Watch: RATH Community Group celebrations in Rathcoole mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

The event at Donardview Close on Saturday, May 3 included children's entertainment, music, flute bands, and a visit from military vehicles.

In a social media post, the group said: “A big thanks to Rab at Dalaradia; a huge thank you to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. Many thanks to the Rathcoole Red Hand Comrades Association for their donation[ [and to] our friends in the Rathcoole Protestant Boys for entertaining us, they never let us down. Many thanks to Alfie and friends, and last but not least a huge thank you to the various RATH/Dalaradia volunteers for their help.”