Islandmagee Hour

03/06/2026

We'd like permission to get into your...😉 inbox. Steady now.
Not in a spammy, I am going to message you everyday sort of way.

More in a:

"Here's who's playing this month."

"Here's what's coming up at the Marine."

"Here's what we've got planned next."
..sort of way.

Our new website is live and, along with upcoming events, live music listings and community news, you can now sign up to receive occasional updates directly by email.

You can find everything at: www.marinebarwhitehead.com

If you'd like to join the mailing list, simply scroll down the homepage and look for the **JOIN THE LIST** section near the bottom of the page. Image of this section is in the comments.

The website has been built for the people who use the Marine, so we'd genuinely like your feedback. Is there anything you'd like to see added? Are there events, clubs or regular gatherings that deserve a place on the website?

And while you're here, we'd love to know:

What brings you through the doors of the Marine most often?

Live music? Trad sessions? The Open Fire? Quiz nights?

Or simply the atmosphere and wonderful company?

Let us know below.

P.S. If you've signed up to the mailing list and don't see an email from us, have a quick look in your junk folder. Sometimes our emails take the scenic route before finding their way home.

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

You asked, we listened!😍

This ones for the seniors who still work and those who just can't get enough of our lunch time Senior Special.

Every Tuesday (yes, every Tuesday), our Senior Special will run all evening, so save yourself the cooking and come down to Pier 36 for your tea.

02/06/2026

27/05/2026

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21/05/2026

🙌 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑰𝒔 𝑶𝒏!! 🙌

It’s the final countdown to grab your tickets for the Carrick Tribute Festival! This Saturday & Sunday!

AND it looks like the weather is on our side ☀️🕶️

You can still grab tickets at the bar or online at ticket24/7

12/05/2026

Haven't posted much in a while, but haven't been sitting on my hands either. Still researching service personnel for relatives, however, as the result of a research project I was recently involved in, I had the idea to expand the research, once again to tell the stories of men which otherwise may have been forgotten. So here it is, my first foray into the Second World War, ' The Merchant Seamen of Islandmagee in the Second World War.' Fascinating stories of brave men from a small penininsula in County Antrim who played a vital role in keeping the country supplied during the war. All civilians, the Merchant Navy suffered proportionately more fatalities than any branch of the armed services. Hopefully the book will bring the stories of these brave men to a wider audience.
Book currently available priced £10 from:
The Book Nook Larne
The Secret Bookshelf
The Gobbins
Or you can pm me and I can arrange delivery.

09/05/2026

This week we’re taking a trip back to a very special moment in our 77 year history.

Back in 1985, Larne Drama Circle took the very first amateur production of Christina Reid’s Tea in a China Cup out on the festival circuit. It won in Ballymoney and Bangor and went on to triumph at the Ulster Finals which took place in the Grand Opera House. The author herself came to see it.

On Thursday night over 30 of our members, including six of the cast and one crew member from that original amateur production are heading to the Lyric Belfast to see the play.

We’re very much looking forward to it! 🎭

Members please keep an eye out for the WhatsApp messages/email confirming bus times etc. 🚌