A record-breaking O’Neills Foyle Cup concluded on Saturday after welcoming 1,013 teams and more than 20,000 players, coaches and officials to the North West for the biggest tournament in the competition’s 34-year history.Clubs travelled from across Ireland, the United Kingdom, Europe and North America to compete in 3,942 matches at more than 60 venues throughout […]
CRICKET clubs across Northern Ireland could knock their financial worries for six with a spin-credible £1,000 cash prize this summer, thanks to a campaign by KP Snacks (NI) to support its long-standing partnership with blockbuster cricket competition The Hundred. The Hundred is a fast-paced, action-packed televised 100-ball cricket tournament featuring world-class players and massive names
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Belfast is preparing for one of its biggest ever celebrations of Irish music this August, with an outstanding programme of live concerts announced to coincide with Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026. As thousands of musicians and visitors are expected to descend on the city, Music Capital will present a series of concerts featuring some of
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The Belfast Giants are proud to announce the launch of Agnew Škoda as the club’s official vehicle partner for the 2026/27 season. Following a recent multi-million-pound refurbishment of Agnew Belfast’s Boucher Road and Mallusk-based dealerships, the upcoming campaign will mark the club’s third in partnership with the leading local brand. The 2026/27 campaign will see
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The Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the signing of Logan Cockerill for the 2026/27 season. From Brighton, Michigan, the 27-year-old forward arrives in Belfast following three years with the ECHL’s Jacksonville Icemen, during which he contributed 96 total points in 143 appearances. The upcoming campaign will mark Cockerill’s second in Europe, having recorded 15
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Hinch Distillery has unveiled the reimagined Hinch Brasserie, introducing an elevated all-day dining experience showcasing exceptional local produce, contemporary Irish cooking and the award-winning spirits crafted on site. Located within the distillery in the heart of County Down, the Brasserie enhances the Hinch visitor experience, giving guests another reason to explore one of Ireland’s leading
Belfast International Ballet Festival (BIBF) launched its 2026 programme at The MAC, Belfast today, offering a first glimpse of the young talent set to take centre stage this summer. The launch was attended by Adéla Liškova, Artistic Director of High Points Youth Ballet, Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Hedley Abernethy, Judy Hutton of voco
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Translink has announced the launch of an Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) public consultation on potential changes to public transport services and fare discount schemes. The consultation will run for 12 weeks, closing on September 30th. It provides an important opportunity for passengers, stakeholders and the wider public to share their views and help inform a
Looking for ways to keep the family entertained this summer? Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has a packed programme of events and activities to help everyone make the most of the school holidays. Throughout July and August, families can enjoy everything from Summer Schemes and Sports Camps to popular events including Party in the Park,
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More than 1,300 volunteers have now registered to be part of Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast next month, highlighting the incredible community spirit behind one of Europe’s biggest cultural festivals. Training and orientation sessions are underway throughout July, preparing volunteers for their roles as the friendly faces and helping hands of the eight-day
Chris experienced the tournament as a player before going on to captain a Premier League club and earn 65 caps for Northern Ireland. That gives him a genuine understanding of what this competition means to young footballers. Every year, we welcome talented young players from across the world, all looking to test themselves against some
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3ICE Finland has been crowned champion of the first-ever 3ICE World Cup after defeating 3ICE Great Britain 6-1 in Sunday’s championship game, bringing to an exciting weekend of high-octane three-on-three hockey action at the home of the Belfast Giants. Across the two-day international tournament, which was broadcasted across the globe, thousands of spectators packed out
Charity and social finance lender Community Finance Ireland has announced the results of its latest Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis, revealing that the organisation delivered a social value of €/£4.63 generated for every €/£1 invested in 2025. This finding underscores the significant and measurable impact of Community Finance Ireland’s work at grassroots level with
A new chapter has begun, as Belfast’s iconic Landmark Millennium Project officially becomes The O2 Belfast. The milestone marks the start of a major 10-year naming rights agreement and signals the beginning of a historic new era for live events, sports, leisure, and visitor experiences. Effective 8 July, Priority members* can access exclusive Priority Tickets
Down Royal Racecourse is delighted to announce the return of Dog Royal, sponsored by GAIN Elite, taking place on Sunday 9th August 2026. This much-loved, family-friendly event invites dog lovers of all ages from across Northern Ireland to come together and celebrate their furry companions in style. Taking place at Down Royal Racecourse in Lisburn,
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The Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the signing of 27-year-old defenceman Ty Prefontaine for the 2026/27 season. From Saskatoon, the 6’3” Canadian joins the Giants following an impressive first professional season with the Allen Americans, during which he contributed 26 total points in 55 games for the Texas-based ECHL side. Adam Keefe, Head Coach
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James O’Hara, a Chartered insurance broker and a senior manager at AbbeyAutoline, has achieved one of the Chartered Insurance Institute’s (CII) highest global accolades, capturing the prestigious Rutter Medal after topping the performance charts in his Fellowship examinations. The coveted award, which recognises the best new Fellow across the entire insurance industry, was presented recently
Construction work has officially commenced on a major £15 million expansion project by Lisburn-based PRM Group, one of Ireland’s leading chilled and frozen food sales, distribution and logistics businesses. The family-owned company, which distributes household brands including Muller, Ferrero, Fage, Nomadic, Biotiful and GU to retailers across the island of Ireland and GB, has broken
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The achievements of five apprentices from Belfast City Airport’s High Flyers Apprenticeship Programme have been recognised at an official passing out ceremony. The apprentices showcased their newfound skills to friends and family at Belfast City Airport, including a live drill where they tackled a controlled fire. Daniel Burke, Liam Cunning, Daniel Fusco, Ethan McKee and
