Ards Peninsula Tourism

Promoting the Ards Peninsula and Strangford Lough district area in County Down, Northern Ireland. Email: [email protected]

[nidirect @nidirect]

Private cars first registered between 1 June 2019 and 31 May 2020 or between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2022 and have a valid Northern Ireland MOT, will be given a Temporary Exemption Certificate (TEC).
You can check your new MOT expiry date at https://t.co/Kd7TGl4zAC
@deptinfra

[ArdsandNorthDown @ANDborough]

Ards and North Down Borough Council is seeking to increase the supply of suitable local business accommodation and invites Expressions of Interest (EoIs) from organisations that can help deliver new or improved space for economic use.

Read more: https://t.co/YI20gXj2J9

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

The easy read version of the Department’s public consultation to inform a new Museums Policy for Northern Ireland is now available.

Access the document and share your views today:

https://t.co/7cZZpoNEQj

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

👀 Discover the story of the Ulster-Scots in the USA!

As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, @NIScreen’s Digital Film Archive collection reveals local links to this historically significant story.

🎞️ Explore the collection today:

https://t.co/DLs16zUNET

#USANI250 #America250 #UlsterScots

[ArdsandNorthDown @ANDborough]

Ards Peninsula Business Awards 2026

✨ The awards are open for entiries at https://t.co/2t3piKCBhv - entry deadline 5pm Monday 18 May 2026. ✨

We encourage eligible businesses to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to gain recognition & celebrate their achievements!

[ArdsandNorthDown @ANDborough]

Latest Job Vacancies

👉 Senior Gravedigger
👉 Town Centre Warden
Closing date: Thursday 28 May, 4pm

👉 Organisational Development Officer
Closing date: Thursday 21 May, 4pm

To apply please visit the Jobs and Careers section of the website: https://t.co/RkI1G1VoLV

[nidirect @nidirect]

You should ‘act FAST’ and call 999 if you think someone is having a stroke.
It could save their life.
Information and advice: https://t.co/tpGaT70cgO
#StrokeAwarenessMonth
@healthdpt @publichealthni

[Shelleven House @ShellevenHouse]

Welcome to level 5 of 2026 😎👋

@WeatherCee @barrabest @WeatherAisling @Ali_Totten @geoff_maskell @bbcweather @bbcniweather @Louise_utv @BBCWt @MGSGeotourism @NationalTrustNI

[ArdsandNorthDown @ANDborough]

Holywood Road Closures

Friday 1 May | 9am - 11am | Some disruption to traffic to allow practice for May Day’s Maypole dancing

Monday 4 May | Holywood Town Centre closed to traffic | 6am – 7pm incl. High Street, Church Road and Shore Road.

https://t.co/sCYA6MTTRx

[Shelleven House @ShellevenHouse]

Now let’s reflect on today’s weather at @BangorMarina tonight

@barrabest @WeatherCee @Louise_utv @Met_Man_Belfast @MetMattTaylor @linzilima @Ali_Totten @WeatherAisling @bbcweather @bbcnewsline @PensTourism

[nidirect @nidirect]

Weather warning from @metofficeni for strong winds on Saturday 4 April and overnight into Easter Sunday morning. Risk of travel delays, power cuts, flying debris, damage to buildings, large waves in coastal areas, and fallen trees.
Info and advice: https://t.co/tP2B50Uwd4

[nidirect @nidirect]

There is an all-in-one platform to explore careers, education pathways, and labour market information.
And you can adjust content using the accessibility features.
To get this information, go to: https://t.co/L5ixRZVgDQ

[Trafficwatch NI @TrafficwatchNI]

#STRANGFORD FERRY SUSPENDED - TECHNICAL REASONS #PORTAFERRY (16:23)

[Astronomer Dan @astronomy_dan]

Heres a shot of Jupiter with the Constellation Gemini ♊️ and Castor and Pollux plus The OrionRegion and Lepus below and bright star Sirius seen here on 21/02/26. @MoonHourSocial @ThePhotoHour @StormHour #Moonpliedes #M45 #severnsisters #Astronomy #samsunggalaxy #Samsungastronomy

[nidirect @nidirect]

Can’t make your MOT appointment? You can change it to another date online.
If you don't cancel your appointment at least one clear working day before, you will then have to pay for another appointment.
Don’t lose out on the fee: https://t.co/aE58E48rFS
@deptinfra

[ArdsandNorthDown @ANDborough]

Disability Employment and Support Day

Welcoming employers, those with a disability, neurodiverse condition, carers and parents/guardians.

📆 Thursday 26 February 2026
👉 Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex
⏰ 1pm-4pm.
Free Admission | BSL Signer available

[Translink @Translink_NI]

#ULB #Portaferry Due to a road closure this weekend Ulsterbus 10 services will be on diversion.
Full details are on this page on the website https://t.co/YpD0rtr11g

[nidirect @nidirect]

It's important to be cancer aware, know what to look out for, and speak to your GP if you notice any signs or symptoms .
Find out more: https://t.co/HUQzaLDZ6N
#CancerPreventionActionWeek
@healthdpt @publichealthni

[ArdsandNorthDown @ANDborough]

Latest Job Vacancies

👉 Assistant Sports and Recreation Development Officer
Closing date for applications: Thursday 5 March 2026, at 4.00pm

To apply please visit the Jobs and Careers section of the website: https://t.co/RkI1G1VoLV

[Police Ards and North Down @PSNIArdsNDown]

Police in Newtownards are currently at the scene of a one vehicle collision on the Comber Road roundabout. Traffic is down to one lane and there are delays in the area.