Mid and East Antrim

Carrickfergus Castle. Photo: Helena McManus

‘Phased conservation works’ at Carrick Castle in advance of City Deal

John Read, Mid and East Antrim Good Relations Officer.

Importance of engaging with NI's 'diverse communities'

Portglenone Marina. Pic courtesy Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

£0.5m development plan for 'under-utilised' forests

Almost 3,000 applicants are on the housing waiting list in the Mid and East Antrim Borough. Picture: Krists Luhaers on Unsplash

Almost 3,000 on housing waiting list in Mid and East Antrim

Amphitheatre, Carrickfergus. Picture: Local Democracy Reporting Service

New 3G pitch for Amphitheatre Leisure Centre in Carrickfergus

Stuart King. (Carrick Rangers).

Ballyclare rescue draw on the road

The event has been organised by community groups across through the Larne Area Community Cluster initiative. Photo submitted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Free family fun day at market yard

Annette White, Larne Community Development Project, with the Mayor, Ald Gerardine Mulvenna.

Six photos of Larne Area Community Cluster groups as new defibrillator guardians

Firefighters and volunteers took part in the physical challenge on Saturday, August 19 in a bid to raise funds for the Fire Fighters’ Charity, alongside other worthy local causes. Photo: Alistair Carmichael

Larne and Ballyclare fire engine pull raises thousands for worthy causes

Larne Main Street. Picture: Google

Councillors defer decision to renew Mid and East Antrim shopping discount app

Headboy Sam Drummond, formerly of Cairncastle Primary School, and Asia Haraburda, formerly of St MacNissi’s Primary School, both studied Biology and Chemistry with Sam adding Business Studies and Mathematics and Asia, French and Spanish. Sam and Asia will both continue their studies at Queens University, Belfast, reading Actuarial Science and Medicine respectively.

‘Outstanding’ A level results for Larne Grammar students

Lee Bonis opened the scoring for Larne. (Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press).

King 'delighted' after victory over Coleraine

Carrickfergus Enterprise. Pic by: Google

Council funding for enterprise centres is 'absolute embarrassment', claim

The council says a reduction of 750kg in landfill by a household would mean a saving of £81. Pic: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Cloth nappies could save parents £500, councillors told

Carrickfergus seafront. Photo by: Photo by: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Increase in free berth nights after fee rise

Currently, rolls of 50 liners are delivered to households in the borough three times a year. Photo by: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Counting the cost of providing food caddy bin liners

Failure to pick up and deposit dog foul in a bin could result in a fixed penalty of £80. Photo by: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Three fixed penalties for dog fouling in five months

Cllr John Hyland is stepping down from the role next month. Photo submitted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.

Councillor stepping down due to 'change in personal circumstances'

The skate park in the People's Park, Ballymena. Photo submitted by Mid and East Antrim Council

Green light for £180k skate park

Ballymena Showgrounds. Pic courtesy Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Councillor's call for fencing to protect football ground neighbours

Local businesses came together for the first session 'Confident Pricing for Profit' in the Ecos Hub, Ballymena. Photo: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Mid and East Antrim Food and Drink Business Event Series continues

Harry Plumb, Dylan Thompson, Owen Maltman, MJ Maglanoc, Paula Young, Callum McGinley, Cedrick Santos, Mayor Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna and Danny Donnelly MLA. Photo: Press Eye

Mayor welcomes McDonald’s campaign to tackle litter in Larne

Professor Sue Christie OBE, Chair at Keep NI Beautiful (left) and Dr Ian Humphreys, CEO, Keep NI Beautiful (right) help Tara McAleese and Claire Duddy celebrate three Green Flag Awards for Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Photo: Simon Graham

Green Flag Awards for Mid and East Antrim sites

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna with Antrim Rose Mollie and Larne designer Geraldine Connon. Photo: Gerardine Mulvenna

Larne designer behind dress for Antrim Rose of Tralee Mollie

Carrickfergus town centre. Photo by: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Hundreds sign petition against proposed charges at car park beside castle

Samy Ryder closes Dalfest on Sunday evening in the grounds of Glenarm Castle. Photo by: Paul Faith

24 more memorable photos from the ‘best ever’ Camp Dalfest in Glenarm

Pictured at Causeway Aromatics' new store in the grounds of Glenarm Castle are: Gina Thomson, owner; the Mayor, Ald Gerardine Mulvenna; Adrian Morrow, estate manager at Glenarm Castle Estates and Ally McGarry, business client manager, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Photo submitted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.

