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Galgorm Collection donates £10k to support two Ballymena primary schools
Buick Memorial Primary School, Cullybackey has received a £5,000 donation from Galgorm Collection. Pictured alongside pupils, Evie Speers, Phoebe Cangque, Kyle Chiyangwa, Zara Murray, Finlay Stewart and Jude Ferguson, are Colin Johnston, CEO Galgorm Collection and Principal Rikki Peters. Two local primary schools in the Ballymena area are set to benefit from a £10,000 community donation from Galgorm Collection, reinforcing the hospitality group’s ongoing commitment to educat
5 hours ago


Planning application submitted for 57 new apartments outside Ballymena
Site location highlighted in red for proposed 57 apartment development in Galgorm, Ballymena A planning application has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for 57 new apartments outside Ballymena. The application has been submitted by an agent on behalf of David McGroggan of Galgorm Homes Limited. The proposal seeks permission for 57 apartments with associated car parking on a vacant site opposite Galgorm Industrial Estate, located between the River Maine and
Jan 8


Northern Trust and Bann Maine West unite to support older rural residents this Christmas
Yvonne Carson, Northern Trust, Rural Health and Wellbeing Manager, Valerie Cubitt, Eurospar, Cullybackey, Leona Rock, Community Staff Nurse, Cullybackey Medical Practice, Marion Orr, District Nursing Coach, Joanne Brown Kerr, Development Officer, Bann Maine West with volunteers Helen and Samantha from Cullybackey Community Partnership. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has joined forces with Bann Maine West Community Cluster to bring festive cheer to some of the most
Dec 15, 2025


Galgorm Golf Club Juniors honoured at Mayoral Reception after landmark season
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, pictured with Galgorm Golf Club representatives and junior players. The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford , has hosted a special reception recognising the outstanding achievements of Galgorm Golf Club’s junior players following a record-breaking season for the club. Junior representatives from the Ballymena club were welcomed to The Braid after two Galgorm teams – the Junior Cup side and the Fred
Nov 19, 2025


Mayor Congratulates Dr Louise Beck, Galgorm Collection and Sporting Heroes
(L-R) Rab McAuley, from Galgorm, who was crowned Ulster Supersport Cup Champion for 2025, GP Dr Louise Beck, of Victoria Surgery, who has been named GP of the Year 2025, and Slemish College student Emilee Leacock, who has been called up for the Northern Ireland Under-17 Women’s Football Squad Mid and East Antrim Mayor, Councillor Jackson Minford, has congratulated Larne-based GP Dr Louise Beck, of Victoria Surgery , who has been named GP of the Year 2025 by the Royal College
Oct 15, 2025


Galgorm’s Rab McAuley crowned Ulster Supersport Cup Champion
Ulster Supersport Cup Champion, Rab McAuley, pictured on Saturday at Bishopscourt Race Track Local racer Rab McAuley has been crowned...
Sep 30, 2025


Galgorm Castle’s £12M renaissance: A warm invitation to shape a historic legacy
At the heart of the estate: Galgorm Castle Set in the rolling landscapes south-west of Ballymena, Galgorm Castle Estate is a timeless...
Sep 28, 2025


Tourism NI backs “world-class” Black Desert NI Legends golf event at Galgorm
Siobhan McGuigan, Head of Events at Tourism NI, pictured with Ross Oliver, Director of Golf at Galgorm. Tourism Northern Ireland has...
Aug 18, 2025


Mid & East Antrim to host first-ever Black Desert NI Legends Golf Tour at Galgorm
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, joins Galgorm Golf Club’s Director of Golf, Ross Oliver as they tee up for this...
Aug 4, 2025


Plans reveal new 2.4km nature trail greenway along River Maine, linking Cullybackey to Galgorm
A graphic showing one of the new bridges in situ between Cullybackey and Galgorm. A planning application has been lodged with Mid and...
Jul 5, 2025


IFA submits application for new multi-million pound national football centre in Ballymena
An application has been made to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council regarding a proposed new national football centre by the Irish...
Jun 6, 2025


Ballymena optometrist Clive Fulton marks one year of eyecare excellence in Galgorm
A year after opening his doors to the local community, Ballymena-born optometrist Clive Fulton has proudly celebrated the first...
Jun 6, 2025


Deputy Mayor praises Carson Project for Bannside play park clean-up efforts
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Tyler Hoey Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Tyler Hoey , has publicly...
Jun 4, 2025


Pride of the Maine Flute Band to mark 50th Anniversary with spectacular Ballymena parade
Pride of the Maine Flute Band Ballymena is set to come alive with music and colour on Saturday, 7th June 2025, as the Pride of the Maine...
Jun 3, 2025


Galgorm bolsters luxury offering with £3M investment in Forest Spa Garden & guestroom refurbishments
Emma Garrett, Galgorm Spa Operations Manager, and Colin Johnston, Galgorm Collection Managing Director. Northern Ireland’s leading...
May 27, 2025


Parents asked to step up after assaults and criminal damage by youths in Ahoghill and Galgorm
Police are calling on parents and guardians to take greater responsibility following a surge in antisocial behaviour involving young...
May 19, 2025


MEA Council approves village link path to boost local walkways and heritage access
The River Maine that runs between Galgorm and Gracehill, Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee has approved...
May 16, 2025


Irish FA announces plans for National Football Centre in Ballymena
The Irish Football Association today confirmed details of its plans to create a new state-of-the-art, multi-million pound National...
Feb 26, 2025


OFFICIAL: Galgorm set to be “second home” for NI football with elite National Football Centre
A glimpse of what the new National Traing Centre will look like The Irish Football Association (IFA) has officially announced today...
Feb 26, 2025


New pathway plans to provide link to Gracehill village - NI's latest UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gracehill village, Ballymena "Exciting plans" have been drawn up for an extensive new pathway that will provide a dedicated walk from...
Sep 24, 2024
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