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October 2024
Irish Food Writers’ Guild Enjoys Showcase of Ards and North Down’s Rich Culinary Offerings22nd Oct 2024
Ards and North Down Borough Council hosted a group of highly respected representatives from the Irish Food Writers’ Guild last week to showcase…
October Half Term Promises a Week of Super Natural Activities at WWT Castle Espie16th Oct 2024
Families can tap into the magic that’s all around them at WWT Castle Espie this October half term, where wand making and spell casting are…
£3M investment to significantly enhance search and security at Belfast City Airport completed15th Oct 2024
Photo caption: Judith Davis, Airport Operations Manager at Belfast City Airport
Work to significantly enhance security checks at…
Studiocanal Unveils Bear-Y Special Statue In Newtownards As Part Of Paddington Visits14th Oct 2024
Picture caption: Paddington Visits launches in Newtownards ahead of the beloved bear's return to the big screen in PADDINGTON IN PERU, in…
Clandeboye Lodge Partners with Action Mental Health to Launch ‘Give Yourself a Break’ Campaign10th Oct 2024
Photo caption: From left to right: Jonathan Smyth (Head of Communications & Fundraising, Action Mental Health), Jane Robertson (Fundraising…
Unique Brent Goose sculpture unveiled as a tribute to inspiring Castle Espie volunteer9th Oct 2024
Photo caption: Paul Stewart WWT Castle Espie and willow sculpture specialist Bob Johnston at Ulster Folk Museum
A stunning new…
Taste Ards and North Down producers enjoy success at Blas na hÉireann - The Irish Food Awards 20249th Oct 2024
Awards celebrate 'the very best' in the food and drinks industry
Five food producers from across Ards and North Down have won awards…
Growth Events Fund Open for Applications with £45k Per Year Available9th Oct 2024
Photo caption: The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart, is encouraging applications to the Growth Events Fund…
£1.2M investment for Airtastic Bangor Exciting Redevelopment8th Oct 2024
New Multi-Activity Centre Set to Open in Early 2025
Airtastic, Northern Irelands leading entertainment brand, is excited to announce the…
Clandeboye Yoghurt’s focus on quality, innovation and stunning flavours leads to new business2nd Oct 2024
Copyright Newsletter, by Sam Butler, full article Clandeboye Yoghurt’s focus on quality, innovation and stunning flavours leads to…
September 2024
Taste AND at Clandeboye: Enjoy the delicious tastes of the Borough at two-day artisan market!24th Sept 2024
Enjoy the delicious tastes of the Borough at Taste AND at Clandeboye, a two-day speciality food and drink market organised by Ards and North Down…
Free Pre-Bookable Event Buses for the Shorelife Celebration!18th Sept 2024
Photo caption: The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart, and Arthur are looking forward to the Shorelife Celebration…
Demo and Dine with Rachel Allen Success for SERC Students11th Sept 2024
HVO switch reduces Belfast City Airport vehicle emissions9th Sept 2024
Photo caption: Ian Nuttall, Environment and Sustainability Manager at Belfast City Airport, and Michael McDowell, Airfield Operations…
Dive into Autumn with the Shorelife Celebration!4th Sept 2024
Step into Autumn and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of our shoreline at the brand-new Shorelife Celebration! Join us on Saturday, 5…
Belfast City Airport celebrates one year of £1.2m Aspire Lounge3rd Sept 2024
Photo caption: Kathy Toye, Commercial Manager at Belfast City Airport, and Heather Wilson, Lounge Manager at Belfast City…
Launch of Portaferry Heritage Fest 2nd Sept 2024
Photo caption: Launch of Portaferry Heritage Fest on Sat 31 August 2024 at Portaferry Market House.
