News
£2.4m water mains work for Eden village
NI Water is continuing a £2.4 Million project to improve and upgrade the water supply infrastructure in the Carrickfergus borough area.
Three vehicle collision appeal
Police in Carrickfergus are appealing for witnesses to come forward in relation to a three vehicle collision in the town last week.
Enhancing the hedgerow at Eden
A CELEBRATION of the heritage and wildlife of the hedgerow will be held at Eden allotment gardens on Wednesday 22 May (7.00pm).
Water cans to the fore in walk
AROUND 40 children and adults took part in a sponsored walk on Saturday to raise funds for children’s’ charity Stand by Me.
Fancy dress option for Gateway walk
CARRICKFERGUS Junior Gateway Club is holding a six-mile sponsored walk on Saturday to fund equipment for a sensory room.
Pupils postcards will reveal their pride in Carrick
Carrick pupils will have the chance to show how proud they are of their local area in a national competition.
Sport
Star Seeley sets sights on more success at NW 200
FOR East Antrim rider Alastair Seeley the North West 200 has been a happy hunting ground in recent years, with the Carrick man having no less than eight wins to his credit.
Carley wins Royal Oak Trophy
Aaron Carley carded 42 points to win the Royal Oak Trophy at Carrickfergus Golf Club on Saturday.
Rockers crowned league champions
IT’S official. Andy Arbuthnot’s Rockers Pool Team are the new Carrick and District Pool League champions.
Lotto latest
The jackpot prize in Carrickfergus Cricket Club’s weekly Lottery draw has now increased to £2,244.
Gers end campaign with defeat
Carrick Rangers ended their season in dismal fashion on Saturday with a 5-0 hammering by Institute coming hot on the heels of a 2-1 setback on home soil at the hands of strugglers, Bangor. But manager Michael Hughes wasn’t overly downcast about the double defeat.
Dromore of the same as Whites ease to win
Whitehead Bowling Club’s second game of the new season saw them see off newly-promoted Dromore with a six points to one win (101-61) on Saturday.
Lifestyle
Tumble into Wonderland with Ballet Theatre UK
JOIN Alice on a magical adventure on Friday, May 31 at Theatre at The Mill, Newtownabbey as she tumbles into Wonderland in Ballet Theatre UK’s acclaimed production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’, with eclectic music and joyful dance to captivate all ages.
Gearing up for a fun-packed fair
BALLYCLARE is set to come alive with the annual May Fair’s action-packed programme for all the family to enjoy!
Curtain set to rise on drama festival week
THE 61st Ulster Drama Festival will take place at Theatre at The Mill, Newtownabbey from Monday 13 - Saturday, 18 May.
East Antrim Endeavourers impress at talent contest
THE finals of the Irish Christian Endeavour Union Talent Contest, held in Carnmoney Presbyterian Church, proved a great success.
Travel specialist on the move
a Carrick woman has taken up a new role with a leading name in the travel industry.
Liverpool legends kick off theatre season
Theatre at The Mill’s summer season programme kicks off in June with a talk from Liverpool FC legends Ian Saint John and Ian Callaghan, live on stage with author and broadcaster John Keith in ‘The Saint & Cally’.
Community
£20m green energy project revealed
FIRST Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness were among the guests the official opening of the £20million Carn Hill windfarm near Knockagh on Wednesday, May 8.
Charity partner search
a Carrick store will be teaming up with a new local charity partner for 2013/14.
Offenders ‘pay back for their crimes’ with church spruce up
Offenders on community service have put decorating and gardening skills to good use on a Greenisland Church.
Angling boost
The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure stocked the following local waters with takeable fish in April:
Churches teaming up for spring walks
carrick Baptist Church’s popular ‘Walk for Life’ initiative will be given fresh impetus this month with participants from two other churches in the town.
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Weather for Carrick
Saturday 18 May 2013
Today
Heavy rain
Temperature: 9 C to 11 C
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