Maria McCann

United Kingdom

Broadcast Journalist at BBC News NI

North East Reporter @BBCNewsNI (on maternity leave) | [email protected]

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Articles

Bank holiday leisure centre closures criticised by users

1 week ago | bbc.com | Niall Glynn |Maria McCann |Barry O'Connor

Bank holiday leisure centre closures spark mixed reactionNiall Glynn, Maria McCann and Barry O'ConnorBBCCharlie Flynn says her daughter just loves her gymnastics class in NewtownardsThree of Northern Ireland's councils are closing their leisure centres, and a fourth will close all but one on Monday's May Bank Holiday. Some leisure centre users have criticised the closures on a day when many people are off work and children are off school.
Warmest April day in NI for 40 years

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Linzi Lima |Maria McCann

Long-standing temperature records in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland were passed on Wednesday. Temperatures climbed to 24.1C in Castlederg in County Tyrone and Derrylin in County Fermanagh, the warmest April day in Northern Ireland for more than 40 years. The last time thermometers were that high was 27 April 1984 at Knockraven in County Fermanagh. In the Republic it was the warmest April day on record at 25.9C in Athenry, County Galway, breaking a 41-year record set back in 1984.
NI Weather: Warm spell could break April heat record

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Linzi Lima |Maria McCann

Image caption, Patricia and Collette McKenna soaked up some sun with their dog Buttons at Seapark in HolywoodLinzi Lima and Maria McCannIt could be the warmest day of the year so far with temperatures forecast to rise to the mid-20s by the end of the afternoon. It's less than 24-hours since the current record was set - yesterday being the warmest day of 2025 as temperatures hit 22.2C in Derrylin in County Fermanagh.
Rory McIlroy win provides boost to NI's growing golf tourism

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Maria McCann

Maria McCannBBC News NI north east reporterFollowing Rory McIlroy's Grand Slam success, even more eyes will be on The Open's With preparations well under way on the north coast, Tourism NI has estimated that golf tourism is worth almost £70m to the economy annually. The organisation's director of events, Áine Kearney, said the figure, which is the highest ever recorded, has "increased significantly" in recent years.
Royal Portrush crowd to get extra rail services

1 month ago | bbc.com | Maria McCann

Extra rail services are being scheduled to transport the thousands of golf fans set to descend on Royal Portrush, in County Antrim, this summer for the 153rd Open. Translink has confirmed that special bus and coach services will also be available in addition to normal services. More than 250,000 people are expected to attend the event between 13 July and 20 July.
Extra rail services set for The Open's Royal Portrush return

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Maria McCann

Extra rail services are being scheduled to transport the thousands of golf fans set to descend on Royal Portrush, in County Antrim, this summer for the 153rd Open. Translink has confirmed that special bus and coach services will also be available in addition to normal services. AdvertisementMore than 250,000 people are expected to attend the event between 13 July and 20 July.
Glamping site 'a field of nightmares' for residents

1 month ago | bbc.com | Maria McCann

Glamping site 'a field of nightmares', residents sayMaria McCannBBC News NI north-east reporterBBCBernie Crossan lives next to Cotters Park and has raised noise, light and environmental concerns about the glamping siteA County Antrim 'glamping' site is under investigation by a local council following allegations it has breached planning control. Cotters Park, near Randalstown, was pitched to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council as "a back-to-nature, sustainable" food-tourism destination.
'Great sadness' over death of DUP mayor

1 month ago | bbc.com | Maria McCann

'Great sadness' over death of DUP mayor Beth AdgerMaria McCannBBC News NI north east reporterMid and East Antrim CouncilThe DUP said the late Beth Adger was a "tireless worker" who served her constituents with unwavering commitmentTributes have been paid to the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Council Beth Adger, who has died. The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) councilllor represented the Braid district in Ballymena. She served as Mid and East Antrim Borough's mayor since June 2024.
St Patrick's Day festivities to take place across NI

1 month ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Maria McCann |Davy Wilson

The St Patrick's Day parade in Belfast in 2024 was a colourful spectacle [BBC]Tens of thousands of people are expected to take part in parades and other festivities across Northern Ireland to celebrate St Patrick's Day. Among the big events taking place is the parade in Belfast city centre, the centrepiece of a 17-day programme of celebrations running over recent weeks.
St Patrick's Day festivities to take place across NI

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Maria McCann |Davy Wilson

Tens of thousands of people are expected to take part in parades and other festivities across Northern Ireland to celebrate St Patrick's Day. Among the big events taking place is the parade in Belfast city centre, the centrepiece of a 17-day programme of celebrations running over recent weeks. In Londonderry, the parade staged by the North West Carnival Initiative, will have 'Forest, Sky and Sea' theme as Derry celebrates the arrival of spring.