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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…
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…
Get into the Christmas spirit with Ards and North Down Borough Council’s festive Arts and Heritage Programme!14th Nov 2022
Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Arts and Heritage Service is delighted to present some delightful Christmas events sure to get everyone…
Ireland’s Blue Book for 2023 features The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn11th Nov 2022
Luxurious Georgian Mansion, Quirky Townhouse, Historic Inn, Elegant Townhouse and 15th Century Castle join Ireland’s Blue Book for 2023…
October 2022
Aer Lingus regional announces flights to Newquay and Jersey from Belfast City Airport26th Oct 2022
Aer Lingus Regional, exclusively operated by Emerald Airlines, has announced two new routes from Belfast City Airport to Newquay and Jersey…
Bokhara Bangor: Co Down Indian wins NI Restaurant of the Year at National Curry Awards24th Oct 2022
Copyright - 'Bokhara Bangor: Co Down Indian wins NI Restaurant of the Year at National Curry Awards' By Nadia Breen, belfastlive.co.uk
A…
Shared Island Funding Awarded for Cross-Border Projects18th Oct 2022
Ards and North Down Borough Council has been allocated a portion of the €4.3m made available through the Shared Island Local Authority…
Donaghadee and Comber Secure Consecutive Translink Ulster in Bloom Awards!18th Oct 2022
Donaghadee and Comber have again been recognised among Northern Ireland’s top horticultural talent at this year’s Translink Ulster in…
The Echlinville Distillery launches new walking trails and café17th Oct 2022
The Echlinville Distillery (Kircubbin, Co. Down) has launched its enhanced visitor offering with the addition of new walking trails and café…
Portico introduces £5 tickets13th Oct 2022
As the nights draw in and the heating bills rise, worrying about money is becoming a real issue for many. The Portico of Ards in Portaferry is…
September 2022
The Old Inn branches out with new luxury outdoor Treetop Spa offering as part of £2.5 million revamp28th Sept 2022
Historic Crawfordsburn hotel acquired by Galgorm Collection last year confirms 1 December opening date for new luxury outdoor spa offering…
Beyond Skin: 100 Project at Mount Stewart27th Sept 2022
On 15th October at Mount Stewart we will be celebrating the burying of the '100 Book’ in a capsule on the grounds. The book contains…
Events Update Following the Passing of the Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II9th Sept 2022
Events Update Following the Passing of the Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II
Following the sad news of the death of the sovereign Queen Elizabeth II,…
CANCELLED-Celebrate European Heritage Open Day This Weekend at Kirkistown Castle! 7th Sept 2022
CANCELLED
Celebrate European Heritage Open Day and the 400th anniversary of the building of Kirkistown Castle with a fun family-friendly day at…
Savour Ards and North Down's Finest Food and Drink during Taste Autumn!6th Sept 2022
An exciting fortnight of activity starts this Saturday 10 September with Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down, giving you the chance to savour some of…
POSTPONED-100 Project Time Capsule festival to take place at Mount Stewart1st Sept 2022
*EVENT POSTPONED*
On Saturday 10th of September Beyond Skin’s 100 Project Festival will be hosted at Mount Stewart. Running from 10am-4pm…
August 2022
Jamaica Inn features amongst 50 of the UK’s best seaside restaurants18th Aug 2022
Copyright - '50 of the UK’s best seaside restaurants, from oysters on the Yorkshire coast to mussels on a Cornwall beach' by Emily…
“Portaferry Ferry. Very Scary”: Comedian Owen O’Neill recounts his first visit to Portaferry17th Aug 2022
My first trip in the early seventies, to Portaferry with my family, was a disaster. I was sick from one end of the ferry to the other. Starboard to…
Tickets Now on Sale for Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down!15th Aug 2022
Savour seasonal tide and turf produce and some of Ards and North Down’s finest food and drink in an exciting fortnight of activity from 10-24…
Aspects Festival Launches 2022 Programme15th Aug 2022
This year’s Aspects Festival is happening from 22 September to 2 October! Ards and North Down Borough Council is delighted to present a return…
Seapark and Ballywalter listed amongst NI's most 'Instagrammed' Beaches15th Aug 2022
Copyright - 'Northern Ireland's Most 'Instagrammed' Beaches' by Emma Dickson, Planet Radio.
Excerpt of…
Culloden Estate and Spa listed #4 of the 10 snazziest hotels in Ireland15th Aug 2022
Copyright - 'The 10 snazziest hotels in Ireland' by Paris Donnatella Callan, Ireland Before You Die.
