News Archive
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01 March
Workplaces take action for No Smoking Day 2010
Hundreds of smokers in Northern Ireland are taking the opportunity of No Smoking Day – Wednesday 10 March – to quit smoking. Carrickfergus Borough Council and Gillian McAtackney, Workplace Smoking Cessation Specialist, are preparing to help smokers in the borough as they join millions of UK smokers to stop on No Smoking Day. This year’s theme, Break free, we can help, acknowledges that No Smoking Day is the time for smokers to break free from their smoking habit and escape their chains of addiction. The theme is a message of support and empowerment that has come from smokers themselves. Full story
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01 March
Adult Swimming Lessons now enroling
Amphitheatre Wellness Centre is pleased to announce that Adult Swimming Lessons are now available with enrolment commencing from 7th March. Full story
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15 February
Win an Ipod Nano
For the opportunity to win an 8GB Apple iPod Nano simply subscribe to the Council Email Newsletter at www.carrickfergus.org/newsletter. Full story
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12 February
Council Sets Rate for 2010 / 11
Council Sets Rate for 2010 / 11 - Domestic Rates to Rise by 2.77% Full story
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11 February
Amphitheatre New Class Timetable
Amphitheatre have launched an exhilarating new jam packed class timetable! Full story
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11 February
Ludo Crèche now open
Calling all busy parents! Amphitheatre have introduced a crèche facility which operates daily Monday to Friday from 9am - 1pm in Ludo soft play. Full story
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11 February
Amphitheatre Wins William Keown Trust Award
Carrickfergus Borough Council has again triumphed in The William Keown Trust Awards. Having won the award for the Civic Centre building, the Council has again scooped the accolade for Amphitheatre. Full story
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03 February
Wildcats Activ8 Clubs
The Wildcats Activ8 Club will be commencing again on February 22nd for 10 weeks Full story
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03 February
Cemetery charges frozen
Cemetery charges in the Borough are to remain unchanged for the coming financial year. Full story
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02 February
Children's Swimming Lessons at Amphitheatre
Open enrolment for the next session of children's swimming lessons will take place on Saturday 6th February from 8am. For places available on each level please click to view the news item. Full story
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28 January
Local Partnership Celebrates Green-Fingered Success
Representatives from Carrickfergus Borough Council, Conservation Volunteers and the local mental health charity, MindWise gathered at the charity’s housing service in the town recently to celebrate their joint success in recently winning a national environmental award. Full story
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30 December
Possible Non Collection of Wheeled Bins Due to Adverse Weather Conditions
Council's Cleansing Section is experiencing problems accessing some areas within the Borough Full story
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21 December
Make your Turkey Safe this Christmas
Advice on storage, preparation and cooking your turkey this Christmas Full story
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25 November
People’s Millions: Vote Today 0871 626 8102
We need your vote to secure a win for our community project 'Growing Communities in Carrickfergus' at Eden Allotment Gardens in the People's Millions. Please vote for us today on 0871 626 8102. Full story
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24 November
Are you looking for a Christmas gift with a difference?
