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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…

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.

Sailing directions to our harbours & marinas

New tour guides set to elevate Mid and East Antrim’s visitor experience

…a celebratory event in Carrickfergus recognising the achievements of the local participants who undertook two OCN Level 2 Award in Tour Guiding courses during autumn and winter 2024. Designed to support local tourism development, the courses equipped learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to lead guided tours and…

Update on significant progress being made on Belfast Region City Deal projects

…the historic town of Carrickfergus, the creation of an i4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre in Ballymena, and the further development of The Gobbins at Islandmagee as a world-class tourism attraction. Deputy Mayor, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness, chaired the meeting and said: “Today’s meeting highlights the transformative power of the Belfast Region…

Remembrance Services held throughout the Borough to commemorate the Fallen

…Borough’s towns of Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne, with poignant ceremonies also taking place 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 Beth Adger…

Enterprising Women Winter Showcase celebrates local female Entrepreneurs at unique Christmas market

…the Ballymena Business Centre, Carrickfergus Enterprise and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, the event offered visitors an exciting head-start to their holiday shopping whilst shining a bright light on handcrafted holiday products made by local female artisans. From beautiful wax melts to unique jewellery and fine prints, the showcase…

Council launches pre-loved toys scheme for fifth year!

…Centre Group, Larne and Carrickfergus Locality Planning Group, Home Start and Horizon Sure Start - to deliver the ever-popular toy donation scheme. Over 8.5 million toys are thrown away each year in the UK. In 2022 Council diverted over 5.2 tonne of toys from landfill and gifted them to local…

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council launches Shop Front Revitalisation Scheme

…of Ballymena, Larne, and Carrickfergus. The grants programme will offer grants ranging from £500 to £4,999 for businesses to help support the improvement of the overall appearance of commercial properties that front onto the streetscape in each of the town centres. This will be complemented by additional investment by the…

Veterans roadshow in Ballymena

…a previous event in Carrickfergus Town Hall in February was well attended and brought together a variety of support organisations. The venue for the 4 October 2023 event will be the Services Club at Trostan Avenue in Ballymena. The roadshow will start at 7pm that evening, continuing to 9.30pm. The…

Christmas message from Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna

…on Castle Green in Carrickfergus for one of the most colourful, historical events of the year - the annual re-enactment of Schomberg’s Siege. In the world of sport, we hosted the Clearer Water Antrim Coast Half Marathon – which saw runners from across the UK and Ireland and further afield…