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Meet authors, make crafts and explore the Book Nook at Cushendun’s first Children’s Book Festival
Old Church Centre, Cushendun There’s magic in the air in Cushendun this November as the Old Church Centre prepares to host its first-ever...
Oct 9, 2025


New toilet block approved for Brown’s Bay eight years after arson attack
Browns Bay, County Antrim Planning permission has been granted for a new toilet block at Brown’s Bay, Islandmagee — eight years after an...
Oct 5, 2025


Pans Rock Bridge: Future of Ballycastle landmark under review after damage caused by Storm Éowyn
Waves crashing into the Antrim coast at Ballycastle during Storm Éowyn which caused extensive damage to Pans Rock Bridge (IMAGES Cathy...
Oct 3, 2025


Manx Shearwaters breed on Rathlin Island for first time in decades
Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus), adult in flight at sea. For the first time in decades, Manx Shearwaters have been confirmed breeding...
Oct 1, 2025


Member of public helps rescue person from Ballycastle waters
Ballycastle beach, County Antrim (Image: Anne Kelly) A person has been rescued after getting into difficulty in the water off Ballycastle...
Sep 30, 2025


Larne RNLI rescues fishing boat near Muck Island
All-weather lifeboat towing casualties back to safety of Ballylumford Harbour (Image: Jack Healy/RNLI) The volunteer crew of Larne RNLI...
Sep 28, 2025


From castles to ice cream: Neven Maguire’s Ulster Food Tour on RTÉ hits Antrim and Londonderry
Neven enjoys ice cream with Danielle & Arnaldo Morelli at Morelli’s Ice Cream Portrush. In the latest episode of Neven’s Ulster Food Tour...
Sep 24, 2025


Swimmer rescued by Larne RNLI near Ballygally Beach in first shout for new Coxswain
RNLI crews pictured off the Larne coast, County Antrim. (Image: Jason Bain/RNLI) Volunteer lifeboat crews from Larne RNLI launched a...
Sep 24, 2025


£700,000 resurfacing scheme begins on A2 Coast Road in Ballygally, Larne
Ballygally, County Antrim A significant £700,000 road resurfacing project has commenced along the A2 Coast Road in Ballygally, Larne, as...
Sep 23, 2025


Progress on Rathlin’s rat-free project “encouraging” as eradication work continues
Representatives of the Rathlin Life Raft Project say efforts to make Rathlin Island rat-free are “progressing well.” The Rathlin Life...
Sep 18, 2025


Mid and East Antrim councillors block public access to Greenisland’s Jointure Bay
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson who previously expressed his support for public access to Jointure Bay in Greenisland - an area...
Sep 11, 2025


Larne RNLI rescues three people off Antrim coast.
Larne RNLI came to the aid of three people after their Rib suffered engine failure four and a half miles off the Larne coast on Thursday...
Sep 6, 2025


Ballygally Castle marks 400 years with launch of exclusive craft beer
Ballygally Castle has launched a limited edition Ballygally Castle Beer which has been specially brewed in partnership with Whitewater...
Sep 2, 2025


Causeway Coast Mini Club revs up for weekend extravaganza of Mini madness in Portrush
The Causeway Coast Mini Club (CCMC) is gearing up for an action-packed weekend celebrating the iconic Mini, with Dash O’ The O’rish – a...
Aug 29, 2025


Rathlin Ferry contract extended to ensure service continuity until 2027
In a move to safeguard essential transport links for Northern Ireland’s only inhabited offshore island, the Department for Infrastructure...
Aug 29, 2025


DAERA Minister Andrew Muir champions conservation and community on Rathlin Island
Minister Muir is pictured with Professor Justin Magee, Future Island-Island, Charlie Bosanquet, LIFE Raft, Marina McMullan, Chair of...
Aug 29, 2025


RNLI Red Bay Lifeboat volunteer crew assists stricken yacht off Rathlin Island
On the tow: RNLI Redbay towing the stricken vessel to Ballycastle Harbour, on the Antrim coast. It was a busy weekend for the volunteer...
Aug 24, 2025


Be aware of bathing water advice over bank holiday weekend, warns DAERA Minister
People heading to Northern Ireland’s beaches and lakes this bank holiday are being urged to follow official bathing water advice, as...
Aug 23, 2025


PSNI advise of road closures and delays in Ballycastle for Ould Lammas Fair 2025
Crowds at the Ould Lammas Fair in Ballycastle in 2024 Image: Mal McCann The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is advising road...
Aug 21, 2025


RNLI lifeguards rescue 11 teenagers from flash rip current at Portrush East Strand
RNLI Lifeguards Oliver Knox, Cameron Leighton & Paul Richmond RNLI lifeguards in Portrush have been praised for their swift actions after...
Aug 17, 2025
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