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Graham is making significant progress on the new Ballycastle Leisure Centre, with the £16.4 million development taking shape

NI construction firm making 'significant progress' on new £16.4m leisure centre

Unique lightbox business campaign comes to Causeway Coast & Glens

Adam Brown won the Life Pass David Wood Trophy after claiming a Supersport hat-trick at Bishopscourt in Co Down. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Dungannon's Adam Brown seals David Wood Trophy after Supersport hat-trick

Thousands enjoyed the traditional street market at the Ould Lammas Fair in Ballycastle on Monday 24 August, 2026. Pic: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

Ould Lammas Fair 2026 ‘drew on success of All-Ireland Fleadh’ in Belfast

Organic farmers- Husband and wife team Charlie and Becky Cole from Broughgammon Farm in Ballycastle

Award-winning Ballycastle farm unveils new range of exclusive meat boxes

Live music from the main stage at last year's Ould Lammas Fair in Ballycastle.

Mayor welcomes everyone to ‘soak up’ the 2026 Ould Lammas Fair

The Ould Lammas Fair returns to Ballycastle from Saturday August 22

Ballycastle will come alive from August 22-25, as the Ould Lammas Fair returns for four days of live entertainment, family fun and centuries-old traditions to the Causeway Coast and Glens.

Advice issued for motorists ahead of this weekend's Ould Lammas Fair

Ould Lammas Fair 2025

In pictures: Look back at Ould Lammas fair 2025 ahead of this weekend's event

The full programme as the Ould Lammas Fair Returns to Ballycastle

Ballymoney, Rasharkin, Cloughmills, Bushmills and Ballycastle were in attendance at the Twelfth demonstration in Ballymoney with a total of 43 Lodges and 22 bands.

53 photos of a sun-kissed Twelfth demonstration in Ballymoney

Wrecking crews moved in to tackle the remains of the Antrim Arms Hotel. Photo: McAuley Multimedia

Historic Antrim Arms demolished: Wrecking ball swings in after arson attack

Education Minister Paul Givan says parental choice will take priority under new plans. Pic Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Givan says school funding reforms will boost parental choice

The Salthouse has officially unveiled its new £5 million Salt Spa, completing the transformation of the Ballycastle hotel into one of Ireland's leading sustainable luxury wellness destinations

Award-winning NI hotel completes transformation with £5 million luxury spa

Plans for an extension to a Ballycastle caravan park have been submitted to Causeway Coast & Glens Council.

Ballycastle holiday park extension plans submitted to Council

Woody, a highly trained fox red Labrador and key member of the LIFE Raft project on Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland, is calling for public support to help protect one of the UK’s most important seabird colonies.

Want to help Woody, the Rathlin rat catcher? Don't feed the seagulls!
Woody, the highly trained fox red Labrador who keeps Rathlin Island rat and ferret-free, needs your help!
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McKay Family Butchers is to close its Dungiven shop after 27 years serving the local community. Credit Facebook

Shock as family-run NI butchers to close one of their shops after 27 years

Plans for a Lidl supermarket and housing development have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Council. Credit Lidl

Lidl plans for supermarket and housing development in Ballycastle

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Letter: Memories of lessons learned at dinner table

The Antrim Arms building in the Diamond area of Ballycastle is currently alight after a fire on Sunday evening, April 19. Pic McAuley Multimedia

Dozens of firefighters tackle blaze at derelict building in Ballycastle

Roland Wysner pictured at the Ballycastle Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday 2025: Solemn service held in seaside town of Ballycastle

Beatrice Higgins

Tributes paid to 'a lady and a wonderful teacher' who died in weekend collision

Linda has won awards for her unique ‘pulled’ or ‘boiled’ sweets using natural ingredients

Linda’s revives handmade Yellowman candy from an old family recipe

26/08/24 REPRO FREE.. The Ould Lammas Fair. in Ballycastle brought traditional treats such as Yellow Man and Dulce alongside music, fireworks and plenty of local craft and produce. and the traditional horse fair on Fairhill street.Pictures Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council

Expect traffic delays in Ballycastle with the return of the Ould Lammas Fair

Glenshesk Road, Ballycastle - Google maps

Delay to embankment construction work in Co Antrim - DfI

Robyn Jane, and Frankie Kealey with Shannon Cartin ... The Ould Lammas Fair. in Ballycastle brought traditional treats such as Yellow Man and Dulce alongside music, fireworks and plenty of local craft and produce. and the traditional horse fair on Fairhill street.Pictures Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council

Ould Lammas Fair 2024: Thousands flocked to Ballycastle to soak up atmosphere

Two young men playing music in Ballycastle on day three of the Ould Lammas Fair on Monday

Big crowd descends on Ballycastle for the Ould Lammas Fair
The unpredictable weather failed to dampen any spirits as people of all ages attended the Ould Lammas Fair in Ballycastle on Monday.
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We were wondering if any of our readers might be able to identify those in the photographs.

