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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…
Belfast City Airport and Loganair celebrate 40 years of flying together31st Mar 2023
Celebrations have taken place to mark the 40th anniversary of Loganair’s first flight from Belfast City Airport.
As the first airline to…
Easter at Echlinville!24th Mar 2023
Distillers Rest Cafe:
Easter Opening Hours:
Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th: Closed
Wednesday 5th: 11am-4pm
Thursday 6th: 11am-4pm
Good Friday:…
Galgorm Collection celebrates prestigious awards for culinary excellence across its restaurants21st Mar 2023
21/03/23 - Northern Ireland’s newest boutique hotel, The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn, part of Galgorm Collection, has achieved AA 4-Star Silver…
Ultimate Strongman competitor Dale Winters prepares for 4 Nations Championships in Bangor13th Mar 2023
Inspired by the Our Place in Space sculpture trail, Ultimate Strongman competitor Dale Winters prepares for 4 Nations Championships in…
Create Moments to Remember in Ards and North Down This Spring10th Mar 2023
Book great value offers now, plus a chance to win £300 off your stay!
Ards and North Down Borough Council Tourism Service has launched their…
Special Promotions Encourage Ards and North Down Shoppers to Keep it Local8th Mar 2023
Special promotions are available for shoppers in the Borough after Ards and North Down Borough Council launched a new ‘Let’s Keep it…
Northern Ireland world recognises Donaghadee and Greyabbey in 'Top 9 rural towns with plenty of character in Northern Ireland'7th Mar 2023
Northern Ireland World has recognised both Donaghadee at number 5 and Greyabbey at number 7, County Down in the top 9 rural towns that have…
The Echlinville Distillery: Tour and Tipple3rd Mar 2023
The Echlinville Distillery Tour and Tipple offers offer a unique insight into the workings of their family run farm distillery.
Their…
2 for 1 ticket offer at Portico to say thank you to Lottery Players!3rd Mar 2023
To say thank you for the £30m raised for good causes every week by players, National Lottery-funded venues are offering free entry, discounts,…
February 2023
ASPIRE announces £1.2 million investment into Belfast city airport premium lounge facility27th Feb 2023
Europe’s largest airport lounge provider, Aspire, has announced a major refurbishment of the lounge at Belfast City Airport with a total…
Second Annual TASTE AND Food and Drink Hero Awards Recognises Local Food and Drinks Producers15th Feb 2023
Local food and drinks producers have been recognised at the second annual TASTE AND Food and Drink Hero Awards, hosted by Ards and North Down…
Echlinville Distillery wins 13 World Whiskies Awards8th Feb 2023
The Echlinville Distillery (Northern Ireland) has won thirteen accolades at this year’s World Whiskies Awards.
The County Down based…
Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen Awarded Accreditation in Sustainability7th Feb 2023
Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen in Killinchy was recently awarded accreditation in sustainability through the World Tourism Organisation…
Aer Lingus Regional to Commence Flights to Newcastle and Nottingham East Midlands from Belfast City Airport 3rd Feb 2023
All domestic regional points vacated by Flybe at Belfast City Airport will now be reestablished by Aer Lingus Regional
Belfast, 2nd February,…
Four Sunday Afternoon Recitals at Portico in Portaferry1st Feb 2023
Dearbhla and Finghin Collins take sibling rivalry to the next level when they share the spotlight in a special afternoon recital on Sunday 19…
Culloden Estate Unveils £250K Investment and Named a Best Luxury Spa by The Times1st Feb 2023
The Culloden Estate & Spa has announced the completion of a £250,000 investment programme of its spa facilities and is also celebrating…
January 2023
Holywood restaurant Fontana listed in prestigious Michelin Guide27th Jan 2023
Congratulation goes to the fabulous Fontana restaurant for being listed in the prestigious Michelin Guide!
The Holywood restaurant is amongst 24…
Bangor Marine Secures £9.8m from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund23rd Jan 2023
Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Department of International Trade, Andrew Bowie, today visited the City of Bangor to congratulate Bangor Marine…
£40 million Funding Secured for the Redevelopment of Bangor Waterfront20th Jan 2023
Ards and North Down Borough Council will be receiving £40 million funding for its Bangor Waterfront Development as part of the Belfast Region…
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre Reopens Following Recent Closure19th Jan 2023
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre in Comber Co Down will welcome back visitors from Monday 23rd Jan 2023 following a temporary closure due to a…
Former Herald and Hot Press journo back on tour with new live album9th Jan 2023
Best known to Irish audiences as a one time writer and folk music columnist for both Hot Press and the Evening Herald, Sarah McQuaid has…
December 2022
Upgraded Path at Nugent’s Wood in Portaferry to Cater for Increased Footfall19th Dec 2022
Further works have been completed at Nugent’s Wood in Portaferry with the resurfacing of the walking trail path to help cater for a tenfold…
The Travel Show: A Giant Food Trail across NI14th Dec 2022
Journalist Ed Finn hits the road to explore the exceptional food experiences on offer in Northern Ireland.
In part 1, Ed tries out paddleboarding…
Belfast City Airport announces arrival of Lufthansa with route to Germany14th Dec 2022
Germany’s flag carrier airline, Lufthansa, has announced it will commence operations at Belfast City Airport.
The airline, which is one of…
Translink ‘Just the Ticket’ for Festive Travel13th Dec 2022
With the countdown to Christmas underway, Translink is encouraging more people to get on board and choose bus or rail for shopping, socialising and…
Royal Seal of Approval on new City of Bangor5th Dec 2022
The Princess Royal officially conferred city status on Bangor today in a ceremony at Bangor Castle attended by local business leaders, community…
The ultimate hotel guide to Belfast2nd Dec 2022
Copyright - NationalGeographic.co.uk, 'The ultimate hotel guide to Belfast' by Sarah Barrell
National Geographic recently published an…
Six farm shops you have to try in Ards and North Down2nd Dec 2022
Copyright - NorthernIrelandWorld.com,'6 farm shops you have to try in Ards and North Down', by Conor McAteer
It's great to see Belfast…
November 2022
Clandeboye Lodge has been featured in The Times' '25 cosy UK hotels for winter', the only hotel in Northern Ireland to be featured!29th Nov 2022
This historic lodge on the 2,000-acre Clandeboye Estate, three miles southwest of Bangor, has evolved over time to become a 43-room contemporary…
Bangor spot named 'Best Restaurant in Northern Ireland' at top Asian food awards28th Nov 2022
Copyright - BelfastLive.co.uk, Bangor spot named 'Best Restaurant in Northern Ireland' at top Asian food awards, by Sophie McLaughlin
A…
Newtownards Christmas Lights Switch-On!25th Nov 2022
Newtownards’ annual Christmas Lights Switch-On event takes place in Conway Square this Saturday together with a host of festive activities…
Christmas at Mount Stewart21st Nov 2022
National Trust property, Mount Stewart have launched their Christmas programme, a series of seasonal events ranging from festive gift ware to wreath…
Dunville’s ‘The Spirit of Belfast’ named Best Overall Whiskey Of The Year at Irish Whiskey Awards18th Nov 2022
Dunville’s Irish Whiskey, The Spirit of Belfast, has picked up the coveted Whiskey of the Year title at the Irish Whiskey Awards with its…
City of Bangor Lights Up for Christmas This Weekend!16th Nov 2022
The city of Bangor will light up for Christmas this Saturday 19 November with the first in a series of Christmas lights switch-on events in Ards and…
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