Hello I am here Hazelbank Park, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim for sponsor to Irish Deaf Channel Swimming
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Hazelbank Sledging December 2010
Sledging at Hazelbank Park, Newtownabbey in December 2010.
Hidden Mic - Hazel Bank Park Newtownabbey
Hazel Bank Park Newtownabbey
Hazel Bank Walk Co Antrim Northern Ireland
A walk along the coastal path that runs from Belfast to Whitehead, alongside Belfast lough, taking in the sights and sounds along the way.
V36 Valley leisure Park at Newtownabbey NIUK
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Newtownabbey Darkness Into Light 2016
Look back at the Pieta House Darkness Into Light 5km walk/run in Newtownabbey from Saturday 7th May. The event which is proudly supported by Electric Ireland took place just before sunrise at 4.15am on 7th May across five venues in Northern Ireland.
Carnmoney Hill - Great Views Over Newtownabbey & Belfast
Hill walking on Carnmoney Hill - a nice walk up and around Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim. A nice walk near Belfast that is pretty quiet. If you fancy a short walk somewhere new - worth checking out this mini hill walk just off the Doagh Road in Newtownabbey (
Carnmoney Hill is a green oasis in an urban area which is rich in both history and wildlife. We choose to walk around the place in order to explore more of it but in addition to the gentle stroll around the foot of Carnmoney Hill which is a lower woodland walk and which would take maximum 30 mins, one could also choose the hilltop walk which is a little bit longer and which could last for almost one hour.
Carnmoney Hill rises 232 meters above Newtownabbey which means that it could be seen from County Down, Belfast Lough, and some motorways in Belfast. The eastern side of the hill is mainly covered by ancient woodland with semi-natural grasslands and other habitats interspersed and the top of the hill has a volcanic tap yet the slopes are mainly of limestone and flint, joining mudstones at the coastel belt below.
There are three different routes which one could choose to take while visiting the Carnmoney Hill and deciding to go for a walk; these are the red, the yellow, as well as the blue. The red route is considered the shortest one of them, the yellow is the one in the middle, while the blue is the longest - so it will always depend on how much you could resist and how much time you want to spend - keeping in mind that the blue route is considered the longest yet it is the one which will bring people to the view which they came to enjoy in the first place. If you are not getting the picture of it all and don't actually know which route is considered the best for you, you will find a map right there at the beginning which will provide you with all the details which you might be searching for.
While walking through the hill, you will come across different historical ruins which we are not sure about what they were - since there weren't any written descriptions to tell us - we came across a chimney like building at the beginning of the trip and we also came across ruins that appeared to us like an old house - it was good to see that history took its place on this hill as well but it was bad because we failed to know more about what these ruins were.
This is definitely a place which we would recommend for all those who are searching for new places where they could walk, enjoy the greenery of the place, sit within all these green areas, as well as get the chance to face different beautiful scenery looking down the city - just take care while climbing up there because it is not as easy as you think but you will get the chance to take your breath in the middle by sitting on the benches that are found there and at the same time you could also choose the shortest route out of those three offered to you - it is worth it, believe us.
If you are still thinking about other places and options to go for in Newtownabbey then there are those which we visited and could recommend and share our experience at. In Newtownabbey, one could visit Antrim Castle Gardens ( Lough Shore Park in Antrim ( and Hazelbank in Newtownabbey ( those are the ones we have been to before and the ones which we would definitely recommend to those fans following us.
Belfast, Northern Ireland, in general hosts lots of places and attractions that one could visit and check and since it is the capital city, lots of tourists tend to visit it and check its historical as well as modern places. Those attractions in Belfast which one could check include Ulster Museum ( Titanic Museum ( Narnia & CS Lewis Square ( the Peace Wall ( Victoria Park ( Stormont Parliament ( City Hall ( St. Anne's Cathedral ( the Milltown Cemetery ( Ormeau Park ( the Crumlin Road Gaol ( as well as other different destinations and even events which might be more related to specific times of the year; Christmas, Spring, etc.
