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Family-Run Ice Cream Producer Takes Part In Annual Italian Irish Fest

Ireland’s oldest ice-cream producer, Morelli’s Ice Cream, has shipped a selection of ice cream to Casalattico in Italy as part of an annual festival celebrating Irish culture. Irish Fest, which takes place annually in August, is a festival that gives locals and visitors to Casalattico a taste of Ireland, while celebrating Italians who have relocated […]

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Balloo Hire Teeing Up Again for Oscar Knox Cup

Balloo Hire has been confirmed as the official Title Sponsor for the 2024 Oscar Knox Cup charity golf event. Wee Oscar Knox won the hearts of the nation during his two and a half year fight with high-risk neuroblastoma, but tragically he died in 2014 at just 5 years old. His parents launched the annual

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The Ivy Collection Announces Opening Date Of Belfast Brasserie With Roller Skating Spectacle

Excitement is building across Northern Ireland as The Ivy Collection announces that its highly anticipated Belfast Brasserie will open its doors at Belfast’s Cleaver House on Tuesday 17th September, with reservation lines open from today. Set across two floors at the historic Cleaver House on Donegall Square North, The Ivy Belfast Brasserie is set to

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Pizza Owner Helps Schools Following Loss Of His Son

Entrepreneur and pizza maker, Ciaran Kelly, is celebrating the opening of the new Pizza Crew store in Lisburn by giving children with additional needs the opportunity to have free pizza making classes. Ciaran and his wife lost a child nine years ago and since then, the big-hearted Belfast man made the decision to help special

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Antrim And Newtownabbey Set For Football Extravaganza With SuperCupNI Girls’ Tournament

Football fever is spreading across Antrim and Newtownabbey as the Borough gears up for a week of football action with the kick-off of the 2024 SuperCupNI Girls’ Tournament. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council will host 14 Premier and Junior Girls’ teams in the Girls’ sections of the prestigious international youth tournament, with Manchester United being

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SuperCupNI “On The Ball” With New Multi-Year Partnership With Uhlsport

SuperCupNI has announced a new five-year partnership with leading German football brand, uhlsport GmbH.  The new deal sees uhlsport continue as the official match ball and apparel partner for one of the world’s most renowned international youth football tournaments, following a hugely successful partnership in 2023. The cutting-edge uhlsport ATTACK ADDGLUE FOR THE PLANET football will be

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RNLI North Coast Receives Prestigious ‘999 Hero’ Accolade

THE Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) North Coast has been named Northern Ireland’s ‘999 Hero’ at the Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards 2024. Sponsored by Irish-owned pizza chain Four Star Pizza, the prestigious ‘999 Hero’ award recognises members of the emergency services that have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their jobs. With the RNLI celebrating its 200th anniversary this year,

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Passengers Urged To Play It Safe On Public Transport This Summer

Translink is continuing to deliver it’s ‘Play It Safe’ campaign in partnership with the Irish FA and Ulster GAA to promote safe and responsible behaviour on and around public transport over the summer. The ‘Play it Safe’ campaign uses a sporting theme to highlight important issues like treating everyone with respect, staying alert, avoiding risks,

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AbbeyAutoline Completes Acquisition Of Lisnaskea-Based Martin Carey Insurance

AbbeyAutoline has announced the acquisition of Lisnaskea-based Martin Carey Insurance’s customer book of business. This deal is part of AbbeyAutoline’s ambitious growth strategy aimed at strengthening its position as Northern Ireland’s largest insurance broker and enhancing its commercial insurance portfolio. Since its launch in 2020, following the integration of Abbey Insurance and Autoline, AbbeyAutoline has also acquired

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Over 750 Young People Across NI Participate In Catalyst’s Generation Innovation Work Experience Programme

Over 750 young people, with a passion for innovation, took part in Catalyst’s free work experience programme, Generation Innovation, the highest number of participants since the programme was established in 2018. Running across three locations in Northern Ireland, the programme for 17-18-year-olds empowers, enables and upskills young people for the workplace of tomorrow and giving

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Remote Job Postings Decreasing As Employers Ramp Up Return To Office Efforts

Fewer employers are actively posting fully remote jobs as they push for employees to return to the office, new data from leading talent solutions provider, WilsonHCG, shows. However, the talent solutions leader has warned that a lack of other incentives, such as wellness programmes, could damage recruitment and attraction when the labour market fully bounces

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Asda Checkout Colleague Brigeen Makes 12-Year-Old George’s Day

12-year-old George Shields, who is autistic, loves shopping at Asda’s Downpatrick store with his mum Georgine and eight-year-old sister Anna, but it can be a little bit overwhelming at times. So, when Asda Downpatrick checkout colleague Brigeen Henderson saw that George was getting a little upset on one visit, she calmly chatted to him and

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Ballymena Business Has Designs On Growth Following Go Succeed Support

