Ballydrain History

Covering the townlands of Ballydrain, Tullynakill, Ardmillan, Castle Espie and Mahee Island, outside Comber.

[Translink @Translink_NI]

#ULB #Comber There will be a road closure from Belfast Road - Mill Street, Monday 6 July until Friday 10 July.

ℹ️Diversion to Ulsterbus 11/511 👉https://t.co/fXh71h5xOs

[nidirect @nidirect]

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You can change it to another date online.
If you don't cancel your appointment in time, you will have to pay for another.
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@deptinfra

[nidirect @nidirect]

Information & advice about support with the cost of living, including:
• help with your income
• help for families and children
• help for older people
• help with housing
• help with energy costs
• help with other costs
Find out more: https://t.co/clDu5EWrUv
@CommunitiesNI

[South Eastern Trust @setrust]

We are expecting significant disruption to our services as a result of planned industrial action from 7am – 7pm on Thursday 25 June and on Monday 29 June 2026.

Please attend your appointment unless you are contacted by the Trust to advise otherwise:

https://t.co/LEGxo7swxc

[Nova Morrow @NovaMorrowx]

A tidal mill at Nendrum Monastery in Ireland was grinding grain in 787 AD. It worked four cycles a day, tied to the lunar tide cycle, with no dependence on wind or rain. The design is simple: a millpond fills at high tide, drains through a wheel as the tide falls. Why did we stop building them?

[Belfast Telegraph @BelTel]

A new weather station has become operational at Castle Espie in north Down.

It will collect data, including the temperature, wind speeds and rainfall, to feed back into the Met Office’s central data bank to be distributed to weather reporters.

https://t.co/E0WzyujtIm

[nidirect @nidirect]

Take care in the sun and protect yourself.
Get information and advice: https://t.co/9XVnoMFvrU
@publichealthni @hsenigov

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‘Act FAST’ and call 999 if you think someone is having a stroke.
It could save their life.
Information and advice: https://t.co/tpGaT6ZErg
#StrokeAwarenessMonth
@healthdpt @publichealthni

[South Eastern Trust @setrust]

If you or someone you love needs urgent or emergency care this Bank Holiday we are here to help👇

Please remember that your Pharmacist can also assist with common minor ailments.

GP out of hours cannot issue repeat prescriptions or attend to dental emergencies.

[Northern Ireland Historical Photographical Society @ireland_society]

Photograph - Lantern slide. Ballydrain Road, Comber, Co Down. 1901.
(National Museums of Northern Ireland)

[South Eastern Trust @setrust]

Check out our top jobs this week 👇

For all current vacancies and to apply visit: https://t.co/ofbEuT1pv8

If you have any queries, you can contact the recruitment team on 028 9536 2998 or email [email protected]

[South Eastern Trust @setrust]

Looking to focus on your mental health in 2026?

Our April-June Recovery College timetable is NOW LIVE and includes over 20 free courses.

Check it out and register today👇
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[South Eastern Trust @setrust]

If you or someone you love needs urgent or emergency care this Bank Holiday we are here to help👇

Please remember that your Pharmacist can also assist with common minor ailments.

GP out of hours cannot issue repeat prescriptions or attend to dental emergencies.

[Ballydrain History @Ballydrain]

#ardsandnorthdown

[South Eastern Trust @setrust]

If you or someone you love needs urgent or emergency care this Bank Holiday we are here to help👇

Please remember that your Pharmacist can also assist with common minor ailments.

GP out of hours cannot issue repeat prescriptions or attend to dental emergencies.

[Eamonn Mallie @EamonnMallie]

PADDY MACKIE. Paddy was my mentor in art. He introduced me to works by Paul Henry, Hans Iten, William Conor, Frank Egginton, Frank McKelvey and scores of other painters. He was so patient and generous with his time. He, Tara & I wrote Paddy’s Mother’s biography ‘Kathleen Isabella Metcalfe Mackie’.
She trained to be an artist in London.
@colin_davidson davidson @PresidentIRL

[WWT Castle Espie @WWTCastleEspie]

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and Castle Espie founder, Paddy Mackie, who left us peacefully last week.
Paddy’s loss will be felt profoundly across conservation community on the Island of Ireland. Our thoughts are with the Mackie family at this time.

[Police Service NI @PoliceServiceNI]

Public are advised to take all necessary precautions to keep themselves safe as Northern Ireland braces for Storm Éoywn. Read more: https://t.co/glSvcBhycF

[ArdsandNorthDown @ANDborough]

The MET Office has issued a RED Warning for Wind on Friday 24 January from 07:00 to 14:00

Danger to life and dangerous conditions expected.

Council facilities and buildings will be closed. All waste and cleansing operations will be suspended.

Read more: https://t.co/ID1xcvNSov

[WWT Castle Espie @WWTCastleEspie]

Due to weather warnings, WWT Castle Espie will be closed on Friday 24th January to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff.

We plan to reopen as usual on Saturday 25th January. Please check our social media for any further updates.

Thank you for your understanding.