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December 2024
AND Providers enjoy success in Slow Food Awards 202411th Dec 2024
AND Providers enjoyed success in the Slow Food Awards 2024, representing Northern Ireland and the Borough well.
2024 is the seventh year of…
Tourism Northern Ireland celebrates craft and tradition with Spirit Trail plaques10th Dec 2024
Tourism Northern Ireland celebrates craft and tradition with Spirit Trail plaques featuring Copeland Distillery, Donaghadee and Echlinville…
November 2024
Celebrate Christmas in the City!19th Nov 2024
Photo caption: Members of Bangor Chamber of Commerce are looki
Culloden Estate and Spa is food lovers choice at Good Food Ireland Awards13th Nov 2024
Photo caption: Mark Begley (middle), Executive Head Chef of the Culloden Estate & Spa is joined by Grace Dugan, Chef de Partie and Ross…
Darina Allen: Food fayre is the star in Co Down12th Nov 2024
Photo caption: Ards and North Down Borough Council recently welcomed members of the Irish Food Writers' Guild including [L-R] Oisín…
Tourism Ireland sets sights on 2025 and beyond with strong presence at world’s largest travel fair 6th Nov 2024
~ 1,000 meetings over three days at World Travel Market in London set to deliver overseas tourism business worth millions of pounds ~
L-R Rory…
Tourism Events and Festivals Fund Open for Applications6th Nov 2024
Photo caption: The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart, pictured outside Bangor Castle.
Ards and North Down Borough…
October 2024
Tourism Businesses Invited to Express Interest in Sustainable Business Pathway Programme30th Oct 2024
Photo caption: The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart, with Alex Irvine (Tourism Manager) and Jessica Hoyle (Experience…
KLM double daily service from Belfast City Airport takes off30th Oct 2024
Photo caption: KLM's double daily service from Belfast City Airport takes off
The first of a new double daily service from…
Irish Food Writers’ Guild Enjoys Showcase of Ards and North Down’s Rich Culinary Offerings22nd Oct 2024
Ards and North Down Borough Council hosted a group of highly respected representatives from the Irish Food Writers’ Guild last week to showcase…
Clandeboye Lodge Partners with Action Mental Health to Launch ‘Give Yourself a Break’ Campaign10th Oct 2024
Photo caption: From left to right: Jonathan Smyth (Head of Communications & Fundraising, Action Mental Health), Jane Robertson (Fundraising…
Annnnnnd relax! – Autumn Destination Awareness Campaign 10th Oct 2024
We are delighted that the Ards and North Down Borough Council’s, Annnnnnd Relax! Autumn Destination Awareness Campaign is due to launch on…
Taste Ards and North Down producers enjoy success at Blas na hÉireann - The Irish Food Awards 20249th Oct 2024
Awards celebrate 'the very best' in the food and drinks industry
Five food producers from across Ards and North Down have won awards…
Growth Events Fund Open for Applications with £45k Per Year Available9th Oct 2024
Photo caption: The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart, is encouraging applications to the Growth Events Fund…
£1.2M investment for Airtastic Bangor Exciting Redevelopment8th Oct 2024
New Multi-Activity Centre Set to Open in Early 2025
Airtastic, Northern Irelands leading entertainment brand, is excited to announce the…
Clandeboye Yoghurt’s focus on quality, innovation and stunning flavours leads to new business2nd Oct 2024
Copyright Newsletter, by Sam Butler, full article Clandeboye Yoghurt’s focus on quality, innovation and stunning flavours leads to…
Tourism Northern Ireland hosts industry celebration event1st Oct 2024
Three members of the AND Sustainable Giants attended an Embrace a Giant Spirit Experience Portfolio celebration hosted by Tourism Northern Ireland at…
September 2024
Taste AND at Clandeboye: Enjoy the delicious tastes of the Borough at two-day artisan market!24th Sept 2024
Enjoy the delicious tastes of the Borough at Taste AND at Clandeboye, a two-day speciality food and drink market organised by Ards and North Down…
Free Pre-Bookable Event Buses for the Shorelife Celebration!18th Sept 2024
Photo caption: The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart, and Arthur are looking forward to the Shorelife Celebration…
Demo and Dine with Rachel Allen Success for SERC Students11th Sept 2024
Dive into Autumn with the Shorelife Celebration!4th Sept 2024
Step into Autumn and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of our shoreline at the brand-new Shorelife Celebration! Join us on Saturday, 5…
August 2024
Free Shuttle Buses for Portavogie’s Tide and Turf Food Festival30th Aug 2024
Food lovers will flock to the beautiful harbour village of Portavogie on 7 September for the popular Tide and Turf Food Festival where celebrity…
Big Names at this year’s Portavogie Tide and Turf Food Festival 7th Aug 2024
Photo caption: The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart, pictured with a Mermaid in Portavogie Harbour. (Image: Graham…
Belfast’s Jawbox Gerry is an international Master of Gin1st Aug 2024
Copyright Belfast Live, by Sam Butler, full article
Ards and North Down producers accredited under the Great Taste 2024 scheme1st Aug 2024
The cream of the crop has been revealed by the world’s most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme.
