Residents already told us how they fondly remember the establishments that have come and gone, but this time around, we take a look at some of Ballymena’s longest-lasting businesses that are still holding their own today.
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9. Go Sun, Bridge Street
This Chinese restaurant first opened its doors in 1966, undergoing a few major refurbishments in the decades since. In recent years, the Bridge Street eatery saw success at the Ballymena Business Excellence Awards, winning Best Eating Establishment multiple times. Photo: Old Photos of Ballymena
10. McKillens, Church Street
Pictured here in 2008, this family-run business has been operating in Ballymena since 1926. Stocking fashions and giftware, it is perhaps best known for specialising in footwear, and many customers will remember a trip to McKillens to be fitted for a new pair of school shoes. Photo: Google