Retro: Another 30 old photographs from the Auld Lammas Fair

Mourners carry the coffin of Joseph Hegarty to his funeral at St Patrick's and St Brigid's Church, Ballycastle, Co Antrim. The six-year-old died as a result of an accident on a farm.

Funeral hears Joe Hegarty 'lived with boundless enthusiasm and fearlessness'

Sisters Wilma McBride from Newtownards and Linda Kernohan from Larne with a horse owned by John Donaghy of Park, Co Londonderry, at Ballycastle’s Oul’ Lammas Fair in August 1981. Picture: News Letter archives

In pictures: Old photographs from Auld Lammas Fair from the Farming Life archive

Joe Breen. Photo: Ballycastle Coastguard

Joe Breen: Funeral details released for founding member of CRS

Michael Scally, Armoy rtc death

Michael Scally: Funeral details released as tributes pour in for father-of-one

Independant Cllr Padraig McShane was convicted at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court in 2017 for the offences of resisting police, disorderly behaviour in a public place and taking part in an un-notified protest meeting

Councillor suspended for conviction following Orange parade protest

Horses walking through the sea in Ballycastle

Live LIVE blog: See what is happening at the Ould Lammas Fair in Ballycastle

Fireworks at the Ould Lammas Fair

Ould Lammas Fair: 41 images of 'hooves on the street' in Ballycastle

Stefan Adam Morrow - from Ivan Murdock & Sons Facebook page

Funeral details released for hit and run victim Stefan Morrow

Becky Cole focuses on sustainable and transparent farming at Broughgammon Farm, near Ballycastle

Ethical farmer Becky helps children embrace nature and sustainable food

Police are appealing for information.

Police appeal for information over fatal collision

The beautiful rainbow off the coast of Rathlin Island

Jonny McCambridge: Chasing rainbows and Rathlin’s Writer’s Chair

The sale includes some fine furnishings including tables and chairs

McAfee Auctions are back with a ‘Fine’ Ballycastle Sale’

Crowds flocked to Ballycastle Co Antrim on Sunday as restrictions start to ease in Northern Ireland

PICTURES: Sun brings crowds to seaside town over weekend

The scene of the tragedy on Sunday .Pic Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

Man dies following quad bike accident

Aul Lammas at Ballycastle

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Nationalist volunteers issue statement of regret after ass...

Michael Magee, from Ballycastle Garden Centre, getting seedlings organised for ‘growing packs’ to be provided to local residents as part of the Sowing the Seeds of Recovery Project, funded through the Housing Executive’s Covid-19 Response Fund and delivered by Ballycastle Community Development Group

Sowing seeds of recovery in Ballycastle

Clare Smyth and her daughters Hannah (5) and Bethany (3), who were involved in the fatal accident on Tuesday. Photo: Pacemaker

Ballycastle tragedy: Little Hannah Smyth begins recovery after tractor accident,...

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Claire Smyth and her two daughters Hannah and Bethany who were involved in a tragic quad bike accident at their home in Ballycastle

Daughter who survived tragic tractor collision making ‘small steps in right dire...

Claire Smyth and two daughters Hannah and Bethany

Ballycastle crash tragedy: Pray for my daughter Hannah’s recovery, says dad at h...

Mum, Clare, with daughters Bethany (right) and Hannah (left).

Ballycastle tragedy: Mum, Clare, was doing lockdown gardening with daughters Bet...

High winds on the north coast

All Rathlin sailings cancelled today - due to weather

Former Chairperson of Moyle District Helen Harding who has passed away. Pic Kevin McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

Tributes paid to ex-UUP councillor Helen Harding

Friends and family of Deirdre McShane gather on Ballycastle beach in a vigil

Funeral arrangements released for tragic swimmer Deirdre McShane

Prayer service for Deirdre McShane

Prayer service held at Ballycastle beach for tragic swimmer Deirdre McShane

Deirdre McShane

Picture released of tragic swimmer Deirdre McShane

Gemma McDonald

Gemma McDonald hoping to carry good form into Ballyclare Mayfair 10k

Armoy Mart: Fat hoggets sell to £110

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