Islandmagee

The Gobbins Cliff Path, Islandmagee. Photo provided by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.

Iconic cliff path remains closed as damage assessment continues

Ballylumford Power Station, Islandmagee. Pic: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Electricity facility approved for Islandmagee

Concern over water quality at Fisherman's Quay, Carrickfergus

Seaweed stink is causing a problem for residents in Carrickfergus

The Bluefaced Leicester Sheep Breeders' Club held its annual dinner and prize giving at the Adair Arms Hotel, Ballymena, at the start of October 2007. Cups and trophies were presented for the summer shows and sales. The club announced results of its first ever flock competition. It is the first flock competition to be held either in Northern Ireland or on the mainland. This competition was sponsored by Carrick Cottage and judged by Colin Coulter. Mary Delargy presents the Balmoral Show, Limavady Show and show points to Eamon and Phil McCormick. Picture: Farming Life archives/Kevin McAuley

Bygone Days: Old Montgomery’s poor cow and the noted ‘Carnmoney witch’ trial

Exterior of the property in Islandmagee.

Stunning three bedroom cottage in Islandmagee

An artist’s impression of the proposed BESS facility. Pic: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

East Antrim battery energy storage system approved

Writer Jane Cassidy has published her debut novel, The Desire Line, a gripping psychological thriller

Jane Cassidy on witchcraft, sleuths and Islandmagee in her gripping new thriller

Tom Houston CEO of Belfast tech firm Sentireal with Dr Helen Jackson of Ulster University

​Virtual Reality brings infamous story of Islandmagee Witches to life

Author Martina Devlin, Mayor Alderman Noel Williams and Councillor Maeve Donnelly

Witches of Islandmagee: Story of the last known witch trial in Ireland in 1711

61A Millbay Road, Islandmagee, Larne, BT40 3RG

Outstanding family home

Craig Nicol from Net Zero Technology Centre, B9’s David Surplus, Mark Jessop from Islandmagee Energy Ltd, Head of Hydrogen Advanced Technologies at Dept for Economy Edward Kerr and Gerard McIlroy from Mutual Energy all pictured at the Ballylumford Power-to-X energy event at Magheramorne Estate

Ballylumford Power-to-X Project calls for more collaboration in renewable energy...

Larne RNLI picture of operation to save paddleboarders

Paddleboarders brought to safety by RNLI after sea struggle

An aerial view of Islandmagee.

Islandmagee gas caverns storage plan has ‘appropriate controls in place’ - DAERA

An aerial view of Islandmagee.

‘Green light’ for Islandmagee gas storage caverns construction, says energy firm

Glenarm is one of the areas being considered for an electric bike trail.

East Antrim eyes ‘staycationer’ boom with new series of visitor attractions plan

Portmuck

Council told £0.25m Portmuck harbour and pier refurbishment project completed

A £0.25m refurbishment of Portmuck harbour and pier in Islandmagee has been completed, Mid and East Antrim councillors have been told.

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Man in his 20s dies following incident at Gobbins Road area of Islandmagee

Planters have been put on the site of the former fish factory in Glenarm

New Larne and Islandmagee camper van sites are under consideration by council

Portable toilets at Brown's Bay in Islandmagee.

Mid and East Antrim Council ‘plans to replace’ portable loos at Islandmagee beac...

Whitehead Ladies Choir singing together again at the Taylor's Avenue venue.

Whitehead Ladies Choir singing together again with help from Carrick Rangers FC

Peter 'Speedy' Reid

Peter ‘Speedy’ Reid, a “great friend and colleague”, is laid to rest

Peter 'Speedy' Reid who tragically lost his life in an incident involving an oil tanker in Ballyclare on Thursday. (Photo issued on behalf of Mr. Reid's family by the PSNI)

'I love you so much, dad' - Son pays tribute to father killed in road collision

Angela Reid received a MBE for her services to care home residents, particularly during Covid-19

Islandmagee woman receives MBE in Birthday Honours for family support role

An artist's impression of the new Islandmagee Primary School.