Excerpt of article:
"The…
The Court House - Home of Live Music and the Arts4th Aug 2022
After a lengthy seven year process, the team at Open House will be opening the doors of the Court House on Bangor seafront on 20th October, 2022…
July 2022
New 360° Video Series Explores the Ards Peninsula: An Ulster-Scots Heartland28th July 2022
A new online series explores the Ulster-Scots Heartland of the Ards Peninsula, tracing the footprint and legacy of the first Ulster-Scots settlers as…
Aer Lingus Regional Services to Cardiff and Southampton take off from Belfast City Airport8th July 2022
New services to Cardiff and Southampton have taken off from George Best Belfast City Airport with Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Emerald Airlines…
Snow Patrol to play acoustic concert on Bangor Seafront 7th July 2022
To Celebrate the Award of Freedom of The Borough to Gary Lightbody
Gary Lightbody, lead singer of Snow Patrol and the City of Bangor’s…
Stand by for a Sizzling Summer of Events in Portaferry5th July 2022
Ards and North Down Borough Council is delighted to announce a series of Council sponsored events taking place in Portaferry from July through to…
Belfast City Airport hailed as the UK’s most punctual airport4th July 2022
Belfast City Airport has been revealed as the UK’s Most Punctual Airport in recent data released by the Civil Aviation Authority…
Reviving the seaside thrill in Bangor by the Sea4th July 2022
Seaside Revival, the vintage festival celebrating Bangor’s heyday as a prominent seaside resort, returns to the new city’s seafront on…
June 2022
Creative Peninsula Celebrates Art and Craft in Ards and North Down30th June 2022
Creative Peninsula, Northern Ireland’s largest celebration of Art and Craft was officially launched in Ards and North Down this week. Now in…
Open House Festival Pickie to Pier Swim 202227th June 2022
The Pickie to Pier Swim has officially become an annual event on Bangor’s summer calendar once again, with the third swim in four years taking…
Enjoy a Summer of Food Festival Fun including this weekend's Comber Earlies Food Festival!21st June 2022
The long-awaited Taste of Ards and North Down is well underway this summer, showcasing authentic food and drink experiences, hosted by fantastic…
Theo Randall Heads The Bill at Comber Earlies Food Festival!14th June 2022
Saturday Kitchen regular, Theo Randall, will headline this year’s Comber Earlies Food Festival on Saturday 25 June. Visitors to the festival…
Portico announces line up for Comedy Arts Festival 202210th June 2022
After the great success of Portico’s first Comedy Arts Festival last year, it is back! The Portaferry festival runs across two weekends, 16-25…
May 2022
Sustainable Experience Showcase Day Offers Unique Experiences at Reduced Rates with Live Here Love Here Grant30th May 2022
An exciting Sustainable Experience Showcase day, offering six unique experiences at reduced rates, will take place on Saturday 18 June with a…
Heritage, Heart and Hope – Bangor's Successful Bid for City Status27th May 2022
Ards and North Down Borough Council is delighted that Bangor has been successful in its bid for City Status as part of the 2022 Platinum Jubilee…
Hargey and Poots officially opens new £1.7m heritage visitor attraction at Ballycopeland Windmill27th May 2022
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey, together with her Executive colleague Edwin Poots, Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has…
“Phenomenal” choir Tenebrae coming to Portaferry23rd May 2022
Described as “phenomenal” (The Times) and “devastatingly beautiful” (Gramophone Magazine), award-winning choir Tenebrae is…
Tickets Now on Sale for Taste Summer in Ards and North Down! 18th May 2022
Celebrate the first feast of summer at unique venues across the Borough and treat yourself to authentic food and drink experiences with Taste Summer…
Sea Bangor Celebrates the Platinum Jubilee 17th May 2022
This year’s Sea Bangor festival will be transformed to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Running over Saturday 4…
Portaferry Heritage Trail brings hidden history to life once more16th May 2022
Ards and North Down Borough Council is delighted to announce that the Portaferry Heritage Trail is now open.
Highlighted for its amazing potential…
Sea Bangor Celebrates the Platinum Jubilee with Celebrity Chef Jean-Christophe Novelli MBE and the Platinum Pudding Competition10th May 2022
What better way to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee than through our royal passion for food. The Council is calling on all…
Donaghadee Motte Reopens to the Public after £300K Investment9th May 2022
Donaghadee Motte has reopened to the public at weekends, from May until September, following the restoration of the former Gunpowder Store…
Ards and North Down Celebrates Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee3rd May 2022
This year, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service.
Ards and…
The Old Inn Listed As One Of Ireland's Best Places To Stay3rd May 2022
The Irish Independent has published its Fab 50: Ireland’s best places to stay in 2022. We are so delighted that The Old Inn has been…
April 2022
Columbanus Community Folk Festival – 12-19 June 202226th Apr 2022
Columbanus Community Folk Festival is back and set to roll into Bangor town once again with an eight-day extravaganza of Irish traditional music,…
Make the Most of May Day in Holywood!26th Apr 2022
Ards and North Down’s May Day celebrations get into full swing this Monday 2 May with a packed programme full of fun for all the family in…
Local Food and Drinks Producers Recognised at TASTE AND Food Heroes Awards14th Apr 2022
Local food
Launch of Ards and North Down Pipe Band Championships 202214th Apr 2022
The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch (RSPBANI) and Ards and North Down Borough Council are pleased to announce the launch…
Condor Ferries to operate Zero-Emission Pilot Scheme between Bangor and Belfast14th Apr 2022
Condor Ferries to operate Zero-Emission Pilot Scheme between Bangor and Belfast
As part of the Belfast Maritime Consortium, Ards and North…
Helen’s Bay listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide 202211th Apr 2022
Copyright - Ballycastle named best place to live in Northern Ireland by Chloe Stjohn. Full article can be found on the Planet Radio website…
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