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Beautiful blooms to celebrate historic Coronation!

…Blue Aubrieta Finally, in Carrickfergus – located close to the Castle, off Marine Highway – there is a beautiful bloom of seasonal planting with the official Coronation emblem within the centre of the display. Again, the floral selection was specifically chosen to mirror the official emblem and features Red Dahlia,…

Mid and East Antrim pupils take part in unique Children’s Authors Election

…St. Colmcille’s Primary. In Carrickfergus, Central Integrated Primary, Oakfield Primary and Victoria Primary, and in Larne, Ballycarry Primary, Linn Primary, Moyle Primary and Whitehead Primary cast their ballots. The outcome of the election was a victory for Ballycastle-born author Paddy Donnelly, who has written and illustrated books including ‘The Vanishing…

Looking Back to Look Forward

Project seeking volunteers from the Mid and East Antrim area. Exhibition page

Allotments

…rewarding pastime. * For Carrickfergus and Greenisland Allotment Purchases - if you wish to pay for your allotment by cash, payments should be made through our reception at Carrickfergus Museum and Civic Centre or Larne Smiley Buildings until further notice.

Irish Language Week in Mid & East Antrim

…community engagement project by Carrickfergus Museum, the Cattle Battle game allows players to take on character roles, discovering the twists and turns that were faced by those who lived during the medieval period. The free event takes place at 7pm at Carrickfergus Town Hall and can be booked online through…

Public Rights of Way

Under the Access to the Countryside (NI) Order 1983, all councils in Northern Ireland have a duty to “assert, protect, keep open and free from obstruction any public right of way”.

Another successful awards programme for local community groups

…Larne - Urban Sanctuary Carrickfergus Community Church (Sunnylands area) - Growing Together Whitehead Community Association, Carrickfergus - Kids Kitchen Garden Woodlawn Primary School, Carrickfergus - Gardening with Grannies Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has supported this campaign along with nine other Councils since 2015/16. Council commits funding each year…

Toilets

Remembrance Services held throughout the Borough to commemorate the Fallen

…Borough’s towns of Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne, with poignant ceremonies being held in Whitehead, Broughshane, Cullybackey, Glynn, Kells and Connor, and Ballycarry. Poppy wreaths were laid on behalf of Council at each of the locations. In attendance in Ballymena was Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, who…

MEA marks Remembrance Sunday with commemorations

…War Memorials in Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, was among those in attendance in Ballymena – laying a wreath alongside Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Interim Chief Executive Valerie Watts. The Mayor said: “It is my honour as Mayor of Mid…

The Story of Carrickfergus Townscape Heritage Initiative p2

Autism Information Roadshows coming to a town near you

…following dates: Town Hall, Carrickfergus, Tuesday 31 January 2023 - 6pm to 9pm Harryville Community Centre, Ballymena, Friday 17 February 2023 - 2pm to 5pm Market Yard, Larne, Saturday 25 March 2023 - 2pm to 5pm There will also be a wellness session for parents at the Carrickfergus roadshow and…

MEActive Summer Programme

Mid and East Antrim’s MEActive team are providing a number of fun activity camps throughout the Borough. Programmes will be delivered at several venues over the summer including at our 3 Leisure Centres as well as utilising some of our outdoor facilities. Book Schemes & Camps online

Community owned, locally grown greengrocers in Carrick

…the local community. Positive Carrickfergus, the group behind the new venture is offering people the chance to get involved in a variety of ways, including volunteering in the shop and even owning a part of it through community shares which start at only £25 per share. The community shares opened…

Marine Gardens Play Park officially reopens!

…within Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus, local Police are aware of previous concerns regarding anti-social behaviour in the area and will work alongside statutory partners to take action on any issues. Neighbourhood Inspector Ash said: “We very much welcome the re-opening of the play park and we encourage locals to enjoy…

Mid and East Antrim to honour 80th anniversary of VE Day with Borough-wide celebrations

…dancers and children's entertainment. Carrickfergus Town Hall and War Memorial Gardens will host Third Carrickfergus Band, Zolene and the ALS Band, Campbell College Pipe Band, Sir Henry Inglesbys Fife and Drum, alongside a children's magic show, facepainting and storytelling. A parade from Carrickfergus Town Hall to the War Memorial Gardens…

Mid and East Antrim welcomes another ‘Chatty Bench’

Located in Sunnylands Community Garden, Carrickfergus, the brightly painted yellow bench has been introduced to provide a place for people to come together to have a chat. Hosted by the Marmalade Trust, Loneliness Awareness Week is an annual campaign which raises awareness of loneliness and gets people talking. The aim…

Remembrance Services held throughout the Borough to commemorate the Fallen

…Borough’s towns of Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne, with poignant ceremonies being held in Whitehead, Broughshane, Cullybackey, Glynn, Kells and Connor, and Ballycarry. Poppy wreaths were laid on behalf of Council at each of the locations. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, said: “It is my honour as…

MEActive More

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are delighted to be able to offer a new programme called ‘MEActive More’. This programme will provide opportunities for those living with cancer and beyond to avail of the various membership benefits associated with normal membership while having access to a dedicated class for…

Outdoor Gyms

Just five minutes in the outdoor gym every day can lead to improvements in your health and wellbeing. Our outdoor gyms are completely free to use and are suitable for all, from experienced gym goers to beginners.