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Healthy Mind Coach Advises On How To Deal With Anxiety And Fear During The Festive Season

As the holiday season approaches, many people find themselves grappling with anxiety and fear that can be exacerbated by the pressures and expectations associated with Christmas.  This year, more than ever, it is important to acknowledge and address these emotions and seek support if needed. The holiday season, traditionally a time of joy and togetherness, …

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Northern Ireland’s Vulnerable at Risk: The Pressing Need for EV Charging Infrastructure

Renewables experts Everun call for immediate action to enhance EV charging facilities for mobility vehicle users Renewables experts Everun are calling for the Northern Ireland government to prioritise an upgrade in the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the country as soon as they return to business. The company said not only does Stormont need …

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11 Ways To Build Confidence In Yourself

Boosting your confidence can be beneficial in many ways and requires taking consistent, proactive steps. Beyond feeling good about yourself, boosting your confidence can land you a pay raise at work, open new doors of opportunity, or even give you the courage to ask out your potential soulmate. If you’ve dreamed of being an influencer, …

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60 Businesses Unite To Fuel Young Entrepreneurs In Northern Ireland

Over 60 Northern Irish businesses have joined forces in a major show of support for the next generation of entrepreneurs.  Backing the enterprise education charity Young Enterprise, these companies are a crucial part of the newly launched Business Backers campaign.  The initiative, responding to the success of previous programmes, is all about giving young people …

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Northern Ireland Must Forge Ahead with Climate Goals Despite UK Delays

By Ross Moffett, Sales Director, Everun As the world grapples with the urgency of climate change, Northern Ireland finds itself at a crossroads. With the UK government’s recent decision to push back environmental targets to 2050 and the absence of a sitting government in Northern Ireland, there’s a looming threat that our progress towards sustainable …

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Best In The World! Galgorm Wins Big At World Luxury Awards And Is Named Best Destination Spa At The Conde Nast Johansens Awards

Galgorm Resort has been recognised by two global platforms, winning an unprecedented six awards at the prestigious 2023 World Luxury Awards hosted in Athens, and securing the Best Destination Spa 2024 title at the recent Conde Nast Johansens Awards in London. Galgorm’s internationally renowned retreat, has been widely commended for its sustained commitment to excellence …

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Giants And Belfast City Airport Unveil Revamped Oversize Baggage Area

The Stena Line Belfast Giants and Belfast City Airport are proud to unveil a newly rebranded Giant Baggage Area. Featuring a number of key individuals from the Giants’ 2022/23 treble-winning roster, including Adam Keefe, Mark Cooper, Tyler Beskorowany, and Mark Garside, the refurbished Giant baggage area accommodates all passengers travelling with large bags. From those travelling with …

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Pravha Takes The Reins At Down Royal Hospitality Suite

Pravha, a premium and lighter tasting pilsner, and part of the Molson Coors Beverage Company portfolio, has secured naming rights to Down Royal’s hospitality space located on the top floor of the hospitality pavilion in a new sponsorship deal. Described as the ‘best of both worlds’, Pravha is a premium 4%, lighter tasting pilsner, which …

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Full Line Up Revealed For Big Belfast Marketing Event

15 expert speakers from the world of marketing are set to take to the stage at Belfast’s leading marketing conference the Big Marketing Meet Up for a day of inspiration and knowledge-sharing at W5 in Titanic Quarter on November 14, 2023. This one-day event promises to empower passionate marketers with fresh insights, interactive sessions, and …

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Lisburn Based McQuillan Companies Unveils 3-Year Partnership With Ulster University Gaelic Academy To Further Advance Education And Sport

Leading Construction and Waste Management business, McQuillan Companies, has this week announced a new 3-year sponsorship with Ulster University as part of its developing excellence in industry through education and sport.  The sponsorship with Ulster running from 2023-2026 will see McQuillan Companies sponsor the Gaelic Academy which is this year celebrating 50 years, supporting its …

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More Industry Leaders Announced To Join Big Marketing Meet Up 2023

Belfast’s leading marketing conference the Big Marketing Meet Up has announced the latest additions to its speaker lineup. Roger Edwards, Jude Morrow, and James Poulter will join expert speakers from the world of marketing for a day of inspiration and knowledge-sharing at W5 in Titanic Quarter on November 14, 2023. Treena Clarke, Founder of Big …

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Belfast Engineering Firm PAC Group Helps Concentrix + Webhelp Towards Net Zero

Northern Ireland engineering firm, PAC Group, has installed a solar PV system at software company Concentrix + Webhelp Belfast offices that is set to save the company between £30-£35,000 per year. The sustainable energy solution was installed at their Maysfield site in the city and is an important step in reducing their carbon footprint and …

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Big Marketing Meet Up Returns For A Day Of Marketing Inspiration

Stimulating, fascinating and fun event for marketers Marketing professionals in Northern Ireland are in for a treat as the highly anticipated Big Marketing Meet Up returns on November 14 at W5 in Titanic Quarter.  This one-day event promises to empower passionate marketers with fresh insights, interactive sessions, and expert knowledge.  With a diverse lineup of …

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Jet2.com And Jet2holidays Launch Sale On Winter 23/24 Holidays!