Islandmagee principal’s ‘delight’ as new school receives planning approval

A ten-foot-tall lighthouse built by prisoners in Maghaberry will help shine a spotlight on the convalescent work of the cancer charity Hope House. The wooden structure, which took several months to construct in Maghaberry Prison, was this week relocated to Hope House Cottage on the beach at Browns Bay, Islandmagee. Looking on as charity volunteer Sam McCullough makes a final adjustment to the lighthouse, are David Savage, Governor Maghaberry Prison and Dawn McConnell, Founder of the Hope House charity. Picture: Michael Cooper

Maghaberry staff and prisoners shine light on cancer charity Hope House

Julie Lowry.

Pupils inspire Covid reflections book by Islandmagee teacher

Portmuck

‘No access’ warning as Portmuck harbour repairs start

Improvement work at Portmuck harbour and pier in Islandmagee is to commence this coming Monday (May 17).

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The Gobbins

Twelve tour guides affected by ‘staff restructuring’ ahead of The Gobbins reopen...

Alan Hope.

Shock as man’s body is recovered from sea off Islandmagee

Carnlough is one of the areas that could benefit from the fund to boost tourism there

Call for coastal businesses to sign up to Rural Tourism Experiences Programme

Willie Woodside

Much-liked farmer was one of Islandmagee’s oldest residents

Organic approach is key

Tongue Loanen near Kilroot is a good example of Ulster Scots placenames in the area.

Scots names to the fore along the east Antrim coast

The research will focus on improving stewardship of medicines on sheep farms.

Islandmagee vet wants to hear farmers’ views on sheep medicine

Stuart Sloan was a former member of the Ulster Grenadiers Flute Band.

Ballycarry collision claimed the life of Islandmagee bandsman

The Gobbins

March completion for £30k Ulster-Scots signs at The Gobbins

Peter Steele.

Islandmagee man had ‘great knowledge and passion for the sea’

Switch-ons were enjoyed at home this year.

Christmas switch-on events cost £2k per Mid and East Antrim town

The falcon has been missing since January 8.

Carrickfergus owner’s plea for help to trace missing falcon

An artist's impression of the new Islandmagee Primary School.

New Islandmagee school plan progresses to application stage

The guillemot affected by oil.

Islandmagee guillemot rescue attempt after oil incident ends in sadness

Port of Larne

Angry Islandmagee dog owner’s nine-page letter to Boris Johnson over new regulat...

A view of both Gobbins paths from the Islandmagee coast (c/o Google Maps)

Gobbins seaside path losing £574,000 every year since opening – ratepayers pick ...

Time for a break: Mrs Rosemary Getty of Steeple Road, Kells, and her daughter Karen left, and neice, Elizabeth McAllister, take a break for refreshments at the Winter Fair at the King's Hall in December 1988. Picture: Trevor Dickson/Farming Life/News Letter archives

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: From the News Letter of December 1950

The Gobbins, Islandmagee.

Redeployment under consideration for tour guides at The Gobbins

The Gobbins, Islandmagee

Antrim and Newtownabbey facility closures update

Dr. David Hume.

East Antrim author making waves with book on sea battles, shipwrecks and shipyar...

The poppy cascade created by Larne Army Cadets.

‘Beautiful poppy cascade’ illuminated at Larne Army Cadets building

Hope House provides respite for people living with cancer.

Expansion plans for cancer respite charity Hope House

£50k Ulster-Scots stories project for Gobbins cliff top path

Wedding day smiles for Anne and Michael.

Gobbins cafe couple have the recipe for wedding celebrations in a pandemic

Linda McGibbon.

Linda hits the waves in support of 'No Gas Caverns' campaign

Joni and Erica Lutzman, owners of the Lighthouse Bistro in Whitehead

Erica and Joni creating a beacon for foodies

The Gobbins, Islandmagee.

Jobs set to go at The Gobbins before reopening

The woman was reported missing on Thursday. (Photo: McAuley Multimedia)

Missing woman dies after found in sea off NI coast

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