A Ballymena-based manufacturing and design company has supercharged its growth plans after receiving support from the government-backed Go Succeed enterprise service. Demanu Manufacturing and Design plans to expand its operations, invest in cutting-edge technology, and enhance its product offerings following the boost which included a Go Succeed grant. An innovator in manufacturing solutions, the company

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West Belfast Community Store Celebrates 25 Successful Years

The team at SPAR Lenadoon in West Belfast is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the community store. The store, which has been owned and operated by Damian and Patricia Morgan since 1999, began with just six employees, and now employs 18 people from the local area. Over the years, Damian and Patricia have made significant investments

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Jet2Holidays Launches Holidays To Costa De La Luz From Belfast International For Summer 25

Jet2holidays has today announced the launch of holidays to the Costa de la Luz from Belfast International Airport for Summer 25, as customers can now access the stunning region via Faro Airport from next year. Today’s exciting expansion, opening up a stunning and authentic slice of Spain, comes on the back of strong demand from Northern Ireland holidaymakers looking to get away

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Beat The Back-To-School Rush With Lidl Northern Ireland’s Unbeatable Value On School Uniforms

 Lidl Northern Ireland is excited to announce the launch of its school uniform range in stores from Monday 1st July, with prices starting at just £1.50. Combining exceptional quality with amazingly low prices, families across the region will bag more than a bargain at Lidl Northern Ireland this July.  The discount supermarket will be rewarding customers when purchasing

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Titanic Belfast Launches New Terry Bradley Exhibition And Immersive Experience

TITANIC Belfast has announced the return of a free summer exhibition in partnership with Terry Bradley Art following the huge success of last year’s inaugural event. Dockers & Dolls – The Art of Terry Bradley runs daily from Monday 1st July until Saturday 31st August from 9am – 7pm in The Andrews Gallery. The new exhibition will showcase

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Belfast Celebrates Double Win At Prestigious Micebook Awards

Visit Belfast and ICC Belfast have hit the top spot in two major categories at this year’s micebook awards 2024, recognising their commitment to delivering world-class events with excellence, innovation and impact. Visit Belfast secured the ‘Best Convention Bureau’ title at the annual awards in London for a second consecutive year in an international competition

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NSPCC Launches Voice Of Online Youth To Give Young People In Northern Ireland And Across The Uk A Say In Online Safety Decisions

Two teenagers from Northern Ireland are among a group of 15 young people from across the UK who will make up a new forum of young people to advise the NSPCC, politicians, regulators, parents and professionals about the best way to protect children online. The ‘Voice of Online Youth’ is a group aged 13-16 from across the

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Lessons From The Post Office: Shining A Light On Corporate Governance Success And Failures In Major New Event

The award-winning journalist who was at the forefront of reporting on the Post Office Horizon scandal is set to headline a major new event in Belfast this year, it is announced today.  Nick Wallis – who presented, produced, and consulted on three BBC Panorama programmes about the subject and was a consultant on ITV’s drama

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Lidl And WWF Launch Ambitious International Partnership

Lidl, one of the largest retailers, and WWF, one of the world’s largest independent conservation organisations, announced the start of a new five-year international and strategic partnership active in 31 countries. The long-term cooperation with WWF will focus on working along Lidl’s value chain, thereby helping to address the global ecological challenges of our time, ensuring

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Translink Announces Train Timetable Changes And Bus Substitutions During Works

Translink will be running additional bus substitution services from early July when changes to train timetables come into effect to facilitate rail infrastructure works for the new Belfast Grand Central Station, on track for operational opening this autumn.  Passengers are being encouraged to plan their trip ahead of time using information on the website www.translink.co.uk

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Study Reveals Ireland Among The Countries That Have Produced The Most Premier League Talent

New research has discovered which countries outside of England and Wales have produced the most Premier League players, with Ireland ranking third. The Premier League is comprised of football teams from England and Wales, with players from all over the world. Experts at Gambling ‘N Go analysed the nationalities of every footballer who has played

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Beefsteak Club And Waterman House Launch ‘wine To Dine For’ Event

BEEFSTEAK CLUB WINES has teamed up with award-winning chef Niall McKenna and his Waterman Restaurant in Belfast to host a special culinary experience for local wine enthusiasts and food lovers.  Distributed in Northern Ireland by Craigavon-based United Wines, Beefsteak Club is inspired by London’s dining clubs of the 18th century and offers a cracking range

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Aspire Create To Expand Its Team Following £1m Contract Wins In Great Britain

Bangor based bespoke joinery company, Aspire Create has secured two new contracts worth over £1million in Great Britain.   Aspire Create provides specialist joinery and interior fit out services for the retail, commercial, and hospitality sectors throughout the UK and Ireland. The new contracts will see the company manufacture Barista Bar stands for Spar stores in

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10 Budget Friendly Holiday Secrets REVEALED