Scented products business opens new store in castle grounds

Nominations for this year’s High Street Hero Awards, powered by Retail NI, are now open until Saturday, July 31, and locals from across the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area are being encouraged to vote for their favourite online to help them win a coveted award. Pictured are Retail NI chief executive Glyn Roberts with Cllr Paul Reid; Julie Ozturk, Camelot; Mayor Gerardine Mulvenna; Cllr Maureen Morrow; Edel Scanlon, and Andrew Bartlett from Roam. Photo: Darren Kidd- PressEye

Call for Mid and East Antrim residents to vote for favourite local retailers

Local storyteller, Vicky McFarland with Christine Barnhill, MEABC Economic Development Officer and pupils from Whitehead Primary School. Photo: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Kids enjoy immersive storytelling as borough gears up for Science Summer School

People in Mid and East Antrim are being invited to nominate any amazing individuals and organisations who support the local LGBTQIA+ community. Image courtesy of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Nominations invited for Mid and East Antrim Mayor's 'Pride Recognition' event

The PSNI have issued traffic advice ahead of this year's Twelfth of July parades in Mid and East Antrim. Credit: PSNI

Mid and East Antrim traffic advice ahead of Twelfth parades

At Dobbins Inn are Laura Cowan, MEA strategic tourism and regeneration manager; the Mayor, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna; David Roberts, director of strategic development at Tourism NI; Kirsty Fallis, Dobbins Inn Hotel and tour guides George McGrand and Adrian Hack. Photo submitted by Mid and East Antrim Council

Hidden gems and stories feature in new coastal tourism initiative

Greenland Cemetery, Craigyhill. Pics courtesy of Local Democracy Reporting Service

Overweight coffin charge would ‘stigmatise’, says funeral directors' association

The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna with council representatives and tour guides. Credit: Paul Faith

Mayor congratulates 10 newly qualified tour guides

St Nicholas' Church in Carrickfergus is seeking support for a new campaign to secure the future of the historic building. Photo courtesy of St Nicholas' Church Office

Historic church calls for community to back restoration efforts

Sponsors are (seated): Caroline Rowley, Kilwaughter Minerals; Mayor; Fiona Byrne, Kilwaughter Minerals; (standing) Chris Gault, Caterpillar; William Nelson, Wright Bus; Tracy Mearns, Yelo; Graeme Bennett, IPC Mouldings; Graham Whitehurst, Chair of the Manufacturing Task Force; David Watson, Ryobi; Noel Mulholland, Michelin Development and Gemma McAuley, Kilwaughter Minerals. Photo: McAuley Multimedia

Science Summer School making a return to Mid and East Antrim

Pupils from Moorfields Primary School took part in the Book Buddies project with residents of Galgorm Care Home in Ballymena. Photo: Mid and East Antrim Agewell Partnership

‘Book Buddies’ scheme sees schoolchildren share their favourite tales

Northern Ireland has the highest rating of all regions in the UK, with an average Food Hygiene of 4.68 out of 5. Image credit: High Speed Training.

Northern Ireland's impressive food hygiene ratings have just been revealed

Participants at Ballygally for the charity swim. Photo submitted by MEA Agewell Partnership

8-photo splash of 60 cold dippers at Ballygally beach for Agewell fundraiser

Marine Gardens, Carrickfergus. Credit: Google Maps

Greenfinches' memorials will mark 50th anniversary

Zanna Hamill, Alex Hamill, Andrew Nelson, the Mayor, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, Stacey Hanna, Niamh McMullan and Winston Pinkerton, president RSPBANI. Credit: Chris Neely

Co Antrim venue to host All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships

Volunteers were thanked for their helping Agewell to deliver its services. Photo submitted by Mid and East Antrim Agewell Partnership

Nine photos from Mid and East Antrim Agewell’s afternoon tea for volunteers