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Town Centre Health Check

The Town Centre Health Check has been prepared by the Local Development Plan Team for the 3 main towns of Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne and the 5 small towns of Ahoghill, Broughshane, Cullybackey, Portglenone and Whitehead, using survey information gathered in March 2024.

The Guard Room

Discover 800 years of history on this site. The gaol house building, at Carrickfergus Town Hall, dates from c.1900 tells the story of the Antrim Artillery militia who were based here in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Use the Get MEActive app to manage your membership of Mid and East Antrim Leisure Centres.

Holiday Season Update for Bin Collections and Council Services

…Saturday 27 December - Carrickfergus collections will take place on Saturday 20 December - Larne collections will take place on Monday 22 December Friday 26 December 2025: - Carrickfergus collections will take place on the next scheduled collection day - Larne collections will take place on Monday 29 December Thursday…

Public Invited to Have Their Say on the Future of Carrickfergus

…shape the future of Carrickfergus at a special public drop-in event on Wednesday 24 September 2025, from 4pm to 8pm at Carrickfergus Civic Centre. The event will unveil the latest designs for the £42 million Carrickfergus City Deal Regeneration Project - a once-in-a-generation investment that will transform the historic town…

Kerbie Boxes (Ballymena & Carrickfergus)

…Bryson kerbside collection day (Ballymena/Carrickfergus), visit the Bryson Recycling website.

Portglenone Marina Motorhome Pitches

Situated on the banks of the River Bann off the Gortgoyle Road, Portglenone Marina offers 6 motorhome pitches.

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Carrickfergus Marina marks 40th anniversary with a weekend of celebrations!

…off at 9am at Carrickfergus Marina Building, where visitors can explore a fascinating exhibition showcasing the marina’s history. This includes photographs, videos and architectural drawings that trace the development of the marina from its conception in the early 1980s to its modern-day success. Berth holders, both past and present, are…

Tourism

…cold stone walls of Carrickfergus Castle, drive the famous Causeway Coastal Route, take in the same spectacular views as St Patrick from the top of Slemish Mountain or feel the seaspray on your face as you traverse the newly-restored walkways of The Gobbins Cliff Path. We are proud to be…

Portglenone Marina

Portglenone Marina has proudly achieved European Blue Flag status, situated off the Gortgole Road on the banks of The River Bann approximately 9 miles west of Ballymena. Our Marina has 35 fully serviced pontoon berths, and additional facilities include, trailer park, slipway rigging area, canoe steps, pump out facility and…

Town Centre Development

The Town Centre team are dedicated to working with local businesses in the three town centres across Mid and East Antrim.

Freedom of the Borough awarded by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council to army veteran George Horner

…a special ceremony at Carrickfergus Town Hall on (Friday) 27 March. Elected Members agreed on bestowing the prestigious award in October 2025 in recognition of his incredible service and sacrifice. It followed a Notice of Motion proposed by Councillor Marc Collins and seconded by Alderman Billy Ashe MBE. Mayor of…

Carrickfergus Area History

Carrickfergus is situated in County Antrim on the northern shore of Belfast Lough. Having deep waters and sheltered from the Irish Sea, it was one of the first settlements of the Anglo-Norman colonisation of Ulster.

Carrickfergus welcomes Irish Guards for 125th anniversary celebrations

…Irish Guards parade from Carrickfergus Town Hall to Castle Car Park, where they will perform against the striking backdrop of the historic Carrickfergus Castle. Promising a celebration of pageantry and tradition, the Irish Guards, one of the most distinguished regiments in the British Army, are renowned for their ceremonial excellence…

Leisure Centres

…Ballymena Amphitheatre Wellness Centre, Carrickfergus Larne Leisure Centre

Billy Ashe, MBE

Billy Ashe, MBE

Time to celebrate our community volunteers

…local volunteers in the Carrickfergus and Greenisland area on Wednesday 4 June. The event was held during Volunteer Week 2025 which runs from Monday 2 – Sunday 8 June. Volunteer Week Northern Ireland aims to recognise and celebrate the contributions of volunteers, promote volunteering opportunities, and inspire more people to…