Then why not treat someone to an 8 week course of Adult Swimming Lessons? Amphitheatre Wellness Centre is pleased to announce that the Adult Swimming Lessons will be enrolling from Monday 14th Decemberfor new classes commencing in January 2010 - in perfect time for that unusual Christmas gift. Due to popular demand the classes will now be divided into two levels: Full story
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20 November
Christmas Magic Sparkles in Carrickfergus
The Mayor accompanied by Richard Heaton, the Manager of the new Sainsbury's store in Carrickfergus, to launch the Christmas lights switch on in Carrickfergus on Friday 20 November which is taking place in assoication with Sainsbury's in advance of the new store opening on Wednesday 25 November. Full story
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20 November
Launch of Tree Week
Alderman May Beattie, Chairperson of the Parks, Countryside & Amenities Sub-Committee has launched National Tree Week in Carrickfergus Borough and announced Council plans during the tree planting season. Full story
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09 November
People’s Millions Vote
Eden Allotment Gardens is a finalist for this year's The People's Millions. Voting for the project will commence on 25 November. Full story
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23 October
'In Bloom' Winners Honoured
Floral creativity has once again been recognised by the Carrickfergus in Bloom initiative organised by Carrickfergus Borough Council. Full story
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07 October
Healthy Workplaces: Good for You, Good for Business
Healthy Workplaces is a two-year campaign which aims to promote a management approach to risk assessment. The campaign seeks to convey clearly that risk assessment is a step-by-step examination of all aspects of work undertaken. Full story
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05 October
Best Kept Allotment Winners Announced
Carrickfergus Borough Council has announced the winners of the Best Kept Allotment sponsored by Sunnybank Garden Centre, they are Full story
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05 October
Gardening is good for you
A report has found that 70 per cent of the population believes that spending time in gardens is more important for their quality of life than in front of the television or shopping. Full story
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05 October
Virtual Flower Show Winners Announced
The winners of the Virtual Flower Show have been announced by Chairperson of the Parks Committee, Alderman May Beattie. Full story
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05 October
Children’s Painting & Poetry Competition Winners Announced
Today Alderman May Beattie announced the winners and runners-up of the Carrickfergus in Bloom Children’s Painting & Poetry Competitions. Full story
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05 October
Is yours a Whopper? Enter the Giant Pumpkin Contest
Can you grow the heaviest pumpkin? That’s the question being posed to all children aged 15 and under who live in the Borough of Carrickfergus. Full story
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30 September
Adult swimming lessons now enrolling
Amphitheatre Wellness Centre is pleased to announce that Adult Swimming Lessons are now available and enrolment is ongoing. Full story
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24 September
Local Green Heroes Receive Award
An allotment project at Eden Allotment Gardens has won the title of “BTCV Project of the Year” in the Green Heroes Awards. Full story
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23 September
Latest Public Consultation and Notices
Consultation on Right of Way Downshire Drive to Larne Road, Carrickfergus. And Notice on By-Laws Full story
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17 September
GROW first for funding
GROW South Antrim celebrated becoming the first group to award funding for farm diversification and business creation and development under the Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2007-2013 with a visit from Minister Michelle Gildernew MP MLA. Full story
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16 September
Ulster in Bloom 2009 Winners Announced
The results of months of planting and pruning were recognised as the winners of the 31st Translink Ulster in Bloom competition were announced at the historic Magheramorne House near Larne. Full story
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16 September
Garden Competition Winners Announced
Alderman May Beattie, Chairperson of the Parks, Countryside and Amenities Sub-Committee has announced the Carrickfergus in Bloom Competition Winners and Runners-up. Full story
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16 September
Tallest Sunflower Competition Winners Announced
The winner and runners-up of the Carrickfergus in Bloom Tallest Sunflower Competition have been announced today. Full story
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11 September
Fish and Chip shops take Small Steps to Healthier Choices
Eight Carrickfergus fish and chip shops are involved in an initiative to provide customers with a range of healthy options alongside the traditional fast food. The aim was that the takeaways made small changes to their menus and foods that would positively affect the health of consumers. Full story
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02 September
Carrickfergus Castle gigs a success
The Live at the Castle open air rock concerts in Carrickfergus were a success. Full story
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24 August
Camera Club Photographic Exhibition
A new exhibition by the Carrick Camera Club will open on Tuesday 25th August. Full story
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21 August
Swine Flu
General information, useful links and advice for Parents and Pregnant Women Full story
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17 August
Amphitheatre Wellness Centre
Amphitheatre Wellness Centre opened its doors on Monday 17 August 2009. Full story
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12 August
Fair Play to the Girls
7th Annual Carrickfergus International Ladies Football Festival a great success. Full story
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06 August
New Fitness Amphitheatre puts Carrickfergus Centrestage
Amphitheatre opens to the public on Monday 17th August... Full story
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29 July
Press Release - Top Lecturer to Talk on Schomberg
Leading academic Ruairi O'Baoill, Queens University, Belfast will deliver a lecture in Carrickfergus on the impact of the Siege of Carrickfergus in 1689 along with many other historical happenings in the Borough. Full story
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07 July
Ladies Football Festival matches announced!