Holidaymakers can warm up their winter for less as Jet2holidayshas launched an unmissable sale, offering up to £50 per person off all Winter 23/24 holidays from November 2023 to January 2024. If that wasn’t enough, the sale also includes 10% off flights with Jet2.com too. The UK’s largest tour operator and leading leisure airline has a …

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Blú To Fuel Giants Throughout 2023/24 Season

The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the return of Blú Nutrition – a sub-brand of NI Supplements – as the club’s official sport supplement partner for the 2023/24 season. Blú Nutrition was conceived to raise the standards in the sports supplements industry and provide a superior solution to what was available to …

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The Cities With The Unhealthiest University Students Revealed – Belfast Ranks In The Top Ten

A new ranking has revealed which university cities are harbouring the unhealthiest students, with Oxford named the nation’s October flu hotspot, according to Vegetology. The findings are based on which cities report the highest increase in Google searches related to flu symptoms, remedies, advice and preventatives each October, compared to the start of term – with …

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Moving To Composites Is A Natural Progression In The Fight To Net Zero

By Gavin Rankin, Technical Director at PAC Group In the fight against climate change, every action we take can have a meaningful impact. There are the obvious things we can do, particularly in the automotive industry such as electric vehicles, sustainable fuels, and so on. But there are also the somewhat less obvious options. Take …

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Time To Really Support NI’s Economically Inactive

New NIEESS support service will begin this journey By Shirelle McIvor, Programme Manager of Explore Enterprise Support Service The term economically inactive has been bandied about by commentators and reporters every time the latest employment figures are announced. In the wake of the pandemic, it has been a topic that has been explored, but it …

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12 Events Happening During This Year’s One World Festival

One World Festival is back for 2023. The festival which showcases how climate change affects people worldwide, especially in less wealthy areas and to make more people aware of the challenges faced by the poorest communities, returns from the 16th – 20th of October. With a focus on Health of Our World, this year’s programme …

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Two Thirds Of Menopausal Women Are Not Supported In Work

Workshop to help employers support women going through menopause Leading Wellbeing Consultant, Karina Todd, has warned employers need to do more to support women going through the menopause as she prepares to host a virtual workshop on World Menopause Day (October 18) for senior managers and human resources teams. With 62% of menopausal women reporting …

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Footballing Legend Gerry Armstrong Launches Spirit Of 82 Whiskey

Iconic new whiskey celebrates Northern Ireland’s most iconic footballing moment Northern Ireland footballing hero of the 1982 World Cup, Gerry Armstong has launched a limited edition whiskey, Spirit of 82 that celebrates that iconic moment when the team defied all the odds.  Armstong struck the winning goal against the hosts, Spain, on June 25 and …

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Northern Ireland Public Encouraged To Discover The Heat Beneath Their Feet As Geoenergy Discovery Centre Is Launched

A new mobile GeoEnergy Discovery Centre has been launched to help inform the public and key stakeholders about the potential for geothermal energy in Northern Ireland as a renewable and sustainable energy source. Funded by the Department for the Economy (DfE), the innovative visitor centre was unveiled at the annual Science and Stormont event organised …

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Restoration Of Dam At Dungannon Park To Commence

In the months ahead, the restoration of the unique masonry dam within the grounds of Dungannon Park will commence as Mid Ulster District Council is poised to start a regeneration project to restore and maintain the centuries old asset. A striking feature of the Park’s lake, the dam was first constructed in the late 1700’s …

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Dan’s The Man As Giants Down Salzburg In Thrilling Overtime Victory

Daniel Tedesco’s game-winning goal with 4.4 seconds remaining in overtime and a 33-save shut-out from Tyler Beskorowany helped the Stena Line Belfast Giants to a thrilling 1-0 win over EC Salzburg at the SSE Arena and keep their hopes of reaching the Champions Hockey League knockouts alive. The Italian winger produced a sensational finish right …

