Music stars take to the stage for virtual Dalriada HOMEFEST

Alexandra Burke, Nadine Coyle, and Nathan Carter were just some of the stars performing live from Glenarm Castle during Dalriada HOMEFEST.

Broadcast virtually on Saturday, July 18, the festival was one of many events to have been reshaped this year to reflect ongoing public health guidelines.

TV personality Stephen Mulhern joins Anne Donaghy, Chief Executive of Mid & East Antrim Borough Council and Mayor, Councillor Peter Johnston, in a socially distanced workout during Homefest at Glenarm Castle. Photos by Paul Faith

placeholder image — TV personality Stephen Mulhern joins Anne Donaghy, Chief Executive of Mid & East Antrim Borough Council and Mayor, Councillor Peter Johnston, in a socially distanced workout during Homefest at Glenarm Castle. Photos by Paul Faith

Special hosts at the event, which was held in partnership with Mid and East Antrim Council, included Neal McClelland from Cool FM and TV favourite Stephen Mulhern.

Also on the programme were NI performers such as Dea Matrona, Anna’s Number and Songbirds.

For younger viewers, the line up included a singalong with children’s TV megastar Justin, bedtime stories with Eamonn Holmes and a garden party with legacy children’s show The Sooty Show Live.

A fireworks display was held to close the evening.