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Galgorm Resort leads County Antrim charge as finalists unveiled for 2025 Good Food Ireland® Awards
Dining at Galgorm Building on its recent triumph at the 2025 AA Hospitality Awards—where it secured AA 5-star status and its Gillies...
Oct 9


£10,000 raised by Ballymena businesses to support locally based NI Hospitality School
Representatives from Ballymena companies who took part in a Dragon Boat Race on the River Lagan in Belfast to raise funds for the NI...
Oct 6


McKeever Hotels announces new charity partnership with Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke
L-R Eddie McKeever, Lindsay Lutton and Bridgene Keeley McKeever Hotels has launched a new charity partnership with Northern Ireland Chest...
Oct 1


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


Queen’s and PSNI collab sees drink spiking test kits rolled out across 33 Belfast nightlife venues
Pictured (L-R) Constable Donna Tolan, District Licensing Officer, Ryan Rankin, Neighbourhood Engagement Officer at Queen's, Willie Jack,...
Sep 25


Galgorm Collection celebrates triple triumph at AA Hospitality Awards 2025
In a glittering ceremony at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London, the Galgorm Collection has solidified its reputation as a cornerstone of...
Sep 23


Springboard secures £83,000 from The Gallaher Trust to support employment in Ballymena
Pictured are, from left, Lauren McAteer, Trustee at The Gallaher Trust and Caitriona Lennox, Northern Ireland Manager at Springboard UK....
Sep 16


Ballygally Castle marks 400 years with launch of exclusive craft beer
Ballygally Castle has launched a limited edition Ballygally Castle Beer which has been specially brewed in partnership with Whitewater...
Sep 2


McKeever Hotels appoints Stella Grant to new group procurement role with focus on local and quality
Ballymena woman Stella Grant appointed as McKeever Hotels Group Procurement Manager. McKeever Hotels has announced the appointment of...
Aug 13


New hotel in Botanic and major leisure development in Boucher approved by Belfast City Council
CGI image of new leisure development on the Apollo Road in the Boucher area. Belfast City Council’s Planning Committee has given the...
Aug 12


Energy bill concerns fall among Northern Ireland businesses, new survey reveals
Inset: Colin Magee, Non-domestic Consumer Protection Manager at the Utility Regulator A new survey from the Utility Regulator shows...
Jul 28


‘Tone deaf’ care home plan for Stormont Hotel faces opposition from local residents
A planning application to transform the Stormont Hotel in East Belfast into a care home has been described as “tone deaf” and “the...
Jul 8


McKeever Hotels strengthens leadership team with two key appointments
(Left) Stella Grant, Group Procurement Manager, and (right) Tracy Young, General Manager of The Lodge Hotel in Coleraine McKeever Hotels...
Jul 7


From spa attendant to UK Champion: Galgorm’s Zak Moore to represent UK at World Aufguss Championships
Ballymena local Zak Moore has claimed the prestigious title of UK Aufguss Champion 2025 Ballymena native Zak Moore has secured the...
Jul 4


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


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


Popeyes® to bring first drive-thru restaurant to Northern Ireland, opening in Antrim
Popeye’s Deluxe Chicken Sandwich World-renowned fried chicken brand Popeyes® is set to open its first drive-thru restaurant in Northern...
Jun 18


From check-in to cheque in: McKeever Hotels raise nearly £21,000 for NI Children’s Hospice
Eddie McKeever, McKeever Hotels Managing Director and Kelly Roulston, NI Hospice Corporate Fundraising Manager Family-owned hospitality...
Jun 6


END OF AN ERA: Go Sun Chinese restaurant in Ballymena announces closure after nearly 60 years
Go Sun Restaurant, Ballymena In a poignant moment for the local community, one of County Antrim’s oldest and most cherished restaurants...
Jun 5


Titanic Hotel Belfast celebrates maritime heritage with latest in series of stunning new artworks
Adrian McNally, General Manager at Titanic Hotel Belfast, is pictured with artist Peter Strain and his illustration ‘Maiden Voyage’ which...
Jun 5
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