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Joanne Shilliday, from Hole in the Wall Bar, the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Lord Mayor Sarah Duffy, Tony McKeown, council's Events Officer, and Martin Rafferty of MD Rafferty.

Blues festival strikes a chord again in Armagh

Home industries and school section representatives. (Photo: Freelance)

All set for Lurgan Show 2025

The Summer Jamm Festival returns to Strabane town centre on Saturday, June 7.

Summer Jamm Festival set to transform Strabane into hub of family fun

Young musicians Fiona Ferguson, Anna Lowry and Andrew Montgomery join Lord Mayor Micky Murray to highlight his Musical Finale event on Saturday.

Lord Mayor’s line-up is music to the ears over bank holiday weekend

Mayor Ciarán McQuillan hosted a reception to celebrate the sporting success of Andrew Dickson, netminder for the Belfast Giants.

Andrew recognised for his 'Giant' achievements

The Lindsay Chorale is to perform a free concert at the Guildhall in support of the mayor’s charity.

The Lindsay Chorale to perform free concert at the Guildhall

The Mayor with Bud Club’s Gavin Melly and Gary and Stephen McCaul with young people from the Mayoral Charity Bud Club.

Mayor’s ‘One Big Weekend, One Big Cause’ set to rock Derry

This year’s Ballymoney Spring Fair, on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th April, saw glorious sunshine and a fantastic array of free entertainment adding to the carnival atmosphere!

16 pictures from the Ballymoney Spring Fair

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey with Ulster-Scots Agency Representative, Ann Davison, and May Fair Working Group Chair, Councillor Jeannie Archibald-Brown

The Ballyclare May Fair returns – A week of fun for all

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Lillian Seenoi-Barr, Paul Sweeney, Northern Ireland chair, National Lottery Community Fund and Shauna Kelpie, Acorn Farm Project manager, Community Foundation for Northern Ireland along with pupils from St Anne's Primary School, Derry Acorn Farm Partnership Team which includes, Derry City and Strabane District Council, The Conservation Volunteers, Community Garden Support, Developing Healthy Communities and Natural World Products

Derry’s Acorn Farm’s New Gate Lodge Garden is officially opened

Rebecca Edwards BEM, Olympic champion rower.

Over 230 members attend WI AGM

Senior winner Emma and finalist Charlotte from Dalriada School.

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

L-R: Tomas Fusek, Lidl Coleraine Store Manager; Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Cllr Ciarán McQuillan; Andrew Trimble; Ivan Ryan, Regional Managing Director, Lidl Northern Ireland

Rugby legend Andrew Trimble cut the ribbon on the new store in Coleraine

The Mayor with Scarlett Buchanan, Kate Buchanan, Rachel Short and Wyatt Williamson from Bready Jubilee PS. Included are Charlie Beattie, McKelvey Construction, and Jenny Martin, NI area lead, Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government.

Bready pupils place time capsule in new Acorn Farm dome

Pictured left to right are: David Gilliland, Ulster Scots Agency, Robert Fitzpatrick, Odyssey Trust, Dr Paul Beaney, Centre for Digital Health Technology, Ulster University, Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, Louise McElvanna, Queen’s University Belfast, and Stephen Rice, TalentSensus

Belfast and Nashville ties go from strength to strength as 30 years celebrated

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan greeting attendees at the charity fundraising coffee morning held in Coleraine Town Hall in aid of MindWise and NIKPA.

20 pictures from the second fundraising coffee morning in Coleraine
The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens have thanked those who attended their recent charity coffee morning, in aid of MindWise and NIKPA.
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Ards and North Down Mayor Alistair Cathcart launches the 2025 Civic Awards.

Nominations open for Ards and North Down Civic Awards

Ballymoney road racer Michael Dunlop with the Mayor at his Homecoming event in October 2024.

Michael Dunlop donates signed memorabilia for Mayor’s charities

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

Marie-Thérèse McGivern, Chair, Visit Belfast, Gerry Lennon, Chief Executive, Visit Belfast, and Tina Veater, Head of Account Management, Simpleview Europe.

Visit Belfast marks 25 years of city tourism growth and transformation

Lord Mayor Sarah Duffy visiting a member of the Food Heartland, The Windsor Home Bakery in Banbridge.

Join in Food Heartland free events and connect with your local food community

Some of the prize winners at Ardnacashel.

Spooktacular Day at Ardnacashel in aid of Mayor's chosen charities

Causeway Coast and Glens ‘Halloween Happenings’ returns for spooky fun across four locations this month.

Causeway Coast and Glens ‘Halloween Happenings’ returns

Professor Brian Cox will be addressing the conference at Queen's University in Belfast.

Brian Cox ‘star’ attraction as Queen’s hosts major conference

Council has approved a range of festive activities beginning in November.

Derry and Strabane get into the festive spirit

The Mayor with members of the McNulty and Sheerin families and Danny’s widow Rose Sheerin.

