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Bringing you news and views, sights and sounds, from across County Antrim, and occasionally a bit farther. ♥️

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“A great trip home to Ballymena on the last train ( @Translink_NI ) from Belfast last night, courtesy of Ballymena Ukulele Group!” 🎶🖤🎵
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𝐑𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓 | The Princess Royal is on a visit to Ballycastle, County Antrim this afternoon. As Patron of charity Save The Children, Princess Anne is visiting the local Save The Children shop in the town which marking being opened 10 years, and is recognised as one of…
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Crowds gathered this afternoon outside Carrickfergus Castle for this visit of The Prince and Princess of Wales, who also hold the title Baron and Baroness Carrickfergus.
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Message from Philip Mitchell, brother of Chloe Mitchell…
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The Prince and Princess of Wales, met the public outside Carrickfergus Castle in Co Antrim, during a one-day trip to Northern Ireland on Thursday. 📸 Paul Faith • @pa_faith
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Dolphins on Saturday morning in Portstewart! 🎥 Megan Devlin
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‘Heavy snowfall now making roads dangerous in the Ballymena area.’ ⚠️ 📸 Eugene Diamond • Diamonds News • @EDiamond136
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A beautiful display Harryville PS! ♥️ Poppy display at Harryville Primary School (Ballymena) ahead of Rememberance Day, and celebrating 100 years of Northern Ireland.
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𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑 | TV legend Timmy Mallett has been making his way on bike across the UK, and stopped in at this landmark home in Ballintoy! “I'm curious. Curiosity leads to questions. And questions lead to appreciation of what's around us. “One of the…
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RAF Red Arrows ( @rafredarrows ) over Carrickfergus Castle - Armed Forces Day ( @ArmedForcesDay ). 📸 Traveller Northern Ireland
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Today, HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh visited the 2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment, for a St Patrick’s Day parade and presentation of shamrock. This was Her Royal Highness’ first visit to 2 R IRISH as Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiment since being handed the role in August. 📸…
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Lightning over Ballymena.⚡️ 🎥 Joel Gilchrist
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𝗪𝗢𝗪 | Thresher Shark photographed in the waters off #Rathlin Island, County Antrim. The species is listed as ‘vulnerable to extinction’. 📸 Ruby Inge Free 𝗜𝗴. ruby_free_
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Today at Altnarichard in the Antrim Hills. 📸 Paul Gartland
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𝐂𝐎 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐌 | As well as the reinstatement of the Antrim to Lisburn train route, the council is seeking the location of a railway stop at Belfast International Airport and Ballymartin in Templepatrick. More below ⬇️
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“It was like a scene from Jaws!” 🦈 👀 Basking sharks filmed at a beach in Achill, County Mayo.
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A tall ship off the County Antrim coast today at Ballycastle. 📸 Jacqui Wright
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The beauty of a winter’s day in Cushendun, County Antrim. 📸 Angela Magee
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“Goin’ to the chapel… and we're gonna get married…” 🎶💕 Kathryn McKay on her way on Friday in Carnlough, County Antrim. 📸 Martin Quinn
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“Fireworks ahead of Craigyhill bonfire in Larne (County Antrim) being lit tonight. Builders are hopeful its height will set a new world record.” 🎥 Johnny Caldwell • @Johnny_Caldwell
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Just another day on the stunning Antrim coast, with the dolphins puting on a display for travellers between Ballycastle and Rathlin Island. 🎥 Helga Sneddon • @helgasneddon
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Storm Betty meant full flow in the Glens of Antrim on Saturday! 🎥 Mary Lawlor
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Dolphins playing and feeding in Red Bay, Cushendall this afternoon! 🎥 Laura Herron
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“The little village of #Cushendun looking like a picture postcard after a fresh dusting of snow!” 📸 Cine Drone
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“I was driving through the picturesque village of Gleno in County Antrim this evening, when this lovely Christmas tree caught my eye. Well, it would have been rude not to stop for a photo, wouldn’t it?” 📸 Ian Mcilroy Photography • @Ian_McIlroy 𝗜𝗴. ian_mcilroy_photography
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Storm Pia blowing in to Portstewart on Thursday afternoon. 🎥 William Logan
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Slemish Mountain on the morning of St Patrick’s Day. 📸 William Logan
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𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | The new leaseholder has confirmed that opening dates will be announced next week.
