Northern Ireland: Park Life 2025 - Lisburn & Castlereagh Council launches its Summer Programme of Events

 

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has officially launched its summer programme of events, Park Life 2025. Packed full of free family events, the summer long programme is taking place across some of the area’s most popular parks: Wallace Park, Moat Park, Moira Demesne, Castle Gardens, and new for this year, Lough Moss in Carryduff.

For more details, please click here

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Northern Ireland: Update From Department of Education

Education Minister Paul Givan MLA has announced an increase in the income threshold for free school meals and the school uniform grant, providing vital support to low-income families across Northern Ireland.

Read more - https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/.../education-minister...
— with Education Authority.

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Northern Ireland: 71 Engineer Regiment - 591Sqn Bids Farewell To One OC And Welcomes Another

 

“I’m proud to have been the first Second Lieutenant to join 591 Field Squadron and progress through the ranks to become the Officer Commanding here in #NorthernIreland.”

If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to be part of something more, we’re recruiting motivated, fit and enthusiastic individuals now across all three of our locations in Northern Ireland – reach out today to find out where you fit in. https://linktr.ee/71engineer

Do more, see more, be more with the #NorthernSappers
#sapperfamily #youbelonghere Corps of Royal Engineers RFCA NI The Army in Northern Ireland British Army in Northern Ireland - 38 Irish Brigade

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Northern Ireland: EA NI Home to School Transport Requests are now open

Home to School Transport – apply today

The online Home to School Transport application process for primary and post-primary aged children, for September 2025, is now open

You can use the eligibility checker on our website - https://ow.ly/sW6l50Vy8Z4 - or on your EA Connect account- https://ow.ly/UpPC50Vy8Z5

More info about Home to School Transport is available here - https://ow.ly/4gML50Vy8Z6

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Northern Ireland: NI4Kids Magazine - July Edition Out Now

To read the latest edition on line, please click here

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Northern Ireland: The 153rd Open - Royal Portrush - Sunday 13th - Sunday 20th July

 

It's not too late to secure your ticket to Royal Portrush.

To book an experience to remember for a lifetime, secure your hospitality ticket for Royal Portrush with one of the Origins Premium Experiences, with unrivalled access at the heart of the action.

Alternatively, you can browse general admission and Ticket Plus tickets available at face-value prices on our official Ticket Resale Platform.

If you are joining us at Royal Portrush, plan the perfect trip today with advice from Tourism Northern Ireland.

For more details please click here

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Northern Ireland: 40 (North Irish Horse) Signal Squadron Open Night - Thursday 29th July

 

Are you ready for a challenge? Want to be part of something bigger?

40 North Irish Horse Signal Squadron are looking for men and women aged 18–43 to join @40 (North Irish Horse) Signal Squadron and become the vital link in military communications.

Tuesday 29 July
7.30pm – 9.30pm
Army Reserve Centre, Clonaver Park, Belfast, BT4 2EY

Come along to the Open Night and get hands-on with real military kit, test your skills on our NERF gun range and BATAK challenge, and learn basic battlefield first aid.

Scan the QR code on the poster or call 07971 892641 to learn more.
Book your place now and take the first step toward a unique adventure!

#ArmyReserve #OpenNight #JoinUs #MilitaryCommunications #BelfastEvents #NIArmyReserve #Signals #BeTheLink

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Northern Ireland: Lost Your CCEA Exam Certificates?

 

Need proof of your GCSE, A level or vocational results but lost your certificate? 

Don’t worry, CCEA can provide a certified statement of results from 1963 to today.

Find out more: http://www.ccea.org.uk/.../obtaining-replacing-and...

#CCEA #ExamResults

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Northern Ireland: Antrim Agricultural Show - Saturday 26th July

 

Antrim Show will take place in the beautiful grounds of the majestic Shanes Castle Estate, Antrim, on Saturday 26 July 2025.
The event offers a fun packed family day out as you take a stroll through rural life.

For animal lovers, there’s everything from sheep shearing competitions, a petting zoo and the children’s pet show to horse jumping and displays of some of Northern Ireland’s finest cattle and sheep. In the nearby Home Industries marquee you’ll find everything from photography, crafts and floral art, to award-winning fruit, vegetables and baking.

Alongside a raft of stalls and marquees packed with food and crafts, you will also find some live music, children’s amusements, and the eye-catching spectacle of the Co. Antrim Young Farmers Clubs’ Games.
Admission to Antrim Show is payable at the gate. For more details and pricing, please click here

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Northern Ireland: The Wessex Cinema Aldergrove, July Showings

 

Please keep an eye on the BFBS Cinemas website for the latest listings and updates to all missing BBFC ratings and running times.

