Ballyclare

Police are investigating a fatal RTC

Road set to close as police investigate fatal road traffic collision

Motocross star Glenn McCormick pictured with pupils and staff at Rosstulla School in Newtownabbey. Picture: Maurice Montgomery

Representing Ireland is pinnacle for motocross star Glenn McCormick

Owners of Ooh & Aah Cookies, Ruth Armstrong and Barbara-Anne Mc Mullan are joined by members of their growing team as the Ballyclare-based bakery that creates freshly-baked personalised letterbox cookies announces it has experienced a 100% increase in business and created four new jobs after finding success on TikTok, utilising the platform to create a seven-figure sales channel. Credit: PressEye.com

Tiktok success helps Ballyclare's 'smart cookies' increase business by 100%

Martin Barr has confirmed his decision to re-sign with the Apico factory racing Honda team for 2024. (Photo by Maurice Montgomery)

Martin Barr staying with Apico team and relishing Honda return

The three bedroom property is located within the sought-after Ollar Valley development in Ballyclare. Photos: Colin Graham Residential

Property of the week: Three bedroom home in Ballyclare

Elizabeth ploughing in 1965 as part of this week's Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive clip Elizabeth Ploughs Her Own Course (1965). Picture: Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive

Watch: Elizabeth Ploughs Her Own Course (1965)

Ballyclare-headquartered Hagan Homes has begun phase three of its Enler Village development in Comber, Co. Down representing a £9.5m investment from the homebuilder.
Pictured are Trevor Kennedy, director of construction, Hagan Homes and Albert Lennon, site manager, DB Building Contracts

NI property developer commences £9.5m third phase of Comber project

Ballyclare Comrades goalkeeper Declan Breen celebrates after scoring against Ards. PIC: Ballyclare Comrades FC via Paul Harvey

Irish League goalkeeper reflects on scoring goal that went viral

Air Ambulance

Two patients taken to RVH by ambulance after 'serious road collision'

Amplifi Solutions, a Northern Ireland entrepreneurial tax incentive specialist, has announced its key role in securing nearly £10 million in vital, non-dilutive financial support for NI businesses, through R&D tax credits, in the last financial year. This marks a significant growth from the previous year, reflecting an increase of nearly £1.5 million. Pictured are Amplifi Solutions staff Lisa Holmes, Jamie Watts, Jeff Drennan, Chris Maylin and Patricia Harvey

Amplifi Solutions facilitates £10m in R&D Tax Credits for NI clients

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s planning committee has given planning approval for an over £90m investment, featuring a 300-unit housing development and new community facilities, at Craighill Quarry in Ballyclare (subject to call-in period)

Green light for Ballyclare quarry housing development valued at £90m to £100m

Dixon Park, the home of Ballyclare Comrades, is set to become an artificial pitch. PIC: Ballyclare Comrades FC

Two Irish League clubs announce plans to install new artificial pitches

Six-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea will leave Kawasaki for Yamaha at the end of this season

Jonathan Rea forever grateful to Kawasaki after signing with Yamaha for 2024

Ballyclare homebuilder has seen its turnover increase by 94.1% in the last two years. Meanwhile Hagan Homes has also completed its 5,000th home coinciding with its 35th anniversary. Pictured is James Hagan, founder and chairman, Hagan Homes

NI homebuilder's turnover soars by an impressive 94.1% in the last two years

Eoin Bradley may have been frustrated in the moment but had plenty to smile about at the final whistle thanks to a match-winning goal against Institute on his Portadown debut. (Photo by lucasge.com)

Eoin Bradley's 'Roy of the Rovers' debut against the script for Portadown boss

Dergview manager Tommy Canning welcomes Portadown on the first day of their Championship campaign. PIC: Pacemaker Press

Dergview not planning to be "lambs to the slaughter" against Portadown
Dergview manager Tommy Canning is under no illusions about the tough task awaiting his side against Championship favourites Portadown on Saturday – but says his men aren’t planning to roll over and be “lambs to the slaughter”.

Ballyclare Comrades goalkeeper Declan Breen celebrates saving a penalty against Ballymena United during their Irish Cup match at Dixon Park, Ballyclare. PIC: Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press

Goalkeeper hopes successful loan can help take step closer to Cliftonville dream

John Mackey

Police confirm death of 20-year-old man in Co Antrim quad bike tragedy

Victoria Nichols of The Wee Village with Mallusk Enterprise Park business adviser Louise Parkes. Credit: Mallusk Enterprise Park.

The Wee Village in Doagh gears up for further growth

Darius Roohi

Striker turns down Premiership interest to re-sign with Championship club

The delicious cured meats crafted by Ilse and Alanagh on a Ballyclare farm from 100% Northern Irish premium beef

Ballyclare’s South African flavour expert named UK Food Hero

Alderman Lewis Boyle.

Teenager becomes one of the youngest aldermen in the UK

A newly elected Alliance Party councillor proposed the removal of the Opening Prayer and Holy Bible Reading which is a long held tradition at the start of each council meeting

Letter: Alliance say they want to focus on cost of living yet try Bible ban

Simpson Developments has gone live on its Chichester Park housing scheme in Antrim town centre following planning approval. Pictured are Nigel Simpson and Margaret Simpson from Simpson Developments

NI housing development with convertible garages and bungalows gets green light

Alliance Party stalwart John Blair with new councillor Lewis Boyle, aged 18

CLIP - Election 2023: Is this the youngest councillor on the island of Ireland?

