News
Greenisland play park is ‘not fit for purpose’
Greenisland residents are petitioning Carrickfergus Borough Council for an upgrade at Knockleigh play park.
Town has ‘best local museum’ - Neeson
Better transport links could help boost numbers at museums across the province, Carrick Alderman Sean Neeson has said.
Flag debate ‘resonates’ with sister city
The controversy over the Union flag has found resonance with a new audience after featuring in an American magazine.
Carrick duo named in birthday honours list
Two Carrick recipients have been named in the Queen’s birthday honours list for 2013.
G8 ‘disruption’ expected
D District police are reminding members of the public that they may experience a degree of disruption in the period leading up to and during the G8 summit.
Oil buying scheme
A grants scheme has been set up by the Mid and East Antrim councils to enable residents to tackle fuel poverty in their areas.
Sport
Biggers are better than rest of Section C in national pigeon race
Eastway pigeon racing partnership D & J Campbell & Bigger topped Section C and were fifth Open in the NIPA old bird race from Talbenny.
Carrick Rangers poised to make summer signings
Carrick Rangers have signed up nearly all of the squad from last season who will be figuring in the plans of manager Michael Hughes.
Harriers enjoy success at Runher event
Co Antrim Harriers’ Louise Smart was first to finish for the club in Saturday’s 10k Runher event in Holywood, clocking a time of 46:25.
Carrick CC Youth teams progress in Cup matches
Carrickfergus Cricket Club’s Under-11 and Under-13 teams, both coached by Mikey Taiaroa, progressed in their respective cup competitions this week.
Locals impress, but Sykes does superbike Donnington double
Tom Sykes was unstoppable at the Donington Park round of the 2013 world superbike championship, taking his first superbike double.
Wilson loft tops in race from Clonmel
Top local loft in the weekend old bird race from Clonmel was Doagh team John and Andrew Wilson and Sons, winning in club, topping Section C and ninth of 24,494 NIPA Open birds released.
Lifestyle
Stena Line offers thousands of free hotel nights
Stena Line customers in Northern Ireland will be offered one of thousands of free hotel rooms when they travel to Britain this summer.
Must-see movies on Ballyearl’s big screen
After a successful first season, the Courtyard Theatre Picture House at Ballyearl has released its new programme of family, classic and must-see films for summer 2013.
Community
Badges gained at camp
In the centenary year of Scouting in Whitehead, the Cub Scout pack celebrated their 20th consecutive annual camp, spending three days under canvas at the N.I. Scout Activity Centre, Crawfordsburn.
Pastor has final sermon at church
Retiring pastor Lindsay Allen has spoken of the strong links between churches in Carrickfergus.
Runner’s baton passed to successor
A sporting analogy helped conclude Pastor Lindsay Allen’s 17-years at Carrickfergus Baptist Church on Sunday.
Scouts relish a host of fun activities at annual rally
Scouts from the borough enjoyed a great day despite heavy downpours during the Northern Ireland Beaver Scout Rally at Crawfordsburn.
Science taster for Victoria pupils
Primary six pupils from Victoria Primary were treated to a science masterclass at Carrickfergus College last week.
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Weather for Carrick
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 9 C to 20 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 9 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: West
