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May 2025
19th May 2025Sea Bangor Takes Place This Weekend! (24–25 May)
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…
- 15th May 2025
Sea Bangor (24-25 May) Supports Local Business
The City of Bangor is gearing up for the popular Sea Bango
13th May 2025Luca’s flavours from Turin enjoy decade of tasty success in Ards
Copyright: Newsletter's Farming Life by Sam Butler, full article 'Luca’s flavours from Turin enjoy decade of tasty success in…
9th May 2025Prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for Ards and North Down’s Stunning Coastline
Ards and North Down’s exceptional coastline has once again been recognised for its outstanding quality, with the Borough’s popular…
7th May 2025North Down Coastal Path to feature in RTE Tracks & Trails Season 12
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…
1st May 2025Ards and North Down: Exceptional Living Just Minutes from Belfast
Copyright, Brussels Research Group "Ards and North Down: Exceptional Living Just Minutes from Belfast" [Published May 2025]
March 2025
28th Mar 2025Ards and North Down Borough Council Attend Meet the Buyer 2025
On Thursday 27 and Friday 28 March Meet the Buyer took place at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn.
This flagship event sees record…
28th Mar 2025Discover the Magic of Ards and North Down: Choose Your Adventure and Explore Hidden Treasures
This spring and summer, Ards and North Down beckons locals and visitors to unwind, rejuvenate, and uncover the area's hidden treasures. Whether…
24th Mar 2025Newtownards to host Armed Forces Day 2025
Visitors to Newtownards can enjoy breathtaking aerial displays, a military parade and a host of family friendly entertainment, cookery demonstrations…
18th Mar 2025Airtastic Bangor: Ready to welcome visitors again after significant refurbishment
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…
14th Mar 2025Local Food and Drinks Producers Recognised at TASTE AND Food Heroes Awards
Photo caption: Participants of the Taste AND Food Heroes Awards 2025
Local food and drinks producers have been recognised at the fourth…
10th Mar 2025Your next adventure is in Ards and North Down - Spring Destination Awareness Campaign
We are delighted that the Ards and North Down Borough Council’s, Your next adventure Spring Destination Awareness Campaign is due to…
6th Mar 2025The Culloden Hotel Familiarisation Visit in Ards and North Down
15 members of staff from different departments within the Culloden Hotel attended a familiarisation trip to highlight things to see and do in the…
4th Mar 2025Visit Ards and North Down Tourism Team… Here to help you
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
27th Feb 2025Tourism Takeover in Ards and North Down
Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Tourism Team worked with hospitality charity Springboard to deliver this tourism showcase at The Culloden…
18th Feb 2025Get involved in Late Night Art Bangor
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
29th Jan 2025Local Tourism Businesses begin their Journey on the Sustainable Business Pathway
The Sustainable Business Pathway Programme aims to inspire collective sustainable action across Ards and North Down and help businesses achieve…
27th Jan 2025Visit Ards and North Down Showcases Region at Holiday World Dublin
Photo caption: L-R, Judith Hammond, Tourism Development Officer, Ards and North Down Borough Council and Maureen Ledwith from Business…
23rd Jan 2025RED Weather Warning - Friday 24 January 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,…
23rd Jan 2025Cormac Fadden Appointed General Manager of the Culloden Estate and Spa
The Culloden Estate and Spa, Cultra part of the Hastings Hotels group, has appointed Cormac Fadden as General Manager. With over a decade of…
20th Jan 2025Clandeboye Lodge Redefines Business Events with New Packages
Photo caption: The Events Team at Clandeboye Lodge, led by Ian Smith, General Manager
Clandeboye Lodge's newly enhanced business…
December 2024
11th Dec 2024AND Providers enjoy success in Slow Food Awards 2024
AND Providers enjoyed success in the Slow Food Awards 2024, representing Northern Ireland and the Borough well.
