11 brilliant photos of retro Easter celebrations in Newtownabbey

As the Easter holidays approach, we took a look back through the Newtownabbey Times archive to see how residents celebrated in years gone by.

By Russell Keers

Published 27th Mar 2024, 14:59 BST

Easter parties, egg hunts and sports camps have been enjoyed across Newtownabbey over the years.

Take a look at these amazing pictures from Easter breaks over the years.

Hopefully they bring back some happy memories.

Luke Maguire and Isabella McCarey are pictured at the Mulberry Bush Playgroup Easter Playgroup in 2014,

1. Easter fun across Newtownabbey

Luke Maguire and Isabella McCarey are pictured at the Mulberry Bush Playgroup Easter Playgroup in 2014, Photo: Freddie Parkinson

Zoe Hopper and Katie Temples with their Easter Bonnets at the Mulberry Bush Playgroup party in 2014.

2. Easter fun in Newtownabbey

Zoe Hopper and Katie Temples with their Easter Bonnets at the Mulberry Bush Playgroup party in 2014. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

Tiarnan Kelly, Steven McFerran and William Salters at the Mulberry Bush Playgroup Easter party in 2014.

3. Easter fun in Newtownabbey

Tiarnan Kelly, Steven McFerran and William Salters at the Mulberry Bush Playgroup Easter party in 2014. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

Alesha Carroll, Luke Henderson and Auryn O'Neill at the Mulberry Bush Playgroup Easter party in 2014.

4. Easter fun in Newtownabbey

Alesha Carroll, Luke Henderson and Auryn O'Neill at the Mulberry Bush Playgroup Easter party in 2014. Photo: Freddie Parkinson