11 brilliant photos of retro Easter celebrations in Newtownabbey

As the Easter holidays approach, we took a look back through the Newtownabbey Times archive to see how residents celebrated in years gone by.

Easter parties, egg hunts and sports camps have been enjoyed across Newtownabbey over the years.

Take a look at these amazing pictures from Easter breaks over the years.

Hopefully they bring back some happy memories.

9. Easter fun in Newtownabbey

Children at the IFA Easter Soccer School with coaches Steven Livingstone and Paul Thompson in 2013. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

Children at the IFA Easter Soccer School in Newtownabbey in 2013. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

John Marshall and Steven Livingstone with some of the participants at the IFA Easter Soccer School in 2013. Photo: Freddie Parkinson