The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the return of Associate Coach Jeff Mason and Assistant Coaches George Awada and Rob Stewart for the 2024/25 season. Mason, who notched over 400 games for the Giants as a player between 2010 and 2018, spent three seasons behind the bench as Assistant Coach, before pursuing […]
As part of this year’s Green Transport Week, Translink is promoting sustainable travel by rolling out a mini-tour of its new Floral Pledge Station. The initiative which is part of the annual Active Travel Challenge is inviting members of the public, as well as local organisations and workplaces to make a commitment to reducing their
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Linen Quarter Business Improvement District (LQ BID) has introduced a summer walking tour to mark the return of its annual Health Week, now it its fifth year. Nearly 80 free events will take place across the district to inspire and support improved health and well-being. Developed in partnership with Creative Tours Belfast, Spinning Yarns Walking
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The winners of the 2024 NIHF Receptionist Awards have been revealed. After months of deliberation, the awards were announced by compere, Pamela Ballantine, at a glittering awards ceremony on 22 May in the Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges. The high volume of entries from receptionists across Northern Ireland lends itself to the immense talent and
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the re-signing of 36-year-old netminder Andrew Dickson for the 2024/25 season. An unequivocal fan favourite, Dickson is among the longest tenured Giants in club history, with five Elite League championships, four Challenge Cups, and an Elite League Playoffs title to his name. Initially making his debut
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Co Antrim artist Danielle Morgan is turning her love of pottery into a career after receiving support to grow her business through Go Succeed, a new programme funded by the UK Government and powered by the UK Levelling Up Fund. Based in Crumlin, Danielle is in her final year studying Ceramic Product Design at Belfast
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Belfast’s Grand Opera House has launched its Grand Family Festival in partnership with Phoenix Energy, which will run from Monday 19 to Saturday 24 August 2024. Tickets are now on sale for the fun-filled festival, which will see the Theatre open its doors for a week-long celebration of theatre and the arts with 25 unmissable
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The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce that 28-year-old Elijiah Barriga will rejoin the club for the 2024/25 season. No stranger to the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) or The SSE Arena, Belfast, the California-born forward spent the 2022/23 season with fellow EIHL side, Dundee Stars, during which he registered 65 total points
The Copeland Distillery has released a 5-year-old Single Grain Irish whiskey – the second permanent addition to its Merchants’ Quay blended Irish whiskey range. Aged in single-use American Bourbon barrels, and finished in Muscatel and Pedro Ximenez wine casks, the 5-year-old whiskey has been carefully curated by the distillery team in the harbour town of
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Belfast City Airport has marked the commencement of easyJet’s seasonal service to Palma de Mallorca. Flights to the popular Spanish holiday destination will run twice weekly, on Mondays and Thursdays, providing passengers with a convenient and direct route to the sun-soaked Mediterranean island. Katy Best, Chief Commercial Officer at Belfast City Airport, commented: “It is
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Caitroina (Cat) McCusker, the Regional Market Leader for PwC in Northern Ireland, is the new President of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber). Succeeding Cathal Geoghegan, Managing Director of Henderson Foodservice, Cat’s appointment was ratified today (Friday 31 May) at the membership organisation’s Annual General Meeting in Custom House. Kailash Chada, Group
Lidl Northern Ireland’s operations in the Causeway Coast and Glens borough contributed £24.6m to a region-wide £360 million boost to the local economy in 2023, a new report has revealed. The findings were published in a specially commissioned report by Oxford Economics and Lidl Northern Ireland to directly examine the retailer’s growing impact and capture
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the return of 33-year-old Ciaran Long for the 2024/25 season. First arriving in Belfast for the 2019/20 season, Long has recorded over 250 appearances for the Giants across four seasons, contributing over 100 total points in the process. Ahead of the 2023/24 season, Long was named
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The Chartered Institute of Marketing Ireland proudly hosted a celebratory lunch to acknowledge the outstanding achievements and successes of local marketing professionals who successfully gained a CIM qualification in Marketing or Digital Marketing. Marketing professionals and CIM graduates from across Ireland came together at the beautiful Titanic Hotel Belfast for CIM Ireland’s first event of
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As a nation of foodie enthusiasts, the burger craze is a food trend that is close to our heart. With the help of Lidl Northern Ireland this summer – create the perfect homemade burger for as little as £1.50 per person – a fraction of the price compared to dining-out, with no compromise on delicious
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Enterprising Women recently marked a significant milestone with a celebratory event, reflecting on its impactful journey of supporting female entrepreneurs in the Mid and East Antrim area. Since its start in 2018, the initiative has experienced remarkable growth, with membership soaring to an impressive 229 members. What is even more striking is that 87 of
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The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the re-signing of 25-year-old defenceman Cameron Pound for the upcoming 2024/25 season. Pound, originally from Solihull, initially joined the Giants midway through the 2023/24 season, before which he spent three seasons playing for Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, icing more than 50 times for
The award-winning Cinemagic Film and Television Festival for Young People announce Belfast City Airport, NI Connections and NI Bureau as sponsors of the annual Cinemagic Los Angeles Showcase being held on 28th June at The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Santa Monica. 500 invited guests from the world of film, TV, entertainment and business will
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The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the re-signing of 27-year-old defenceman Jeff Baum for the 2024/25 season. Colleyville-born Baum initially joined the Giants for the 2021/22 season, and has since iced over 190 times in all competitions across three seasons in Belfast. During the 2023/24 season, the treble-winning Texan was appointed one
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Four premium meat lines have launched into 12 stores in Northern Ireland, including Guinness flavoured burgers Kettyle Irish Foods has hit the shelves in Asda stores across Northern Ireland, supplying four lines of its premium meat range, including a unique Guinness flavoured burger that pairs perfectly with the iconic stout. The four lines include Rump