Helen Magill

CLIP: Antrim & Newtownabbey: New DUP face on council puts God first in speech

Election paraphernalia spread across the media tables in Valley Leisure Centre as reporters await council election results

Antrim & Newtownabbey: Sinn Fein showing positive results in early stages
Sinn Fein is performing well in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, with the party likely to have gained ground on 2019 once the final tally is in.

Peter Brooke sang ‘Oh My Darling Clementine’ on the RTE Gaye Byrne show, the night in 1992 of the IRA Teebane massacre when eight Protestant workmen died and six more were injured when their van was blown up by a 500lb road-side bomb at Teebane crossroads between Omagh and Cookstown

Letter: The night that I lost respect for Peter Brooke

Connor McGruggan who passed away following a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the Templepatrick Road, Ballyclare on Sunday, 7th May.

Tributes paid to 'a proper gentleman' Connor McGrugan whose funeral was today

Ballyclare’s Martin Barr

Martin Barr claims top local spot at Revo ACU Championship

Letters to editor

Letter: Seeking info about Chris Metcalfe, a haulier which had an NI depot

Ballyclare - pictured celebrating Towns' Cup glory in 2018 - have now reached the final across five successive seasons. PIC: John Dickson

Ballyclare out to increase proud Towns’ Cup history

Map of Northern Ireland

Where the priciest motor fuel is found right now in NI

Caroline Millar, from Ballyclare, who is taking part in the new MS drug trial at Belfast City Hospital

MS clinical trial: NI woman Caroline said taking part is a "win, win"

Mayor, Ald Stephen Ross, congratulates Norman.

Praise for Newtownabbey businessman

Attending the Connected Cafe Launch are (lL-R) Denise McClenaghan, NHSCT, Councillor Norrie Ramsey, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Jamaine Woodside, Caffe 3, Leah Glass, NHSCT and Sophie McCorriston, Caffe 3. (Seated L-R )Valerie Adams, Chairperson of the Antrim and Newtownabbey Loneliness Network, Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Alderman Stephen Ross and Councillor Noreen McClelland, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

Feeling lonely? Head to one of the new 'Connected Cafes' for a chat and a cuppa

March Hare trophy winner Martin Barr pictured with NIMC chairman Dean Hanna, founder member John Haslett and Roy Neill. Photo by Ian Cairns.

Martin Barr starts season on a winning not with March Hare success

Darius Roohi is hoping for an Irish Cup upset as Ballyclare Comrades host Ballymena United this afternoon. PIC: Paul Harvey/Ballyclare Comrades

Club's ambition is to play top-flight football, says Ballyclare Comrades striker

Fuel prices continue to fall

Fuel prices in NI: further reductions since Russian invasion of Ukraine peak

Haggan's Fruit and Vegetables, Ballyclare. (Pic by Google).

Family-run business to close

Letters to editor

Letter: As a trader in Larne, I was disappointed by festive lights in the town

Action Cancer Supporters, Noeleen Curry and Louise Reid, launch ‘The Great Big Bucket Collection’

Action Cancer celebrates 50th anniversary with Great Big Bucket collection

Chief executive officer (CEO) of the Phoenix Group, Michael McKinstry to retire after 27 years. Michael will be succeeded by Kailash Chada, the current CFO at Phoenix

Phoenix Natural Gas CEO to retire after 27 years in the business

Ballyclare’s Martin Barr will compete in the Belfast Arenacross Tour at the SSE Arena.

Belfast return for popular Arenacross Tour after three-year absence

The politicians at Westminster will not help us get rid of the disastrous Irish Sea border

Unionists cannot rely on Tory support on the Northern Ireland Protocol

Limavady's Shauna O'Neill is a among the hopefuls set to challenge for glory at the Junior World Indoor Bowls Championships. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Ballyclare to host Junior World Indoor Bowls Championships in December

Ballyclare's Martin Barr wrapped up his domestic season with 10th overall at Landrake finishing 8th in the MX1 British and 3rd in the MX Nationals championships on the Apico Husqvarna

Martin Barr brings season to a close

65 Ballylinney Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9RH

Impressive period property

The Sovereign Grand Master Rev William Anderson speaking during the religious service held at Scarva for the Royal Black Institutions annual parade and sham fight. (Photo by Graham Baalham-Curry)

Royal Black set to step out for Last Saturday parades

Ilse and Alanagh van Standen of Ke Nako in Ballyclare

NI beef a tasty blend with flavours of Southern Africa

The Limes ,157 Ballymena Road, Doagh.

Rare opportunity to purchase beautiful 33 acre farm holding with charming house

Pacemaker Press 17/06/22
Fuel Prices in Newry as price of fuel go above £2 a litre in some Petrol Stations across N Ireland.
Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker
RM

Cheapest place to buy fuel in NI revealed as price increases continue

Colorfull fuel gasoline dispenser background. Fuel pumps station close up, copy space.

Fuel prices in some Northern Ireland areas now just a few pence off £2 per litre

An impression of the new look planned for the junction of Ballynure Road and Green Road in Ballyclare.

Watt’s Garage £2m investment to transform Ballyclare site will bring new jobs

(l-r) Roisin Wood, Chief Executive of The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (sponsors of the CSR award category) and James Hagan, Founder and Chair, Hagan Homes.

Hagan Homes is ‘CSR Family Business of the Year’