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Belfast City Blues Festival Returns To Celebrate 13th Year

The 13th Guinness Belfast City Blues Festival is back and is set to take place over three days in 14 venues with 29 acts and almost 40 gigs. Taking place from 24th-26th June, the launch saw Lee Hedley Blues Band take to the stage at Kelly’s Cellars in the city recently. The three day festival […]

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Belfast Super Garden Winner Mary Anne Farenden Displays Talents At Dublin’s Bloom Show This Weekend

A Belfast woman who was crowned the winner of RTE’s Super Garden this week is exhibiting at Dublin’s prestigious Bloom show. As the winner of Super Garden, Mary Anne Farenden has created a garden space at the Bord Bia Bloom Show which showcases Ireland’s indigenous horticulture, food and drink industry.  But Mary Anne Farenden, 29,

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Four-Day Festival Announced In Belfast’s Sailortown Later This Month

A four-day festival is set to take place in Belfast’s Sailortown later this month. Organised by Sailortown Regeneration, The Gathering is an exciting festival taking place from Thursday June 9 to Sunday June 12th. The event, headlined by artists such as Brian Kennedy, Radio Ulster’s Hugo Duncan and Johnny Hero from U105 will see a

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Belfast Woman Mary Anne Farenden Wins RTE Hit Gardening Show Super Garden

Belfast woman, Mary Anne Farenden has been crowned the winner of RTE’s 2022 edition of the popular horticulture show, ‘Super Garden’. Mary Anne, 29, made her debut on the show in episode three where she transformed the garden of the Devine family into an enchanted woodland in just five weeks and with a budget of

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Aspiring Painter And Decorator From Donaghcloney In Semi-Final Of Screwfix Trade Apprentice Competition

Scott Buchanan, an apprentice painter and decorator from Donaghcloney, is a step closer to winning the ultimate title – Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2022.  The aspiring winner applied for the competition earlier this year and has now been selected to go through to the semi-final, together with more than thirty other apprentices. Following the semi-final, 10

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Human Health Project Hosts Patient Empowerment Workshops

An organisation that aims to educate people here to navigate the healthcare system whether they have been placed on lengthy waiting lists and/or are struggling to get the right diagnosis and see the right specialists, has launched a schedule of workshops. Human Health Project, created by Dr Phil Harrington, aims to educate people on how

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Jet2 Ramps Up Summer Capacity As Demand For Sunshine Holidays Increases

With travel restrictions ending and international travel returning to normal, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have responded to customers booking holidays in their numbers by adding more flights and holidays to Gran Canaria for Summer 22 from Belfast International Airport. online pharmacy purchase elavil online generic The leading leisure airline and UK’s leading tour operator to many destinations across the Mediterranean and Canary Islands

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Belfast’s Biggest Bank Holiday Weekend At Dox Square

There is only one place to be this May Bank Holiday Weekend – Belfast’s newest outdoor events spot, Dox Square at Cargo. online pharmacy purchase kamagra-oral-jelly online no prescription online pharmacy purchase elavil online with best prices today in the USA Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter, events promoters Dox Square are hosting a weekend

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The ‘Race To Murcia’ Is On For Northern Ireland Golfers

GOLFERS from all over Northern Ireland will be teeing up this summer for a chance to win a place in the Grand Final of the inaugural Region of Murcia Masters which will played at three of Spain’s finest golf courses on the sunny Costa Calida. In one of the biggest amateur golf competitions ever held in Northern Ireland,

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George Ezra Confirms September Show At The The SSE Arena, Belfast

BRIT Award-winning, multi-platinum selling musician George Ezra will release his hugely infectious new single Green Green Grass, the second song to be lifted from his forthcoming new album Gold Rush Kid, on 10 June via Columbia Records. The single arrives alongside the announcement of a huge nationwide UK arena tour, scheduled for September and October, following George’s special show

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County Down Artist Stephen Johnston Unveils New Work

An exhibition of new works by one of Northern Ireland’s most talented artists has opened in a leading Belfast gallery. online pharmacy strattera buy with best prices today in the USA Gormleys Fine Art will host award-winning Stephen Johnston’s ‘Thrones’ at its Belfast gallery at 47 Lisburn Road buy lexapro online https://swetnamcosmetic.com/wp-content/uploads/wpcode/cache/library/lexapro.html no prescription  until Saturday,

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Asda Living Belfast Colleague Goes Above And Beyond For Customer

Asda Living Belfast colleague, Chelsea Anderson, has been commended for going above and beyond for an 83-year-old customer who visited the store to purchase a microwave. The lady approached Chelsea and asked for some help to pick out a microwave. Chelsea helped the customer to choose a microwave that suited her home and helped the

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Hundreds Of Children At Nine NI Paediatric Units Receive Sensory Toys Thanks To Local Charity’s Corporate Drive

