Antrim

Members of the Tourism NI Board pictured with invited guests, including local industry and stakeholders, at the Dunadry Hotel.

Tourism Northern Ireland Board visits Antrim & Newtownabbey area

David Dowd, Acting Head of Horticulture caught up with Ards and North Down Council staff Josh Fox, Tiernan Kelly, David Conn and Rae Lowry at the Greenmount Campus, Opportunities in Horticulture Careers Fair.

14th annual ‘Opportunities in Horticulture Careers Fair’

Tess Osborn, head of fresh foods sourcing NI at Tesco and Golden Popcorn managing director Sean McClinton celebrate the 10-year partnership

Golden popcorn marks a decade of Oscar-worthy partnership with Tesco NI

Tess Osborn, Head of Fresh Foods Sourcing NI at Tesco, and Golden Popcorn Managing Director Sean McClinton celebrate the 10-year partnership.

Golden Popcorn marks a decade of partnership with Tesco NI

Dennison - Wade Hunter Level 3 Land Based Engineering student, Lisa Millar Dennison, Timothy Millar Level 3 Land Based Engineering student.

17 pictures from the employment opportunity event at Greenmount

Most Promising Young Handler, Jack Wilson. (Pic: Freelance)

Six Counties NI Dexter Cattle Group hold annual dinner and trophy presentation

Lucy Gabbey and Emma Brownlee at the 'Opportunities in Agriculture' Careers Fair

LMC showcase careers in the meat and livestock industry at ‘Opportunities in Agr...

Six Counties NI Dexter Cattle Group Committee with defibrillator purchased through fund raising at their annual farm walk at Ballydavey Dexters, Hollywood. (Pic: Freelance)

Six Counties NI Dexter Cattle Group hold annual dinner and trophy presentation

Pictured are farmers protesting in Armagh on Saturday afternoon. (Picture: McAuley Multimedia)

Pictures from the UFU tractor rally in County Armagh

Deputy president Glen Cuddy

Commodity Watch: Book now for arable conference

Ballymena Livestock Market

Terrific trade for cattle at Ballymena Mart, beef bullocks to £2816

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Motorcycle rider sadly died at the scene as a result of his injuries

Claire Gowell and Samantha Van Dort, students from Michigan arrive at Greenmount Campus to spend their fall semester developing their knowledge and skills through studying on Agriculture and Horticulture degree modules at CAFRE.

CAFRE has become ‘home’ to two American students this semester

David McCammond, manager.

Beatty Stores will be having an array of offers on Friday 29th and 30th November

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

Find out here if your local beach met the water quality standard

Claire Fisher awarded the Hobby Trophy by Brenda Richardson, Federation President

The Macausland Rosebowl for WI of the Year was awarded to Ballymoney

The Women’s Institutes of Northern Ireland held their Autumn Council Meeting at the end of October in Mossley Mill, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

Ruth Rodgers

Kilrea Mart

Marts: Outstanding trade for all types of cattle at Kilrea Mart

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The Met Office has issued an AMBER warning for strong and disruptive winds

Helen McLaughlin, Asda Antrim

Helen managed to raise an amazing £900 for Friends of the Cancer Centre

Chris Flynn, Wendy Kerr, Deputy Mayor Paul Dunlop, Mayor Neil Kelly, Alderman Linda Clarke and Ken Nelson.

£4.4m funding secured to deliver peacebuilding projects

Jonny with Auctus Business Development Manager, Lorraine Killen. (Pic: Freelance)

Auctus championing calf success at McCammond’s Farm outside Antrim

SAFETY FIRST: Translink’s Level Crossing Risk Manager, Keith Pollock and Joe Mulholland, Senior Lecturer Agriculture at CAFRE with this year’s intake of agri-students.

Greenmount students receive training from Translink

Northern Ireland farmers walk towards the statue of Lord Carson on their way to Stormont to draw attention to their situation and lobby ministers in February 2000. Picture: Stephen Wilson/Pacemaker

Bygone Days: Busy period for September fairs around Ulster as reports published ...

Pictured in August 1976 is Mrs A Madocks from Helen's Bay, Co Down. She was glad she brought her umbrellas to the gymkhana which was held at Donard Park, Newcastle that year. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage

Bygone Days: Positive harvest reports from around most of Ulster’s districts

Rouge champion

Winners from the Rouge Club National Show

First prize ram lamb and overall champion from Ian Donald selling for 1200gns to Sandra Hunter. (Pic: Freelance)

Suffolk shearling ram and ram lamb show and sale

A sheep shearer in action at Antrim show

Antrim Show organisers thank show goers

Antrim Show organisers’ prayers were clearly answered for their 116th show on Saturday, July 27, when the sun shone down on the wonderful venue of Shane’s Castle Estate, just outside Antrim, by kind permission of the O'Neill family.

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We were wondering if any of our readers might be able to identify those in the photographs.

Retro: Another 21 old photos from the vintage events held in the Glens of Antrim

We were wondering if any of our readers might be able to identify those in the photographs.

Retro: 22 old photos from the vintage events held in the Glens of Antrim

Barnburn 1 Nolanan supreme Champion owned and bred by the Watson Family.