Health Minister and Ulster Unionist…
August 2024
Free Shuttle Buses for Portavogie’s Tide and Turf Food Festival30th Aug 2024
Food lovers will flock to the beautiful harbour village of Portavogie on 7 September for the popular Tide and Turf Food Festival where celebrity…
Folk Museum Making Festival returns to honour Northern Ireland's heritage skills13th Aug 2024
Ulster Folk Museum's annual celebration of heritage and craft skills takes place on 17 and 18 August
Ulster Folk Museum has announced the…
Portaferry’s brand new Heritage Fest13th Aug 2024
Organisations across Portaferry have come together under the banner of Portaferry Community Collective to launch a brand new festival celebrating…
Big Names at this year’s Portavogie Tide and Turf Food Festival 7th Aug 2024
Photo caption: The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart, pictured with a Mermaid in Portavogie Harbour. (Image: Graham…
Belfast’s Jawbox Gerry is an international Master of Gin1st Aug 2024
Copyright Belfast Live, by Sam Butler, full article
Ards and North Down producers accredited under the Great Taste 2024 scheme1st Aug 2024
The cream of the crop has been revealed by the world’s most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme.
On 30 July 2024, the Guild of…
July 2024
KLM to expand daily services from Belfast City Airport25th July 2024
Photo caption: Katy Best, Chief Commercial Officer at Belfast City Airport, and Helen McGorman, Head of Stakeholder Engagement NI at Tourism…
Discover the best of Ards and North Down with this summer23rd July 2024
Photo caption: Mayor of Ards and North Down, Cllr Alistair Cathcart and Pete Marshall, Translink Service Delivery Manager promote…
Funding Confirmed for Whitespots Country Park17th July 2024
Photo caption: Mayor Alistair Cathcart with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, and Stephen Harding (Director, McAdam Design)
DAERA Minister,…
Get ready as the Summer of Wonder starts at WWT Castle Espie16th July 2024
Get ready for a summer of wonder at WWT Castle Espie as everyone is invited to explore, connect and enjoy creating new experiences, whilst…
The Dirty Duck named Northern Ireland's Pub and Bar of the Year 20241st July 2024
Copyright Belfast Live, by Sophie McLaughlin, full article, Co Down spot named Northern Ireland's Pub and Bar of the Year 2024
Celebrated Mount Stewart garden wins European Garden Award for ‘exemplary’ climate mitigation measures1st July 2024
Photo caption: A gardener deadheads plants at Mount Stewart. National Trust Images/James Dobson
Article copyright: A Farming Life article…
June 2024
McBrides on the Square launch Limited Edition Festival Beer19th June 2024
Gavin Murphy (Executive Chef at The Old Inn), Chris Morris (Modest Beer), Iris McBride (McBrides on the Square), Mayor Alistair Cathc
Food Lover’s Heaven at This Weekend’s Comber Earlies Food Festival! 19th June 2024
Comber Leisure Centre Car Park will be transformed into a food-lover’s heaven this Saturday 22 June for the Comber Earlies Food Festival, one…
From field to bottle – unique whiskeys from Co Down distillery18th June 2024
Article copyright: A Farming Life article 'From field to bottle – unique whiskeys from Co Down distillery', by Sam Butler and Steven…
Sail into luxury with the New ‘Titanic Retreat’ Experience at Clandeboye Lodge18th June 2024
Clandeboye Lodge is excited to launch a new ‘first-class' staycation experience, Titanic Retreat. This package perfectly combines…
The Copeland Distillery unveils new 5 year old single grain whiskey5th June 2024
Article copyright: NI Travel News, 3 June
The Copeland Distillery has released a 5-year-old Single Grain Irish whiskey – the second…
May 2024
Inaugural Easyjet flights to Palma de Mallorca take off from Belfast City Airport31st May 2024
Belfast City Airport has marked the commencement of easyJet’s seasonal service to Palma de Mallorca.