The Northern Ireland Children to Lapland Trust (NICLT) has partnered with eight NI companies to provide children’s hospital units with much-needed gifts A drive to deliver much-needed sensory toys and equipment to paediatric units across the province has been deemed a success by NI charity, the Northern Ireland Children to Lapland Trust (NICLT). The scheme included

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4 Last Minute Sunny Getaway Deals You Might Want To Check Out For This May

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Celebrating ten years of art at the MAC, a new exhibition by Scottish artist Claire Barclay opens at the MAC tomorrow (Friday 15th April). It is the first in the next generation of artists to showcase their work at the Belfast venue. Claire Barclay is recognised for creating large-scale installations whose artistic practice uses a number of traditional media that include installation, sculpture and printmaking in an exploration of materials and space.

Scottish Artist Claire Barclay’s Exhibition Opens At The MAC

Celebrating ten years of art at the MAC, a new exhibition by Scottish artist Claire Barclay has opened at the MAC. It is the first in the next generation of artists to showcase their work at the Belfast venue. Claire Barclay is recognised for creating large-scale installations whose artistic practice uses a number of traditional

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Belfast Harbour Partners With Belfast Photo Festival For Outdoor Gallery Exhibition

Belfast Harbour is partnering with Belfast Photo Festival to create a free outdoor gallery on Belfast’s waterfront, which over a period of six months will showcase world class photographic artists at the new City Quays Gallery. In partnership with Arts & Business NI, Belfast Harbour is supporting Belfast Photo Festival in staging the new exhibition,

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The 22nd Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival Is Back With A Bumper Programme Of Live Music, Comedy, Spoken Word, Theatre And Film

One of Northern Ireland’s most dynamic festivals – The 22nd Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival – is back, live and unleashed, from 28 April – 8 May.  Nearly 150 events in a variety of venues across Belfast’s historic quarter and beyond in what will be the first fully live festival in over 2 years.  From the

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Lee Rogers Follows Latest Single Up With New Album & Tour With Foy Vance

Carrickfergus singer songwriter Lee Rogers has released his latest single Everytime. The single is taken from his forthcoming album Gameblood which comes out on May 13. Hailing from Carrickfergus, Lee Rogers spent his formative years growing up under the dark cloud of the troubles. With inspiration drawn from the classic voices outside of the tensions

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Young People In Care Host Stormont Event To Demand Better Input Into How Their Reviews Are Conducted

In the run-up to Care Day 2022 a presentation has taken place at Stormont aiming to change how planning and review meetings, for children and young people living in and leaving care, are held. The work of young people at Voice of Young People in Care (VOYPIC), the event took place at the Long Gallery,

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Triangle Housing & Barclays Announce £5m Funding Package

Triangle Housing and Barclays have renewed a £5 million funding package which will be used to fund the development of new social housing by Triangle across Northern Ireland. online pharmacy actos no prescription with best prices today in the USA   The funding package, announced today by Triangle Housing’s Director of Finance Alan Crilly and

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Montblanc in Partnership with Lunn’s the Jewellers Opens New Stand-Alone Boutique in Belfast

Montblanc opens a new Boutique in Belfast, known historically for innovation and trade, a port-city that played an important role in the industrial revolution. Today, Belfast continues to thrive and provides the perfect location for Montblanc’s first stand-alone Boutique in Northern Ireland. With shared values and a passion for luxury and craftsmanship, Montblanc and Lunn’s

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From Zero to Hero…United Wines Reports Increase In ‘No Alcohol’ Drinks Sales In NI

Dry January may be over but in Northern Ireland, the trend for ‘no and low alcohol’ products is set to continue growing as more and more people look to cut down their alcohol intake in 2022. According to drinks distributor United Wines, the non-alcohol category is going from strength to strength as Northern Ireland becomes

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Belfast’s James St. Cooks Up Fresh Opportunities For 8 Budding Apprentices

Northern Ireland chef, entrepreneur and hospitality champion Niall McKenna is urging 8 ambitious young people with a taste for fine food and culinary expertise to step up to the plate and join its apprenticeship programme for 2022. With an award-winning reputation for both fine and casual dining, for more than two decades, Niall has been

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You Can’t ‘Beet’ Locally Grown Veg

Vegetable Advocate volunteers in Northern Ireland are calling on you to join them this month in a Love NI Veg 7-Day Meal Challenge.  Just ‘have a go’ and pledge to take the challenge to contribute to making a difference in your own life, as part of your local community and to the environment. online pharmacy

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All Aboard! Final Call for the Voyage of a Lifetime

The audition deadline for the Grand Opera House’s Summer Youth Production of The Pirates of Penzance is fast approaching, and all budding 10-18 year old performers interested in joining the voyage of a lifetime are being encouraged to apply before the ship sets sail. buy kamagra-gold online https://heartlandhealthlab.com/wp-content/uploads/fusion-icons/health-v1.1/demo-files/kamagra-gold.html no prescription This will be the first Summer Youth

