A new outdoor shower at Fisherman’s Quay in Carrrickfergus is being lapped up by open-water swimmers. The shower was installed recently following requests from an ever-growing group of locals who have taken the plunge and got involved in sea swimming off the world...
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MEA Council unanimously support for urgent efforts to combat soaring cost of living crisis
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has pledged to do all it can to help support those worst affected by the current cost of living crisis. At this week’s meeting of Full Council, Elected Members unanimously backed a motion calling for urgent action to be taken to...
Have your say on investment plans for Carnfunnock Country Park
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has appealed to residents to help shape the future of one of the area’s top attractions. Carnfunnock Country Park opened in July 1990 and has remained essentially unchanged since then. Recognising the need to futureproof the park...
A new Irish whiskey experience set to serve up coastal delights
A new whiskey tasting experience has been launched in Co. Antrim. In collaboration with the Old Bushmills Distillery, the Londonderry Arms Hotel is set to deliver an immersive experience that will allow revellers to sip and savour a specially created whiskey flight...
As it Happened | East Antrim Count – Northern Ireland Assembly Election
Welcome to Coast Radio Live coverage of the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections count for East Antrim. - The count started at 8am this morning - The Count Centre for East Antrim is being held in the Ulster Univerity - Jordanstown campus - 5 seats are to be elected...
Investment in Mid and East Antrim’s creative storytelling experiences
The borough’s latest crop of storytellers is an “investment” in Mid and East Antrim’s cultural heritage landscape, according to an internationally acclaimed writer and storyteller. Twelve newly qualified storytellers from across the borough have now received NOCN...
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STATSports SuperCupNI Back in the Game
SuperCupNI has confirmed that this summer’s competition will see a record-breaking number of teams descend upon Northern Ireland for five days of football action as it returns after the enforced absence due to the pandemic. Chairman of the organising committee, Victor...
Mid and East Antrim’s Sports Stars celebrated at Borough Awards
The best in local sport were celebrated last night at the sixth annual Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Sports Awards. Shortlisted athletes, teams, coaches and others from across the borough’s sporting community gathered at Carrickfergus Amphitheatre to contend the...
A new era arrives with Larne FC Women
Larne Football Club has announced that the female side will now be known as Larne FC Women, replacing the team’s old name of Larne Ladies FC. Women’s football has become a major spectator sport and the progress can be seen, with the Northern Ireland Senior Women’s...
Lee Bonis makes the move from Portadown to Larne
Larne have announced the signing of striker Lee Bonis from Portadown on a long-term contract. Speaking about the move on the official Larne website, boss Tiernan Lynch said: "The big thing with Lee is we see real longevity in his potential. "He’s a young lad who, at...
Two premiership draws for both East Antrim Side’s in the Irish Cup
Carrick Rangers will play host to fellow Premiership side Cliftonville in the second round of the Samuel Gelstons Whiskey Irish Cup. The cup tie will be played at the Loughview Leisure Arena on Saturday 5th February, then the two sides will face each other three days...
Nominations for 2022 Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards are go!
You can now put forward your local top sporting heroes and rising stars as nominations open for the 2022 Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards. You can submit your entries online here until noon on 24 January 2022. Last year’s awards were cancelled due to Covid-19 so this...
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MEA Council unanimously support for urgent efforts to combat soaring cost of living crisis
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has pledged to do all it can to help support those worst affected by the current cost of living crisis. At this week’s meeting of Full Council, Elected Members unanimously backed a motion calling for urgent action to be taken to...
Race team statement about TT star’s sponsor car
TT ace Peter Hickman's team says technical staff were involved in a car crash involving a vehicle he'd been given to come to this year's festival in. The car, which had been given to the team by a sponsor, was at the centre of a police appeal in Northern Ireland after...
O’Lynn condemns paramilitary-style shooting of teenager
Alliance MLA Patricia O’Lynn has condemned a paramilitary-style shooting of a teenager in Bushmills, and said there is no place for guns on our streets. The incident happened around 11:10pm in the Woodvale Park area of Bushmills last night (Wednesday 11th May). The 19...
RNLI and GAA working together to promote water safety
The GAA in Ulster have been doing lots of great work in the area of health & wellbeing, with clubs, counties and Ulster GAA itself partnering with many valued charities and agencies to help promote health and safety. One such partnership is the link between the...
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