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One Day. One Refuge. Exhibition Opens at Parliament Buildings

One Day. One Refuge. Exhibition Opens at Parliament Buildings

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick was joined by deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly MLA, Junior Minister Aisling Reilly MLA, and Gillian Creevy, CEO Women’s Aid ANCLN to officially launch the new ‘One Day. One Refuge’ exhibition at Parliament Buildings, Belfast.

Date: 12/03/2026 View More

Opening Doors ‘Beyond School’

Opening Doors ‘Beyond School’

The first-ever Beyond School Fair at Mossley Mill on Tuesday 3 March was a great success, bringing together young people with disabilities, their families, schools and support organisations to explore opportunities beyond school. The event was also visited by Deputy Mayor, Councillor Julie Gilmour, who met with exhibitors and attendees during the day.

Date: 10/03/2026 View More

Mayor Praises Kwik Fit Mallusk for “Outstanding” Apprenticeship Training Programme

Mayor Praises Kwik Fit Mallusk for “Outstanding” Apprenticeship Training Programme

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick, recently visited Kwik Fit’s state-of-the-art training facility in Mallusk, meeting the next generation of automotive technicians and seeing first hand how the company is investing in local talent.

Date: 09/03/2026 View More

Carers Celebrated at “We See You” International Women’s Day Event

Carers Celebrated at “We See You” International Women’s Day Event

Carers from across the Borough gathered at Theatre at The Mill, Newtownabbey, on Friday 6 March 2026 for a special International Women’s Day celebration hosted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

Date: 06/03/2026 View More

Antrim and Newtownabbey welcomes Walking for All Launch to Inspire Health, Inclusion and Community

Antrim and Newtownabbey welcomes Walking for All Launch to Inspire Health, Inclusion and Community

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has welcomed the announcement of a brand new ‘Walking for All’ programme.

Date: 05/03/2026 View More

Family Fun Across Antrim and Newtownabbey This St Patrick’s Weekend

Family Fun Across Antrim and Newtownabbey This St Patrick’s Weekend

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is set to host a packed programme of events this upcoming St Patrick’s Weekend, with celebrations taking place across the Borough from 14–15 March.

Date: 03/03/2026 View More