2024 is the seventh year of…
10th Dec 2024Tourism Northern Ireland celebrates craft and tradition with Spirit Trail plaques
Tourism Northern Ireland celebrates craft and tradition with Spirit Trail plaques featuring Copeland Distillery, Donaghadee and Echlinville…
November 2024
19th Nov 2024Celebrate Christmas in the City!
Photo caption: Members of Bangor Chamber of Commerce are looki
13th Nov 2024Culloden Estate and Spa is food lovers choice at Good Food Ireland Awards
Photo caption: Mark Begley (middle), Executive Head Chef of the Culloden Estate & Spa is joined by Grace Dugan, Chef de Partie and Ross…
12th Nov 2024Darina Allen: Food fayre is the star in Co Down
Photo caption: Ards and North Down Borough Council recently welcomed members of the Irish Food Writers' Guild including [L-R] Oisín…
6th Nov 2024Tourism Ireland sets sights on 2025 and beyond with strong presence at world’s largest travel fair
~ 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…
6th Nov 2024Tourism Events and Festivals Fund Open for Applications
Photo caption: The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart, pictured outside Bangor Castle.
Ards and North Down Borough…
October 2024
30th Oct 2024Tourism Businesses Invited to Express Interest in Sustainable Business Pathway Programme
Photo caption: The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart, with Alex Irvine (Tourism Manager) and Jessica Hoyle (Experience…
30th Oct 2024KLM double daily service from Belfast City Airport takes off
Photo caption: KLM's double daily service from Belfast City Airport takes off
The first of a new double daily service from…
22nd Oct 2024Irish Food Writers’ Guild Enjoys Showcase of Ards and North Down’s Rich Culinary Offerings
Ards and North Down Borough Council hosted a group of highly respected representatives from the Irish Food Writers’ Guild last week to showcase…
10th Oct 2024Clandeboye Lodge Partners with Action Mental Health to Launch ‘Give Yourself a Break’ Campaign
Photo caption: From left to right: Jonathan Smyth (Head of Communications & Fundraising, Action Mental Health), Jane Robertson (Fundraising…
10th Oct 2024Annnnnnd relax! – Autumn Destination Awareness Campaign
We are delighted that the Ards and North Down Borough Council’s, Annnnnnd Relax! Autumn Destination Awareness Campaign is due to launch on…
9th Oct 2024Taste Ards and North Down producers enjoy success at Blas na hÉireann - The Irish Food Awards 2024
Awards celebrate 'the very best' in the food and drinks industry
Five food producers from across Ards and North Down have won awards…
9th Oct 2024Growth Events Fund Open for Applications with £45k Per Year Available
Photo caption: The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart, is encouraging applications to the Growth Events Fund…
8th Oct 2024£1.2M investment for Airtastic Bangor Exciting Redevelopment
New Multi-Activity Centre Set to Open in Early 2025
Airtastic, Northern Irelands leading entertainment brand, is excited to announce the…
2nd Oct 2024Clandeboye Yoghurt’s focus on quality, innovation and stunning flavours leads to new business
Copyright Newsletter, by Sam Butler, full article Clandeboye Yoghurt’s focus on quality, innovation and stunning flavours leads to…
1st Oct 2024Tourism Northern Ireland hosts industry celebration event
Three members of the AND Sustainable Giants attended an Embrace a Giant Spirit Experience Portfolio celebration hosted by Tourism Northern Ireland at…
September 2024
24th Sept 2024Taste AND at Clandeboye: Enjoy the delicious tastes of the Borough at two-day artisan market!
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…
18th Sept 2024Free Pre-Bookable Event Buses for the Shorelife Celebration!
Photo caption: The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart, and Arthur are looking forward to the Shorelife Celebration…
11th Sept 2024Demo and Dine with Rachel Allen Success for SERC Students
4th Sept 2024Dive into Autumn with the Shorelife Celebration!
