Gillian McDade

South Antrim Vox is maintained by Gillian McDade, a journalist with over twenty six years of experience.

Storm Gareth expected to arrive, bringing strong winds and rain

Storm Gareth is heading towards Northern Ireland and is expected to arrive later this afternoon. Very strong winds and rain are to be expected. A yellow warning has been issued...

‘Which is the tastiest Protestant traybake?’ asks a Mumsnet user

Just when you witnessed the hilarious scene from Channel 4's Derry Girls in which the religious and cultural divisions between Catholics and Protestants were debated, Mumsnet has waded into...

Seven attacks on ATMs in past four months – police say livliehoods are jeopardised

There have been seven attacks on ATM machines in the last four months. Police say that people who rely upon these facilities suffer as they may have to travel considerable...

Long queues at Belfast International Airport with passengers missing flights

There have been long delays at Belfast International Airport which saw passengers queuing outside the terminal and missing flights. Travellers have posted photographs on social media, showing the extent of...

Cold callers continuing to target householders

Cold callers and rogue traders are continuing to target people via phone, email and door to door. Police in L district (Antrim and Newtownabbey) are asking anyone who sees any...

WATCH: Irish passenger killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash named as Michael Ryan

The Irish passenger who was killed when the Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed after takeoff from Addis Ababa has been named locally as aid worker Michael 'Mick' Ryan. Mr Ryan, from...