Former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland striker, John Aldridge, was amongst kindred spirits at the launch of the Carrickfergus International Ladies Football Festival, to announce the draw for the matches which start on Tuesday 28th July at Carrick Rangers FC, Taylors Avenue Full story
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03 July
Laptop Prize for Best in Class
A state of the art laptop is up for grabs in the creative writing competition which was launched today as part of the 'Siege of Carrickfergus' heritage project. Full story
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26 June
Boundary Commissioner Report Issued
Review of Northern Ireland Local Government Boundaries Full story
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18 June
Postcards from the Park Competition
The third Postcards from the Park competition -- organised by GreenSpace, the Heritage Lottery Fund and BIG Lottery Fund -- launches on Saturday (20 June). Full story
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03 June
Model Pupils Celebrate School Grounds
Pupils from Model Primary School are celebrating National School Grounds Week (8th - 12th June 2009) claiming that their school vegetable garden is one of the best ways to get them more active. The Model pupils are embracing the Change4Life theme of ‘Eat Well, Move More & Live longer’. Full story
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02 June
Go Green for World Environment Day
Green gardeners have a carbon footprint a third smaller than regular gardeners, which is why Carrickfergus Borough Council is urging more of us to ‘go green’ in the garden for UN World Environment Day (Friday 5 June). Full story
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21 May
Junior girls 5 a side soccer open for registrations
Organisers of the Carrickfergus International Ladies Football Festival are now taking team registrations for the U12 and U14 girls 5 a side competitions and the Senior 5 a side competition which are being held on Saturday 1st August at Carrick Rangers FC, Tayors Avenue, Carrickfergus. Full story
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21 May
Soccer Coaching Clinic, July 2009
Carrickfergus International Ladies Football Festival is delighted to welcome the return of the ever popular Coaching Clinic for 2009 for boys and girls! The Coaching Clinic is ideal for all abilities and offers something for everyone, from fun activities, mini world cup, inflatable challenge, techniques and tactical awareness. Full story
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13 May
Allotment Spring Clean Weekend
Allotment Holders at Eden Allotment Gardens participated in the annual spring clean-up last weekend (9th & 10th May 2009). The Allotment Holders were encouraged to chip in by cleaning up their part of the community gardens. Full story
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08 May
60th Anniversary of the Borough
The Borough is celebrating its 60th Anniversary Full story
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08 May
Launch of Carrickfergus in Bloom 2009
Alderman May Beattie launched Carrickfergus in Bloom 2009 in the grounds of the historic Andrew Jackson Cottage. Full story
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07 May
FREE business advice for local companies
Planning ahead is crucial for companies to survive and thrive. However, we recognise that it is easy to get caught up in the day to day firefighting that comes with running a business and with that in mind Intertrade Ireland are here to help. Full story
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20 March
Live at the Castle 2009
CDC Leisure in association with Carrickfergus Borough Council are pleased to announce LIVE AT THE CASTLE at Carrickfergus Castle on Fri 28th and Sat 29th August. This two day event features the headliners JOOLS HOLLAND and STATUS QUO. Other acts included are Dave Edmunds, Ruby Turner, The Saw Doctors and Hayseed Dixie. Full story
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30 October
Call For More Trees
Urgent action called for to elevate Northern Ireland from bottom of European tree league. Full story
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24 October
Top Borough Gardeners Recognised
Carrickfergus in Bloom competition winners and runners-up will receive their well earned certificates and prizes at a prize-giving lunch in Carrickfergus Town Hall Full story
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10 October
Environment Minister Sammy Wilson visits Eden Allotment Gardens
Eden Allotment Gardens welcomes Environment Minister Sammy Wilson. Full story
