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Plenty on for over-50s this summer
If you are over 50 and looking to get involved in new activities in Irvine, a specially-prepared guide has been established just for you.
03 July 2025
Council raises awareness during Clean Air Day
Clean Air Day is the UK’s largest air pollution campaign and the council was proud to once again support the annual awareness day on Thursday 19 June.
26 June 2025
Name unveiled for Irvine’s playpark
The name for Irvine’s state-of-the-art new playpark was confirmed at a special event held at the Harbour Arts Centre
23 June 2025
New council homes officially opened in Irvine
A total of 29 modern and energy-efficient council homes have been built on the site of the former Stanecastle School in Irvine.
20 June 2025
Pupils’ pride as Minister opens Montgomerie Park
One of North Ayrshire’s newest schools was formally opened by Jenny Gilruth MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills.
18 June 2025
Young footballers spread their wings
The Swans football team, made up of mainly Afghan and Syrian girls aged from nine upwards, now meets at The Circuit in Irvine
16 June 2025
Pupils battle French competitors at Maritime Museum
In an increasingly digital world, Irvine Royal Academy pupils last week renewed an online connection with French twin town Voisins-le-Bretonneux.
16 May 2025
Playpark to close temporarily to address subsidence
As a short-term measure, equipment will be removed from the Golffields playpark and the area fenced off while investigations are undertaken.
11 April 2025
Tree planting continues in North Ayrshire
An ambitious aim to plant 108,000 trees across North Ayrshire is progressing well with projects including a new one in Irvine.
11 April 2025
Growth Deal training course proves huge success
A number of employees from businesses across Ayrshire took part in a ground-breaking training course last week.
07 April 2025
Early Years Centre is officially opened in Irvine
North Ayrshire Council Leader Marie Burns has officially opened a state-of-the art Early Years Centre in Irvine.
31 March 2025
Duo shine in stunning exhibition at HAC
A new exhibition supported by North Ayrshire Council’s Arts and Culture Team has been unveiled at the Harbour Arts Centre.
24 March 2025