News - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

Celebrating International Women’s Day

Over 100 women from different backgrounds, professions and walks of life gathered at Theatre at The Mill earlier today to mark International Women’s Day – a global celebration of the historical, cultural and political achievements of women. Hosted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Alderman Stephen Ross was joined by special guest Deputy Lieutenant for County Antrim, Julia Shirley to mark the occasion.

Date: 08/03/2023 View More

Remembrance Service for Sapper Patrick Azimkar and Sapper Mark Quinsey

Marking 14 years since the attack on Massereene Barracks where Sappers Patrick Azimakar and Mark Quinsey tragically lost their lives, a Service of Remembrance was held in Market Square, Antrim. Paying their respects, the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Alderman Stephen Ross and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Leah Smyth, joined representatives from The Royal Engineers Association, The Royal British Legion, Antrim and The Royal British Legion Motor Bike Section NI to lay wreaths at the dedicated memorial.

Date: 07/03/2023 View More

Seachtain Na Gaeilge – Irish Language Week 2023

Seachtain Na Gaeilge le Energia is an international Irish language festival and one of the biggest celebrations of Irish language and culture. It takes place each year in Ireland and in many other countries, from 1-17 March and is often referred to as Irish Language Week.

Date: 06/03/2023 View More

Award-Winning Slumberjack Coffee is brewing plans to expand their business

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman Stephen Ross has paid a visit to SlumberJack Coffee in Antrim to explore how the Council can help them with their exciting growth plans.

Date: 03/03/2023 View More

Glengormley regeneration plans boosted as new £6.5M workspace gets approval

The regeneration plans for Glengormley have received a further boost as planning approval was granted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee for a new £6.5M workspace hub on the former police station site.

Date: 03/03/2023 View More

Celebrate St. Patrick, ‘Our Shared Saint’

Spring into St. Patrick’s weekend with ‘Our Shared Saint’! Join us at Theatre at The Mill on Thursday 16 March from 7.45pm for a joyous evening of music, dance and verse. This production is a cultural celebration with inspiration taken from the life of Ulster’s Scottish Saint, St. Patrick.

Date: 02/03/2023 View More