Flights to the popular Spanish…
Irish Restaurant Awards 2024 - Local winners30th May 2024
Copyright - irishrestaurantawards.com
The All-Ireland final of Irish Restaurant Awards 2024 took place in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington…
This Weekend’s Sea Bangor (1-2 June) Features New 1940s Dance Hall and Milk Bar29th May 2024
The City of Bangor will be a hive of activity this weekend with Sea Bangor (1-2 June), a free-to-attend maritime festival which features a 1940s…
Clandeboye Lodge Wins Prestigious Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award 202424th May 2024
Clandeboye Lodge is pleased to announce that it has once again been recognised as one of the best places to stay in Tripadvisor's…
Pickie to Pier swim returns with original race route from 191023rd May 2024
The Pickie to Pier Swim will return to Bangor on Saturday 6th July for its fifth outing as part of Open House Festival’s Seaside Revival…
Belfast City airport becomes first airport in Northern Ireland to install EV charging points22nd May 2024
Belfast City Airport has become the first airport in Northern Ireland to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging points for passengers thanks to a…
Belfast City Airport sets sail with Royal Caribbean charter flights for summer 202422nd May 2024
Belfast City Airport has officially commenced its highly anticipated charter services to Barcelona and Bologna with Royal Caribbean International…
Rachel Allen Headlines Comber Earlies Food Festival!22nd May 2024
Best-selling cookery writer and TV chef, Rachel Allen, will headline this year’s Comber Earlies Food Festival on Saturday 22 June. The renowned…
Sea Bangor (1-2 June) Supports Local Business21st May 2024
The City of Bangor is gearing up for the popular Sea Bangor event on Saturday 1 to Sunday 2 June and Ards and North Down Borough Council is…
Culloden Estate unveils stunning upgrades and a new visual identity20th May 2024
Northern Ireland’s leading 5-star property has completed a £600,000 upgrade and debuted a refreshed visual brand identity…
Strictly Seaside Revival 16th May 2024
Photo caption: Gregorz and Edyta Gabrys, who won last year’s Seaside Revival dance contest, will return this year to try and retain their…
Northern Ireland named Best Golf Destination in Western Europe16th May 2024
Photo caption: Scrabo Golf Club in Newtownards. Credit: Scrabo Golf Club.
Award voted for by members of the International Association of…
Commemorative Events to Mark 80th Anniversary of D-Day; WWII Veterans Invited to Attend15th May 2024
Photo caption: Mayor Jennifer Gilmour with Leading Ladies Ceara Grehan and Michelle Baird who will perform at the 1940s themed Sea Bangor.…
A Bolly great idea this summer!9th May 2024
The Bollinger Champagne Garden is back by popular demand at the renowned five-star Culloden Estate & Spa in Belfast, promising a summer of…
Popular Sea Bangor Festival Date Announced8th May 2024
There will be lots of nautical fun both on and off the water at the popular Sea Bangor Festival on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June. This year’s…
Experience Ards and North Down this Spring and Summer!3rd May 2024
By land or by sea, there are lots of fantastic experiences and fascinating places to discover in Ards and North Down this spring, summer and…
Enjoy a Free Family Fun Day in Holywood on May Day!1st May 2024
Holywood’s May Day celebrations get into full swing on Monday 6 May with a packed programme of entertainment for all the…
April 2024
Open House Bangor returns with month-long summer Festival 25th Apr 2024
Open House has announced the initial programme for this year’s annual Bangor Festival. The focal venues for ticketed events will be Bangor…
Irish Restaurant Awards Ulster Regional Final 202411th Apr 2024
Source- Irish Restaurant Awards Website
On Wednesday 10 April at the Armagh City Hotel the Irish Restaurant Awards county winners were…
HOLST landmark anniversaries to be celebrated in Portaferry10th Apr 2024
Celebrating 150 years since Holst’s birth and 90 years since his death, the Portico of Ards in Portaferry is delighted to welcome the Kammer…
Exciting Range of Tourism Experiences on Offer in Ards and North Down!9th Apr 2024
Ards and North Down Borough Council has announced an exciting range of Tourism Experiences for 2024. From guided tours to unique immersive…
Love it? Put it on the map tourism NI launch new giant adventure map3rd Apr 2024
Tourism NI has launched its new Giant Adventure Map – a first-of-its-kind interactive map for Northern Ireland, allowing local people to…
March 2024
Children’s TV favourites Bing and Flop are coming to WWT Castle Espie this Spring29th Mar 2024
Bing and Flop, from the multi-award-winning animated children's television series, will be coming to WWT Castle Espie in a couple of weeks as…
United Kingdom Pipe Band Championships come to Bangor!26th Mar 2024
The United Kingdom Pipe Band Championships will take place on Saturday 18 May 2024 at Ward Park Arras, Bangor.
