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“Around Our Town” walking & food tours return to Ballymena this month!
Roy Smyth, Chair of Ballymena BID (left) and tour creator and local guide Alastair Donaghy Ballymena BID and local historian and tour...
May 7, 2025


Slemish Players set to shine at Ulster Drama Festival with The Night Alive
Slemish Players recently performing The Night Alive at The Braid, Ballymena Ballymena’s acclaimed amateur dramatics group, the Slemish...
May 6, 2025


Classic Mini enthusiasts gearing up for ‘Minis at the Castle’ show at Glenarm Castle
On Sunday, 29 June 2025, Glenarm Castle will host the inaugural Minis at the Castle , a vibrant Classic Mini Car Show celebrating one of...
May 4, 2025


Glenarm gears up for a vibrant May Bank Holiday weekend
The picturesque seaside village of Glenarm in County Antrim is set to come alive this May Bank Holiday weekend, offering a delightful...
May 2, 2025


Lucian Freud’s Etchings: A Creative Collaboration unveiled at Titanic Belfast
L-R: Gill Saunders, Curator for the V&A’s Lucian Freud’s etching exhibition; Judith Owens MBE, Chief Executive of Titanic Belfast and...
May 1, 2025


Ballymoney Museum opens ‘Joey 25’ exhibition honouring motorcycling legend Joey Dunlop
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan pictured at the launch of the Joey 25 exhibition in Ballymoney Museum...
May 1, 2025


Visit Armagh launches Family Explorer competition to showcase borough’s top attractions
L-R: Elaine Knipe, Micah Knipe, Paul Knipe, Ruth Knipe Visit Armagh has launched a nationwide search for one adventurous family to become...
Apr 30, 2025


Ballymena set for a night of cinematic spectacle with “Friday Night at the Movies”
The Braid Arts Centre will be transformed into a cinematic soundscape on Friday 2nd May 2025 at 8pm, as the Ballymena Chamber Orchestra...
Apr 30, 2025


North Coast gears up for a Summer tourism boom with Armoy Road Races
Pictured alongside Trevor Kane, third from left, Race of Legends title sponsor and owner of the Bayview Hotel, Portballintrae are members...
Apr 30, 2025


Mid and East Antrim marks 80 years since VE Day with Borough-wide commemorations
One of the Beacons of Light burning on the coast with Carrickfergus Castle in the background. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is...
Apr 30, 2025


Bluebell woods: A Spring spectacle under threat
The enchanting sight of a bluebell wood in full bloom is a quintessential experience in the British Isles, yet this beloved spring...
Apr 29, 2025


Translink announces enhanced train services for NW 200 event
Translink has confirmed the introduction of additional train services to accommodate spectators travelling to the International North...
Apr 29, 2025


North West Truck Run 2025: A roaring celebration of trucks and community
With just days to go until the highly anticipated North West Truck Run, excitement is revving up across Northern Ireland. On Saturday,...
Apr 26, 2025


Echoes in the Landscape: A glimpse into Ballymena’s ancient past at Mid and East Antrim Museum
A captivating new exhibition, Echoes in the Landscape , has opened at the Mid and East Antrim Museum at The Braid, offering a rare window...
Apr 24, 2025


Antrim Coast to host thrilling 2025 All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships
The 2025 All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships are poised to bring a surge of excitement to the picturesque Antrim Coast this summer,...
Apr 22, 2025


Ballyclare woman urges support for Breast Foot Forward Walk to fund life-saving screenings
Pictured L-R are Meabh Lenehan (SuperValu Brand Manager), Bethany Byers and her mum Tanya Byers (Action Cancer Ambassador) and Carol...
Apr 22, 2025


Belfast to commemorate 80th Anniversary of VE Day with vibrant City Hall events
(From left to right) Michael Fryer from NI War Memorial and historian Jason Burke join the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky...
Apr 22, 2025


Ballymena Young Conquerors to host annual concert with stellar line-up
The Ballymena Young Conquerors Concert Flute Band, a cornerstone of the town’s cultural heritage since its founding in 1886, will hold...
Apr 20, 2025


Mid and East Antrim to commemorate 80th anniversary of VE Day with Borough-wide celebrations
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has announced an extensive programme of events to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE)...
Apr 18, 2025


Rural voices prepare for upcoming concert in Ballymena
The Farmers’ Choir is delighted to invite everyone to a heartwarming Spring Concert on Wednesday 30 April in The Braid, Ballymena. ...
Apr 15, 2025
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