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Aurora Borealis viewed from Portrush, County Antrim. Captured using a phone camera. 📸 John Gray
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Tom Murphy surfing the rainbows in front of Dunluce Castle on the North Antrim coast. 🎥 Steve Longstaffe
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This morning in Ballycastle, County Antrim. 📸 Cathy Clark
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The Aurora Borealis last night (Tuesday 25 July) at Magheracross, County Antrim. 💚 “Getting an aurora this early in the season is like scoring a goal in the first 90 minutes after kick off! And I was more than happy to celebrate this wee score last night at Magheracross.…
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Some beautiful work here - Jamison’s potato field planted out in Ballycastle, County Antrim. 📸 Lorna Mathews
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𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐇𝐋𝐎𝐄 | A large crowd gathered this evening at King George’s Park in Harryville, Ballymena, to remember and stand in solidarity as a community with the families of 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell. Members of the Community Rescue Service received a round…
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“What a view from East Strand beach, Portrush.” 📸 Northern Ireland Traveller 𝗜𝗴. northernirelandphotographer
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Stunning views of the Aurora Borealis tonight from the Sperrins! 📸 Rachel Cassidy • @cassidy_rachel
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This morning in Cushendun, County Antrim! 📸 Mary McBride's
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The protest took place outside Ballymena police station this morning.
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RAF Red Arrows ( @rafredarrows ) performing a loop over Belfast International Airport ( @belfastairport ) today - Armed Forces Day. 📸 Luke Wilson
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Not a day for a dip at the Herring Pond, Portstewart. 🎥 Wojciech Gołębiewski •
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Breathtaking beauty at sunset on the first day of May on the North Coast. 🎥 Ellie Kate • @EllieKa66133452
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Dunluce Castle on County Antrim’s beautiful Causeway Coast. 📸 Cine Drone Media
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One of the new viewing platforms on the Causeway Coastal Route, County Antrim. 📸 Traveller Northern Ireland 𝗜𝗴. travellernorthernireland
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(1/2) “First Aurora of 2022… My first photo of the year and one I’ll never forget capturing the Northern Lights at Dunluce Castle. This shot was a challenging one as weather was not on my side. 📸 Christopher McNally Photography 𝗜𝗴. christopher.mcnally.12
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“A lovely gesture on the front of Ballymena Town Hall tonight for all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and gave their today for OUR tomorrow… Lest we forget.” ( @mea_bc ) 📸 Sarah-Jane Carson
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Clonatrace Road, Broughshane. 📸 Samuel Connor
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Tonight in Cushendun, County Antrim. 📸 Susan McLaughlin
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Glens of Antrim. 💚 📸 SIX MILE Images • @sixmileimages 𝗜𝗴. sixmileimages
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Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved a financial contribution towards a UDR memorial in Randalstown. More below ↓↓
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Views to Cushendun, County Antrim. 📸 Herbie Ramsey
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“Managed to escape the snow and ice to grab this shot of Ballintoy Church today.” 📸 Matthew Brennan 𝗜𝗴. matthewwbrennan
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Heavy rainfall producing some great sights and sounds at Dunseverick Falls, County Antrim, today. 🎥 Russell Kennedy
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A stunning September day on County Antrim’s Causeway Coast! 📸 Lisa
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Dunluce Castle on the North Antrim coast under pillars of Aurora light. 📸 Christopher Ossowski Photography
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A moody, cold Autumn sunset on the North Coast. 📸 Russell Kennedy
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“Slemish looking pretty with wild flowers and a glimpse of blue sky… just before there was a torrential downpour about 10 minutes later.” 🌸☔️💚 📸 Paula McCurdy • Slemish Farm Cottage
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“There's only one thing that makes the Antrim Coast Road even prettier - sunset!” 📸 Emma Saville 𝗜𝗚. emsav27
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"Aurora Borealis over Dunseverick Castle last night!" 📸 Hareesh Nair
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White Rocks Beach, County Antrim. 💚 🎥 Traveller Northern Ireland
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Battered Ballintoy, County Antrim. 📸 SIX MILE Images • @sixmileimages 𝗜𝗴. sixmileimages
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𝐍𝐘𝐃 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 | Views from Ballycastle, County Antrim, to Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse flashing on the Scottish coast! 🎥 Anne Kelly • @annlizkelly
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“Unbelievable mood at the Giant’s Causeway this evening. Lightning n the distance, rainbows and a stunning sunset. What a summers evening to be out!” 🎥 Kevin Best Photography
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Tully Road, Ballymena looking like a picture postcard on Tuesday morning. 📸 Photography by John Acheson • @john_boy24