The Royal Scottish Pipe…
AND golf courses in The Telegraph's top 7 'must visit' list25th Mar 2024
Copyright - The Telegraph 'Seven of Northern Ireland’s must-visit golf courses by John O'Ceallaigh, 7 March 24
We couldn't…
Rory Best goes on a taste trail around County Down19th Mar 2024
Copyright - The Telegraph: Join Rory Best on a taste trail around Northern Ireland 15-3-24
"It’s the people that make Northern Ireland…
Local Food and Drinks Producers Recognised at TASTE AND Food Heroes Awards19th Mar 2024
Local food and drinks producers have been recognised at the third annual TASTE AND Food Heroes Awards, hosted by Ards and North Down Borough…
Donaghadee features in Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide 15th Mar 2024
Copyright - The Belfast Telegraph: Town named the best place to live in NI in The Sunday Times guide by Mark Bain 15-3-24
Donaghadee is named as…
Special Promotions Encourage Ards and North Down Shoppers to Support Local11th Mar 2024
Special promotions are available for shoppers across the Borough following the launch of a new ‘Support Local’ campaign by Ards and…
Experience Ards and North Down in 2024!6th Mar 2024
Fantastic experiences, fascinating places, delicious food and more. Discover what Ards and North Down has to offer with more than 40 fabulous…
February 2024
Van Morrison returns to the Culloden estate with two Easter dates19th Feb 2024
Blues rock legend Van Morrison is to perform two exclusive, intimate shows this Easter in the Culloden Estate & Spa.
The lunch and…
The 25 cosiest places to stay in the UK, by The Times8th Feb 2024
Copyright - thetimes.co.uk, 'The 25 cosiest places to stay in the UK' by Susan d’Arcy
The Times have included The Old Inn,…
Full STEAM ahead as NI Science Festival rolls into Bangor, Ards and Strangford!2nd Feb 2024
Next month, NI Science Festival returns to North Down as it celebrates a decade of exploration and discovery.
From Thursday 15 – Sunday…
January 2024
Duck the stress this World Wetlands Day and visit WWT Castle Espie for a moment of calm26th Jan 2024
This World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2024, WWT Castle Espie wants everyone to duck the stress of modern living and visit their local wetland for a…
Blossom into Forever: Clandeboye Lodge invites Couples to Find Inspiration for Their Dream Day at the Spring Wedding Fair.26th Jan 2024
Let your ideas bloom at the Clandeboye Lodge Spring Wedding Fair, showcasing the best local wedding specialists to inspire your perfect wedding day.…
Small Farm Attraction of the Year 202423rd Jan 2024
The Ark Open Farm team are delighted to have been awarded the Jim Keetch Small Farm Park of the Year award in January 2024 at the National Farm…
'Weaving' Heritage Skills, Mental Health and Nature for Inspiring Textiles Project19th Jan 2024
Photo caption (picture on left) Shamara Press Inspiring Yarns, Mukesh Sharma Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund in Northern Ireland, Paul…
North Down Museum retains Accreditation status19th Jan 2024
North Down Museum, located in the city of Bangor, is delighted to have retained its full accreditation statu
Waltzes, Nocturnes, Mazurkas: Chopin at its best at Portico15th Jan 2024
Another wintery, bleak February Sunday afternoon but, yet again, Portico has the antidote – Pavel Kolesnikov, the greatest Chopin exponent…
Get ready to Feel Good at Portico of Ards this March5th Jan 2024
Get ready to dust the winter blues away with the first Feel Good Festival at the historic Portico of Ards in Portaferry
December 2023
Belfast City Airport Soars to Success in Airport Health and Safety Week Awards19th Dec 2023
