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Antrim's Six Mile Festival shines a spotlight on local musical talent
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper is joined by Chris Flynn, The Junction Leisure and Retail Park and Deano Kelly...
Jul 21, 2023


World Sheepdog Trials make historic debut in Northern Ireland
Competitors and grandfather and grandson duo (forefront) Sammy Long and Sam Fagan, hailing from Ballybofey, in County Donegal with Bill...
Jul 19, 2023


Marine litter grant funds ‘2-Minute Beach Clean’ in MEA
(Back row L-R) Catherine Hunter, Education Officer for MEABC; Eco-Ranger Volunteers Alyson Kerr, Ann Morrow, Abe Agnew andChristine...
Jul 19, 2023


Portstewart ready for the week long Red Sails Festival!
This year’s Red Sails Festival has a packed programme of music, dancing, craft and kids events. Now in its 23rd year, the festival is...
Jul 18, 2023


Ulster Wildlife and Hughes Insurance calling 5,000 homes to ‘Let Nature In’
Ulster Wildlife, in partnership with Hughes Insurance, has launched its 2023 ‘Let Nature In’ campaign and is calling on an ambitious...
Jul 18, 2023


Translink encourage Summer days out with special fares and day trip ideas
Friends Matthew and Churtikhan get ready for summer adventures with Translink With summer in full swing, Translink is encouraging more...
Jul 17, 2023


Strong Entry for Armoy Road Races
Trevor Kane, owner of the Bayview Hotel, on the start finish grid in 2021’s Race of Legends. ARMOY Road Races have a strong entry this...
Jul 17, 2023


‘Through the Wars’ exhibition officially opened in Bushmills
The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens has officially opened this year’s fascinating Bushmills Through the Wars annual exhibition which is...
Jul 16, 2023


Girl Power at Belfast Zoo!
Zuri, a female colobus monkey Several females have been welcomed to Belfast Zoo’s animal collection in the last months, as part of their...
Jul 14, 2023


UK Space Agency to bring its 'Space for Everyone' STEAM tour to Belfast
The UK Space Agency is delighted to announce that it will be docking its 72 ft model rocket at Writers Square, Belfast, from July 20th to...
Jul 12, 2023


MEA residents and visitors can experience a summer full of fun and adventure!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has unveiled a vibrant line-up of free and low-cost activities for all ages to enjoy this summer....
Jul 10, 2023


NEW | Fitness Suite fun for Junior Members
Testing out the new Junior Fitness Sessions are Livvi Doyle (13) and Toby McCabe (13). If you are aged between 12-15 years old and would...
Jul 10, 2023


JILL BAKES | Easy Biscoff Fudge
The new Biscoff McFlurry has reignited my love for Biscoff... I’m obsessed! This fudge is such a treat with little pockets of Biscoff...
Jul 9, 2023


Six Mile Festival 2023 returns delivering summer vibes across Antrim!
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper is joined by Chris Flynn, The Junction Leisure and Retail Park to launch the Six...
Jul 9, 2023


Festival of Steam and Transport returns to Ballymena
Scenes from last years Festival of Steam and Transport. (Image: Picturskew Photography) The fantastic Festival of Steam and Transport...
Jul 5, 2023


The Ould Lammas Fair returns to Ballycastle
Mayor, Councillor Steven Callaghan with Terenceand Mary Clare from Trench Farm. Ireland’s oldest traditional fair will see thousands of...
Jul 5, 2023


Eat, drink and walk through the history of Mid and East Antrim
Londonderry Arms Hotel: Laura Cowan, MEA Strategic Tourism and Regeneration Manager, Denise O’Neill, Londonderry Arms Hotel, Mayor...
Jul 5, 2023


Coronation Garden welcomes 50,000 visitors during first month
Fifty thousand visitors came to view Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Coronation Garden in Hazelbank Park, Shore Road, last...
Jul 5, 2023


Celebrate summer with Shakespeare in Mid and East Antrim!
The award-winning Illyria Outdoor Theatre is set to visit Mid and East Antrim with two performances of Shakespeare’s much-loved Twelfth...
Jul 3, 2023


Ballymena Mini Twelfth taking place in town centre
The Ballymena Mini Twelfth Parade is set to take place today, Saturday 1 July, setting off from The Harryville area and proceeding...
Jul 1, 2023
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