News - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

Liverpool and Manchester United headline world-class line-up as Budget Energy SuperCupNI returns

Elite academies from across the UK, Ireland, Europe and the United States set for four days of international football in the Borough.

Date: 20/07/2026 View More

Wear, Share and Care: School Uniform Reuse Scheme is Back

Local families are once again being encouraged to make the most of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s School Uniform Reuse Scheme, which returns this summer to help ease the cost of the new school year while supporting a more sustainable future.

Date: 16/07/2026 View More

John Street Play Park

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Date: 10/07/2026 View More

Council Completes £100K Accessibility and Car Park Improvements at Stiles Community Centre

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has completed a significant programme of improvement works at Stiles Community Centre, enhancing accessibility, safety and the overall experience for residents, community groups and visitors.

Date: 07/07/2026 View More

Celebrating the Sister Cities Youth Exchange

The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Henry Cushinan welcomed this year's Sister Cities Youth Exchange Programme participants, their families and Gilbert, Arizona exchange partners to a Welcome BBQ at Theatre at the Mill on Monday 6 July 2026. The programme provides young people with the opportunity to share cultural perspectives, make new friends and build lasting international connections while acting as ambassadors for the Borough.

Date: 07/07/2026 View More

New Heritage Trail Invites Visitors to Explore Ulster's American Connections

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has joined forces with Mid and East Antrim Council, Mid Ulster District Council and the Ulster American Folk Park to launch a unique ancestral cottage trail across Northern Ireland showcasing five significant ancestral cottages spanning generations. This immersive trail will offer visitors a unique opportunity to explore the rich historical and cultural connections between Ulster and the United States.

Date: 07/07/2026 View More