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
30th Aug 2024Free Shuttle Buses for Portavogie’s Tide and Turf Food Festival
Food lovers will flock to the beautiful harbour village of Portavogie on 7 September for the popular Tide and Turf Food Festival where celebrity…
7th Aug 2024Big Names at this year’s Portavogie Tide and Turf Food Festival
Photo caption: The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart, pictured with a Mermaid in Portavogie Harbour. (Image: Graham…
1st Aug 2024Belfast’s Jawbox Gerry is an international Master of Gin
Copyright Belfast Live, by Sam Butler, full article
1st Aug 2024Ards and North Down producers accredited under the Great Taste 2024 scheme
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
25th July 2024KLM to expand daily services from Belfast City Airport
Photo caption: Katy Best, Chief Commercial Officer at Belfast City Airport, and Helen McGorman, Head of Stakeholder Engagement NI at Tourism…
23rd July 2024Discover the best of Ards and North Down with this summer
Photo caption: Mayor of Ards and North Down, Cllr Alistair Cathcart and Pete Marshall, Translink Service Delivery Manager promote…
17th July 2024Funding Confirmed for Whitespots Country Park
Photo caption: Mayor Alistair Cathcart with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, and Stephen Harding (Director, McAdam Design)
DAERA Minister,…
1st July 2024The Dirty Duck named Northern Ireland's Pub and Bar of the Year 2024
Copyright Belfast Live, by Sophie McLaughlin, full article, Co Down spot named Northern Ireland's Pub and Bar of the Year 2024
1st July 2024Celebrated Mount Stewart garden wins European Garden Award for ‘exemplary’ climate mitigation measures
Photo caption: A gardener deadheads plants at Mount Stewart. National Trust Images/James Dobson
Article copyright: A Farming Life article…
June 2024
19th June 2024McBrides on the Square launch Limited Edition Festival Beer
Gavin Murphy (Executive Chef at The Old Inn), Chris Morris (Modest Beer), Iris McBride (McBrides on the Square), Mayor Alistair Cathc
19th June 2024Food Lover’s Heaven at This Weekend’s Comber Earlies Food Festival!
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
31st May 2024Inaugural Easyjet flights to Palma de Mallorca take off from Belfast City Airport
Belfast City Airport has marked the commencement of easyJet’s seasonal service to Palma de Mallorca.
Flights to the popular Spanish…
30th May 2024Irish Restaurant Awards 2024 - Local winners
Copyright - irishrestaurantawards.com
The All-Ireland final of Irish Restaurant Awards 2024 took place in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington…
29th May 2024This Weekend’s Sea Bangor (1-2 June) Features New 1940s Dance Hall and Milk Bar
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…
22nd May 2024Belfast City airport becomes first airport in Northern Ireland to install EV charging points
Belfast City Airport has become the first airport in Northern Ireland to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging points for passengers thanks to a…
22nd May 2024Belfast City Airport sets sail with Royal Caribbean charter flights for summer 2024
Belfast City Airport has officially commenced its highly anticipated charter services to Barcelona and Bologna with Royal Caribbean International…
22nd May 2024Rachel Allen Headlines Comber Earlies Food Festival!
Best-selling cookery writer and TV chef, Rachel Allen, will headline this year’s Comber Earlies Food Festival on Saturday 22 June. The renowned…
21st May 2024Sea Bangor (1-2 June) Supports Local Business
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…
21st May 2024SERC announces new Ulster University Foundation Degree in Tourism, Hospitality & Events Management
South Eastern Regional Collage (SERC) have announced a brand new Ulster University Foundation Degree in Tourism, Hospitality & Events…
20th May 2024Culloden Estate unveils stunning upgrades and a new visual identity
Northern Ireland’s leading 5-star property has completed a £600,000 upgrade and debuted a refreshed visual brand identity…
16th May 2024Northern Ireland named Best Golf Destination in Western Europe
Photo caption: Scrabo Golf Club in Newtownards. Credit: Scrabo Golf Club.