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Disney Concerts and Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for discovering culture and live entertainment, present Candlelight®: Disney Love Songs, a special series of concerts that brings some of the most iconic film melodies to life in a classical format, all within a breathtaking candlelit setting. Belfast Cathedral, the Cathedral Church of St Anne in
The Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the re-signing of 35-year-old Ciaran Long for the 2026/27 season. Birmingham-born Long returns to the Giants’ lineup for the seventh season, having first debuted in Belfast in the 2019/20 campaign. To date, the versatile forward, who has been one of the club’s alternate captains for the last three
Hospitality Exchange 2026 is set to return to the Crowne Plaza Belfast on Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th October 2026, bringing together hundreds of hospitality, tourism and business leaders for two days of insight, inspiration and industry networking. Organised by the Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF), the flagship event has become the largest hospitality conference
Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is today delighted to announce Jesus Christ Superstar will tour the UK following the conclusion of its West End engagements at The London Palladium (Saturday 20 June to Saturday 5 September 2026) and Theatre Royal Drury Lane (Friday 16 October 2026 to Saturday 9 January 2027). Sam Ryder
Contacts to the NSPCC Helpline from adults concerned about a child being left at home alone or unsupervised have risen by 11%, the charity reports as it offers parents advice with the summer holidays approaching. The service, which provides help and advice for adults with concerns about the wellbeing of a child, handled 7,452 contacts from across
NI Chamber President Neasa Quigley has used her first major public address to make the case for greater collaboration between government and business in Northern Ireland, stressing that transformational progress will only follow when public and private sector leaders are enabled to work together. Addressing more that 500 people at the membership organisation’s Annual Lunch
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An NHS worker who learned to cycle in her 40s, is preparing to take on her first ever cycle commute this month as part of a “Switch Your Journey” challenge encouraging women to swap car and train journeys for cycling in East London. The campaign is led by Nelufa Aziz, a 45-year-old Community Nursery Nurse
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Ulster University and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens have formalised their growing educational partnership, creating opportunities for collaboration across teaching, research, heritage, sustainability, civic engagement and public access to culture and history. Building on relationships developed over the past 18 months, the partnership brings together the expertise of Ulster University and one of Northern Ireland’s most
The Belfast Giants are pleased to announce that long serving netminder Andrew Dickson has re-signed with the club for the 2026/27 season. From Ballymoney, the upcoming season will mark the homegrown 38-year-old’s 16th season with the Giants, having first joined the club during the 2009/10 campaign. Over his 15 seasons to date, Dickson has made
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UK consumer champion Jet2 has put an exclusive Norway and Fjords programme on sale from Belfast International Airport for Summer 27, giving customers and independent travel agents in Northern Ireland great choice when it comes to booking discovery-based city breaks and holidays to one of Europe’s most spectacular destinations. Today’s announcement means Jet2 is the
Lagan College Senior Girls’ Hockey Club in Belfast has become the latest recipient of Community Finance Ireland’s Community Fit Giveaway, receiving a sponsored training gear worth £1,000. The initiative, launched by Community Finance Ireland in late 2024, aims to support grassroots sports clubs across the island, reinforcing the essential role they play in their communities.
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Home movers in Northern Ireland are more likely than anywhere else in the UK to see their property purchase fall through, according to new research from the Open Property Data Association (OPDA). The study of more than 5,000 recent home movers found that 77% of those in Northern Ireland have experienced a property transaction collapsing,
The Belfast Giants are proud to announce the re-signing of 30-year-old Jake Kupsky for the 2026/27 season. From Waukesha, the Wisconsin-born netminder returns for his second spell and first full season in Belfast, having initially joined midway through the 2025/26 campaign. One of the deserved recipients of the club’s Unsung Hero Award, Elite League-winning Kupsky
Action Cancer, Northern Ireland’s leading local cancer charity, is calling on people across Northern Ireland to host a “Breast Friends BBQ” to raise vital funds for Action Cancer’s life-saving breast screening service. The campaign encourages friends, families and neighbours to come together this summer around the BBQ to enjoy good food and meaningful conversations, all
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As energy prices continue to dominate household budgets following Power NI’s announcement of a 6.2% price increase, new analysis highlights clear differences in consumer behaviour between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. While switching has become a routine part of how many consumers manage their energy costs, in Northern Ireland a significant proportion of households have
The Belfast Giants are proud to confirm the signing of 24-year-old forward Patrick Guay for the 2026/27 season. The younger brother of recently re-signed Nicolas Guay, Patrick joins the Giants from Västerås IK of the Swedish HockeyAllsvenskan, where he contributed 21 total points in 45 games. Selected 145th overall in round five of the 2022
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The Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the re-signing of 26-year-old Nicolas Guay for the 2026/27 season. From Châteauguay, the Canadian forward returns for his second season as a Giant, following an impressive first campaign in teal. During the Elite League-winning 2025/26 season, Guay recorded 64 total points in 74 appearances, and was named Coaches’
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Jet2Villas has once again been recognised as a Which? Recommended Provider, after finishing joint top in Which’s Villas and Holiday Lets Abroad survey for the fourth consecutive year and cementing its consumer champion position. Jet2Villas, the villa holidays specialist from Jet2holidays, received the joint highest customer score and was named amongst the “Best villa holidays
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Muslim Aid was proud to be the official charity partner for this year’s Eid on the Square, which took place on 30 May 2026 in Trafalgar Square as the event celebrated its 20th anniversary. As part of Muslim Aid’s ongoing 40th anniversary campaign, The World We Want to See, the charity took centre stage to
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“We welcome the Minister’s decision to exempt micro-businesses from the proposed trade union access provisions. This recognises the pressures facing our smallest employers, but it does not address the wider concerns the Employment Rights Bill continues to raise for businesses of all sizes. “We have spent the last decade navigating low growth, EU exit, the
