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SUMMER HAS ARRIVED  2010

Well at last it is July.   Haven't we had a fabulous spell of weather?   Guests have been barbequeing regularily and enjoying the peace and tranquility of the warm evenings.  July and August promise more of the same and I for one am looking forward to lying on the beach and gentle evening strolls along the promenade.   Some of our guests who are visiting Northern Ireland for the first time have been amazed at the scenery and the warmth of the people and say they are definately coming back next year, in fact one family who visited in the spring have already booked for this September.    Dolphins  and Gannets have been entertaining us regularily lately, the terns have returned and there is something magical on a calm Summer night about watching the black guillemots fishing out in the bay.          Plans have been passed and the money secured, enabling the village committee to build a community facility which will incorporate a shop and post office  -  all hopefully to be started very soon.  A stroll along the promenade on a summer evening to get an ice cream is a real treat.                                Do ring me if you would like a short break in July and August -.  if I have space I will let you know.   Where better to enjoy a little peace and tranquility than at our beautiful apartments.in Ballygally.      We have decided not to pass  the VAT increase on to you this year which makes a stay here even more attractive.  Even better for the golfers amost you is the complimentary round of golf available to guests at Cairndhu golf course.     Just get in touch and I will discuss your accommodation requirements  and I look forward to meeting you aoon.       Best wishes,  Jennifer Riley (Manager)

    BREAKING NEWS  -   A LOTTERY  GRANT  FOR  BALLYGALLY

    We have been awarded a lottery grant!!    Ballygally will have a Community centre and more importantly for us - a shop -  We would like to congratulate everyone who put in a phenomenal amount of work to secure our grant.  We were one of just 10 villages in the UK to receive an award and the excitement is fantastic.

      LARNE BOROUGH BUSINESS AWARDS - 23rd October 2009

      At a gala dinner in the Ballygally Castle Hotel on the 23rd October, Ballygally Holiday Apartments certainly caught the eye of the judges' when they won the Larne Borough Business Awards 'Tourist Project of the year 2009'    During the year  we worked very closely with local Tourist Providers, Carnfunnock Country Park, Glenarm Castle and Cairndhu Golf Club to name but a few.  We wanted to enhance our visitors experience to the area and to promote the beauty of the beautiful Antrim Coast Road and Causeway Coastal Route.  The Sunday Times voted this route one of the best routes for Driving Holidays.    We were so pleased to have this work recognised and to have yet another award plaque to hang in our reception!!   Have a look at our 'Gallery' page to see more photos of the event. 

        TOP GEAR AND JEREMY  CLARKSON  -  October 2009

        The locally flilmed episode Top Gear was shown in 2009     it was filmed in the car park opposite the apartments  - all clearly visible from the comfort of your lounge.  

          FIND YOUR ANCESTORS

          The National Archives of Ireland have recently gone on-line with the 1911 census.    Many of Northern Irelands counties including Antrim are now active and the census is a great tool for family research.  Have a look!

          WebsiteNational Archives of Ireland

            LAVENDER CUP CAKES

            Every year we try to find a locally made novelty item to amuse our guests.  In 2009 we found a firm in Holywood who were baking the most fantastic cup cakes and we intend to present these to our guests on special occasions throughout the year starting with Valentines Day.

            Websitelavender cup cakes

              WiFi

              ALERT!  ALERT!    WiFi has come to the Ballygally Holiday Apartments.   Bring along your laptop as complimentary Wireless Broadband is available in every apartment.   

                SOCIAL NETWORKING  -  THE FUN WAY TO KEEP IN TOUCH

                Thank you to those of guests who have left very complimentary comments in our visitors book.  Why not share them with friends on your Social Networking sites as well? Check out the Social Networking buttons on the green strip on every page of our website. These buttons will connect you to your networking sites, i.e. Facebook, Stumble upon, Delicious.  You can then leave your comments for everyone to enjoy. Join the group  'Ballygally Holiday Apartments' on Facebook .  You can also have a look at our youtube entry,  again under Ballygally Holiday apartments -  Have fun

                  Hara Holistics

                  Hara Holistics offers various relaxing therapies from a Hot Stone Massage (I recommend this one!!) to Reflexology and Indian Head massage right on our doorstep.  The therapy centre is on the beach in the old boathouse just a few minutes walk from the Ballygally Holiday Apartments. If you wish to book a treatment during your stay at the Apartments just ask at reception.

                  WebsiteHara Holistics

                    Ballylagan Organic Farm - Straid

                    This beautiful farm offers home grown and organically reared beef, pork, bacon, lamb and Poultry.    Also available is a rich variety of seasonal vegetables and soft fruit.  Well worth a visit and only 25 minutes from the apartments.

                    WebsiteBallylagan Organic Farm