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Council Celebrates ‘Best Kept Garden’ Awards

Council Celebrates ‘Best Kept Garden’ Awards

Residents, schools, businesses, and community groups were celebrated for their passion, creativity, and dedication to gardening at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's annual Best Kept Garden Awards.

Date: 07/11/2024 View More
Secretary of State Visits Antrim to Back Poppy Appeal and Explore Award-Winning Castle Gardens

Secretary of State Visits Antrim to Back Poppy Appeal and Explore Award-Winning Castle Gardens

The Secretary of State, The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, visited Antrim today to lend his support to the Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal. Mr Benn purchased a poppy from local volunteers and engaged with veterans, highlighting the vital role of the Poppy Appeal in supporting the Armed Forces community.

Date: 06/11/2024 View More
Local Community Groups Honoured at Pride of Place Awards

Local Community Groups Honoured at Pride of Place Awards

Two community groups from the Borough, Sensory Kids and Listening Ear, were celebrated for their outstanding contributions at the prestigious Pride of Place community awards, held on Saturday 2 November, at a gala event in Monaghan’s Hillgrove Hotel. The event, hosted by RTE’s Brendan McArdle, attracted 400 community volunteers from across the island of Ireland.

Date: 04/11/2024 View More
Community Development Grants 2025-26 Now Open

Community Development Grants 2025-26 Now Open

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Community Development Grants 2025-26 are now open for applications and will close at 4pm on Monday 16 December 2024. Up to £10,000 could be available to community/voluntary organisations who run community premises and deliver programmes throughout the year. For those community organisations (who do not run community premises) delivering a programme of activities throughout the year up to £5,000 could be available.

Date: 04/11/2024 View More
New online booking system for vans at recycling centres

New online booking system for vans at recycling centres

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is introducing a new booking service for medium and large vans accessing its household recycling centres.

Date: 04/11/2024 View More
Garden Show Ireland 2025 Tickets Now On Sale!

Garden Show Ireland 2025 Tickets Now On Sale!

Garden Show Ireland is set to bloom again as it returns for its 21st year on Friday 13 to Sunday 15 June 2025 at Antrim Castle Gardens. Now a much-anticipated tradition, the show promises a vibrant line-up of flowers, food and fun for the whole family. Tickets are now on sale, providing the perfect gift for gardening enthusiasts ahead of the Christmas season!

Date: 01/11/2024 View More