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Mayor Ciarán McQuillan with pupils from Ballycastle High School and Cross and Passion College.

New history resources from Ballycastle Museum

Senior winner Emma and finalist Charlotte from Dalriada School.

Council hosts ‘Fairtrade Bake-off’ for local school children

Joey Dunlop's motorcycling achievements will be remembered at a special event in Ballymoney.

World Superbike Champions headline Joey Dunlop celebration in Ballymoney

As Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council prepares to welcome The 153rd Open to Royal Portrush this July, members of the public are invited to a community open day on Wednesday 19th February

Community engagement event to be held ahead of The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has hosted a special site tour to mark the completion of the environmental improvement scheme in the High Street area of Ballymoney. Pictured are (l-r) Pat Mulvenna, CCG Director, Leisure & Development; Paul McFlynn, Director, CivCo; Councillor Lee Kane; Rhonda J. Williamson, DfC CCG Urban Regeneration Team; Pauline Campbell, DfC North West Development Office Director; Jonny Stewart, GM Design Associates; Gregg McClements, CCG Capital Projects Manager; Stephanie Bell, Project Manager, WH Stephens and Gavin Connolly, Contracts Manager, CivCo

Tour of site marks completion of Ballymoney Environmental Improvement Scheme

The Glens of Antrim are set to benefit from a series of strategic investments to the tune of £26m over the coming years, helping to boost the local economy, create much-needed jobs and improve facilities for citizens and visitors alike. Image shows the plans for Ballycastle Shared Space Project.

Over £26m investment in pipeline for Glens of Antrim projects

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Emergency road closure due to structural concerns around former hotel

Causeway Coast and Glens Deputy Mayor, Councillor Tanya Stirling, pictured with children and staff from See-Saw Playgroup, Mosside at the re-opening of the Mosside Community Centre, after the completion of recent refurbishment works to its main hall. They are pictured alongside (l-r) Bob Hedley, Councillor Margaret-Anne McKillop, Ian McQuitty, Department for Communities, Niall McGurk, CC&G Strategic Project Manager, Nigel McFadden, CC&G Project Coordinator, Rhonda Williamson, Department for Communities, Joan Baird, Reverend Dr. Andre Alvez-Areias and Councillor Bill Kennedy

Mosside Community Centre Hall officially opened after refurbishment

Official unveiling of the revamped business unit in Greysteel.

Revamped business unit unveiled providing welcome boost for Greysteel

The Four of Us will be performing at the Roe Valley Arts Centre on September 28.

Arts, culture and community at Flowerfield & Roe Valley arts centres

Wing walkers

Portrush prepares for NI International Airshow's return

Claire Sugden

MLA criticises uncertainty around dangers of blue-green algae

Thousands lined the streets of Coleraine to welcome home Gold Olympian Hannah Scott to her home town. (Pictures: Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council)

Homecoming reception for Olympic Gold Medal winner Hannah Scott

Melissa Lemon, Chief Horse Steward and her grandson Caolan, with Topper at the Lir statue in Ballycastle Seafront.

The Ould Lammas Fair is always a well-attended event

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Ciarán McQuillan joins Harriet Hamilton and Robyn Rafferty, Visitor Services Advisors with Caroline Carey, Visitor Servicing Officer and Kerrie McGonigle, Destination Manager outside Ballycastle Visitor Information Centre to congratulate the team on being officially recognised for their service excellence with a Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice Award.

Awards for Co Antrim visitor centres

Members of the Sperrins Partnership

New plan set to boost the Sperrin area
The Sperrins Partnership, a cross council led project including Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council, Derry City and Strabane District Council, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Mid Ulster District Council, has announced details for the development of the first Sperrin Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Management Plan.
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Council guilty of failing to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees

Denise Pemrick, Arts and Cultural Facilities Officer, Desima Connolly, Arts Service Development Manager, Mayor Ciarán McQuillan, Amy Donaghey, Arts Marketing and Engagement Officer and Fran Porter, Arts and Cultural Facilities Officer.

Roe Valley & Flowerfield Arts Centres set for a summer of creativity and fun

Hundreds of people attended East Strand, Portrush for the D-Day beacon lighting at East Strand, Portrush. (Pic: Maurice Bradley)

Hundreds attend 80th anniversary D-Day beacon lighting in Portrush

Mayor, Councillor Steven Callaghan with Zoe Carney and Frankie McDaid. (Pic: CCGBC)

Magilligan celebrates launch of new multi-use games area

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan, pictured at Benone Strand with his dog Buster

Dogs banned from some North Coast beaches from June 1st

Sperrins Partnership Chair Councillor Sean Clarke, Causeway Coast and Glens Coast and Countryside Manager Richard Gillen, Michael Gillespie NIEA (Northern Ireland Environment Agency).

New development plan unveiled for the Sperrins

A new dog control order is due to come into operation

New dog control order on the north coast

The lifeguards have been working hard in recent weeks during their inductions to prepare themselves for being back on our beaches next week. (Pic: RNLI)

RNLI lifeguards set to return for Easter break with new operational hours

Green-fingered Garvagh man recognised for 25 years of fundraising

‘Polar Plunge’ in support of Special Olympics.