Whether you’ve planned months ahead or are arranging a last-minute getaway, many Brits eagerly anticipate their summer holidays. However, the costs of travel, accommodation, and activities can quickly add up. Booking last-minute can be particularly expensive, so whether you’re still deciding on your destination or already have plans in place, it’s wise to be mindful

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Legacy Wealth Management Is New NI Chamber Patron

Legacy Wealth Management has joined NI Chamber’s growing list of Patron organisations. The financial planning experts have partnered with the leading business membership organisation, in a demonstration of commitment to business and economic growth across Northern Ireland. Welcoming the partnership, Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive, NI Chamber said: “We are delighted to welcome Legacy Wealth Management

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Translink Calls On Passengers To Download The New Mlink App

Translink has launched a significant update to its mLink mobile ticketing app and is calling on both current users and new passengers to download the new version today! With a striking new look, the new version will replace the current app. This move is a further step in the organisation’s drive towards a greener, digital-led

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Danske Bank’s Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion Recognised With Gold Diversity Mark Award

Danske Bank has been awarded the Gold Diversity Mark, becoming the first bank in Northern Ireland and only the second company to achieve the top accreditation for its commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Diversity Mark was founded in 2016 and assesses company commitment to diversity and inclusion across the UK and Ireland.

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RunThrough Previews The Much-Anticipated Return Of Hillsborough Running Festival In Support Of Northern Ireland Hospice

RunThrough, the UK’s largest and Europe’s fastest growing running events company, is pleased to preview the return of the Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Running Festival on Sunday, July 28th 2024. This highly anticipated event, set against the scenic backdrop of Hillsborough, offers a variety of distances, ensuring there is something for every runner. Due to

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Belfast Is Ranked As One Of The Best Cities To Move To After University

With University graduates finishing off their degrees and eagerly awaiting the results of years of studying, come June, many graduates will be wondering where they might move to, to soak up the culture and experience of a different city. To help students who are finishing university this summer, Mystudenthalls.com has analysed five social, financial and cultural factors

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Former Northern Ireland And Leeds United Star Stuart Dallas Will Officially Open Supercupni 2024

The recently retired Cookstown native will lead 66 teams from all four corners of the globe through the streets of Coleraine on Sunday 21st July, before officially declaring the 2024 tournament open at the Coleraine Showgrounds. Dallas shone at the tournament for County Tyrone between 2005 and 2008, before embarking on an incredible career which

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County Down Woman Is Crowned Younique Aesthetics Best Dressed On Ladies Day

Karen Walsh stepped up to the style stakes at this year’s Younique Aesthetics Best Dressed Lady competition which took place on day two of the BoyleSports Summer Festival of Racing at Down Royal Racecourse. Racing fans and fashion fanatics headed to Northern Ireland’s most prestigious racecourse in their droves on Saturday 22nd June to enjoy a

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Glandore Officially Open Belfast’s Newest Sustainable Shared Workspace Arthur Place

One of Ireland’s leading workspace providers, Glandore has officially opened its latest office space in Belfast, following a sustainable renovation, making it the occupier of the entire building at Arthur Place in the city centre. Arthur Place, which offers suites ranging from 440sq ft to 768aq ft across seven floors, is Glandore’s second location in

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M&S Named Employer Of The Year By Now Group

Retailer recognised for local partnership helping support those with learning difficulties and autism into employment Marks & Spencer has been named ‘Employer of the Year’ at a recent graduation event held by The NOW Group – an organisation dedicated to supporting those with learning difficulties and autism into sustainable employment in Northern Ireland. The graduation

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Dobbies’ Antrim And Lisburn Stores Hosts Brand-New Children’s Summer Event

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its brand-new event at the Antrim and Lisburn stores, Teddy Bears’ Picnic, where children get to make their very own teddy bear keepsake to take home. This interactive 90-minute session, taking place

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Telefónica Tech Supports Encompass In The Roll-Out Of Digital Patient Records

Telefónica Tech UK&I has reached a significant milestone in its delivery of a five-year IT managed services contract to support encompass, the health and social care programme that is creating a single digital care record for every citizen who receives health and social care in Northern Ireland. Telefónica Tech, which employs 330 people in Belfast and

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Kp Snacks Stumps Up £1,000 For Local Cricket Clubs

CRICKET clubs across Northern Ireland could be bowled over by a £1,000 cash prize this summer, thanks to a campaign by KP Snacks (NI) to support its partnership with blockbuster cricket competition The Hundred. Starting on Tuesday July 23, The Hundred is an action-packed televised 100-ball cricket tournament featuring world-class players and massive names from around the world, with eight women’s and

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Rock Choir Hit The Road To Celebrate World Music Day 2024

Over 150 “Rockies” who make up some of the thousands of Rock Choir members in the UK hit the road on Friday 21st June, bringing their unique sounds on a tour across Northern Ireland. Celebrating World Music Day 2024, three groups of choristers brought their spirit and talent to Belfast, Carrickfergus, Antrim, Ballymena and Portrush

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