Belfast City Airport has been named the winner of the prestigious Airport Operators Association (AOA) Airport Health and Safety Week Award (Medium…
Gary Lightbody honours Bangor Court House with major award 15th Dec 2023
Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody visited his hometown of Bangor today (Thursday 14 December) to crown The Cou
The pretty UK seaside town Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody calls home12th Dec 2023
Copyright - The pretty UK seaside town Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody calls home by Sarra Gray, gbnews.com, which includes excerpts from…
WWT Castle Espie - Caring for the Environment is Central to their Ethos8th Dec 2023
Against a beautiful backdrop of Strangford Lough, this conservation charity provides a unique opportunity to learn about wetland habitats whilst…
American Students help clean up Strangford Lough7th Dec 2023
Innovative adventure company, Strangford Lough Activity Centre (SLAC) create quirky and unique adventure activity experiences in an area of…
Nurturing Sustainability at The Walled Garden, Helen's Bay7th Dec 2023
Lorraine from The Walled Garden, Helen’s Bay incorporates sustainability into every aspect of her business.
As an…
Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen has Sustainability at the Heart of her Business6th Dec 2023
Sustainability is at the heart of Tracey’s Farmhouse Kitchen, a traditional breadmaking and food tour business on the shores of…
NI Silver Recycles and Remodels Old Jewellery into New Pieces to Cherish6th Dec 2023
Ruth one of our #ANDSustainableGiants runs NI Silver near Holywood. She is renowned for her jewellery pieces inspired by Northern Ireland landmarks…
Greyabbey & District Community Association receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service5th Dec 2023
Greyabbey & District Community Association (GADCA) and its volunteer group, ‘Friends of the Abbey’, have just been awarded The…
November 2023
Aer Lingus Regional Celebrates Flying Over One Million Passengers at Belfast City Airport22nd Nov 2023
Only a few days left to avail of the Black Friday sale, with up to 25% off the entire Regional network. Tickets on sale now at aerlingus.com…
Festive Fun at Newtownards Christmas Switch On!21st Nov 2023
The Annual Newtownards Christmas Lights Switch-On takes place in Conway Square (from 5.30pm) this Saturday 25 November, together with a host…
Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen recognised in The Times, Cooking lessons with top chefs: the 30 best courses to book now,16th Nov 2023
Recognised in the recent The Times and The Sunday Times article,
Celebrate Christmas in the City at the Bangor Christmas Lights Switch On!13th Nov 2023
You better watch out…Santa is getting ready to visit the City of Bangor on Saturday (18 November) for the Bangor Christmas Lights Switch…
Portico announces new Feel Good Festival3rd Nov 2023
The Portico of Ards has a brand new festival coming up in 2024. From 1-10 March, the Feel Good Festival comes complete with candlelit concerts,…
Road racing celebrated as Ulster Transport Museum’s Driven Gallery reopens1st Nov 2023
Seven motorbikes once owned by local road racing legends now part of museum display
Ulster Transport Museum has acquired seven motorbikes that…
October 2023
Council Launches New Growth Events Fund23rd Oct 2023
A new Growth Events Fund has been launched by Ards and North Down Borough Council to support existing events that help the Borough stand out on…
County Down Guesthouse Awarded Four Stars by Tourism NI23rd Oct 2023
Copyright - nitravelnews.co.uk
A Bangor guesthouse is celebrating after being awarded a four-star accommodation grading by Tourism NI.
