwell Running Club...
Jun 9


Hospice Hockey scores big for charity with over £109,000 raised for Northern Ireland Hospice
Team Horizon and Team Somerton celebrating on the ice at The SSE Arena, Belfast. A sell-out crowd, star-studded line-up, and an...
Jun 8


IFA submits application for new multi-million pound national football centre in Ballymena
An application has been made to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council regarding a proposed new national football centre by the Irish...
Jun 6


Mayors, ministers and Olympians launch ‘Summer of Rowing’ on the Antrim Coast
A wave of excitement hit Glenarm Harbour as mayors, ministers, and a double Olympian took to the water to officially launch the Antrim...
Jun 1


Antrim’s NI Centenary Stadium celebrates reopening of upgraded athletic track
Trying out the the newly resurfaced track are (L-R): Kiyomi Tosh, Jack Parker, Deputy Mayor, Cllr Paul Dunlop, Mayor, Cllr Neil Kelly,...
May 30


Ballymena’s Peter Willis triumphs with maiden British Talent Cup Victory at Silverstone
Cullybackey teenager Peter Willis #99 In a thrilling display of skill and determination, 16-year-old Ballymena racer Peter Willis...
May 29


Hell for Leather: RTÉ’s landmark documentary series chronicles the heart & history of Gaelic football
A new five-part documentary series, Hell for Leather – The Story of Gaelic Football , is set to captivate audiences with an in-depth...
May 27


Gary Neville champions Specsavers’ Best Worst Pitch Initiative to transform grassroots pitches
Gary Neville, former Manchester United and England footballer, is pictured with Chairman of current Specsavers Best Worst Team, Tunley...
May 26
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