Menu
22/10/2010
Queen Adds Fizz To Coca-Cola
Day two of a high profile royal visit to Northern Ireland saw The Queen adding fizz to a recently opened soft drinks plant in Co Antrim.
This morning, Her Majesty and Prince Philip were at the Coca-Cola plant in Lambeg, near Lisburn to see at first hand the new £93m Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland manufacturing plant that initially opened in August.
Part of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, it is part of the world's largest producer of Coca-Cola branded beverages, and is an expansion secured after Invest Northern Ireland announced that it funded the project with an offer of support totalling £6.75m.
Her Majesty (pictured here by Brian McCalden) was undertaking the visit this morning after a busy day yesterday, with a visit to UTV's Havelock House marking its 50th anniversary and the official 'switch over' to a HD broadcasting channel.
Her Majesty then travelled to Hillsborough Castle and met charitable representatives from the local branch of children's charity Action for Children, and was at a dinner for 50 of NI's top business leaders and met the NIO Secretary of State, Owen Patterson and the Stormont First Minister, Peter Robinson.
Earlier this morning, at Hillsborough, Her Majesty also met a party of Army Cadets to celebrate and officially mark their 150th anniversary.
She will leave NI early this afternoon, but not before another, as yet unheralded official engagement is undertaken, before returning to London.
(BMcC/GK)
This morning, Her Majesty and Prince Philip were at the Coca-Cola plant in Lambeg, near Lisburn to see at first hand the new £93m Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland manufacturing plant that initially opened in August.
Part of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, it is part of the world's largest producer of Coca-Cola branded beverages, and is an expansion secured after Invest Northern Ireland announced that it funded the project with an offer of support totalling £6.75m.
Her Majesty (pictured here by Brian McCalden) was undertaking the visit this morning after a busy day yesterday, with a visit to UTV's Havelock House marking its 50th anniversary and the official 'switch over' to a HD broadcasting channel.
Her Majesty then travelled to Hillsborough Castle and met charitable representatives from the local branch of children's charity Action for Children, and was at a dinner for 50 of NI's top business leaders and met the NIO Secretary of State, Owen Patterson and the Stormont First Minister, Peter Robinson.
Earlier this morning, at Hillsborough, Her Majesty also met a party of Army Cadets to celebrate and officially mark their 150th anniversary.
She will leave NI early this afternoon, but not before another, as yet unheralded official engagement is undertaken, before returning to London.
(BMcC/GK)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
01 June 2007
Queen attends Garden Party in Coleraine
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have arrived in Northern Ireland today to attend a Garden Party. The theme of the garden party, held in the grounds of the University of Ulster in Coleraine was “the Community and Voluntary Sector” and was attended by 2,000 guests.
Queen attends Garden Party in Coleraine
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have arrived in Northern Ireland today to attend a Garden Party. The theme of the garden party, held in the grounds of the University of Ulster in Coleraine was “the Community and Voluntary Sector” and was attended by 2,000 guests.
08 September 2010
£93m Coca-Cola Plant Fizzing
The new £93million Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland manufacturing plant was officially opened in Lisburn today. Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland is part of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, the world’s largest producer of Coca-Cola branded beverages with a presence in 28 countries, employing 45,000 people and serving 560 million consumers.
£93m Coca-Cola Plant Fizzing
The new £93million Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland manufacturing plant was officially opened in Lisburn today. Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland is part of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, the world’s largest producer of Coca-Cola branded beverages with a presence in 28 countries, employing 45,000 people and serving 560 million consumers.
28 April 2005
Coca-Cola investment secures 250 NI jobs
More than 250 jobs have been secured in Co Antrim after Coca-Cola confirmed it is to build a new plant on the outskirts of Lisburn at a cost of £53 million.
Coca-Cola investment secures 250 NI jobs
More than 250 jobs have been secured in Co Antrim after Coca-Cola confirmed it is to build a new plant on the outskirts of Lisburn at a cost of £53 million.
22 November 2024
Mobile Gaming Trends in Northern Ireland
Mobile gaming has become an integral part of the entertainment landscape in Northern Ireland, encompassing everything from sports betting and online gambling to video games. As technology advances, particularly with the advent of 5G, the mobile gaming sector is poised for significant growth and transformation.
Mobile Gaming Trends in Northern Ireland
Mobile gaming has become an integral part of the entertainment landscape in Northern Ireland, encompassing everything from sports betting and online gambling to video games. As technology advances, particularly with the advent of 5G, the mobile gaming sector is poised for significant growth and transformation.
21 November 2024
UK Education Ministers Meet In Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland hosted the fifth UK Education Ministers' Council (EMC) meeting at Laurelhill Community College in Lisburn.
UK Education Ministers Meet In Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland hosted the fifth UK Education Ministers' Council (EMC) meeting at Laurelhill Community College in Lisburn.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