Cairn…
Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake Exhibition Opens at WWT Castle Espie20th Oct 2023
WWT Castle Espie has officially opened the Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake exhibition in The Graffan Gallery, Ireland’s only environmental…
The Culloden Estate named NI’s Best Hotel Spa at Global Awards19th Oct 2023
The Culloden Estate and Spa, located in Cultra in Ards and North Down, has been crowned Northern Ireland’s Best Hotel Spa at…
6000-year-old burial tomb relocated to Ulster Folk Museum18th Oct 2023
A court tomb originating from Ballintaggart, Co. Armagh and dating back to the Neolithic age has been given a permanent new home at Ulster Folk…
The Clandeboye Lodge Hotel named 4-Star Hotel of the Year16th Oct 2023
Described by Georgina Campbell as a “comfortable privately owned modern four star near Bangor” which “fits in well with its…
WOMAN IN THE WALL series, BBC One12th Oct 2023
Gothic thriller The Woman in the Wall is a sensitively crafted, fictional drama series which examines the legacy of one of Ireland’s most…
BALLYWALTER in cinemas now!12th Oct 2023
Break Out Pictures and Elysian Film Group are proud to release the new trailer and artwork for Prasanna Puwanarajah’s celebrated,…
Final chance to vote for Court House in National Lottery Awards4th Oct 2023
With just a few days to go before voting closes in the National Lottery Project of the Year award, the team at The Court House, Bangor, are hoping…
September 2023
1 in 2 million Blue Lobster Arrives at Exploris27th Sept 2023
A rare 1 in 2 million blue lobster caught off the coast of County Louth has found a new home in Exploris Aquarium and Seal Sanctuary in Portaferry…
Belfast City Airport adds Menorca and Venice to summer 2024 schedule18th Sept 2023
Belfast City Airport has announced the expansion of its summer 2024 schedule with three charter services to Menorca, Mallorca and Italy…
Bangor restaurants shortlisted for Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 202314th Sept 2023
Copyright - BelfastLive.co.uk 'Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2023: Spots battling to be named best in Northern Ireland',…
Bangor Castle Walled Garden Heats Up with Chilli Festival!7th Sept 2023
Bangor Castle Walled Garden will be heating up on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September with food demonstrations, family fun and live music at the…
August 2023
Petroc Trelawny takes BBC Radio 3 Breakfast listeners on a live journey across Northern Ireland, from Carlingford Lough to Lough Foyle30th Aug 2023
BBC Radio 3 Breakfast – live in Northern Ireland
Monday 18 - Friday 22 September, 6.30am to 9am
BBC Radio 3’s much-loved…
Uplifting September At Portico29th Aug 2023
The leaves may be about to fall but the new programme at Portico promises a gathering of sensuous delights this season, starting with the…
Under the Sea at Exploris Aquarium in Portaferry25th Aug 2023
A new `Under The Sea’ experience has been launched at the Exploris Aquarium in Co. Down thanks to financial support from Tourism NI. A…
Portaferry and Kearney Village mentioned by The Guardian '10 picture-perfect places on the coast of the UK,25th Aug 2023
Portaferry and Kearney Village were recently mentioned in '10 picture-perfect places on the coast of the UK' by The Guardian.
"As…
Northern Ireland World lists The City of Bangor in their list of Spectacular Coastal Spots in Northern Ireland to Spend a Summer’s Day 25th Aug 2023
The article cites the beauty of Bangor and its close proximity to Belfast.