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𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑 | The Antrim Coast Road, Glenarm. “Norn Iron's Antrim coastal route is world class. With some of the finest coast views in the world. “Around every corner there's something unexpected and joyful. “I met Alastair preparing to fly his…
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The Hidden Village of Galboly, County Antrim. 📸 Patryk Sadowski Photography • @PatrykSadowski_
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Clear views again today from County Antrim across East Lighthouse on Rathlin Island, to the Paps of Jura, in Scotland. 📸 Anne Kelly • @annlizkelly
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Views of the Aurora Borealis earlier this week from Portmuck, County Antrim. 📸 Alistair Hamill Photography • @ahamillphotos
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Beautiful afternoon yesterday in Portrush, County Antrim. 📸 Maureen Kane • @kanemokane
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West Lighthouse on Rathlin Island, County Antrim… what a location! 🎥 Bren Whelan • @donegalclimbing
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Carnlough Harbour on Sunday afternoon. 📸 Angela McIlgorm
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(1/2) King Charles cheered by thousands gathered on the streets of Belfast on Tuesday afternoon. 📸 Steven McAuley • McAuley Multimedia
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𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗖𝗢𝗔 We love this from the Chocoa (Ballymena) team, all excited for reopening tomorrow! You have been missed. Looking forward to visiting and supporting our eateries over the weeks ahead. ♥️
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The Dark Hedges, County Antrim. 📸 The Drone Creative
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“Dea Matrona ( @DeaMatronaBand ), Bringing some festive cheer to shoppers in #Belfast city centre, as the province prepares to go into a six week lockdown.” 🎼🎵🎸 🎥 Paul Faith • @pa_faith
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Fun restored. Curry’s Fun Park Portrush is open everyday 12 noon to 10pm! 📸 Cine Drone 𝗜𝗴. cinedroneni
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“When the clouds are rolling off the cliff…” 📍 Fairhead, County Antrim 🎥 Matthew Brennan • The Drone Creative
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Northern Lights captured tonight from Dunluce Castle, Co Antrim. 📸 Lauren Watkinson
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Giant's Causeway & Milky Way ✨ “The Giant's Causeway is a natural wonder, formed by ancient volcanic eruptions that created thousands of hexagonal basalt columns. At night, these columns look like a staircase to the stars, as the sky is filled with dazzling constellations.” 📸…
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The little village of Cushendun in County Antrim looking like a picture perfect postcard after a fresh dusting of snow! ❄️💚 📸 Cine Drone 𝗜𝗴. cinedroneni
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Stormy skies over Ballintoy, County Antrim. 📸 Paul Gartland
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Full flow at Glenariff today. 🎥 Sarah-Jane Nicoletti
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“Mussenden Temple & Luna… Moon rising above Portrush and Portstewart with the stunning Mussenden Temple in the foreground.” 📸 Patryk Sadowski Photography • @PatrykSadowski_
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Whiterocks beach on County Antrim’s Causeway Coast. 📸 Traveller Northern Ireland
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Foreboding skies this evening over Dunluce Castle, County Antrim. 📸 Stephen McFerran
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Chloe Mitchell, as she is laid to rest today. 🤍
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Tall Ship THALASSA at sunrise this morning with Fairhead, County Antrim, in the background. 📸 Anne Kelly • @annlizkelly
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“Night Train at Mussenden Temple. I love this part of the railroad… the views are always beautiful in all seasons.” 📸 Patryk Sadowski Photography • @PatrykSadowski_
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𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐓? Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, County Antrim… don’t look down! 🎥 The Drone Creative
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Mull of Kintyre, Scotland as seen tonight at sunset this evening from Ballycastle, County Antrim. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 📸 Anne Kelly • @annlizkelly
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A beautiful Spring day in Cushendall on Saturday. 💚 📸 Marie Molloy
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“A wonderful display from the Aurora last night at Portmuck, County Antrim.” 📸 Scott Quee • SPQ Photography • @SPQ_Photography
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𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of suspected human remains in Ballymena. More below ⬇️
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Incredibly stunning summertime views through the wildflowers to Fairhead, County Antrim. 📸 Ellie Kate • @EllieKa66133452
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“What a beautiful evening after the rain…” Views to Fairhead, County Antrim. 📸 Nicole McGinn • @McginnNicole
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“Good morning from Ballycastle, County Antrim!” 📸 Catherine Malone
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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐎𝐍𝐄 | The Ukrainian Antonov cargo plane easing into Belfast International Airport today. 📸 Six Mile Images • @sixmileimages
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A deer on a foggy day at Randalstown Forest. 📸 Ciaran McCaffrey
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The running waters of Glenariff, County Antrim this morning. 🎥 Joe Martin
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Portrush Harbour by night. 📸 Dragos Shock Rosculet
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