Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

13/06/2026

Tickets are on sale now for the Friends Goodwill Music Festival on Saturday 27 June at Market Yard, Larne.

Headlining the night are The Shamrocks the double Emmy winning Irish music sensation, with a special homecoming feel as two members are from Larne.

Joining them on the night as support is Briana Corrigan, BRIT Award winning former vocalist of The Beautiful South, bringing her unmistakable voice and much loved songs to the Market Yard stage.

🕖 Gates open 7pm
🎟 Advance tickets £19 plus booking fee
🪑 Fully seated event
🍺 Bar on site
🍔 Food trucks available

Join us for an unforgettable night of live music in the heart of Larne! 🎵

Tickets available from:
https://orlo.uk/NPuoP

13/06/2026

Last few seats remaining for the original production of McHenry: An Ulster American Story

This community drama and musical event is taking place on

📆 Friday 19 June
⏰ Doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm performance
📍 St Cedma's Church of Ireland in Larne

As part of our America 250 programme, it tells the story of the life and times of author Dr. James McHenry, who was born in Larne, prospered in America, and whose last resting place is in the churchyard of the above church.

Admission is free but prior booking is required in advance by contacting Larne Museum & Arts Centre on 028 28 262443 or by e-mailing [email protected]

13/06/2026

🤷🏻‍♀️ Our play parks are your play parks! 🤷🏻

We would ask that all parents always know where their older children are.

Anti-social behaviour in local play parks is a cost to the entire community and a danger to children.

Damage to play park structures and broken glass left scattered around is a danger to children and family members.

None of it is acceptable.

Play parks should be a safe play space for our younger residents – please help us protect them.

12/06/2026

🌊♻️ Beach Clean 2.0 - new date! 🌊♻️

We've got two more opportunities this month to be part of an innovative beach clean that will see litter turned into usable material like 3D printer filament!

Please note a change of date:
📍 Ballygally beach
📅 15 and 29 June, 6-8pm

All ages and abilities welcome, Children must be accompanied by an adult. Equipment will be provided.

🚯 Littering can be an issue around our shorelines, particularly over the summer. Plastic accounts for about 80% of waste found on beaches and poses serious risks to wildlife.

While we love to see everyone play their part in keeping Mid and East Antrim beautiful by disposing of their litter properly, we’ve partnered with Future Island-Island on this Beach Clean 2.0 initiative with a difference. It ensures any litter that is left behind or washed up is sorted by volunteers on the beach and then as much as possible is recycled in a lab by researchers from Queen’s University, Belfast and Ulster University.

Big thanks to those who have already taken part and we hope to see more of you soon!

12/06/2026

Gracehill World Heritage Site is part of an exciting new cross-border initiative, UNESCO Together, funded through the PEACEPLUS Change Makers Programme.😀

This new project celebrates our shared history while actively strengthening cross-border community connections, bringing people together in a spirit of understanding and respect.

We look forward to working with all parties involved in this initiative to create a more inclusive, cooperative, and sustainable future for all.

💻Read more at https://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/news/new-cross-border-unesco-network-to-connect-heritage-sites-across-ireland

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12/06/2026

We are hiring!

We currently have the following opportunities available:

✅ Assistant Outdoor Recreation Officer
✅ Corporate & Support Services Officer (Level 5) - ICT
✅ Mayor's Driver (Casual)

🗓️ Closing date for above applications: Monday 15 June at 4pm

✅ Gardener Grounds Person
✅ Multi Skilled Tradesperson - Joiner
✅ Administration Assistant
✅ Programme Manager
✅ Regeneration Capital Development Officer
✅ Planning Assistant

🗓️ Closing date for above applications: Monday 29 June at 4pm

To apply to any of the above roles, visit: https://orlo.uk/TK1XS

12/06/2026

Tune in to UTV Life at 7pm tonight to catch Briana Corrigan chatting to Pamela Ballantine about performing at the upcoming Friends Goodwill Music Festival on 27 June at the Market Yard, Larne.

Tickets are on sale now via www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/FriendsGoodwill

Tune in to UTV Life at 7pm tonight to catch Briana Corrigan chatting to Pamela Ballantine all about performing at the upcoming Friends Goodwill Music Festival on 27 June at the Market Yard, Larne.

Tickets are on sale now via www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/FriendsGoodwill

12/06/2026

⚠️ Short expression of interest window ⚠️

🌲 Tree-t yourself to some new skills this summer! 🌳

Our GreenWorks: Grow Your Own Skills programme is offering a range of skills courses to help you with applications for job roles within arboriculture, landscape management, gardening and groundskeeping.

▶️ Examples of courses starting at the end of June 2026 include:

🔹 chainsaw operation
🔹 safe use of pesticides
🔹 ride-on mower training

Interested?

🔗 Express your interest TODAY to find out more by emailing: [email protected] with the subject line ‘GreenWorks’, or phone M: 07885 565 310.

☎️ Alternatively contact the MEALMP team by emailing: [email protected], or phone T: 028 2563 3363.

🌳 Who can apply:

GreenWorks is open to MEA residents aged 18+ with the right to work in the UK who are unemployed, underemployed or economically inactive.

12/06/2026

Come along and enjoy a free British Sign Language interpreted tour of the President Arthur Homestead in Cullybackey on Saturday 13 June.

Tours will start at 11am or 12 noon and will be delivered by our resident tour guide and an interpreter, telling you all about the history of this ancestral cottage site.

While the tours are free, booking is essential as places are limited. To reserve your place, please contact Carrickfergus Castle Visitor Information Centre on T: 028 93 358262 or E: [email protected].

11/06/2026

⚠️ FINAL CALL ⚠️

🏗️ Interested in working in scaffolding/construction? 👷🏻‍♀️

The MEA Labour Market Partnership Construction & Scaffolding Academy is a 2-week training and skills programme covering Health, Safety & Environment; First Aid at Work, Manual Handling and COSHH.

Successful participants will gain a Construction Skills Register (CSR) card and Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (COTS) accreditation.

Participants will also receive employability support (e.g. around interview skills/preparation) and a job interview.

Participants must be available for the training, which will be between Monday 22 June and Wednesday 1 July 2026.

📧 To apply please email your contact details including address and postcode to e: [email protected] with the subject line ‘Construction & Scaffolding Academy’.

☎️ For more information, e: [email protected] or phone 028 2563 3363.

Open to MEA residents aged 18+ with the right to work in the UK who are unemployed, economically inactive or working less than 21 hours per week.

The Academy is managed by Workforce Training Services.