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‘That was beautiful. I cried’: Rebs cycles length of Ireland for two best friends who faced lymphoma
Local woman Rebecca ‘Rebs’ Lightbody Lucy led the length of Ireland to raise money for Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI Co Antrim woman Rebecca ‘Rebs’ Lightbody had barely ridden a road bike when she decided to cycle more than 570 kilometres across Ireland alone. She wasn’t chasing a personal record or trying to prove she could do it. She was doing it for two of her best friends. Both women, friends since school, had been diagnosed with lymphoma within the space of just three years —
2 days ago


Woman remains in serious condition after Dunloy crash as arrested man released on bail
A woman remains in a serious condition in hospital following a major two-vehicle collision in Dunloy at the weekend, as police confirmed a man arrested after the crash has now been released on bail pending further enquiries. The collision happened on Bridge Road at around 7:10pm on Saturday, 16 May, and involved a grey Audi A3 and a silver Skoda Octavia. Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of the crash, with the road closed for several hours while police
May 18


Woman suffers life-threatening injuries after Dunloy crash as man in his 20s arrested
A woman has been left with life-threatening injuries following a serious two-vehicle collision in Dunloy on Saturday evening, with a man in his 20s arrested at the scene on suspicion of a number of driving offences. Emergency services were called to the crash on Bridge Road at around 7.10pm on Saturday, 16 May, prompting a major response and the temporary closure of the road while police carried out investigations. The injured woman was taken to hospital for treatment, where
May 17


Young Dunloy musician lands starring role in major new Belfast trad show set to draw summer crowds
Young Dunloy woman Lasairfhíona Nic Ruairí A 20-year-old musician from Dunloy is set to take to one of Belfast’s biggest stages this summer, as a new large-scale traditional music production aims to attract thousands of visitors to the city. Lasairfhíona Nic Ruairí will perform on both harp and fiddle in Celtic Heart, a brand new “destination” stage show commissioned by the Waterfront Hall. The production will run from April through to September, offering audiences a live sho
Apr 29


Dunloy farmer inspires future of agriculture at Harper Adams University
Current Harper Ireland Chairman Liam McKenna (left) with the evening's speaker, the President of the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster – and Harper Adams University alumnus – Richard Beattie, A young farmer from Dunloy has delivered a powerful message to the next generation of agricultural leaders — telling students they are not just entering the industry, but shaping its future. Richard Beattie, President of the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) , returned to Harper Adams U
Mar 26


County Antrim engineering firm fined after employee suffers serious injuries in workplace accident
A County Antrim engineering company has been fined £10,000 after a worker suffered severe foot injuries during an unsafe lifting operation at its Coleraine premises. Maine Surface Finishing Ltd was sentenced today at Laganside Crown Court, Belfast, after earlier pleading guilty to a single health and safety offence following an investigation by the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI). The court heard that the incident took place on 29 August 2023, when an
Nov 17, 2025


Dunloy family opens Infinity Room at Causeway Hospital in memory of son Noah McAleese
Pictured at the opening of the Infinity Room are Noah’s parents Corrina and Johnny McAleese, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Leona Laverty, Bereavement Co-Ordinator, Northern Trust. A new bereavement support space, created in memory of a Dunloy toddler who tragically lost his life in a farming accident, has officially opened at Causeway Hospital. The Infinity Room, named in honour of two-year-old Noah McAleese and his love of Toy Story, was opened this week by Noah’s parents
Nov 12, 2025


TUV and UUP condemn “senseless” attack on Dunloy Orange Hall
The Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) has issued a strong condemnation following yet another attack on Dunloy Orange Hall in North Antrim,...
Sep 23, 2025


Dunloy company plays starring role at The Open at Royal Portrush
The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush has drawn to a triumphant close, attracting over 270,000 spectators and some of the world’s...
Aug 9, 2025


Co Antrim company finds route to success through digital transformation
Michael Doherty, Owner, Driftwood CNC Services which is mapping a route to success after securing grants from business support service Go...
Feb 24, 2025


Community encouraged to support Dunloy Stronger Together Men’s Night
The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens has encouraged the local community to come along to the Dunloy Stronger Together Men’s Night on...
Nov 16, 2024


Co Antrim teen Adam Gault triumphs at IPF Commonwealth Championships in South Africa
Adam Gault at the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Commonwealth Championships In what can only be described as a monumental...
Oct 6, 2024


Motorcyclist dies following County Antrim collision
Andrew Agnew A man has died following a collision between a Triumph motorcycle and a grey Volkswagen Polo on Frosses Road in Dunloy on...
Aug 27, 2024


Police appeal following criminal damage and theft of flag from Dunloy Orange Hall
Dunloy Orange Hall Police in Causeway Coast and Glens have appealed for information following an incident in Dunloy when damage was...
Jul 15, 2024


Paramilitary Crime Task Force carry out searches as part of investigation into North Antrim UDA
Detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) conducted a search of two properties in Dunloy and Portstewart today, Monday 8th...
Jul 8, 2024


Plans submitted for new housing development in Dunloy
Application site on the Station Road, Dunloy Plans for an eight-dwelling development in Dunloy have been submitted to Causeway Coast and...
Jun 17, 2024


Generations come together in Dunloy for a celebration of Irish culture and music
Colleen Tunney, Martin Crawley, Melissa Hayes, Lisa McGuckian Young and old came together in Dunloy for a celebration of Seachtain na...
Apr 13, 2024


Road closure planned as police return to scene of fatal collision outside Ballymena
Police have announced they are to return this evening to the scene of a fatal road traffic collision which occurred in Dunloy at the end...
Feb 21, 2024


Ballymena athletes achieve oat-standing results at Round 3 of Flahavan’s Primary School League
L-R: Lila Steen in 2nd place, Rosie O’Boyle in 1st place and Faith Lindsay in 3rd place in the girls’ race at the third round of the...
Feb 2, 2024


Students graduate with a Master's Degree in Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise
Dr Kevin Henry (Lecturer, CAFRE) and Teresa McCarney (Senior Lecturer, CAFRE) celebrate the success of the Postgraduate Master’s Class of...
Jan 1, 2024
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