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Christmas fun for all the family at Winter’s Den
A packed programme of free festive events and activities is planned for the Winter’s Den at 2 Royal Avenue in Belfast city centre. The...
Nov 21, 2024


James Hughes exhibition - painting a picture with a camera
Photographer James Hughes pictured with Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE Ballymena photographer James Hughes held a...
Nov 20, 2024


Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland release plans for upcoming festive events
Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland are delighted to be hosting a number of special events over the Christmas...
Nov 20, 2024


Capture Christmas across Mid and East Antrim this weekend!
The festive fun continues across the Borough this weekend when Carrickfergus and Larne will come alive with sparkle, music and cheer at...
Nov 18, 2024


ArtsEkta joins Titanic Belfast for festive light switch-on with lots of free family fun!
Looking forward to Titanic Belfast’s Christmas Light Switch On are (l-r) Aria McCourt, Nisha Tandon, CEO of ArtsEkta, Noa Iannelli,...
Nov 17, 2024


Royal Mail launches the hugely popular Santa Mail to help deliver nation’s letters to Santa
With just under six weeks to go until Christmas, Royal Mail is once again lending a helping hand to one of its most special customers,...
Nov 14, 2024


Extend Belfast nights out with Translink festive late-night bus and train services!
Launching Translink's Late Night Services areDavid Curry, General Manager at Translink (centre) joined by (L-R) are Martina Connolly, CEO...
Nov 13, 2024


Spread Festive cheer at Christmas Fair for four-legged friends in Ballymena
Festive frolics are afoot at Dogs Trust Ballymena as the team deck the halls in preparation for its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday...
Nov 12, 2024


Christmas light switch on events kick start the festive season across Mid and East Antrim!
As the festive season approaches, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is thrilled to announce its annual Christmas light switch on events...
Nov 11, 2024


Enjoy a magical Christmas Twilight Market at St George’s this month
Twilight Market traders, Samantha Tinholt from Tinholt's Tasties (left) and Susan Gillespie from Chowder Up Seafood join Councillor Sam...
Nov 11, 2024


Step into the season with magical Christmas light switch on events across Antrim & Newtownabbey
As the festive season approaches, the borough of Antrim & Newtownabbey is set to dazzle with its series of enchanting Christmas Light...
Nov 8, 2024


Exciting new arrivals: Emus now at Belfast Zoo!
Belfast Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of two magnificent emus to the newly expanded Animals of Australia habitat. The emus,...
Nov 8, 2024


Christmas events to spread festive cheer across Causeway Coast and Glens
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is excited to bring a fantastic array of Christmas cheer to a town near you, commencing this...
Nov 7, 2024


Much anticipated Christmas Fair returns this month in support of NI Hospice
Don't miss a great day out as the Ballymena NI Hospice Support Group hosts their much anticipated 36th Annual Christmas Fair in...
Nov 5, 2024


Mid & East Antrim gears up for festive extravaganza with Christmas lights switch on!
Mid and East Antrim is set to sparkle as towns across the borough including Ballymena, Larne and Carrickfergus, prepare to bring families...
Nov 4, 2024


Ballymena charity BraveheartsNI celebrates a decade of support at upcoming Gala Ball
BraveheartsNI, a charity dedicated to supporting individuals with congenital heart disease (CHD) across Northern Ireland, is set to...
Oct 31, 2024


Belfast to light up for Christmas!
Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Micky Murray is joined by Cool FM’s Rebecca, Paulo and Pete to launch the city’s Christmas lights...
Oct 30, 2024


Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween in Antrim and Newtownabbey!
Emily Audley and Ruby Doyle get a spooky sneak peek of Mossley Mill’s Pumpkin Patch, joined by the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey,...
Oct 22, 2024


The best Christmas days out with the National Trust in Northern Ireland
The nights are drawing in, it’s getting colder, and Christmas isn’t far away. Which means it’s time to get into the festive spirit – and...
Oct 20, 2024


Join the fun this Halloween in Ballymena town centre with the Trick or Treat Trail!
The streets of Ballymena are set to come alive with little ghosts, witches, and all manner of spooky fancy dress creations this Halloween...
Oct 19, 2024
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