Football fever is spreading across Antrim and Newtownabbey as the Borough gears up for a week of football action with the kick-off of the 2024 SuperCupNI Girls’ Tournament. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council will host 14 Premier and Junior Girls’ […]
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Last summer, citizen scientists in Northern Ireland spotted 18,513 butterflies and day-flying moths during the Big Butterfly Count. Today, wildlife conservation charity, Butterfly Conservation, is issuing a rallying cry to people in the region to help beat that this year.
The deputy First Minister teamed-up with Northern Ireland and Leeds United legend Stuart Dallas to kick-off an action-packed week of youth football with the official launch of the 2024 SuperCupNI. Thousands of spectators lined the streets of Coleraine and packed the stands and
A packed schedule of over 60 free events is planned throughout August. 65 per cent of adults in the UK report improved mental health after spending time near water. Live Here Love Here’s Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds (HOHM) initiative, supported
Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds Set To Make Waves In 2024 Read Post »
Just Two Weeks Until: RunThrough’s Hillsborough Running Festival in Support of Northern Ireland Hospice Hillsborough, Northern Ireland: RunThrough, the UK’s largest and Europe’s fastest growing running events company, is pleased to preview the return of the Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Advice NI has welcomed significant forthcoming changes to the Debt Relief Orders (DRO) scheme in Northern Ireland. Introduced by the Assembly on July 2 it brings Northern Ireland’s debt relief measures in line with those in England and Wales. DROs
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Derry-based Northbound Brewery is set to open its doors to tourists before the end of this year as it announces plans to establish a new visitor experience. The move is part of a major expansion for the craft beer producer,
Derry Brewery To Add Tourism Experience In Major Expansion Read Post »
TITANIC Belfast is giving guests the opportunity to visit After Hours with the launch of two unique experiences on Thursday and Friday evenings throughout August. The world-leading visitor attraction has partnered with local drinks experience, The Spirit Circle to introduce Titanic
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For many parents and carers in Northern Ireland, July and August can be particularly difficult months as they try to balance the competing pressures of work and childcare. Some may feel unsure about whether their child is ready to be
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Five opera singers from across the island of Ireland will be taking part in an exciting live opera competition in front of a live audience and jury panel in Glenarm this summer during Northern Ireland Opera’s 14th Glenarm Festival of
Belfast is the latest handpicked location to host one of The Ivy Collection’s iconic full-service brasseries, becoming only the second restaurant to open on the island of Ireland. Joining 39 other locations in The Ivy Restaurant portfolio, The Ivy Belfast
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Motorists in Northern Ireland are facing significantly higher insurance premiums compared to their counterparts in the South, with costs driven by an array of alarming factors. Gary McClarty, Director of MCL InsureTech Limited, which operates the GetSetGo and its4women brands
ESO, a leading data and software company serving emergency medical services (EMS), hospitals and fire departments has announced the development of two new products designed to revolutionise the operations of first responders. The new iOS app for ESO’s Electronic Health Record
Get ready to embark on a journey through time and imagination as the Armagh Observatory & Planetarium proudly announces its upcoming “Robot Exhibition”, running from 2nd July to 31st August 2024. This summer, science-fiction enthusiasts and curious minds alike will
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Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts along to its Antrim and Lisburn stores for a series of free Grow How workshops throughout the month, focusing on allotment gardening.
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the re-signings of Belfast-born forwards Mack Stewart and Carter Hamill on two-way contracts with National Ice Hockey League side Milton Keynes Lightning for the 2024/25 season. Son of legendary Giants defenceman
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The Lodge Hotel, the family-owned hotel in Coleraine, has been acquired by the Antrim-based McKeever Hotels for an undisclosed sum. The change of ownership coincides with the retirement of Ivor Boyd and Norma Wilkinson, who have successfully ran The Lodge
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SOMA Festival kicks off today in Castlewellan, County Down, for three days of excellent musical performances, holistic activities, and intriguing workshops as part of this year’s stellar lineup. Running from July 19-21, SOMA Festival’s 2024 instalment promises to bring a
Translink will be operating enhanced and special bus services to the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at the Causeway Coast later this month. There are a range of public transport options for passengers travelling to the event at Ballycastle
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the Six Mile Festival brings a wave of excitement to Antrim from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 August! Sponsored by The Junction Retail and Leisure Park, this three-day event promises an array of activities for all ages,
Summer Fun Returns To Antrim: Six Mile Festival From 2-4 August! Read Post »
This year’s SOMA Festival is set to return to Castlewellan, County Down for three days of excellent entertainment, spanning everything from music performances to spiritual gatherings. From July 19-21, attendees can experience a plethora of different activities outside of the
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Belfast Grand Central Station, NI’s flagship infrastructure project, continues to progress at pace and is set to open to the public this autumn. Delivering a project of this scale includes delivering utility connections as well as significant investment in public realm
City Centre Road And Lane Closures For Essential Belfast Grand Central Station Works Read Post »
Community groups in NI to be awarded grants ranging from £10,000 to £25,000 The Asda Foundation has announced that substantial funding of over £1 million has been made available through its Investing in Spaces and Places grants, to enable groups
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This summer, immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of local bands and musicians as Summer Sunday Music returns to Antrim Castle Gardens, Sixmilewater Park in Ballyclare, and Jordanstown Loughshore Park. From 21 July to 25 August, every Sunday from 2pm-4pm, these parks will host
Enjoy Free Summer Sunday Music In The Borough’s Beautiful Parks Read Post »
SOMA Festival will return to Castlewellan, County Down this month for three days of excellent musical performances from artists right across the whole of Ireland. This year’s festival celebrates the rich heritage of Irish folk music and the vibrant local
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Northern Ireland charity, Electrical Training Trust (ETT) is calling on all electrical workers and electrical apprentices to participate in a vital survey aimed at understanding the frequency, consequences, and reporting practices relating to electric shocks in the workplace. Electric shocks
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Translink has performed well against Passenger’s Charter standards and customer satisfaction remains high at 90%, according to independent research. The figures were revealed in the most recent independent customer survey and performance review of bus and train services published as
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SuperCupNI, one of the world’s most renowned international youth football tournaments, has announced a three-year broadcasting partnership with 247.tv. As the official broadcasting partner, 247.tv will deliver comprehensive live coverage of over 120 matches at the illustrious weeklong youth football
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Asda colleagues from Newtownards, Bangor, and Dundonald teamed up with local charity Four G, to host litter picks in the community. The litter picks were organised as part of Asda’s official partnership with the ‘Big Help Out’ initiative, which sees
Newtownards, Bangor And Dundonald Stores Unite With Four G As Part Of Big Help Out Read Post »
Sponsored challenge in aid of Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI includes seaside yoga and stand up paddle boarding A local charity funding medical research into blood cancer is inviting the public to take on the Warrior Workout Challenge to help raise
Translink has enhanced services to Belfast International Airport this summer, with Airport Express 300 services operating every 12 minutes during peak times, Monday to Friday to cater for extra holiday demand. Translink has also announced a special family ticket for
Translink Enhances Services To Belfast International Airport For Summer 2024 Read Post »
Tennis Ireland, on Tuesday 25 June, launched Court Bosses, a programme for young women between the ages of 16 and 18 that will give them the skills and confidence they need to remain in the sport as players and coaches.
Young Female Tennis Players Serve Up Court Bosses In Time For Wimbledon Read Post »
SuperCupNI has announced a new five-year partnership with leading German football brand, uhlsport GmbH. The new deal sees uhlsport continue as the official match ball and apparel partner for one of the world’s most renowned international youth football tournaments, following a hugely
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