In pictures: The top Hereford winners at Antrim

Claire and William

Tickets now on sale for popular pumpkin patch

Pictured at Antrim Show. (Pic: Fane Valley)

In Pictures: Fane Valley supports NI's agriculture industry during show season

Enjoying their day out at Antrim Show 2024, l to r: Margaret, Kak and Megan Smith, from Kells in Co Antrim

Best of breeds on show at Antrim

August Craft Month, a month-long celebration of local craft across the island of Ireland, launches with a host of exciting events taking place throughout Antrim. This year August Craft Month returns with a packed programme of over 400 events across all corners of the island. Picture: Submitted

Enjoy eclectic events across month-long craft programme

Programme participants of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Sister Cities Student Exchange Programme.

Council celebrates 22 years of the Sister Cities Student Exchange Programme

Hands up if you're excited for for the Six Mile Festival! The three-day event kicks off in Antrim on Friday, August 2, with fun for all the family.

Summer fun returns to Antrim with the Six Mile Festival

Marlon Clickfix, provided by Brett Martin, forms an integral part of each one of the 32 door panels in Domus III.

Company has supplied over 2,400 sqm of floor-to-ceiling door panels

Proud Young Handler with his 1st Place from Antrim Show 2023.

Fun day guaranteed at Antrim Show 2024

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the Six Mile Festival

Preparations in place for Six Mile Festival

Adalyn Wallace from the Printshop Holstein herd at Nutt’s Corner. Picture: Julie Hazelton

Fun day guaranteed at Antrim Show 2024

Grays at Bushmills. (Pic: Freelance)

Iconic north coast inn acquired and transformed with Ulster Bank support

Ulster Bank senior relationship manager Davina Kerr, right, with Teresa and Adrian Fullan at the newly opened Gray’s at Bushmills.

Iconic north coast inn acquired and transformed with Ulster Bank support

Matthew Cunning – Fane Valley Stores (Ballymena Manager), Rosemary McAllister – Antrim Show Vice Chair, Patricia Pedlow – Antrim Show Secretary, William Graham – Antrim Show Chairman, Trevor Lockhart MBE, Fane Valley Group – Chief Executive, Laura McConnell – Fane Valley Feeds, Ruminant Nutritionist & Jack Owens – Fane Valley Feeds, Ruminant Feed Advisor. (Pic: Freelance)

Fane Valley supports Antrim Agricultural Show

The Equestrian Section at Antrim Show caters for show jumping as well as horse and pony showing and working hunter, with the National Pony Society holding their Summer Show in conjunction with Antrim Show. Pictured are some of the equestrian committee, along with sponsors and Tony and Marie Bell of the NPS.

Impressive line-up for Antrim Show on July 27th

Claire Young (Dungiven) was presented with Ulster Farmers’ Union Prize as the top student in Enterprise Technology on the BSc (Hons) Degree in Agricultural Technology by Carrie Smith (Lecturer, CAFRE) at the Higher Education Graduation ceremony.

23 photographs of students celebrating Higher Education Graduations at CAFRE

Artist's impression of the new developments at the business park.

Council gives green lights to £150m investment at Enkalon Business Park

Chester and Lydia Wright get into the spirit of the day.

Marking D-Day at Sentry Hill

CAFRE welcomes visitors of all ages to enjoy a variety of engaging activities at Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend, taking place at Greenmount Campus, Antrim on Saturday 15 - Sunday 16 June from 11am-4pm and Enniskillen Campus on Saturday 15th June from 11am-4pm.

Plenty to see at CAFRE Open Farm Weekend

CAFRE welcomes visitors of all ages to enjoy a variety of engaging activities at Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend, taking place at Greenmount Campus, Antrim on Saturday 15 - Sunday 16 June from 11am-4pm and Enniskillen Campus on Saturday 15th June from 11am-4pm.

Plenty to see at CAFRE Open Farm Weekend

On May 8, Co Antrim members were tasked with building a book case in the recent Build It Competition. Picture: Submitted

In pictures: Antrim members take part in Build It Competition

Roger and Hilary Bell’s farm: (L-R) CCC communications and design officer Evie White, CCC senior analyst Indra Thillainathan, farmer Roger Bell, UFU president William Irvine and chair of the CCC Piers Foster.

Climate Change Committee visits farm of Roger and Hilary Bell

James Fleming (Newtownstewart), BSc (Hons) Degree in Sustainable Agriculture student and Josh Hamilton (Castlederg), Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Agriculture student talked to ABP representatives Joanne Ferguson and Cathal McGinley when they attended the Opportunities in Agriculture careers event. (Pic: CAFRE)

In Pictures: ‘Opportunities for Employment in Agriculture’ showcase

Lot 41 Altnaderog Tory 3000gns

Father and son duo Gary and Gareth Henderson judge Charolais line-out

Ulster Bank business development manager Conor McNeill (right) pictured with Timmy and Karen Rea and their sons Charlie and James.

Second major investment on Co Antrim farm

Kieron Daniels, Broiler Technical Services Manager at Aviagen presents Brian Dickey with his award.

Record-breaking flock performance results for Ballymena farmer