County Antrim

Historic Northern Ireland county

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County Antrim is one of the six counties of Northern Ireland, located within the historic province of Ulster. Adjoined to the north-east shore of Lough Neagh, the county covers an area of 3,086 square kilometres (1,192 sq mi) and has a population of 651,321, as of the 2021 census. County Antrim has a population density of 211 people per square kilometre or 546 people per square mile. It is also one of the thirty-two traditional counties of Ireland.

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The curious tale of Kamala Harris and the Irish slave owner In the heart of Ballymoney, a small town in Northern Ireland's County Antrim, bike leather-clad tourists seek out a well-manicured memorial garden. Sky News - Published on August 25, 2024
'Why I'm backing Clare for All-Ireland glory' Antrim great and BBC Sport pundit Neil McManus predicts how Sunday's All-Ireland Hurling final between Clare and Cork will go. BBC Sport - Published on July 19, 2024
'Clare-Limerick final could finally become reality' Former Antrim ace and BBC pundit Neil McManus previews Clare vs Kilkenny and Limerick vs Cork in this weekend's All-Ireland Hurling semi-finals. BBC Sport - Published on July 5, 2024

Man nailed to a fence in 'sinister' attack A man has been nailed to a fence in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, leaving him with potentially life-changing injuries. Sky News - Published on May 5, 2024
Down display 'not the reason why I took the job' - Laverty Conor Laverty describes Down's display in Saturday's 0-13 to 0-9 Ulster Championship win over Antrim as "not acceptable". BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2024
Allianz Football League: Tyrone face Kerry as Antrim tackle Westmeath Live text commentary of Sunday's Allianz League football fixtures with Tyrone up against Kerry and Antrim hosting Westmeath in the early games. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2024

Armagh draw with Donegal as Cavan maintain promotion hopes Armagh and Donegal draw their Division Two top-of-the-table game as Cavan maintain their promotion hopes but Fermanagh and Antrim both lose. BBC Sport - Published on February 25, 2024
Second arrest made in search for 'high-risk' missing woman, 21 A second man has been arrested following the disappearance of a 21-year-old woman in County Antrim. Sky News - Published on June 10, 2023
Watch: Antrim v Laois Watch live coverage of Antrim versus Laois in division one of the Allianz Hurling league. BBC Sport - Published on March 12, 2023
Watch: Antrim v Kilkenny - Allianz Hurling League Live coverage of Antrim versus Kilkenny in Division One of the Allianz Hurling League at Corrigan Park, Belfast. BBC Sport - Published on February 3, 2023

Dunloy out to deliver holy grail at fifth time of asking Antrim and Ulster hurling champions Dunloy hope to take down the mighty Ballyhale and set the table for a possible Ulster double at Croke Park. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2023
Court grants bail to suspect accused of 1990 Co Antrim bomb attack A suspect accused in connection with a bombing attack in Northern Ireland in 1990 has appeared in court. Sky News - Published on January 7, 2023