This week the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell, presented two British Empire Medals (BEMs) to two worthy recipients from Carrickfergus and Lisburn respectively. 

Mr Desmond Graham received his BEM for services to the community in Carrickfergus.

Mr Stephen Lenaghan received his BEM for Services to Adults with Learning Disabilities and to Tourism in Northern Ireland. The presentation took place in the Lisburn Senior Gateway Club, who also made a fabulous cake, topped with BEM medals. 

The Lord-Lieutenant and Antrim Lieutenancy join in congratulating these two volunteers on this great achievement and thank them for their service to their communities. 

On Remembrance Sunday, 14th November 2021, wreaths were laid in the following locations:

• Lisburn - the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell, laid a wreath on behalf of HM The Queen in the morning.
• Ballymoney - the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell, laid a wreath on behalf of HM The Queen in the afternoon. He was joined by his Lord-Lieutenant Cadet, Cadet Company Sergeant Major Ciara McKay of 1st (NI) Bn ACF. 
• Ballycastle - The Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Miranda Gordon, DL, represented the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim and laid a wreath on his behalf.  
• Antrim - Mr Edward Montgomery, MBE, DL, represented the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim and laid a wreath on his behalf.  
• Ballyclare - Mr Richard Reade, DL, represented the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim and laid a wreath on his behalf.  
• Ballymena - Colonel Stewart Douglas, OBE, DL, represented the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim and laid a wreath on his behalf.  
• Ballymoney - Colonel Neil Salisbury, OBE, DL, represented the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim and laid a wreath on his behalf in the morning.  
• Bushmills - Dr Peter FitzGerald, CBE, DL, represented the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim and laid a wreath on his behalf.  
• Carrickfergus - Mrs Jackie Stewart, MBE, DL, represented the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim and laid a wreath on his behalf.  
• Larne - Mr Freddie Hall, OBE, QGM, DL, represented the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim and laid a wreath on his behalf.  
• Portrush - Dr Stephen Bailie, TD, DL, represented the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim and laid a wreath on his behalf.  
• Whiteabbey - Colonel Norman Walker, OBE, TD, JP, DL, represented the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim and laid a wreath on his behalf.  
• Whitehead  - Mr Eric Rainey, CVO, MBE, DL, represented the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim and laid a wreath on his behalf.  

Other:

• Carnmoney / Glengormley - Mrs Julia Shirley, DL, represented the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim at their service on Thursday 11th November and laid a wreath on his behalf.  
• Rathlin  - the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell, and Colonel Stewart Douglas attended the Service of Remembrance on Rathlin on Sunday 21st November and the Lord-Lieutenant will lay a wreath on behalf of HM The Queen.