The much-anticipated new play park at Castlemara, Carrickfergus, is now open for fun! The new play park was developed following a community consultation process which helped shaped this fantastic provision for children of all abilities. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim...
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Carrickfergus prepares for return of spectacular Siege event
One of the most colourful, historical re-enactment events of the year takes place on Bank Holiday Monday at Castle Green in Carrickfergus. The annual re-enactment of Schomberg’s Siege marks an important milestone in the history of both the Castle and the town of...
Council launches programme focused on enterprising ideas for social businesses
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to launch an inspiring programme that will allow groups and individuals to explore the benefits and opportunities of trading as a social enterprise. Explore Social will take place both online and in established social...
Open-water swimmers buoyed by new shower at Fisherman’s Quay
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...
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...
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2022 Mid Antrim 150 to return to Clough Circuit
The 2022 Mid Antrim 150 will return to the Clough Circuit for the first time since 2016 - with a full two-day event to complete the Ulster and Irish Road Racing Championships. Road racers Lee Osprey, Dennis Booth, Darryl Tweed, Darryl Anderson, Bruce Anstey, Neil...
ISPS Handa hailed after ‘par-fect’ week for Mid and East Antrim
Once again the ISPS Handa World Invitational presented by AVIV Clinics, held at Galgorm Castle Golf Club and Massereene Golf Club, has been a huge success with millions tuning in around the globe. Scotland's Ewen Ferguson claimed his second DP World Tour title of the...
Make a run for it and sign up to the Antrim Coast Half Marathon
Adrenaline levels will be soaring in two weeks’ time as thousands of runners descend on the starting line to take part in the eagerly awaited Antrim Coast Half Marathon. There is something for everyone this year, even those who don’t want to attempt the 13 miles round...
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...
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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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