Gillian McDade

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

School closures across Northern Ireland

The following schools are closed today (Wednesday, 30 January) St Cecilia's College, Londonderry Hollybush Primary and Nursery School, Londonderry Ashlea Primary School, Londonderry Holy Child Primary School, Londonderry St Therese's Primary School Lenamore, Londonderry St...

Teens’ Facebook interest falls but online bullying is on the up

The popularity of Facebook among today’s teenagers has fallen during the past year. That’s according to Ofcom. The media regulator has published its annual report which focuses on the devices...

Sprouting a new look at Knockmany Forest

Work has started this week to develop Knockmany Forest, near Augher, Co Tyrone, as an outdoor facility. It’s part of an investment made possible through £265,000 funding provided by the...

Attempted burglary in Ardoyne

There's been an attempted burglary in the Ardoyne Road area of north Belfast. Police said they received a report of the attempted burglary in Farringdon Court around 4pm yesterday (Monday),...

Vandals steal defibrillator from playing fields in Cookstown

Vandals who stole a defibrillator and vandalised the cabinet housing it in Cookstown have been slammed by police as ‘idiots.’ The vital life saving equipment was removed from the Fairhill...

Pub asks drinkers to hang up their mobiles

A pub in west Cork is asking customers to hang up their mobile phones and to generate more conversation among themselves. The Anchor Bar in Courtmacsherry has asked drinkers to...