Award voted for by members of the International Association of…
15th May 2024Commemorative Events to Mark 80th Anniversary of D-Day; WWII Veterans Invited to Attend
Photo caption: Mayor Jennifer Gilmour with Leading Ladies Ceara Grehan and Michelle Baird who will perform at the 1940s themed Sea Bangor.…
8th May 2024Popular Sea Bangor Festival Date Announced
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…
7th May 2024Northern Ireland’s Tourism Industry is Growing Green
Businesses across Northern Ireland complete Tourism Northern Ireland’s Destination Sustainability Training Programme.
Photo Caption -…
April 2024
26th Apr 2024Regional Growth Potential of Local Tourism Industry in Focus at NI Tourism Conference.
The Tourism Northern Ireland tourism conference on Tuesday 23 April at Titanic Belfast .
The industry event shone a light on key themes of…
11th Apr 2024Irish Restaurant Awards Ulster Regional Final 2024
Source- Irish Restaurant Awards Website
On Wednesday 10 April at the Armagh City Hotel the Irish Restaurant Awards county winners were…
March 2024
26th Mar 2024United Kingdom Pipe Band Championships come to Bangor!
The United Kingdom Pipe Band Championships will take place on Saturday 18 May 2024 at Ward Park Arras, Bangor.
The Royal Scottish Pipe…
19th Mar 2024Local Food and Drinks Producers Recognised at TASTE AND Food Heroes Awards
Local food and drinks producers have been recognised at the third annual TASTE AND Food Heroes Awards, hosted by Ards and North Down Borough…
15th Mar 2024Donaghadee features in Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide
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…
11th Mar 2024Special Promotions Encourage Ards and North Down Shoppers to Support Local
Special promotions are available for shoppers across the Borough following the launch of a new ‘Support Local’ campaign by Ards and…
5th Mar 2024'An evening celebration of Northern Ireland' Trade event
A representative from the Ards and North Down Borough Council Tourism Development (TD) team, represented Ards and North Down at Tourism…
4th Mar 2024Make it Ards and North Down this Spring
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…
4th Mar 2024TASTE AND welcome Belfast City Council Food and Drink Network learning journey to the Borough
Ards and North Down Borough Council (ANDBC) was pleased to facilitate a learning journey with Belfast City Council in February to showcase…
February 2024
8th Feb 2024The 25 cosiest places to stay in the UK, by The Times
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
23rd Jan 2024Small Farm Attraction of the Year 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…
19th Jan 2024'Weaving' Heritage Skills, Mental Health and Nature for Inspiring Textiles Project
Photo caption (picture on left) Shamara Press Inspiring Yarns, Mukesh Sharma Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund in Northern Ireland, Paul…
19th Jan 2024North Down Museum retains Accreditation status
North Down Museum, located in the city of Bangor, is delighted to have retained its full accreditation statu
17th Jan 2024Tourism Northern Ireland NI launch its new Destination Sustainability programme
Photo caption: Jessica Hoyle (left), Experience Development Manager at Tourism Northern Ireland pictured with Tina O'Dwyer from The Tourism…
15th Jan 2024Tourism Ireland launch its 2024 Marketing Plans
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
19th Dec 2023Belfast City Airport Soars to Success in Airport Health and Safety Week Awards
Belfast City Airport has been named the winner of the prestigious Airport Operators Association (AOA) Airport Health and Safety Week Award (Medium…
5th Dec 2023Greyabbey & District Community Association receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Greyabbey & District Community Association (GADCA) and its volunteer group, ‘Friends of the Abbey’, have just been awarded The…
November 2023
28th Nov 2023Development Plan to Help Position Ards and North Down as a Premier Food and Drink Destination
Photo caption: Conal Stewart (Food and Drink Development Officer), Michele Shirlow (Food NI Chief Executive), Councillor Jennifer Gilmour (Mayor of…
22nd Nov 2023Aer Lingus Regional Celebrates Flying Over One Million Passengers at Belfast City Airport
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…
21st Nov 2023Ards and North Down entrepreneurs and businesses encouraged to ‘Go Succeed’ with a groundbreaking new Support Service
A major new Enterprise Support Service - ‘Go Succeed’ – was officially revealed on 13 November 2023 at Belfast City Hall.…
20th Nov 2023World Travel Market London 2023
Northern Ireland representatives on the Tourism Ireland stand.