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Northern Ireland: Visit Belfast City Guide Summer Edition Out Now

 

To read the latest Visit Belfast City Guide please click here

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Northern Ireland: Charity Football Match - Saturday 5th July

 

Charity Football Match – Saturday, 5th July at Brookfield Park as the Tri-Services Veterans Football Team (Northern Ireland) go head-to-head with Wellington Rec in a special charity match.
Donations welcome at the gate, in aid of AA Veterans Support or you can donate by scanning the QR code on the poster.
Live entertainment kicks off from 7:00 PM – a great evening for a great cause.
Proudly sponsored by thelotscorner.com
Bring your friends, family, and community spirit – everyone is welcome.

#VeteransFootball #CharityMatch #SupportOurVets #CommunityEvent #NorthernIrelandFootball

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Northern Ireland: Belfast Pride - Friday 18th July - Sunday 27th July

 

Friday 18th July - Sunday 27th July - Belfast Pride.
Parade on Saturday 26th July at 1pm with the parade build-up starting from 11am

Belfast Pride is the biggest event of the year for LGBTQIA+ people of Belfast and are back for 2025 and hope to have the biggest parade since they were founded back in 1991.

For more details, please click here.

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Northern Ireland: Royal Naval Reserves HMS Hibernia Experience Evening - Thursday 10th July

 

Thinking About Joining the Royal Naval Reserve?
HMS HIBERNIA, Lisburn.
Thursday 10th July 2025 at 19:30

Find out what life in the Royal Naval Reserve is really like. Meet serving personnel, ask questions, and see if a part-time career in the Royal Navy could be right for you.
Reserve your free place: Click here for more details

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Northern Ireland: Ulster Branch Irish Guards Association Charity Golf Day - Friday 5th September

 

CHARITY GOLF DAY – FRIDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2025
The Ulster Branch of the Irish Guards Association is proud to host a Charity Golf Day at Edenmoor Golf Club on Friday, 5th September 2025.

In support of:
Air Ambulance NI
Army Benevolent Fund
Irish Guards Charity

In the evening, enjoy the stirring spectacle of a Beating of Retreat featuring:
The Frontier Pipes and Drums
The Regimental Band of Pipes and Drums of the Irish Guards

For more information or to register, please contact Frank McCracken:
07746 530313 or ulsterbranchiga@gmail.com

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Northern Ireland: XL Bully type digs are now a restricted breed in Northern Ireland

 

XL Bully type dogs are now a restricted breed in Northern Ireland.
It is against the law to:
• have an XL Bully in public without a lead and muzzle
• breed an XL Bully
• sell, gift or exchange an XL Bully
• abandon an XL Bully or let it stray
More: www.nidirect.gov.uk/xlbullydogs
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

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Northern Ireland: SPARKS Summer Camps at W5

 

For more details, please click here

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Northern Ireland: myEarth NI, Family Friendly Website for events and resources relating to the Environment

myEarthNI are a hub for environmental action and education in Northern Ireland. 

Managed by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful and developed in collaboration with Northern Ireland Environment Link and the Education for Sustainable Development Forum, they aim to provide an online space that brings Northern Ireland's environment sector together to engage people in action, educate through resources and offer opportunities to become involved in making a difference.

For more details, please click here
 

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Northern Ireland: Veterans & Families Forecast of Events - Causeway Coast & Glens

 

Veterans & Families – Upcoming Events

Please see above the forecast of events kindly shared by Veterans Champion Dawn Huggins from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

These events are a great opportunity for veterans and their families to connect, engage, and access support within the local community.

#Veterans #CommunitySupport #CausewayCoastAndGlens #VeteransChampion #ConnectingCommunities

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Northern Ireland: Statement from Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner on OP VALOUR

 

NORTHERN IRELAND - OP VALOUR

Statement from Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner - David Johnstone - 15 May

I welcome the UK Government’s announcement of the new VALOUR service, supported by a £50 million investment over three years, in veteran services across the UK. This is a significant opportunity to strengthen support for our veteran community.

That said, I await further detail on the duration of this funding and how it will be allocated in practice. In Northern Ireland, it is important that any new support structures build upon and complement the existing, trusted networks of veteran-focused organisations and services, rather than duplicate or fragment the support already in place.