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Green flag for Armoy Road Races 2026. Pictured at Dunluce Castle are, from left, Gareth McAuley, AMRRC Chairman, Bill Kennedy MBE, AMRRC Director, William Munnis, Clerk of Course (seated), alongside road racer, Marcus Simpson and Trevor Kane, title sponsor and owner of Bayview Hotel. The countdown is officially underway for the 2026 Armoy Road Races, with organisers expecting thousands of spectators from across the world to descend on the County Antrim village next month for

Pupils from Armoy Primary School Children at Armoy Primary School have been learning a startling lesson about one of the world’s most essential resources after discovering that just 1% of the planet’s water is drinkable. The eye-opening fact formed part of a visit by NI Water’s education team, which delivered a series of interactive sessions focused on water conservation and the importance of using water responsibly. Pupils took part in games, practical demonstrations and act

Mayor, Councillor Dawn Huggins (left) and Deputy Mayor, Alderman Sandra Hunter. Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has made history after appointing two women simultaneously to its top civic positions for the first time since the authority was formed. DUP Councillor Dawn Huggins has officially been installed as the new Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, while UUP Alderman Sandra Hunter has taken on the role of Deputy Mayor for the year ahead. The appoin

The Dark Hedges, near Armoy, County Antrim UUP Alderman Sandra Hunter has voiced concerns that a council team responsible for overseeing the Dark Hedges has “disappeared” ahead of the busy tourist season. Speaking at May’s meeting of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Leisure and Development Committee, Ald Hunter raised a motion seeking clarity on the council’s current role in managing the internationally recognised tourist attraction on Bregagh Road near Armoy. She n

Georgia Gamble is a Senior Community Nurse with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, based between the Country Medical Centre in Armoy and Bushmills Health Centre as part of the Moyle Rural District Nursing Team. A Northern Trust community nurse has spoken about the importance of compassionate care, meaningful relationships and patient advocacy ahead of International Nurses Day next week. Georgia Gamble, a Senior Community Nurse with the Northern Health and Social Care

Front and side elevation of the proposed tourist accommodation facility at a former rectory in Armoy Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has received plans for tourist accommodation at a former rectory in Armoy. The council recently received a planning application seeking permission to convert and reuse existing stables, including the addition of an extra floor, to create two two-bedroom tourist accommodation units near Ballinlea Road in the village. According to an acco

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has agreed a below-inflation District Rate increase of 3.35% for the 2026/27 financial year, following a Special Council meeting held on 12 February 2026. The decision means householders in the borough will pay an additional £20.58 per year — equivalent to £0.40 per week — based on a domestic property with a rateable value of £124,728. The Council said both officers and elected members had “worked diligently” to deliver a smaller tha

Owner of the Bayview Hotel, Trevor Kane is pictured alongside William Munnis, Armoy Motorcycle Road Racing Club Director and Clerk of Course during the recent Irish Motorbike Awards. The Armoy Road Races 2026 will take place on Friday 24 July and Saturday 25 July, with the Armoy Motorcycle Road Racing Club (AMRRC) confirming the return of longstanding title sponsor the Bayview Hotel for a 17th consecutive year. The announcement signals a major boost for Northern Ireland roa

The Simon Osborne Air Ambulance NI Appeal has celebrated a remarkable fundraising milestone at this year’s Armoy Races, raising...

James Mulholland, Tracey McAuley, and Julina Butler from Moyle Community First Responders accept a cheque for £7899.00 from David Lennox,...

Detectives in Coleraine are appealing for information following a series of burglaries in the Armoy area, including two incidents at the...

Fan favourites and newcomers alike are set to compete at the Armoy Road Races tomorrow (Friday 25th July) and Saturday 26th July, with...

Last year’s Man of the Meeting, Jamie Coward is pictured battling it out on the Armoy circuit with Mike Browne. Motorcycle road racing...

Hilton Car Sales also provides the Clerk of the Course car for the races. Owner, Andy Hilton is pictured handing over the keys to William...

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

Pictured at the launch of the Armoy Road Races, hosted at the Bayview Hotel in Portballintrae is owner and title sponsor, Trevor Kane,...

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...

Davey Chambers (third from left), owner of Brap Moto, joint sponsor of the Senior Support Race alongside Park Electrical Services, is...

Pictured alongside Trevor Kane, third from left, Race of Legends title sponsor and owner of the Bayview Hotel, Portballintrae are members...

Pupils from Armoy Primary School (Armoy), Bushvalley Primary School (Stranocum) and St Olcan’s Primary School (Armoy) with Causeway Coast...