Carnmoney Hill should definitely be the place to go for when it comes to walking a little bit, enjoying some green spaces, as well as receiving a breathtaking view at the end of the road.
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THE LEGACY YOU'VE BEEN LEFT (Whiteabbey, Northern Ireland) with Dr Cecil Stewart OBE
Bible teaching with Dr Cecil Stewart OBE. Also included in this programme is the song 'Man of Sorrows' performed by Glengormley Methodist Youth Choir. Recorded at Jordanstown Christian Centre in Whiteabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Website: Facebook:
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IRELAND'S OLDEST HOUSE? WHITE HOUSE WHITEABBEY
I was up at White House Lagoon off the M5 at Whiteabbey to do a wee bird watching video but I immediately became totally distracted when I came across what it reputed to be the oldest building/house in Ireland! I ama totally gobsmacked!I wasn't expecting this!
The White House has nestled on the Northern Shore of Belfast Lough for over 400 years and has now been restored into a beautiful visitor centre and multi-purpose space.
The White House tells both the story of the Williamite and Jacobite Wars from a European perspective and the story of this historic building’s past right up to the present day. The building itself dates back to the 1500s but the most famous story associated with it is in 1690 when William of Orange landed at Carrickfergus on the 14th June. William’s army landed at the ancient quay near the White House and William rode from Carrickfergus where he met with General Schomberg and other people of note.After falling into disrepair in the 1800s the building was later used as a gospel hall until 1997. At this point it was purchased on behalf of Abbey Historical Society by Ulster Garden Villages and in 2000, the White House Preservation Trust was formed to preserve and restore the building. The Trust worked tirelessly to attract funding and was successful in obtaining grant-aid from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Biffa Award, Northern Ireland Environment Agency and Ulster Garden Villages. As a result The White House has been transformed into a beautiful and informative visitor centre.
200 years before Australia was even discovered, and around the same time pioneers were discovering America, it is interesting to note how armies were already landing at The White House in preparation for a historical battle.
The White House is the oldest building in Newtownabbey; it also predates McHugh's, the oldest building in Belfast, by about 300 years. It is exceptionally important in the history of European civilisation as it was a landing point for the ships of King William's army in 1690. Also notable about the building is the story of Colonel Blood, a devious law breaker who once attempted to steal the crown jewels. Had he been successful, which he was not, the crown jewels certainly could have been discovered in this hiding place of his across the water.
It was first built in 1569 and during the intervening years has heard many a different story told through its walls. First mentioned on a map in 1569 of Cragfergus Baie (now Belfast Lough) the building was at a stage an impressive multi-roomed, turreted small castle. Now however the place stands in semi-ruin. That was at least until the Abbey Historical Society formed The White House Preservation Trust which is now acting as a guardian over the building, hoping to restore it to former glory. Currently the building is undergoing restoration work hoping to transform what was at a stage simply a pile of sad old pile of crumbling bricks into a new community heritage resource centre.
Between March 2006 and September 2007 the White House has been awarded several grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund to transform these ruins. It has also gained local status from its featuring on different television programmes including Village Restoration on BBC2, in which it was placed second in the Northern Ireland heat, and also on the BBC Road Show.
Local councillor, and chairman of the Trust, Billy Webb has been involved with the project since its conception in 1996. He stated his desire was to ensure this building is not lost to future generations. He went on to state he hopes he can inform people the building is why the area is called Whitehouse, not this is where the White House used to be. In a desire to reunite and link historical events with real places the new centre will provide a place where history is retold through a different generation. There is also a hope that that the centre may act as a means of conflict resolution. The army landed here; hopefully all the repercussions of their actions would mean all the trouble could end here too. More information or for any enquiries about this, you can contact info@thewhitehouseni.com
Short walk in the Carnmoney (East) Cemetery
7th May, 2017
Trouble in Newtownabbey
Five police officers were injured after a riot broke out following a peaceful flag protest in Glengormley
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A cab ride on 10 1/4 gauge black five at Ingfield light railway.
