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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
The government unveils new 'Energy Bills Discount Scheme' for businesses13th Jan 2023
The Government announced a new energy support scheme for businesses, charities, and the public sector to replace the current Energy Bills Support…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Luxury US Travel Agents Discover All Northern Ireland Has To Offer8th Nov 2022
Copyright - NI Travel News
Twenty-two (22) American travel agents have been exploring Northern Ireland recently – as guests of Tourism…
October 2022
Ards and North Down Borough Council welcomes Tourism NI Regions Team26th Oct 2022
The Tourism Service was delighted to host Tourism NI’s Regions Team on a mini familiarisation visit to some attractions in Ards and North Down…
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…
Experience Development Industry Event and Networking Session 6th Oct 2022
On Tuesday 4 October Ards and North Down Borough Council tourism department hosted an Experience Development Industry Event and Networking Session at…
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…
Hospitality Exchange 202223rd Sept 2022
Ards and North Down Borough Council is delighted to support Hospitality Exchange once again for 2022.
The conference takes place in the Crowne…
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…
Visit Belfast launches two new Belfast Plus brochures6th Sept 2022
Visit Belfast is delighted to launch two new Belfast Plus brochures in partnership with Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council and Ards and North…
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…
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…
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…
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