On 30 July 2024, the Guild of…
July 2024
KLM to expand daily services from Belfast City Airport25th July 2024
Photo caption: Katy Best, Chief Commercial Officer at Belfast City Airport, and Helen McGorman, Head of Stakeholder Engagement NI at Tourism…
Discover the best of Ards and North Down with this summer23rd July 2024
Photo caption: Mayor of Ards and North Down, Cllr Alistair Cathcart and Pete Marshall, Translink Service Delivery Manager promote…
Funding Confirmed for Whitespots Country Park17th July 2024
Photo caption: Mayor Alistair Cathcart with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, and Stephen Harding (Director, McAdam Design)
DAERA Minister,…
The Dirty Duck named Northern Ireland's Pub and Bar of the Year 20241st July 2024
Copyright Belfast Live, by Sophie McLaughlin, full article, Co Down spot named Northern Ireland's Pub and Bar of the Year 2024
Celebrated Mount Stewart garden wins European Garden Award for ‘exemplary’ climate mitigation measures1st July 2024
Photo caption: A gardener deadheads plants at Mount Stewart. National Trust Images/James Dobson
Article copyright: A Farming Life article…
June 2024
McBrides on the Square launch Limited Edition Festival Beer19th June 2024
Gavin Murphy (Executive Chef at The Old Inn), Chris Morris (Modest Beer), Iris McBride (McBrides on the Square), Mayor Alistair Cathc
Food Lover’s Heaven at This Weekend’s Comber Earlies Food Festival! 19th June 2024
Comber Leisure Centre Car Park will be transformed into a food-lover’s heaven this Saturday 22 June for the Comber Earlies Food Festival, one…
May 2024
Inaugural Easyjet flights to Palma de Mallorca take off from Belfast City Airport31st May 2024
Belfast City Airport has marked the commencement of easyJet’s seasonal service to Palma de Mallorca.
Flights to the popular Spanish…
Irish Restaurant Awards 2024 - Local winners30th May 2024
Copyright - irishrestaurantawards.com
The All-Ireland final of Irish Restaurant Awards 2024 took place in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington…
This Weekend’s Sea Bangor (1-2 June) Features New 1940s Dance Hall and Milk Bar29th May 2024
The City of Bangor will be a hive of activity this weekend with Sea Bangor (1-2 June), a free-to-attend maritime festival which features a 1940s…
Belfast City airport becomes first airport in Northern Ireland to install EV charging points22nd May 2024
Belfast City Airport has become the first airport in Northern Ireland to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging points for passengers thanks to a…
Belfast City Airport sets sail with Royal Caribbean charter flights for summer 202422nd May 2024
Belfast City Airport has officially commenced its highly anticipated charter services to Barcelona and Bologna with Royal Caribbean International…
Rachel Allen Headlines Comber Earlies Food Festival!22nd May 2024
Best-selling cookery writer and TV chef, Rachel Allen, will headline this year’s Comber Earlies Food Festival on Saturday 22 June. The renowned…
Sea Bangor (1-2 June) Supports Local Business21st May 2024
The City of Bangor is gearing up for the popular Sea Bangor event on Saturday 1 to Sunday 2 June and Ards and North Down Borough Council is…
SERC announces new Ulster University Foundation Degree in Tourism, Hospitality & Events Management21st May 2024
South Eastern Regional Collage (SERC) have announced a brand new Ulster University Foundation Degree in Tourism, Hospitality & Events…
Culloden Estate unveils stunning upgrades and a new visual identity20th May 2024
Northern Ireland’s leading 5-star property has completed a £600,000 upgrade and debuted a refreshed visual brand identity…
Northern Ireland named Best Golf Destination in Western Europe16th May 2024
Photo caption: Scrabo Golf Club in Newtownards. Credit: Scrabo Golf Club.
