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Music and culture come together for Cairncastle’s 2025 Bluegrass, Country & Folk Festival
Three-day cross-community celebration features live music, workshops and charity support from 25th–27th July in Ballygally and...
Jul 16


Mountfern Service Users Enjoy Unforgettable Adventure on Rathlin Island
Taking in the sights on Rathlin Island. Seven service users from the Northern Trust’s Mountfern Adult Centre in Coleraine have returned...
Jul 15


Two paddleboarders rescued by RNLI lifeguards at Portrush West Strand
Lifeguards Ellen Gibbons and Oran Clyde Two paddleboarders were dramatically rescued by RNLI lifeguards at Portrush West Strand on...
Jul 14


DAERA launches interactive dashboard to track bathing water quality across Northern Ireland
Ballycastle, on the Antrim Coast, with ‘Excellent’ standard bathing water quality. (Image: Adhamh Connolly) The Department of...
Jul 12


Portrush RNLI Lifeboat crew rescue casualty on Antrim Coast
The Portrush All-Weather Lifeboat was launched on Thursday evening following reports of a person in the water near Dunseverick. Belfast...
Jul 11


Traffic and travel update: Twelfth of July parades in Mid & East Antrim
Date : Saturday, 12th July Areas Affected : Ballymena, Carnlough, Cullybackey, Portglenone, Glenarm to Waterfoot (A2) Motorists are being...
Jul 11


RNLI urges public to stay safe at coast as temperatures soar across Northern Ireland
With the hot weather now firmly in place across Northern Ireland, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is reminding everyone...
Jul 11


RNLI Portrush champion John Martin honoured for lifesaving fundraising efforts
RNLI Fundraising volunteer John Martin with Pamela Ballantine. A dedicated RNLI volunteer from Portrush has been recognised for his...
Jul 5


RNLI Lifeguards respond to back-to-back rescues at Whiterocks Beach
Image: Michael Jess RNLI lifeguards stationed at Whiterocks Beach sprang into action on Tuesday afternoon, responding to two separate...
Jul 4


RNLI Lifeguards begin full-time duty on Causeway Coast and Co Down beaches for busy peak season
RNLI Lifeguards kick off peak season on the Causeway Coast and County Down beaches. (Photo: Michael Jess) RNLI lifeguards have officially...
Jul 3


North Coast hotel achieves prestigious five-star Tourism NI rating
(L-R) David Roberts, Director of Strategic Development at Tourism NI pictured with Stephen Meldrum, General Manager of Dunluce Lodge,...
Jul 2


Emergency services rescue injured man from rocks at Glenarm Harbour
Images: NIFRS North Emergency services carried out a coordinated rescue operation on Sunday evening, 29 June, after a man sustained an...
Jun 30


Daring Fairhead abseil raises almost £40,000 for Little Heroes charity
Images: Kevin McAuley • McAuley Multimedia On the longest day of the year, the dramatic cliffs of Fairhead in Ballycastle witnessed a...
Jun 28


Hilton launches The Marcus Portrush as first Tapestry Collection Hotel in Northern Ireland
Hilton has officially launched The Marcus Portrush, marking the debut of its Tapestry Collection brand in Northern Ireland. Opening its...
Jun 25


Minis at the Castle: Free Classic Mini Car Show rolls into Glenarm Castle!
Glenarm Castle will host the inaugural Minis at the Castle on Sunday, 29 June 2025 , a vibrant Classic Mini Car Show celebrating one of...
Jun 22


Face of 4,000-year-old Rathlin Man reconstructed in RTÉ’s epic history series From That Small Island
The face of one of Ireland’s most ancient ancestors, Rathlin Man, has been revealed in stunning detail as part of From That Small Island,...
Jun 21


RNLI issues vital water safety advice as hot weather approaches
As the UK prepares for a spell of hot weather, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is urging the public to enjoy the coast and...
Jun 19


Calls for change slong Causeway Coastal Route as audit highlights congestion and poor facilities
Along the Causeway Coastal Route: Redbay Image: Six Mile Images Parking, congestion and a lack of facilities are among issues highlighted...
Jun 19


UNESCO Global Geopark proposal leads bold new vision from Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust
Slemish Mountain Image: William Logan A potential new UNESCO Global Geopark, stretching across some of the most geologically and...
Jun 18


Portrush RNLI crew launch to aid fishing vessel in difficulty off Portrush Harbour
Portrush RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat on Saturday evening following a report of a fishing vessel with four people on board...
Jun 15
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