World Travel Market (WTM) London, 6-8 November, ExCel London, is home to…
16th Nov 2023Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen recognised in The Times, Cooking lessons with top chefs: the 30 best courses to book now,
Recognised in the recent The Times and The Sunday Times article,
October 2023
25th Oct 2023Experience Development Industry Event and Networking Session
On Wednesday 25 October, Ards and North Down Borough Council (ANDBC) Tourism Development Team, welcomed 40 local tourism providers and…
23rd Oct 2023Council Launches New Growth Events Fund
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…
23rd Oct 2023County Down Guesthouse Awarded Four Stars by Tourism NI
Copyright - nitravelnews.co.uk
A Bangor guesthouse is celebrating after being awarded a four-star accommodation grading by Tourism NI.
Cairn…
19th Oct 2023The Culloden Estate named NI’s Best Hotel Spa at Global Awards
The Culloden Estate and Spa, located in Cultra in Ards and North Down, has been crowned Northern Ireland’s Best Hotel Spa at…
16th Oct 2023The Clandeboye Lodge Hotel named 4-Star Hotel of the Year
Described by Georgina Campbell as a “comfortable privately owned modern four star near Bangor” which “fits in well with its…
9th Oct 2023Time Together this Season in Ards and North Down!
We are delighted that the Ards and North Down Borough Council’s #TimeTogetherAND campaign is due to launch on Monday 9 October 2023.
The…
6th Oct 2023Ards and North Down Winners at Blas na hÉireann Food Awards 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.…
4th Oct 2023Live Here Love Here Grant Programmes
The Live Here Love Here application for Marine Litter Capital Grants is open now!
Closes 9th November 2023
The Marine Litter Capital Grants are…
- 4th Oct 2023
Applications Invited for Ards and North Down Events and Festivals Fund
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
18th Sept 2023Belfast City Airport adds Menorca and Venice to summer 2024 schedule
Belfast City Airport has announced the expansion of its summer 2024 schedule with three charter services to Menorca, Mallorca and Italy…
14th Sept 2023Bangor restaurants shortlisted for Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2023
Copyright - BelfastLive.co.uk 'Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2023: Spots battling to be named best in Northern Ireland',…
August 2023
29th Aug 2023Uplifting September At Portico
The leaves may be about to fall but the new programme at Portico promises a gathering of sensuous delights this season, starting with the…
25th Aug 2023Under the Sea at Exploris Aquarium in Portaferry
A new `Under The Sea’ experience has been launched at the Exploris Aquarium in Co. Down thanks to financial support from Tourism NI. A…
14th Aug 2023Celebrity Chef and The Florentinas Ready to Rock at Portavogie Food Festival
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…
8th Aug 2023Fab Foodie Line-up for Ards and North Down's Taste Autumn
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…
4th Aug 2023Success For Local Food and Drink Businesses at National and All Ireland Awards!
The profile of Ards & North Down as a home of fantastic food was given another significant boost this week with our local…
July 2023
28th July 2023Ards Peninsula Kite Festival
Be sure to save the date for the Ards Peninsula Kite Festival, launch event held this week.
The Ards Peninsula Villages Partnership invite…
18th July 2023County Down listed as Most Welcoming Region in the UK in recent booking.com article
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…
11th July 2023Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships Come to Newtownards!
