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Freedom of the Borough conferred upon former Chief Executive, Mrs Jacqui Dixon MBE DL

Esteemed former Chief Executive of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Mrs Jacqui Dixon MBE DL was bestowed the highest civic honour of Freedom of the Borough at a special ceremony in Mossley Mill.

Date: 09/02/2024 View More

Love-Bird Gets the Worm. Garden Show Ireland Returns!

Roses are red, violets are blue, Spring Plant Fair and Garden Show Ireland are waiting for you! This Valentine's Day, skip the chocolates and roses and gift your sweetheart something that will blossom all year long – a love for the garden! Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is offering two exciting events guaranteed to make any green thumb swoon.

Date: 09/02/2024 View More

Celebrating Community Compassion: Christmas Toy and School Uniform Schemes’ Success

Last year, over 7,500 good quality school uniform items and 6,800 new and pre-loved toys where received through Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s School Uniform and Christmas Toy Schemes.

Date: 08/02/2024 View More

Council is fully committed to supporting the new Women’s Night Safety Charter for Northern Ireland

The Charter is a commitment by organisations and businesses operating at night to support the campaign to End Violence against Women and Girls.

Date: 05/02/2024 View More

With Politics on the lips of everyone in Northern Ireland,

Dive Deep into the Life and Legacy of John Hume with acclaimed biography "The Persuader"

Join award winning author Stephen Walker and BBC journalist Mark Carruthers for a captivating evening at The Old Courthouse, Antrim on Friday 9 February. This is the final show in a sell-out tour covering the life and legacy of political powerhouse John Hume, through insightful conversation and analysis.

Date: 02/02/2024 View More

Duke of Edinburgh Legacy Bursary Scheme leaves a Lasting Impact

The celebration event for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s second Duke of Edinburgh Legacy Bursary Scheme was held at Mossley Mill, on Tuesday 30 January. Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell KStJ along with Alderman John Smyth presented each of the 20 participants with a certificate and £1000 bursary for successfully completing the programme.

Date: 01/02/2024 View More

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