‘Recently declared a city, Bangor is a beautiful seaside area…
Largest ever Irish Sculptures to go on display at Culloden Estate & Spa22nd Aug 2023
The two largest Irish sculptures to ever come to the art market will go on display this week at international art and sculpture fair, Art and…
Celebrity Chef and The Florentinas Ready to Rock at Portavogie Food Festival14th Aug 2023
Portavogie will be a hive of activity on 1 and 2 September with an exquisite Dine at the Dock fine dining experience kicking off a memorable…
Northern Ireland's past still present as festival celebrates Heritage Traditions14th Aug 2023
11 August 2023: The Ulster Folk Museum has announced it will host a new Making Festival at the museum to celebrate our traditional crafts and…
Fab Foodie Line-up for Ards and North Down's Taste Autumn8th Aug 2023
An exciting programme of activity starts on 31 August with Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down, giving you the chance to savour some of the…
Reviving The Seaside thrill in Bangor by the Sea7th Aug 2023
Seaside Revival, the vintage festival celebrating Bangor’s heyday as a prominent seaside resort, returns to the city’s seafront on…
Recent Travel Feature in The Guardian lists Kearney Village near Portaferry as one of the Best Places in the UK for Coastal Beach Sunsets4th Aug 2023
Kearney Village was recently mentioned in a Travel Feature published by the Guardian "Golden beaches and flaming sunsets: 10 picture-perfect…
Success For Local Food and Drink Businesses at National and All Ireland Awards!4th Aug 2023
The profile of Ards & North Down as a home of fantastic food was given another significant boost this week with our local…
James Nesbitt announced for Open House Festival3rd Aug 2023
With the countdown on to the start of this year’s Open House Festival, a final and very special guest has been announced for Bangor…
July 2023
Ards Peninsula Kite Festival28th July 2023
Be sure to save the date for the Ards Peninsula Kite Festival, launch event held this week.
The Ards Peninsula Villages Partnership invite…
Dali, Warhol and Banksy set to bring the Art and Soul to Culloden Estate19th July 2023
Ireland’s biggest art and sculpture event, featuring works by Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Patrick O’Reilly, and Keith Haring, is set…
County Down listed as Most Welcoming Region in the UK in recent booking.com article18th July 2023
It is not a surprise to us, to hear that County Down got the top spot for Most Welcoming Region in the UK based on Traveller Review Awards 2023…
Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships Come to Newtownards!11th July 2023
The Ards and North Down Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships will take place on Saturday 22 July at Newtownards Airfield, from 11am to 6pm…
'The perfect picnic' staycation package!6th July 2023
In August, it’s National Picnic Month, and as part of the Open House Festival's 'Picnic in the Park' event taking place in Ward…
Eastwell Farm Alpacas6th July 2023
Eastwell is as family run farm established in 2020 with just 4 Alpacas, and now they have 15 Alpacas with some babies (cria) on the way.…
Exploris Seal Sanctuary comes to the rescue this pupping season6th July 2023
It’s pupping season for the harbour seals of Northern Ireland. All around the coasts, young seals are beginning to venture into the water…
Summer 2023- Schools Out and the Ards and North Down Visitor Servicing Team is Here to Help!3rd July 2023
Get set for a summer with help from the Ards and North Down Visitor Servicing Team!
Now that the summer holidays are here, the helpful team at…
June 2023
Fossil Exhibition at Portaferry Library30th June 2023
On Wednesday 19th July, JJ Fossil Display will be holding a fossil exhibition at Portaferry Library.
JJ Fossil Display will take you on a…
Easyjet launches flights to London Luton and Manchester from Belfast City Airport26th June 2023
Flights to London Luton and Manchester have taken off from Belfast City Airport today with easyJet, bringing the total number of destinations…
Council’s Event Recycling Stations a Huge Success20th June 2023
Ards and North Down Borough Council is celebrating the success of its newly implemented recycling stations at Council-run events, demonstrating…
Free Transport to this Saturday’s Comber Earlies Food Festival!20th June 2023
Getting to this Saturday’s Comber Earlies Food Festival has never been easier with a host of free buses ready to transport festival-goers…
Echlinville Distillery Tour & Tipple16th June 2023
Tour & Tipple availability: 30th June 1pm
Our friendly tour guides will give you a unique insight into the field to glass journey of our…
Nashville's Albert Cummings' European Tour Comes To Portaferry14th June 2023
Renowned Blues Rock Guitarist Albert Cummings Announces European Tour, Including Stops in Italy, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and…
New Location for Comber Earlies Food Festival!13th June 2023
A brand new location, live music, cookery demos and more will make this year’s Comber Earlies Food Festival bigger and better than ever as…
Guided History Tours of Groomsport9th June 2023
Groomsport village is nestled between the City of Bangor and the bustling harbour town of Donaghadee. Discover the centuries…
Belfast City Airport unveils new look for Aspire Lounge8th June 2023
Following the announcement that Aspire Lounges is investing £1.2million into enhancing the lounge at Belfast City Airport, CGI images of…
Culloden Estate is set for a sparking summer with new champagne garden7th June 2023
The Culloden Estate & Spa is celebrating the opening of its new Summer Champagne Garden.
