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26/01/2023

Mayor Launches Borough’s New Centenary Trail

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Alderman Stephen Ross has officially opened the Borough’s new Centenary Trail. As part of the Council’s programme of events and projects to mark the Northern Ireland Centenary, this new Centenary Trail highlights the history of the area, through the use of information and images all available in an accessible format. 

The Centenary Trail begins at Newtownabbey Way, from Mossley Mill to Whiteabbey Glen, then through Hazelbank and Whitehouse, up to Rathcoole and Carnmoney Hill, ending back at Mossley Mill. Along the route, there are 12 newly installed information panels containing introductory information and historical photographs relating to the Borough’s history. Visitors can also scan a QR code which will link them to more information, photographs and links to more details on the items of interest in that particular area.

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Alderman Stephen Ross commented,

I am delighted to officially launch this new Centenary Trail in our Borough as part of the Council’s Centenary Programme. This is a tremendous piece of work which highlights our Borough’s fascinating history. If you are visiting our Borough, or are walking along the Centenary Trail, make sure you stop and check out these new panels and learn all about our Borough’s past.