Conor McAteer

10 Of The Most Haunted Places In Northern Ireland

In recent years, Northern Ireland’s unique culture, with its festivals, music, natural beauty and sense of hospitality has attracted tourists from far and wide.  But that culture has also produced tales of paranormal beings, such as screaming banshees and Balor, the Celtic God of Death. While such beliefs may not be as widespread anymore, several […]

10 Of The Most Haunted Places In Northern Ireland Read More »

Belfast International Arts Festival Announces Line-up For 2022

The Belfast International Arts Festival has announced the line-up for this year’s programme. Established in 1962, the BIAF is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a new extended season of over 300 events that celebrate the best in local and global contemporary art. The season opens on October 5 with the UK premiere of Frank McGuiness’

Belfast International Arts Festival Announces Line-up For 2022 Read More »

Belfast International Arts Festival Announces Lineup for 2022

The Belfast International Arts Festival has announced the line-up for this year’s programme. Established in 1962, the BIAF is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a new extended season of over 300 events that celebrate the best in local and global contemporary art. The season opens on October 5 with the UK premiere of Frank McGuiness’

Belfast International Arts Festival Announces Lineup for 2022 Read More »

I’m Not In Love Stars 10cc To Play Belfast’s Ulster Hall

One of the most inventive and influential bands in the history of popular music, 10cc will play Belfast’s Ulster Hall on September 1.  As one of the very few acts to have achieved equal levels of commercial, critical and creative success, 10cc can count fellow artists such as everyone from The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde and

I’m Not In Love Stars 10cc To Play Belfast’s Ulster Hall Read More »

Donaghadee’s Gunpowder Store Reopens Following Renovation

Following a recent renovation, the Gunpowder Store at Donaghadee Moat has reopened. The beloved landmark known locally as ‘the Moat’, has recently been restored under the Donaghadee Townscape Heritage Initiative, with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Ards and North Down Borough Council. Originally constructed by the Anglo-Normans in the 12th century, and

Donaghadee’s Gunpowder Store Reopens Following Renovation Read More »

Portaferry Comedy Arts Festival Set To Return This September

Portico’s Comedy Arts Festival is set to return to Portaferry this September following its highly successful debut last year. Neil Delamere, one of Ireland’s most successful comedians and regular on BBCNI’s The Blame Game panel is set to kick off proceedings on Friday September 16, following his hit Liminal tour last year.  Comedian Owen O’Neill

Portaferry Comedy Arts Festival Set To Return This September Read More »

Adam Ant and Wet Wet Wet to Headline Retro Rock Festival

1980s music icons Adam Ant and Wet Wet Wet are set to headline the UK’s biggest retro rock festival as it comes to Bangor’s Ward Park on Saturday August 6.  Adam Ant is best known for achieving ten UK Top Ten singles in the early 1980s – along with three Number 1 singles including Prince

Adam Ant and Wet Wet Wet to Headline Retro Rock Festival Read More »

Scroll to Top