The five-star property has transformed…
Award - Winning Beaches in Ards and North Down 20231st June 2023
Five council areas rewarded for excellent environmental management, Groomsport, Millisle,
May 2023
Maritime family fun in the sun at Sea Bangor this weekend (3 and 4 June)31st May 2023
The forecast is looking lovely for a marvellous weekend in the sun at Sea Bangor, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June. Bangor’s popular…
Open House Festival Celebrates Ten Years in Bangor25th May 2023
Open House Festival Bangor is celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer with a programme of ticketed events at Bangor Castle Walled Garden…
Family Favourite, Sea Bangor, Returns to the Seafront24th May 2023
Bangor Seafront will be a hive of activity when the Sea Bangor Festival returns on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June.
Organised by Ards…
Galgorm Collection checks out as a Great Place to Work17th May 2023
NI’s award-winning collection of luxury hotels and restaurants becomes first hospitality group on the island of Ireland to achieve official…
Quentin Blake art draws people to WWT Castle Espie15th May 2023
Reimagine the wonder of wetlands and nature through the eyes of the UK’s best loved illustrator – Quentin Blake at WWT Castle Espie…
Belfast City Airport revealed as Northern Ireland's most punctual Airport12th May 2023
Data from the Civil Aviation Authority has revealed Belfast City Airport as Northern Ireland’s most punctual airport for 2022.
The…
Collaboration Brings Recycling Win for the Council12th May 2023
Ards and North Down’s annual tourism events are a highlight in the calendar, which attract audiences of up to 30,000. Officers have been…
Jersey service commences from Belfast City Airport with AER Lingus9th May 2023
Flights to Jersey have taken off from Belfast City Airport with Aer Lingus Regional, providing a convenient connection between Northern Ireland…
AER Lingus Regional connects Belfast City Airport to Newcastle and Isle of Man2nd May 2023
Flights to Newcastle will operate daily whilst the new Isle of Man route will operate four times per week, increasing to six weekly for the peak…
April 2023
Flights to Frankfurt take off from Belfast City Airport25th Apr 2023
Lufthansa’s new service to Frankfurt has taken off from Belfast City Airport, marking the first time the German flag carrier has operated…
Celebrate the King's Coronation with Afternoon Tea at The Old Inn24th Apr 2023
Celebrate the King's Coronation with Afternoon Tea at The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn. Watch the Coronation on the big screen and indulge in the…
Donaghadee Local History Forum Tours20th Apr 2023
In 2016, three trained local historians in Donaghadee came together to lend their expert wealth of knowledge on the area and have…
Flights to Newquay take off from Belfast City Airport7th Apr 2023
The first Aer Lingus Regional service to popular UK holiday destination, Newquay Cornwall has taken off from George Best Belfast City Airport today…
Dolphins herald the new season at Portico!5th Apr 2023
Dolphins kindly answered the call to help Portico Arts and Heritage Centre promote its programme to a wider audience this week. A pair of wine…
Exciting Range of Tourism Experiences on Offer in Ards and North Down!4th Apr 2023
Ards and North Down Borough Council has announced an exciting range of Tourism Experiences for 2023. From guided walking tours to unique…
March 2023
Easyjet expands presence at Belfast City Airport with two additional routes31st Mar 2023
EasyJet has announced it will commence services from Belfast City Airport to London Luton and Manchester this summer.
Flights to both destinations…
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