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Everything you need to know in Antrim
Bank hours
Hours are generally Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm with some open on Saturday morning. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) dispense cash at hundreds of locations including banks, garages, and shopping centres. Using a credit card in an ATM is an easy way of obtaining sterling if you are travelling from the Republic of Ireland or abroad. Bureau de change can be found in larger bank branches, travel agencies, some tourist information centres, big hotels and a few visitor attractions.
Getting Around
Translink is the main public transport company serving Northern Ireland by bus and rail. You can check out times, prices and buy tickets at www.translink.co.uk.
Parking
Multi-storey and off-street car parks have hourly tariffs depending on location. On-street pay and display zones are clearly marked. Pay attention to restriction notices that display morning and evening rush hour clearways and bus lanes when in operation.
Pub hours
Generally Monday to Saturday, 11.30am to 11pm, Sundays from 12.30pm to 10pm. Many bars in Northern Ireland have later opening hours on Thursday to Saturday. Children are not permitted on licensed premises. No alcohol may be served to under 18s.
Shopping
City Centre shops generally open Monday to Saturday, from 9.30am to 5.30pm (Thursday until 9pm). Some larger stores open Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Neighbourhood stores and garage forecourt convenience shops often open much longer, 24 hours in many cases.
Tourist Information
For details of tourist information centres around Northern Ireland, log on to www.discovernorthernireland.com.
Upcoming events
14 Oct 2008
Circus of Sound14 Oct 2008
Lives Blues Night14 Oct 2008
Raging Speedhorn14 Oct 2008
Revolver14 Oct 2008
1940s Swing Dance Night14 Oct 2008
The Stranglers14 Oct 2008
Roses Kings Castles14 Oct 2008
The Whole Fandango15 Oct 2008
Pocket Billiards15 Oct 2008
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