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Deputy Mayor offers support to Portglenone man over Lambeg drum Noise Abatement Notice
Deputy Mayor of Mid & East Antrim, DUP Councillor Tyler Hoey The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, DUP Councillor Tyler Hoey, has publicly offered his support to a Portglenone man who has been issued a Noise Abatement Notice by council officers for practising the Lambeg drum. Councillor Hoey explained that the constituent, Gary, had been contacted him at the start of September regarding the noise complaint. “At the start of September, I was contacted by a constituent of mi
22 hours ago


Burrows defends cultural tradition after Abatement Notice issued by MEA Council after Lambeg drum practise
North Antrim UUP MLA Jon Burrows North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows has expressed “serious concern” after a local drummer was issued with a Noise Abatement Notice by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for practising the traditional Lambeg drum. The Ulster Unionist representative said the situation highlighted a worrying trend of councils using environmental enforcement powers in ways that could, in his view, restrict cultural expression and heritage traditions. Mr Burrows explain
3 days ago


Councillor Anna Henry honours 40-year legacy of Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William
Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William, and (inset) TUV Bannside Councillor Anna Henry In a heartfelt tribute at Monday’s council meeting, TUV...
Sep 4


Kyle congratulates Portrush Sons of Ulster on spectacular parade night amid media scrutiny
Portrush Sons of Ulster Image: Paul Berry TUV Causeway Councillor Allister Kyle has issued a robust statement praising the Portrush Sons...
Jul 20


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


Twelfth celebrations hailed as “momentous” by Grand Orange Lodge with record crowds across NI
Lodges from North Londonderry, City of Londonderry and East Donegal this year gathered in Coleraine to mark the 335th anniversary of the...
Jul 12


Lyons confirms increased funding for Ulster-Scots Agency
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed an uplift in funding for the Ulster-Scots Agency, secured through a targeted reallocation...
Apr 12


UK Government boosts digital collection of world’s oldest English language daily newspaper
Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP at the Linen Hall Library, Belfast Historic editions of the world’s oldest English language daily...
Mar 3


Boost for Auld Toon Ulster Scots Society in Kells with Rural Micro Capital Grant awards
Pictured with Minister Muir are members of the Auld Toon Scots society in Kells along with Briege Conway manager of the Northern Area...
Feb 20


Ballymena Army Cadets embark on educational journey to Gdańsk
In a poignant tribute to the historical ties between Northern Ireland and Poland, paying homage to the Polish pilots based in the region...
Nov 25, 2024


Celebrate thegither: Ulster-Scots Leid Week 2024
Ulster-Scots Leid Week runs from 25-30 November 2024 across Northern Ireland with a wide variety of activities being delivered to promote...
Nov 24, 2024


Barr welcomes launch of new culture group in Broughshane
Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr with members of the newly formed Broughshane Cultural Awareness Association. Braid Ulster...
Nov 19, 2024


“Oh no it isn’t!” - Panto set to be formally recognised as UK joins UNESCO Convention
Communities across the UK will be able to nominate their most cherished local traditions to be included in a new register of cultural...
Dec 23, 2023


Radius and Habinteg Housing Associations team up with Artsekta to celebrate year of culture
Communities across Northern Ireland will be celebrating a year of culture in 2023 thanks to a programme of events organised by Radius...
Feb 10, 2023


Town centre living trend continues with more apartment plans for Ballymena
The present trend for town centre living is continuing with a planning application that has been lodged in recent weeks for a new...
Jan 26, 2023


Don’t miss the Big Burns Night celebration!
Celebrate and remember Robert Burns at Theatre at The Mill on Thursday 26 January, 7.45-8.30pm. In partnership with the Ulster-Scots...
Jan 21, 2023


Shared Music of Dalriada performance celebrates 300-year-old song
A beautiful new performance of an 18th century Scots Gaelic song is available to watch now as part of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough...
Jan 21, 2023
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