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June 2025
Swap the Greens for Galleries as Art and Soul Returns to The Culloden Estate and Spa26th June 2025
Hot on the heels of The Open in Portrush (July 17 - 20), golf fans can swap the greens for galleries as Art and Soul returns to the Culloden Estate…
Portaferry Sails & Sounds Maritime, Sea Shanty & Ulster-Scots Festival 202526th June 2025
📅 Friday 1st – Monday 4th August
📍 Portaferry, Strangford Lough an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Set sail for four…
Portaferry Gears Up for the 2025 Narrows Series – A Four-Day Maritime Festival from 10th–13th July25th June 2025
Portaferry, Northern Ireland – June 2025 – One of the most anticipated events in the Irish Sea sailing calendar returns this July as the…
Portaferry Gala Festival 202525th June 2025
Saturday 19th – Friday 25th July
📍 Portaferry, Co. Down
🎉 PORTAFERRY GALA FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS 58th YEAR WITH A FRESH NEW…
Important Travel Information ahead of Armed Forces Day 202518th June 2025
Armed Forces Day will take place on Saturday 21 June (10.30am - 5pm) at Ards Airfield and is set to attract thousands of people to the Borough…
Support Local Business at Comber Earlies Food Festival18th June 2025
Comber is getting ready for the popular
Easyjet launches new destination from Belfast City Airport18th June 2025
Northern Ireland’s largest airline, easyJet, has announced the addition of a new route to its network from Belfast City Airport, offering…
Armed Forces Day Lands at Ards Airfield5th June 2025
A Packed Day of Free Family Fun Saturday 21 June 2025
Get ready for a thrilling day out as Armed Forces Day takes over
Ards and North Down businesses complete Tourism NI’s sustainability programme2nd June 2025
Ten businesses in Ards and North Down have successfully completed Tourism Northern Ireland’s Sustainable Tourism Business Programme…
May 2025
Anna Haugh to Headline Comber Earlies Food Festival!28th May 2025
Celebrated Irish TV chef Anna Haugh will headline this year’s Comber Earlies Food Festival on Saturday 28 June (11am – 5pm). A familiar…
Capture your Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty through the camera lens!21st May 2025
Amateur Photography Competition Open!
The management teams of the three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Strangford and Lecale, the…
Sea Bangor Takes Place This Weekend! (24–25 May)19th May 2025
The City of Bangor will be buzzing with excitement this weekend as the much-loved Sea Bangor Festival makes its return for 2025. Taking place on…
Sea Bangor (24-25 May) Supports Local Business15th May 2025
The City of Bangor is gearing up for the popular Sea Bango
Beat Carnival Brings 'Beach of Dreams-Our Siren Song' to the Ards Peninsula9th May 2025
Beach of Dreams, the UK-wide walking and coastal arts festival taking place in May, reimagines our relationship with the coastline and inspires…
Prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for Ards and North Down’s Stunning Coastline9th May 2025
Ards and North Down’s exceptional coastline has once again been recognised for its outstanding quality, with the Borough’s popular…
North Down Coastal Path to feature in RTE Tracks & Trails Season 127th May 2025
RTE production, Tracks and Trails is back for a 12th series on RTE 1, with Northern Ireland featuring across two episodes on May 9th and…
Starstruck at Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen!6th May 2025
Tracey, Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen in Killinchy had the absolute delight of welcoming Jane Seymour OBE and former Bond girl to her home for…
April 2025
Hop aboard with Translink to explore Ards and North Down this Easter8th Apr 2025
As the Easter holidays draw near, Translink is inviting the public to embrace Spring by discovering the wealth of attractions and scenic…
March 2025
Discover the Magic of Ards and North Down: Choose Your Adventure and Explore Hidden Treasures28th Mar 2025
This spring and summer, Ards and North Down beckons locals and visitors to unwind, rejuvenate, and uncover the area's hidden treasures. Whether…
Newtownards to host Armed Forces Day 202524th Mar 2025
Visitors to Newtownards can enjoy breathtaking aerial displays, a military parade and a host of family friendly entertainment, cookery demonstrations…
Airtastic Bangor: Ready to welcome visitors again after significant refurbishment18th Mar 2025
This week, on 20 March Airtastic Bangor is set to usher in a new era for multi-activity entertainment centres with the opening of its new and…
Local Food and Drinks Producers Recognised at TASTE AND Food Heroes Awards14th Mar 2025
Photo caption: Participants of the Taste AND Food Heroes Awards 2025
Local food and drinks producers have been recognised at the fourth…
Look up and wonder: A new exhibition by Emma and Sarah Majury10th Mar 2025
Look up and wonder: A new exhibition by Emma and Sarah Majury invites viewers to rediscover nature’s magic