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World Menopause Day Celebration: Anne Gildea’s Comedy Tour Sheds Light On The Uncharted Territory Of Menopause

Acclaimed comedian and writer Anne Gildea, is making waves across Ireland and beyond with her hit, sell-out show, How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy It. As World Menopause Day approaches on October 18, Anne continues her mission to shed light on this universal yet often misunderstood phase of life with her unique blend of …

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Wild Days Out: Schools Competition Launched To Inspire Kids To Care For Green Spaces

The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) and Hughes Insurance have launched a competition for schools across Northern Ireland to win Wild Days Out. The events which highlight the importance of conservation education within schools, aim to inspire the next generation to care for and protect green spaces through a range of fun activities. From bug hunting to …

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Altanagh Artefacts Returned Home

On Friday 29 September 2023, an event was hosted by Termonmaguirc Historical Society to mark the return to archaeological artefacts to the local community of Carrickmore through a joint project with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.  The artefacts, which are on display in The Patrician Hall in Carrickmore, were found following an archaeological excavation which …

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Belfast Set To Be UEFA EURO 2028 Host City As UK & Ireland Win Historic Bid To Stage Tournament

Belfast is set to be a host city for UEFA EURO 2028 after the UK and Ireland today won the right to stage the tournament. Bringing one of the world’s biggest sporting events to Northern Ireland, and delivering impactful and lasting sporting, cultural and economic benefits, Casement Park, Belfast, is set to be one of …

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More Than Half Of Childline Counselling Sessions Focus On Children Struggling With Mental Health Issues

New figures from the NSPCC reveal that in the past year, 55% of all Childline counselling sessions where the child stated that they were in Northern Ireland, focused on mental and emotional health and wellbeing. In 2022/23, Childline delivered 4,038 counselling sessions to children in Northern Ireland, 2,219 (55%) of which focused on all mental …

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Catalyst Welcomes Rio Ferdinand To Meet Young People From Inclusive Innovation Programme STRYVE

Catalyst welcomed football great Rio Ferdinand on a recent visit to Belfast to meet participants in STRYVE, the inclusive skills programme which Catalyst has launched in partnership with the Rio Ferdinand Foundation and International Fund for Ireland. Thirty young people in Belfast and Derry are taking part in the programme, which aims to help them …

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A Taste Of Northern Ireland At Flavours Of Ireland Event In London

Tourism companies from around the island of Ireland – including 23 companies from Northern Ireland – attended Flavours of Ireland 2023 in London. Flavours is Tourism Ireland’s annual B2B tourism workshop, where tourism companies from Northern Ireland meet and do business with a top global inbound tour operators. Now in its 21st year, Flavours was …

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Enjoy A Getaway With Jet2holidays, Jet2CityBreaks And Jet2Villas

Sunshine breaks from £529 per person with Jet2holidays Jet2holidays is the UK’s leading tour operator to many leisure destinations across the Mediterranean and Canary Islands and provides great value package holidays you can trust to more than 600 resorts, all secured with a low £60pp booking deposit. Customers have a choice of thousands of 2-5-star hotels, with Jet2.com flights, an industry …

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Carve Up Some Terrifyingly Tasty Pumpkin Dishes This Halloween With Lidl Northern Ireland

With spooky season creeping upon us quicky, it’s time to start thinking about Halloween festivities. What better way to get in the chilling spirit, than with tasty, seasonal Halloween themed dishes to enjoy with friends, family or trick-or-treaters. Whether for warm, hearty lunches, an attempt to make dinner time exciting for the kids or for …

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Translink Invite Public To Capture Life’s Connections Through A Lens!

Have you ever been curious about where the person sitting next to you on the bus or train are going and for what purpose? Today, Translink is launching an innovative new photography competition called Translink Connections to help answer that question and is challenging student and amateur photographers across Northern Ireland to capture striking and …

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Lights, Camera, Action – Eighth Eastside Awards Launched

Now in its eighth year, the prestigious Eastside Awards in association with George Best Belfast City Airport is officially open for entry. With new sponsors, new categories and six awards open to public nomination, this year marks a significant milestone for the awards which acknowledge all that is great about East Belfast and which have …

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Embrace The Beginning Of The Festive Season With Armagh’s Georgian Festival

Armagh’s award-winning Georgian spectacular is back in the Cathedral City next month when Armagh Georgian Festival 2023 returns with a freshly packed programme of unique and charming events and activities designed to kick off the festive celebrations whilst showcasing the city’s iconic architecture, historic landmarks and its unrivalled beauty in an atmosphere charged with new …

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