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July 2025
Government Representatives visit the Borough to see delivery of funded projects10th July 2025
Photo caption: Chris Moore (UKSPF Delivery Manager for NI); Councillor Vicky Moore (Deputy Mayor of Ards and North Down) and Benjamin…
New for Summer 2025 – Taster Tours Programme 4th July 2025
Come and learn a little more about the region through a new range of ‘Taster Tours’ delivered by the latest ONC Level 2 Tour Guiding…
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…
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…
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…
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
Luca’s flavours from Turin enjoy decade of tasty success in Ards13th May 2025
Copyright: Newsletter's Farming Life by Sam Butler, full article 'Luca’s flavours from Turin enjoy decade of tasty success in…
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…
Ards and North Down: Exceptional Living Just Minutes from Belfast1st May 2025
Copyright, Brussels Research Group "Ards and North Down: Exceptional Living Just Minutes from Belfast" [Published May 2025]
March 2025
Ards and North Down Borough Council Attend Meet the Buyer 2025 28th Mar 2025
On Thursday 27 and Friday 28 March Meet the Buyer took place at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn.
This flagship event sees record…
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…
Your next adventure is in Ards and North Down - Spring Destination Awareness Campaign10th Mar 2025
We are delighted that the Ards and North Down Borough Council’s, Your next adventure Spring Destination Awareness Campaign is due to…
The Culloden Hotel Familiarisation Visit in Ards and North Down 6th Mar 2025
15 members of staff from different departments within the Culloden Hotel attended a familiarisation trip to highlight things to see and do in the…
Visit Ards and North Down Tourism Team… Here to help you 4th Mar 2025
Here’s how….
We work to keep Ards and North Down at the forefront of visitors’ minds, so that they choose this beautiful place…
February 2025
Tourism Takeover in Ards and North Down 27th Feb 2025
Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Tourism Team worked with hospitality charity Springboard to deliver this tourism showcase at The Culloden…
Get involved in Late Night Art Bangor18th Feb 2025
Late Night Art Bangor got off to a great start in January 2025!
Here’s how you can get involved!
LNA launched in January 2025…
January 2025
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,…
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…
Clandeboye Lodge Redefines Business Events with New Packages20th Jan 2025
Photo caption: The Events Team at Clandeboye Lodge, led by Ian Smith, General Manager
Clandeboye Lodge's newly enhanced business…
December 2024
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…
November 2024
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…
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…
Tourism Ireland sets sights on 2025 and beyond with strong presence at world’s largest travel fair 6th Nov 2024
~ 1,000 meetings over three days at World Travel Market in London set to deliver overseas tourism business worth millions of pounds ~
L-R Rory…
Tourism Events and Festivals Fund Open for Applications6th Nov 2024
Photo caption: The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart, pictured outside Bangor Castle.
Ards and North Down Borough…
October 2024
Tourism Businesses Invited to Express Interest in Sustainable Business Pathway Programme30th Oct 2024
Photo caption: The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart, with Alex Irvine (Tourism Manager) and Jessica Hoyle (Experience…
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…
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…
Annnnnnd relax! – Autumn Destination Awareness Campaign 10th Oct 2024
We are delighted that the Ards and North Down Borough Council’s, Annnnnnd Relax! Autumn Destination Awareness Campaign is due to launch on…
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…
Tourism Northern Ireland hosts industry celebration event1st Oct 2024
Three members of the AND Sustainable Giants attended an Embrace a Giant Spirit Experience Portfolio celebration hosted by Tourism Northern Ireland at…
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
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
SERC announces new Ulster University Foundation Degree in Tourism, Hospitality & Events Management21st May 2024
South Eastern Regional Collage (SERC) have announced a brand new Ulster University Foundation Degree in Tourism, Hospitality & Events…
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…
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.…
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…
Northern Ireland’s Tourism Industry is Growing Green7th May 2024
Businesses across Northern Ireland complete Tourism Northern Ireland’s Destination Sustainability Training Programme.
Photo Caption -…
April 2024
Regional Growth Potential of Local Tourism Industry in Focus at NI Tourism Conference. 26th Apr 2024
The Tourism Northern Ireland tourism conference on Tuesday 23 April at Titanic Belfast .
The industry event shone a light on key themes of…
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…
March 2024
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…
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…
'An evening celebration of Northern Ireland' Trade event5th Mar 2024
A representative from the Ards and North Down Borough Council Tourism Development (TD) team, represented Ards and North Down at Tourism…
Make it Ards and North Down this Spring4th Mar 2024
We are delighted that the Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Make it Ards and North Down this Spring campaign is due to launch on Monday 4…
TASTE AND welcome Belfast City Council Food and Drink Network learning journey to the Borough4th Mar 2024
Ards and North Down Borough Council (ANDBC) was pleased to facilitate a learning journey with Belfast City Council in February to showcase…
February 2024
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,…
January 2024
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
Tourism Northern Ireland NI launch its new Destination Sustainability programme17th Jan 2024
Photo caption: Jessica Hoyle (left), Experience Development Manager at Tourism Northern Ireland pictured with Tina O'Dwyer from The Tourism…
Tourism Ireland launch its 2024 Marketing Plans15th Jan 2024
Ards and North Down Borough Council attended the Tourism Ireland marketing plans launch at ICC Belfast in January to hear the vision for 2024,…
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…
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
Development Plan to Help Position Ards and North Down as a Premier Food and Drink Destination28th Nov 2023
Photo caption: Conal Stewart (Food and Drink Development Officer), Michele Shirlow (Food NI Chief Executive), Councillor Jennifer Gilmour (Mayor of…
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…
Ards and North Down entrepreneurs and businesses encouraged to ‘Go Succeed’ with a groundbreaking new Support Service21st Nov 2023
A major new Enterprise Support Service - ‘Go Succeed’ – was officially revealed on 13 November 2023 at Belfast City Hall.…
World Travel Market London 202320th Nov 2023
Northern Ireland representatives on the Tourism Ireland stand.
World Travel Market (WTM) London, 6-8 November, ExCel London, is home to…
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,
October 2023
Experience Development Industry Event and Networking Session25th Oct 2023
On Wednesday 25 October, Ards and North Down Borough Council (ANDBC) Tourism Development Team, welcomed 40 local tourism providers and…
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…
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…
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…
Time Together this Season in Ards and North Down!9th Oct 2023
We are delighted that the Ards and North Down Borough Council’s #TimeTogetherAND campaign is due to launch on Monday 9 October 2023.
The…
Ards and North Down Winners at Blas na hÉireann Food Awards 20236th Oct 2023
Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards is in its 16th year and is the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland.…
Live Here Love Here Grant Programmes4th Oct 2023
The Live Here Love Here application for Marine Litter Capital Grants is open now!
Closes 9th November 2023
The Marine Litter Capital Grants are…
Applications Invited for Ards and North Down Events and Festivals Fund4th Oct 2023
Ards and North Down Borough Council is inviting applications for financial assistance for events and festivals taking place in the Borough between 1…
September 2023
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',…
August 2023
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Belfast City Airport unveils £1.2 Million refurbished Aspire Lounge7th July 2023
Europe’s largest airport lounge provider, Aspire, has unveiled its new and improved lounge at Belfast City Airport following a £1…
June 2023
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…
Tourism NI hospitality campaign demonstrates a `vibrant industry’15th June 2023
A Tourism NI campaign aimed at encouraging more people to consider a career in the tourism and hospitality industry attracted more than 30,000…
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…
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…
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…
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