Marathon man Harry receives Danny Sheerin Memorial Award

Belfast Lord Mayor Micky Murray with John and Curtis Sloan of Sloan’s Gym.

Lord Mayor meets people bringing vibrancy to city centre
Belfast Lord Mayor Micky Murray has met with several people who have had the vision and drive to transform previously derelict city centre buildings, with the help of funding from Belfast City Council’s Vacant to Vibrant initiative.
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Mayor Lillian Seenoi-Barr at Ebrington Square with Gary Curran and Stephen Doherty, Inn Events.

Ebrington August Bank Holiday concerts to help raise funds for local charities

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

The Guildhall and Tower Museum in Derry-Londonderry have received a prestigious international award from Tripadvisor.

TripAdviser award for Derry attraction

Back row: Councillor Barney Harte and Adam Finan, Shopify; front row, Kevin Traynor, Hive Coworking; Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Lilian Barr; and Emma McGill, Strabane Town Centre Manager (BID); pictured at the opening of the new coworking space in Strabane.

Hive Coworking is a remote working hub in the heart of Strabane

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the Six Mile Festival

Preparations in place for Six Mile Festival

At the launch of the 30 Ballycastle Treasures book at Rathlin Sound Festival are the then Mayor, Cllr Steven Callaghan, the then Deputy Mayor Margaret-Anne McKillop, Council staff, and members of the Friends of Ballycastle Museum.

New ‘30 Ballycastle Treasures’ book helps bring local history to life

Photograph recently meeting the ABC Lord Mayor are l-r David Wright vice chairman NIPA, David Wallace President NIPA Alderman Margaret Tinsley Mayor ABC council, William Hood Chairman NIPA. Councillor Timothy McClelland & Councillor Kyle Savage, at the palace building The Palace Demesne Armagh City.

Plans unveiled for September ploughing championships

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Steven Callaghan, as he participates in the filming of Escape to the Country. The programme, made by Naked, Fremantle company will be aired on the 13th May at 3pm on BBC1

Mayor and deputy mayor take part in Escape to the Country programme

Councillor Tim McClelland

ABC councillor highlights struggles of farming families

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has backed the ‘No Mow May’ approach to help promote biodiversity on the roadside during this month

Infrastructure Minister backs No Mow May to promote biodiversity

Wor Bro Andy McLean with The Mayor, Councillor Steven Callaghan and Andy’s brother Sammy McLean. (Pic supplied by CCGBC)

Mayor recognises retiring Orangeman for years of dedicated service

A volunteer at the service

In pictures: Special service to mark RNLI anniversary

A new dog control order is due to come into operation

New dog control order on the north coast

Tony and Kay from Tony’s Griddled Goods alongside Mayor, Councillor Steven Callaghan at Causeway Speciality Market, which has been named the UK’s Best Small Outdoor Market 2024. Pic: McAuley Multimedia

UK’s Best Small Outdoor Market 2024 accolade

The Lord Mayor officially opened the festival.

Lord Mayor launches Belfast XR Festival

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Going Green: Planning for extreme weather is essential

‘Polar Plunge’ in support of Special Olympics.

60 pictures from the Polar Plunge at Portrush

Jayne signing the declaration to become a freeman of the city of London.

Jayne can now drive sheep across London Bridge

Pictured in October 1981 is Mr J Hill, manager of the Ballymena branch of the Northern Bank, handing over championship cheques to John Harkin (supreme champion) and John Conway (reserve supreme champion) at a show and sale of pedigree Blackface ram lambs at Ballymena. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage

Corporation scheme proposes ‘no cattle’ on the streets of Belfast (1937)

Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, Councillor Andrew Gowan is pictured with Gareth Gault, better known as 'Donkey' of Grassmen. Picture: Submitted

Grassmen team up with Santa for lights switch on

Move More Participants & Family at the ‘Feel-Good Gardening’ project. Pic: McAuley Multimedia

17 pictures from 'Feel-Good Gardening'

The Georgian Festival takes place next month

Armagh’s Georgian Festival offers one of the best festive weekends in NI

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan joins Dorothy Cunningham to celebrate her 102nd birthday.Pic: McAuley Multimedia

Dorothy only stopped singing in her church choir at 100 years of age

Robin Swann MLA president Farmers' Choir, Mid and East Antrim Mayor Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, and Barkley Thompson, musical director Farmers' Choir. Picture: Farmers' Choir Northern Ireland

Farmers' Choir Northern Ireland start their 2023/24 season with tea the mayor

Fiona Brown of Charis Cancer Care, Nigel McIlrath, host farmer and Ryan Lavery, Chair of NI Dexter Cattle Group. (Pic: NI Dexter Cattle Group)

Dunlarg Dexter farm walk

This caravan covered in ULEZ protest slogans was chained outside Sadiq Khan’s house in Tooting, London.

ULEZ ‘cash grab’ caravan dumped outside Sadiq Khan’s house

Providing the entertainment, local country singer Stephen Beckett. Picture: Alan Hall

Pictures from the Carnlough festival