Granada Workshop Engineers, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland
Granada TV Rental existed as a large chain until the late 90s acquiring many similar companies along the way. Whilst the TV rental market was in gradual decline 1978 brought a new market in the form of the home VCR. This new entertainment system was both expensive and problematic with a VCR costing £680 back in 1978, lending it perfectly to the rental market. Ever decreasing sales prices, improved reliability and customer service continued to lead customers more towards buying and less inclined to rent. The ever decreasing income from the rental market eventually led to the demise of Granada re-branded as Box Clever leading to a merger with Radio Rentals in 2000.
Stick Together
This short film was shot in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, and it was made in collaboration with Ballymagroarty Hazelbank Community Partnership, Policing and Community Safety Partnerships, Youth Reach and BBC Children in Need as a tool to educate the whole community, but in particular young people 12-20yo, about some of the dangers related to substance abuse.
We decided to use a different approach to the normal finger-pointing prohibitionist one. Instead of repeating the mantra Drugs are bad, don't do drugs, we thought that underlining the issues caused by substance abuse was more relevant. In this instance, we talked to young men from a less privileged background to find out about their experiences and fears and they all expressed concern around being under the influence when on their own. This film was inspired by those conversations.
Syma X5C Drone - Test & Crash
First test of my Syma X5C Drone
Antrim Coast's tourist attractions
Hi I experienced once in a life time views in Antrim Coast
Exploring Doagh Old Cemetery Co Antrim
I'm passing through the village of Doagh near Ballyclare in search of the famous standing stone holestone. I couldn't resist doing a quick exploration of the old graveyard at the entrance to the village.
'Doagh graveyard is located on the south side of the village. Now in the care of Newtownabbey Borough Council, it was once the site of a medieval church known as the Church of St Mary of Doagh (Ecclesia Ste. Marie de Douach). By the early 1600s this church was in ruins. Only a portion of the west gable, standing to around 7 feet in height, still survives.
Within the graveyard is a low-walled enclosure topped by metal railings marking the resting place of members of the Shaw family. The first name on the large gravestone within the enclosure is that of Edward Shaw who died in 1761 aged 86. His son William predeceased him, dying in 1759 aged 38. William’s son, James Blair Shaw, a linen draper in Doagh, died in 1818 aged 70. In his will of 1816, James Blair Shaw, probably the leading full time resident in the village at that time.'
-Doagh Ancestry and Townlands
Places to see in ( Carrickfergus - UK )
Places to see in ( Carrickfergus - UK )
Carrickfergus, colloquially known as Carrick, is a large town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Carrickfergus sits on the north shore of Belfast Lough, 11 miles from Belfast.
Carrickfergus is County Antrim's oldest town and one of the oldest towns in Ireland as a whole. Carrickfergus was the administrative centre for Carrickfergus Borough Council, before this was amalgamated into the Mid and East Antrim District Council in 2015, and forms part of the Belfast Metropolitan Area. Carrickfergus is also a townland of 65 acres, a civil parish and a barony.
The town is the subject of the classic Irish folk song Carrickfergus, a 19th-century translation of an Irish-language song (Do Bhí Bean Uasal) from Munster, which begins with the words, I wish I was in Carrickfergus. The British peerage title of Baron Carrickfergus, which had become extinct in 1883, was bestowed upon Prince William on his wedding day in 2011.
Carrickfergus railway station opened on 1 October 1862. In addition, the northwest of the town is served by Clipperstown railway station, and the east by Downshire railway station. All three stations have regular commuter services to Belfast and Larne. Three historic stations in Carrickfergus, Barn, Eden and Mount, closed in the 1970s.
( Carrickfergus - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Carrickfergus . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Carrickfergus - UK
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