In a world that moves at an…
February 2025
Let Ideas for Your Wedding Blossom at the Clandeboye Lodge Spring Wedding Fair7th Feb 2025
Clandeboye Lodge, set within the picturesque grounds of the historic Clandeboye Estate near the shores of Belfast Lough, invites couples to…
January 2025
Enjoy a romantic Valentine’s with Hastings Hotels31st Jan 2025
LOVE is in the air at Hastings Hotels this Valentine’s Day with a host of romantic gifts that even cupid would fall in love…
Get lost in your own wetland adventure at WWT Castle Espie this World Wetlands Day31st Jan 2025
To celebrate World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2025, WWT Castle Espie, Comber is inviting nature-lovers to claim a FREE admission ticket and explore…
Local Tourism Businesses begin their Journey on the Sustainable Business Pathway29th Jan 2025
The Sustainable Business Pathway Programme aims to inspire collective sustainable action across Ards and North Down and help businesses achieve…
Visit Ards and North Down Showcases Region at Holiday World Dublin27th Jan 2025
Photo caption: L-R, Judith Hammond, Tourism Development Officer, Ards and North Down Borough Council and Maureen Ledwith from Business…
RED Weather Warning - Friday 24 January 202523rd Jan 2025
Weather Warnings
The MET Office has issued a RED Warning for Wind on Friday 24 January from 07:00 to 14:00
Danger to life from flying debris,…
NI Science Festival rolls into North Down next month23rd Jan 2025
12-day extravaganza brings science to life with hundreds of events across Northern Ireland!
NI Science Festival has officially launched its…
Cormac Fadden Appointed General Manager of the Culloden Estate and Spa23rd Jan 2025
The Culloden Estate and Spa, Cultra part of the Hastings Hotels group, has appointed Cormac Fadden as General Manager. With over a decade of…
Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise with Portico's Feel Good Festival13th Jan 2025
Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul with five weekends of sumptuous…
The Old Inn hosting first-ever 2-night Wellness Retreat, February!10th Jan 2025
Escape to tranquillity this February with an exclusive Wellness Retreat, designed to nourish your mind, body, and soul at The Old Inn, an…
December 2024
Celebrate Spring with Ards and North Down’s Exciting New Arts and Heritage Programme!13th Dec 2024
Ards and North Down Borough Council has just released its latest Arts and Heritage programme. The spring programme, covering the January to April…
AND Providers enjoy success in Slow Food Awards 202411th Dec 2024
AND Providers enjoyed success in the Slow Food Awards 2024, representing Northern Ireland and the Borough well.
2024 is the seventh year of…
Tourism Northern Ireland celebrates craft and tradition with Spirit Trail plaques10th Dec 2024
Tourism Northern Ireland celebrates craft and tradition with Spirit Trail plaques featuring Copeland Distillery, Donaghadee and Echlinville…
Winter Weekend Trio of Classical Concerts5th Dec 2024
Photo caption: Michael McHale (piano) and Michael Collins (clarinet) perform in Tokyo. Credit Tomoko Hidaki.
Join Michael McHale, his…
November 2024
Festive Fun Returns to Newtownards with Christmas Market and Lights Switch On27th Nov 2024
Photo caption: Arthur and Seb are looking forward to the Newtownards Christmas Switch On. (Image: Simon Graham)
The holiday season is…
Christmas is special and home-made at Tracey‘s Farmhouse Kitchen26th Nov 2024
Join us at Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen, located beside the beautiful shores of
Celebrate Christmas in the City!19th Nov 2024
Photo caption: Members of Bangor Chamber of Commerce are looki
Culloden Estate and Spa is food lovers choice at Good Food Ireland Awards13th Nov 2024
Photo caption: Mark Begley (middle), Executive Head Chef of the Culloden Estate & Spa is joined by Grace Dugan, Chef de Partie and Ross…
Festive AND Fun Times Ahead in Ards and North Down This November and December13th Nov 2024
Photo caption: A few children gather with Mayor Cllr Alistair Cathcart to help promote Bangor Christmas coming up on 23 November…
Darina Allen: Food fayre is the star in Co Down12th Nov 2024
Photo caption: Ards and North Down Borough Council recently welcomed members of the Irish Food Writers' Guild including [L-R] Oisín…
Winter Warmers at Portico11th Nov 2024
It might be cold outside but it's warm and welcoming inside Portico with its ever-friendly volunteers, gorgeous architecture and wide range…
Clandeboye Lodge Gift Vouchers Offer4th Nov 2024
£10 For You – Gift Voucher Offer
This Christmas, treat someone special to a luxurious experience at Clandeboye Lodge. Their gift…
October 2024
KLM double daily service from Belfast City Airport takes off30th Oct 2024
Photo caption: KLM's double daily service from Belfast City Airport takes off
The first of a new double daily service from…
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…
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