Ballymena town centre enjoyed a vibrant and successful festive season, with a packed programme of activity creating a real buzz throughout December and attracting visitors from across the borough and beyond. From live entertainment and family-friendly events to charitable initiatives and festive surprises, the town centre was alive with activity as residents and visitors chose…
Ballymena Discount Day Success Sets the Tone for the Season Ahead On Thursday 6 November, Ballymena town centre businesses once again came together for the much loved annual Ballymena Discount Day. The day proved a huge success from early morning right through until stores closed at 9pm. Thousands of visitors travelled from across Northern Ireland…
Businesses Vote in Favour of a Third Term for Ballymena BID The ballot for the renewal of Ballymena Business Improvement District has now concluded. The ballot opened in mid October and closed at 5pm on Thursday 27 November 2025. The Returning Officer, Valerie Watts, Interim Chief Executive of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, formally…
Barr’s Butchers Unveils Major New Store in Ballymena as the Family Marks 147 Years in Business Barr’s Butchers, one of Ballymena’s oldest independent businesses, is proud to announce the opening of its impressive new store on Ballymoney Street today Tuesday 25 November. The expansion marks a significant moment for the fifth-generation family business, which has…
Make Ballymena your place to be this Christmas. From festive shopping to cosy cafés, vibrant bars and delicious restaurants, the town centre has everything you need to enjoy the season. And with a brilliant programme of pop up festive activity, there’s even more reason to visit, explore and celebrate with us. 🎁 Saturday 29th November…
Ballymena Town Centre is getting ready to sparkle as one of the most anticipated events of the year returns on Saturday 15 November, the Ballymena Christmas Light Switch-On. This year’s celebrations promise to be bigger and brighter than ever, led by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, with Downtown Radio and Downtown Christmas once again…
Christmas comes early for Ballymena shoppers: Opening Date Confirmed for New Primark Fairhill Store It’s official – Primark has today announced the opening date of its brand-new Ballymena store, with customers invited to step inside the new location at Fairhill Shopping Centre on Friday 5th December at 10am. The move marks an exciting new chapter…
🎃 Ghostie’s Spooktacular Halloween Trail & Storytime in Ballymena! 👻 FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER – BALLYMENA TOWN CENTRE This spooky season, Ghostie has returned home to Ballymena! Sharing some fun and spooktacular short stories from his travels, Ghostie is sure to lift your spirits this Halloween. 🕛 1. Halloween Trail Kick off the Halloween fun with…
Ballymena BID Re-ballot 2025 – Your Vote, Your Town, Your Voice Ballymena BID was the first Business Improvement District Established in Northern Ireland and has proudly delivered real, tangible benefits for local businesses since its inception. From major marketing campaigns and town centre events, to safety partnerships and direct business support, the BID has been…
MPA Recruitment Strike Gold Status by Deloitte Recruitment Business receives Best Managed Company Award for the fifth year in a row. MPA Recruitment has been named one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies at the Deloitte Awards Ceremony in Dublin. The company has now received this prestigious accolade for the fifth year in a row, most…