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…
7th July 2023Belfast City Airport unveils £1.2 Million refurbished Aspire Lounge
Europe’s largest airport lounge provider, Aspire, has unveiled its new and improved lounge at Belfast City Airport following a £1…
June 2023
26th June 2023Easyjet launches flights to London Luton and Manchester from Belfast City Airport
Flights to London Luton and Manchester have taken off from Belfast City Airport today with easyJet, bringing the total number of destinations…
20th June 2023Council’s Event Recycling Stations a Huge Success
Ards and North Down Borough Council is celebrating the success of its newly implemented recycling stations at Council-run events, demonstrating…
20th June 2023Free Transport to this Saturday’s Comber Earlies Food Festival!
Getting to this Saturday’s Comber Earlies Food Festival has never been easier with a host of free buses ready to transport festival-goers…
15th June 2023Tourism NI hospitality campaign demonstrates a `vibrant industry’
A Tourism NI campaign aimed at encouraging more people to consider a career in the tourism and hospitality industry attracted more than 30,000…
13th June 2023New Location for Comber Earlies Food Festival!
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…
8th June 2023Belfast City Airport unveils new look for Aspire Lounge
Following the announcement that Aspire Lounges is investing £1.2million into enhancing the lounge at Belfast City Airport, CGI images of…
7th June 2023Culloden Estate is set for a sparking summer with new champagne garden
The Culloden Estate & Spa is celebrating the opening of its new Summer Champagne Garden.
The five-star property has transformed…
1st June 2023Award - Winning Beaches in Ards and North Down 2023
Five council areas rewarded for excellent environmental management, Groomsport, Millisle,
May 2023
31st May 2023Maritime family fun in the sun at Sea Bangor this weekend (3 and 4 June)
The forecast is looking lovely for a marvellous weekend in the sun at Sea Bangor, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June. Bangor’s popular…
24th May 2023Family Favourite, Sea Bangor, Returns to the Seafront
Bangor Seafront will be a hive of activity when the Sea Bangor Festival returns on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June.
Organised by Ards…
17th May 2023Galgorm Collection checks out as a Great Place to Work
NI’s award-winning collection of luxury hotels and restaurants becomes first hospitality group on the island of Ireland to achieve official…
12th May 2023Belfast City Airport revealed as Northern Ireland's most punctual Airport
Data from the Civil Aviation Authority has revealed Belfast City Airport as Northern Ireland’s most punctual airport for 2022.
The…
12th May 2023Collaboration Brings Recycling Win for the Council
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…
9th May 2023Jersey service commences from Belfast City Airport with AER Lingus
Flights to Jersey have taken off from Belfast City Airport with Aer Lingus Regional, providing a convenient connection between Northern Ireland…
2nd May 2023AER Lingus Regional connects Belfast City Airport to Newcastle and Isle of Man
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
25th Apr 2023Flights to Frankfurt take off from Belfast City Airport
Lufthansa’s new service to Frankfurt has taken off from Belfast City Airport, marking the first time the German flag carrier has operated…
7th Apr 2023Flights to Newquay take off from Belfast City Airport
The first Aer Lingus Regional service to popular UK holiday destination, Newquay Cornwall has taken off from George Best Belfast City Airport today…
5th Apr 2023Dolphins herald the new season at Portico!
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…
4th Apr 2023Exciting Range of Tourism Experiences on Offer in Ards and North Down!
Ards and North Down Borough Council has announced an exciting range of Tourism Experiences for 2023. From guided walking tours to unique…
March 2023
31st Mar 2023Easyjet expands presence at Belfast City Airport with two additional routes
EasyJet has announced it will commence services from Belfast City Airport to London Luton and Manchester this summer.
Flights to both destinations…
31st Mar 2023Belfast City Airport and Loganair celebrate 40 years of flying together
Celebrations have taken place to mark the 40th anniversary of Loganair’s first flight from Belfast City Airport.