60 pictures from the Polar Plunge at Portrush

Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Margaret-Anne McKillop with owner of Body and Mind Garvagh, Kathleen Doherty and Ian McQuitty, Department for Communities. Picture: Submitted

Derelict former butcher’s store transformed into health and wellbeing studio
A derelict building in Garvagh village centre has been given a new lease of life as a health and wellbeing studio, as part of a regeneration project supported by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.
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Councillor Steven Callaghan pictured alongside Eoin McConnell and Gina Doherty.

Causeway Coast and Glens Council announces collaboration with local food produce...

Enjoying the exhibition

This year the local branch of Diabetes UK will receive support

The Mayor of the Causeway Coast and Glens, Cllr Ivor Wallace, councillors Cara McShane and Cllr Margaret-Anne McKillop, and council staff, with Stella Byrne from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and members of the Friends of Ballycastle Museum.

£200,000 grant for Ballycastle Museum restoration

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has opened a consultation seeking the views of the public on a proposed Dog Control Order which would ban dogs from lands at Ballintoy to Whitepark Bay public right of way.

Dog Control Order Ballintoy to Whitepark Bay - Have your say

A new video is available to watch now featuring the young musicians who took part in a residential weekend on Rathlin Island as part of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s successful Shared Music of Dalriada project.

Shared musical heritage of Dalriada captured in new film

Blandina O’Hara and Kathy Kinsella of The Coffee Hut Portstewart, really focussed on a festive and winning welcome for their customers.

Causeway Coast and Glens 2022 Christmas window winners announced

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has signalled its support for the campaign and Cloonavin will be illuminated in green light

Buildings to turn green to show Samaritans are here for people

David Boyle ‘The Caring Caretaker’ with Councillor Ivor Wallace

Mayor’s reception held for Coleraine’s Caring Caretaker

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Celebrate Ulster Scots with free creative writing classes

Crowds of visitors pictured along Main Street during the Bushmills Salmon and Whiskey Festival.

Bushmills Salmon and Whiskey Festival is a giant taste sensation

Council’s first prosecution under the Pavement Cafés Act (NI) 2014

Mayor visits Corndale Farm near Limavady

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Richard Holmes pictured with representatives of Riding for the Disabled, the Lord Lieutenant of County Antrim Mr David McCorkell and the Lord Lieutenant of County Londonderry Mrs Alison Millar at the reception held in Cloonavin for recipients of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

Reception for Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service recipients

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Richard Holmes pictured at Drumaheglis Holiday Park and Marina with volunteers who planted 300 new trees as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy. Also included is Council’s Holiday and Leisure Parks General Manager Steve McCartney (third from right).

300 trees planted at Drumaheglis

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Richard Holmes pictured with Hannah and Kyle McAuley, and their children Albert and Harper. Albert, who was born on February 6th 2022, 70 years after HM The Queen’s accession, was presented with a special Jubilee teddy bear and certificate to mark this special date.

Council’s special Jubilee initiative celebrates its youngest and oldest resident...

Zara Fulton, Dungiven YFC club leader (right) and Claire Young (secretary) pictured at Cloonavin with the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Richard Holmes who hosted a reception for the club in recognition of their fundraising efforts

Reception is held for Dungiven YFC to recognise their fundraising efforts

UFU holds ‘very positive’ meeting with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

Pictured at a special event to mark the presentation of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) to North Antrim Agricultural Association are Sandra Adair MBE (NI Representative on the QAVS Assessment Committee), Lord Lieutenant for County Antrim Mr David McCorkell, Robert Shannon (Chairperson of Ballymoney Show Committee) and the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Richard Holmes.PICTURE STEVEN MCAULEY/MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA

North Antrim Agricultural Association receives the Queen’s Award for Voluntary S...

Mayor voices support for Taste Causeway

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding pictured at East Strand in Portrush with Move More Co-ordinator Catherine King, Mary McDonald and Derek McDonald.

Time to ‘Get your walking shoes on’

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding pictured at Gortmore Viewing Point with (left-right), Richard Gillen (Coast and Countryside Manager), Stephen Campbell (Campbell Civils), Mark Strong (Coast and Countryside Officer) and Gregg McClements (Capital Projects Officer).

Progress on International Appalachian Trail improvements

Annual Christmas window competition

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Alderman Mark Fielding, met with Sheila Jackson from NI Scrubs Causeway Coast at Cloonavin to thank the group for their voluntary efforts in producing thousands of items of PPE at the height of the pandemic earlier this year

Mayor praises NI Scrubs Causeway Coast

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding pictured with the Letters Patent which is now on display in the Council Chamber in Cloonavin

Official presentation of Coat of Arms marks civic milestone for Council

Students recognised for Whitepark Bay rescue

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding and Rosemary Henderson who wrote the book, pictured at the grave of Sister Molly McGinnis.

Final Peace IV publication captures the story of Molly McGinnis from Ballykelly

Can you help museum highlight rich history of Ould Lammas Fair?

Highlight the rich history of Ould Lammas Fair