Award voted for by members of the International Association of…
Commemorative Events to Mark 80th Anniversary of D-Day; WWII Veterans Invited to Attend15th May 2024
Photo caption: Mayor Jennifer Gilmour with Leading Ladies Ceara Grehan and Michelle Baird who will perform at the 1940s themed Sea Bangor.…
Popular Sea Bangor Festival Date Announced8th May 2024
There will be lots of nautical fun both on and off the water at the popular Sea Bangor Festival on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June. This year’s…
Northern Ireland’s Tourism Industry is Growing Green7th May 2024
Businesses across Northern Ireland complete Tourism Northern Ireland’s Destination Sustainability Training Programme.
Photo Caption -…
April 2024
Regional Growth Potential of Local Tourism Industry in Focus at NI Tourism Conference. 26th Apr 2024
The Tourism Northern Ireland tourism conference on Tuesday 23 April at Titanic Belfast .
The industry event shone a light on key themes of…
Irish Restaurant Awards Ulster Regional Final 202411th Apr 2024
Source- Irish Restaurant Awards Website
On Wednesday 10 April at the Armagh City Hotel the Irish Restaurant Awards county winners were…
March 2024
United Kingdom Pipe Band Championships come to Bangor!26th Mar 2024
The United Kingdom Pipe Band Championships will take place on Saturday 18 May 2024 at Ward Park Arras, Bangor.
The Royal Scottish Pipe…
Local Food and Drinks Producers Recognised at TASTE AND Food Heroes Awards19th Mar 2024
Local food and drinks producers have been recognised at the third annual TASTE AND Food Heroes Awards, hosted by Ards and North Down Borough…
Donaghadee features in Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide 15th Mar 2024
Copyright - The Belfast Telegraph: Town named the best place to live in NI in The Sunday Times guide by Mark Bain 15-3-24
Donaghadee is named as…
Special Promotions Encourage Ards and North Down Shoppers to Support Local11th Mar 2024
Special promotions are available for shoppers across the Borough following the launch of a new ‘Support Local’ campaign by Ards and…
'An evening celebration of Northern Ireland' Trade event5th Mar 2024
A representative from the Ards and North Down Borough Council Tourism Development (TD) team, represented Ards and North Down at Tourism…
Make it Ards and North Down this Spring4th Mar 2024
We are delighted that the Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Make it Ards and North Down this Spring campaign is due to launch on Monday 4…
TASTE AND welcome Belfast City Council Food and Drink Network learning journey to the Borough4th Mar 2024
Ards and North Down Borough Council (ANDBC) was pleased to facilitate a learning journey with Belfast City Council in February to showcase…
February 2024
The 25 cosiest places to stay in the UK, by The Times8th Feb 2024
Copyright - thetimes.co.uk, 'The 25 cosiest places to stay in the UK' by Susan d’Arcy
The Times have included The Old Inn,…
January 2024
Small Farm Attraction of the Year 202423rd Jan 2024
The Ark Open Farm team are delighted to have been awarded the Jim Keetch Small Farm Park of the Year award in January 2024 at the National Farm…
'Weaving' Heritage Skills, Mental Health and Nature for Inspiring Textiles Project19th Jan 2024
Photo caption (picture on left) Shamara Press Inspiring Yarns, Mukesh Sharma Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund in Northern Ireland, Paul…
North Down Museum retains Accreditation status19th Jan 2024
North Down Museum, located in the city of Bangor, is delighted to have retained its full accreditation statu
Tourism Northern Ireland NI launch its new Destination Sustainability programme17th Jan 2024
Photo caption: Jessica Hoyle (left), Experience Development Manager at Tourism Northern Ireland pictured with Tina O'Dwyer from The Tourism…
Tourism Ireland launch its 2024 Marketing Plans15th Jan 2024
Ards and North Down Borough Council attended the Tourism Ireland marketing plans launch at ICC Belfast in January to hear the vision for 2024,…
Visit Ards and North Down Tourism Team… Here to help you 15th Jan 2024
Here’s how….
We work to keep Ards and North Down at the forefront of visitors’ minds, so that they choose this beautiful place…
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