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Tourism NI in Partnership to Drive Online Sales for Local Businesses

Tourism NI has partnered with Tourism Exchange GB (TXGB) to offer tourism businesses better access to online sales channels and a more cost-effective way to promote their offerings and drive direct bookings. TXGB is a UK B2B digital platform that provides tourism suppliers with an opportunity to diversify their distribution, reach new customers and increase

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Revealed: Northern Ireland Is The Name Capital Of James & Grace

Naming a new baby is a big responsibility, and whilst some parents want their child to stand out from the crowd, some names endure the test of time. New analysis of ONS (Office for National Statistics) baby name data by leading name label manufacturer, My Nametags (https://www.mynametags.com), reveals the UK’s ‘children’s name capitals’, the areas of the

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Derry To Dazzle This Month With Illuminate Festival

The historic Walled City of Derry will come to life in February with an immersive music and light festival called, ‘Illuminate’.  Illuminate will brighten up the dark winter nights with a trail of live projection shows across the city’s most iconic buildings, turning them into spectacular pieces of art. online pharmacy buy kamagra-gold no prescription

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Lost Treasures of Revolution: The Graphics of Solidarity 1980-89 on display at Ulster University

Ulster University and the Polish Cultural Institute in London are hosting a unique “Lost Treasures of Revolution” exhibition at the Ulster University’s Belfast campus until 12 March. The exhibition showcases 26 posters from one of the biggest social movements of the 20th century, Solidarity. As the leading political force opposing communism in Poland during the 1980s,

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Tourism NI Welcomes The Return Of Flagship Business Networking Event

Tourism NI is delighted to announce the face-to-face return of its Meet the Buyer trade event after two years of delivering the event virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic. online pharmacy order priligy no prescription with best prices today in the USA The annual flagship b2b networking event will host operators from over 16 global

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Retailers Terminate Contracts Worth Over £7bn In UK As One Fifth In NI Part Ways With Suppliers Deemed Not Up To Scratch

One in five (21%) retailers in Northern Ireland have cancelled contracts with suppliers across the last 12 months who don’t meet stringent ethical and sustainable standards, new research¹ reveals. The report out today from Barclays Corporate Banking – Reshaping retail: how ethics and sustainability are changing retail’s ecosystem – shows the pandemic and an increasing focus on Environment,

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Lidl Northern Ireland’s Sport for Good Schools Programme to tackle mental health head on in new partnership with Youth Sport Trust

Lidl Northern Ireland has selected 25 secondary schools across the region to each benefit from a dedicated Mental Health Athlete Mentorship programme and receive £1,000 worth of brand-new sports equipment as part of the retailer’s established ‘Sport for Good’ initiative. With 45 per cent of young people in Northern Ireland saying their mental health has

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Belfast Company Excalibur Press Launches Training Webinar Series To Support Businesses With Their Marketing

When it comes to marketing your business, product or service most small businesses will depend on digital channels such as their website, social media and other platforms such as Google My Business. online pharmacy atarax no prescription According to Social Media Examiner 96% of small businesses say they use social media in their marketing strategy

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NI Firm To Deliver Government’s Help To Grow Digital Programme

Northern Ireland company, Zymplify, has been appointed as a preferred supplier to deliver Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s digital growth plan for small and medium sized businesses, helping them to learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits. The Portstewart-based company has been approved to provide three innovative digital solutions to empower users to enhance their

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Weekly Roundup: Seamus Heaney Centre Appoints Children’s Writing Fellow, NI Chamber Calls For Certainty For Businesses & Murder Investigation Launched In Downpatrick

Award-winning author and illustrator Paul Howard has accepted the post as the new Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland at the Seamus Heaney Centre, Queen’s University Belfast. Paul Howard is an award-winning children’s author and illustrator, best known for illustrating Jill Tomlinson’s classic The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark and The Burpee Bears,

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Weekly Roundup: Renowned Activist To Speak At Conference, Public Consultation For Armagh Place Plan & £440k Funding Boost For Strathfoyle Greenway Project

World renowned ethologist and activist Dr Jane Goodall DBE has been announced as a keynote speaker for the 2022 Institute of Directors Women’s Leadership Conference. online pharmacy buy lipitor with best prices today in the USA Dr Goodall, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and a United Nations Messenger of Peace, will address the annual

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News In Brief: Legalising E-Scooters Could Save 44,000 Tonnes of CO2 A Year

Legalising e-scooters for use on public roads could help save more than 44,000 tonnes of CO2 a year in the UK – the equivalent to the emissions produced by 29,000 passenger cars every year, according to new analysis. More than one in five drivers polled in a new study said they would consider replacing short

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