- “Dare to shine” is the theme for 2025 at this non-denominational school in north Antrim. It is committed to “creating and sharing excellence for life”.
- Founded in 1878 as Ballymoney Intermediate School, the coeducational voluntary grammar challenges pupils academically and expects all students to get involved in extracurricular activities.
- In 2024, Dalriada was one of 20 schools in Northern Ireland to belong to a partnership with the Lyric Theatre in Belfast, boosting an already strong drama department with extra workshops in voice, physical theatre and acting. School productions have included Les Misérables and Macbeth.
- The former BBC and ITV newsreader Sir Martyn Lewis is a former pupil, as well as the Ulster rugby player Stewart Moore.
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