As the first airline to…
21st Mar 2023Galgorm Collection celebrates prestigious awards for culinary excellence across its restaurants
21/03/23 - Northern Ireland’s newest boutique hotel, The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn, part of Galgorm Collection, has achieved AA 4-Star Silver…
10th Mar 2023Create Moments to Remember in Ards and North Down This Spring
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…
8th Mar 2023Special Promotions Encourage Ards and North Down Shoppers to Keep it Local
Special promotions are available for shoppers in the Borough after Ards and North Down Borough Council launched a new ‘Let’s Keep it…
7th Mar 2023Northern Ireland world recognises Donaghadee and Greyabbey in 'Top 9 rural towns with plenty of character in Northern Ireland'
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
27th Feb 2023ASPIRE announces £1.2 million investment into Belfast city airport premium lounge facility
Europe’s largest airport lounge provider, Aspire, has announced a major refurbishment of the lounge at Belfast City Airport with a total…
15th Feb 2023Second Annual TASTE AND Food and Drink Hero Awards Recognises Local Food and Drinks Producers
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…
8th Feb 2023Echlinville Distillery wins 13 World Whiskies Awards
The Echlinville Distillery (Northern Ireland) has won thirteen accolades at this year’s World Whiskies Awards.
The County Down based…
7th Feb 2023Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen Awarded Accreditation in Sustainability
Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen in Killinchy was recently awarded accreditation in sustainability through the World Tourism Organisation…
3rd Feb 2023Aer Lingus Regional to Commence Flights to Newcastle and Nottingham East Midlands from Belfast City Airport
All domestic regional points vacated by Flybe at Belfast City Airport will now be reestablished by Aer Lingus Regional
Belfast, 2nd February,…
1st Feb 2023Culloden Estate Unveils £250K Investment and Named a Best Luxury Spa by The Times
The Culloden Estate & Spa has announced the completion of a £250,000 investment programme of its spa facilities and is also celebrating…
January 2023
27th Jan 2023Holywood restaurant Fontana listed in prestigious Michelin Guide
Congratulation goes to the fabulous Fontana restaurant for being listed in the prestigious Michelin Guide!
The Holywood restaurant is amongst 24…
23rd Jan 2023Bangor Marine Secures £9.8m from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund
Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Department of International Trade, Andrew Bowie, today visited the City of Bangor to congratulate Bangor Marine…
20th Jan 2023£40 million Funding Secured for the Redevelopment of Bangor Waterfront
Ards and North Down Borough Council will be receiving £40 million funding for its Bangor Waterfront Development as part of the Belfast Region…
13th Jan 2023The government unveils new 'Energy Bills Discount Scheme' for businesses
The Government announced a new energy support scheme for businesses, charities, and the public sector to replace the current Energy Bills Support…
December 2022
19th Dec 2022Upgraded Path at Nugent’s Wood in Portaferry to Cater for Increased Footfall
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…
14th Dec 2022Belfast City Airport announces arrival of Lufthansa with route to Germany
Germany’s flag carrier airline, Lufthansa, has announced it will commence operations at Belfast City Airport.
The airline, which is one of…
2nd Dec 2022The ultimate hotel guide to Belfast
Copyright - NationalGeographic.co.uk, 'The ultimate hotel guide to Belfast' by Sarah Barrell
National Geographic recently published an…
2nd Dec 2022Six farm shops you have to try in Ards and North Down
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
29th Nov 2022Clandeboye Lodge has been featured in The Times' '25 cosy UK hotels for winter', the only hotel in Northern Ireland to be featured!
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…
28th Nov 2022Bangor spot named 'Best Restaurant in Northern Ireland' at top Asian food awards
Copyright - BelfastLive.co.uk, Bangor spot named 'Best Restaurant in Northern Ireland' at top Asian food awards, by Sophie McLaughlin
A…
18th Nov 2022Dunville’s ‘The Spirit of Belfast’ named Best Overall Whiskey Of The Year at Irish Whiskey Awards
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…
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