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Eat, drink and walk through the history of Mid and East Antrim

…Discover the history of Carrickfergus through a guided 2km walking tour and immersive medieval food and drinks experience at Dobbins Inn. The ‘Dobbins Dander and Dine’ allows guests to discover the story behind the legendary hostelry and its links to Carrickfergus Castle and the town itself, the oldest walled town…

Local students find Food for Thought

…from Ulidia Integrated College, Carrickfergus, and I would like to thank them for taking part. “On behalf of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, I would also like to thank Greenmount Campus for providing a fantastic educational and fun day out for the students.” Secondary schools across the Borough were…

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Council’s packed Coronation programme ‘fit for a King’!

…big screens in Larne, Carrickfergus and Ballymena, with a range of activities and free entertainment taking place at the same venues. “In the coming days, Council will be inviting local community groups to apply for grants of up to £500 towards hosting their own events and celebrations within the Borough.…

Rural Business Development Grant Scheme

Rural Business Grants of up to £7,500 Capital grants up to a maximum of 50% grant rate are available to existing micro-enterprises based in a rural area to support them to sustain and grow through DAERA’s Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation (TRPSI) Programme. The scheme is open for applications…

Get MEActive

Come and see for yourself and #GetMEActive at our three leisure sites in Mid and East Antrim. Get the Get MEActive App Join Online (opens in a new tab) Ampitheatre Wellness Centre Larne Leisure Centre Seven Towers Leisure Centre

School uniform scheme – collection points open this August

…Friday, 10am - 3pm Carrickfergus: Education Room, Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Monday to Friday, 10am - 3pm *Please note: All venues will be closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday 28 August 2023. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, said: “We’re delighted to be running this…

Wall-to-wall colour across Mid and East Antrim

…schemes underway in Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne. Additionally, a number of public artworks and parklets have been unveiled. The striking artworks are designed to bring a splash of colour to towns and reflect the area’s illustrious history and heritage. The projects are part of a Covid-19 Recovery Revitalisation Programme, funded…

Conservation Areas

Conservation Areas are areas of special architectural or historic interest. The Planning Act (NI) 2011 (Section 104) provides the Council with the power to designate an area of special architectural or historic interest as a Conservation Area.

Mid and East Antrim celebrates Tourism & Hospitality Week 2025

…the once-in-a-generation £42 million Carrickfergus City Deal project to transform the town into a heritage-led tourism destination, will continue to benefit the Borough as a whole. “We look forward to welcoming even more visitors in future.” Council, via our tourism brand Shaped by Sea and Stone, works with local trade…

Council asserts ‘the write to vote’ during Democracy Week

…civic artefacts planned for Carrickfergus Museum, a fun table quiz, a bus tour around historical sites with a political connection and a keynote address on a democratic theme. Further details on the events of Democracy Week can be provided by contacting: members.services@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

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Kindness Postbox exhibition held in local libraries for Positive Ageing month!

…in local libraries in Carrickfergus, Ballymena and Larne until the end of October. The exhibition is FREE and everyone is welcome to share the colourful connections made during normal library opening hours. The Kindness Postbox started in Enniskillen as a project to give residents of local care homes in lockdown…

Former Mayor presents cheque of over £20k to charities

…abuse across Antrim, Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne and Newtownabbey. They offer one to one support, practical assistance and group work for women in the community. They also provide specialised services and support for children and young people affected by domestic abuse. Alderman Mulvenna said: “I am absolutely overjoyed and overwhelmed by…

Council launches third phase of successful Shop Front Revitalisation Scheme

…premises across Ballymena, Larne, Carrickfergus, and Greenisland. Building on the success of previous schemes – which supported over 150 local businesses, this latest round of funding continues the Council’s commitment to enhancing the Borough’s town centres and supporting local enterprise. Eligible local, town-centre businesses can now apply for grants between…

Council support for ‘Paw-some’ new product!

Entrepreneur and business owner, Simon Waring, established Soap Story Ltd in 2015, which specialises in the manufacture of a range of hygiene products, which includes bath bombs, hand cleansing gels, soap wedges, soap sponges and jelly soaps. To support the businesses’ growth, Council’s Business Escalator Plus Programme provided expert mentoring…

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Ballymena students connect with local entrepreneurs in Mid and East Antrim’s final Future Founders

…Circle Creative Communications in Carrickfergus, Danielle Polkey of Eden Hair and Beauty in Ahoghill, and Karl Scullion of Museco in Portglenone. The businesses involved generously contributed their time and expertise on a voluntary basis to support and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. Their commitment highlights the strength of Northern…

Budding Entrepreneurs in Mid and East Antrim find out how to ‘Go Succeed’ in business

…academy was delivered by Carrickfergus Enterprise as part of the Go Succeed business support service, led by Northern Ireland’s 11 local councils and funded by the UK Government. The event was specially designed to appeal to those in the Mid and East Antrim area who wanted to develop skills and…

Celebration of Innovation in Mid and East Antrim

…included Innovate NI, LEDCOM, Carrickfergus Enterprise, Ballymena Business Centre, the Federation of Small Businesses, Northern Regional College, Ballymena BID, Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce, Michelin Development UK and Catalyst. The partnership supports local businesses to help them progress through a structured innovation process that follows the tried and tested NI…