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Belfast City Airport has officially commenced its highly anticipated charter services to Barcelona and Bologna with Royal Caribbean International. This enhanced flight service provides Belfast City Airport’s passengers with direct routes to Barcelona and Bologna, enabling seamless connections to set sail on Oasis and Explorer of the Seas this summer. With simplified travel arrangements, travellers
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This summer the thrills and spills of the SuperCupNI Finals Day will make a historic return to its spiritual home at the Coleraine Showgrounds following a 14-year hiatus. This will see all three showpiece finals of the Boys’ Premier, Junior, and Minor sections of the prestigious youth football tournament return to the Ballycastle Road venue
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The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the re-signing of 34-year-old Ben Lake for the upcoming 2024/25 season. Calgary-born British dual-national Lake first arrived in Belfast for the 2019/20 season and has since tallied more than 250 appearances in all competitions across four seasons with the Giants. The experienced forward, who is best-known
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the re-signing of captain Mark Cooper for the 2024/25 season. First arriving in Belfast for the 2021/22 season, the 31-year-old forward has registered over 180 appearances across three seasons for the Giants, cementing himself as one of the cornerstones of the team. Having played an integral
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The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) was honoured to host Department for the Economy Minister, Deirdre Hargey MLA, at a special member breakfast held on the 16th of May 2024 at the Crowne Plaza Belfast. This event brought together prominent figures from the hotel, accommodation, supplier, tourism, and hospitality sectors. Eddie McKeever, President of Northern
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Translink is enhancing frequency at Sprucefield and Cairnshill Park and Ride sites to encourage more people to choose the convenient and easy way to get to Belfast. From Monday 13th May, passengers using the dedicated 651 bus service from Sprucefield Park and Ride and the 652 service from Cairnshill Park and Ride will enjoy a
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Swimming Buddies, a pioneering initiative for neurodiverse young people, has teamed up with a local charity to start combining therapy dogs with their swim sessions. Lexi from Autism Dogs Northern Ireland (ADNI) stole the show at a recent away day at Harberton School for families who avail of the Swimming Buddies service. The collaboration aims
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Two DELI LITES New Product Development Technologists are celebrating after being named among the UK’s top sandwich and food to go creators by an industry-leading awards body. Kirsty Fitzpatrick and Kirsty Beck from DELI LITES represented the company at the Sammies – the sandwich and food to go awards – in London after triumphing in
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Iconic City Car Fiat 500 worth over £5k to be auctioned in aid of automotive charity Ben thanks to support from City Auction Group The local automotive industry will rally round to support professionals across the sector at the 2024 Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards. The awards ceremony, being held on Thursday 7 November 2024
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As part of its new brand campaign, There’s a BOOST for That, Boost Drinks has joined forces with Volunteer Now to help encourage people to volunteer for community projects, sporting and music events, taking place across Northern Ireland this year. Volunteer Now is the voice of volunteering in Northern Ireland and helps make it easy,
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Co-Ownership has announced the successful conclusion of its fundraising partnership with Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke (NICHS), raising over £8,000 for the charity. In 2023, Co-Ownership’s employees raised over £3,000 contributing to a two-year fundraising total of £8,383. The funds will play a crucial role in supporting NICHS’s vital services including health management and
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From the 15th May, customers will be able to browse and shop JAEGER across the 600 sq ft space on the ground floor of M&S Belfast located on Donegall Place. The store is the second M&S in Northern Ireland to offer the brand – currently only available in M&S Lisburn. One of 12 new stores
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The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce that netminder Jackson Whistle will be rejoining the club for the 2024/25 season. First arriving in Belfast from Canadian side Kelowna Rockets in the 2016/17 season, Whistle has since played over 150 games in all competitions across five spells with the Giants. The 28-year-old has also
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Celebrate an unforgettable evening of music in support of Marie Curie Hospice Northern Ireland with the PM Big Band, featuring vocalists Ceara Grehan and David Hamilton (pictured) at Theatre at The Mill, Newtownabbey on Friday 31 May at 7.45pm This one-off performance, A Big Band for a Big Cause, promises a thrilling journey through the
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Iconic brand Denny is inviting Northern Ireland consumers to ‘elevate your lunch’ as it launches across the island of Ireland, Denny Taste Masters, a new range of premium sliced cooked meats. The new range from Denny – Northern Ireland’s second most chosen food brand* – has five delicious flavours including Oven Baked, Hand Crumbed,
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Brides and grooms-to-be are being given advice on how to help tackle their wedding nerves and get a good night’s sleep before their big day. The experts at Online-Bedrooms have provided their tips to those who are likely to be overcome by nerves, affecting their sleep. Advice includes incorporating sleep inducing scents into your room,
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CATHY Davis, an optometrist from Specsavers Omagh, is saying a huge “thank you” to all who donated to her fundraiser for the British Acoustic Neuroma Association (BANA), raising £5,220. Cathy ran the Manchester Marathon in aid of the charity last month, just a year after having surgery to remove an acoustic neuroma, a type of
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Newry-headquartered Around Noon, one of the leading food-to-go manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, has been listed as one of the fastest growing, privately owned food and beverage companies in the UK in a new report published by global advisory firm Alantra. The food-to-go manufacturer, which produces high-quality chilled, hot and frozen products including sandwiches,
Northern Ireland’s independent, non-profit science and technology hub, Catalyst has announced Bank of Ireland, EY and AVEVA as the three headline partners for its Generation Innovation Work Experience Programme 2024. Focused on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, Catalyst’s Generation Innovation is a free work experience programme for 17-18-year-olds who have an interest in becoming innovators. The
