Tina Calder

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Dermot Kennedy

Dublin’s Dermot Kennedy Announces Belfast 2017 Show

Dublin’s Dermot Kennedy has announced his biggest European headlining tour to date this September and October, which includes a show at Belfast’s Limelight 2 on Sunday October 8, 2017. The tour follows a busy spring and summer that included sold-out shows in London, Dublin, NYC and Los Angeles, as well as his US festival debut […]

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Auditions Now Open For MAC’s First Youth Theatre Programme

Introducing MAC Youth Theatre, a new theatrical programme that aims to give young performers and stage managers from across Greater Belfast first-hand experience in producing and managing stage productions. Building upon the MAC’s already extensive learning and participation programme, the MAC Youth Theatre will feature an ensemble of twenty young performers and stage managers as

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Don’t Miss The Signs Of Childhood Bullying Just Because It’s The School Holidays

Childhood bullying is something we all remember in some way, shape or form.  Either as victims, perpetrators or those who watched from the sidelines. But the landscape of bullying has changed significantly since most of us were teenagers or children.  With the emergence of the technological age young people are far more connected today than

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Bugzy Malone Announces Headline 2017 Show In Belfast

  Manchester born wordsmith Bugzy Malone is pleased to announce a headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast on Sunday October 22, 2017. The star released his new album King Of The North recently to critical acclaim. Fast developing a reputation as one of the UK’s brightest independent talents Bugzy Malone has been dubbed “The

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COMMENT: Are We Limiting Today’s Children By Having Expectations That Are Too Low?

When it comes to each generation there’s a general consensus that our children are becoming “smarter”. online pharmacy zofran buy with best prices today in the USA buy ventolin online https://bonddentalbilling.com/wp-content/uploads/wpforms/cache/templates/ventolin.html I wonder though is this really the case. We stare in awe as a toddler takes a picture on a mobile phone or gasp

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Try Innovative New Mayka Toy Block Tape At BRICKLIVE Belfast

Lucky LEGO® fans attending BRICKLIVE in Belfast next week will be among the first in the world to get their hands on the innovative new Mayka Toy Block Tape. The UK’s biggest LEGO fan convention, coming to Belfast for the first time from August 3-6, will be hosting an awe-inspiring stand with an interactive display

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Would You Like To Sing On Stage With The Celtic Women?

This September Celtic Woman bring their current ‘Voices Of Angel’ tour to make a rare appearance on home soil at 3Arena. The current line up of Susan McFadden, Mairead Carlin, Eabha McMahon and Tara McNeill are thrilled to get the opportunity to play at home in Ireland. To make this occasion even more special Celtic

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Ana Matronic Set For TEDxStormont 2017

Ana Matronic from the world-famous band Scissor Sisters is set to address TEDxStormont Women taking place at Parliament Buildings, Stormont on 2 November. The Scissor Sisters frontwoman and robot obsessive, Ana Matronic has written about her love of robotics in her book ‘Robot Takeover’ which looks at 100 of the most iconic robots from popular

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Over 30 Artists Announced For 2017 Hilden Beer Festival LineUp

Over 30 artists will play Irelands longest running annual beer & music festival at Hilden Brewery, Lisburn from August 25-27. Now celebrating its 35th year and located at Irelands oldest independent brewery, the festival showcases the finest collection of music, complemented by the wide range of local beers, ciders and spirits available across the weekend.

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10 Things To Do In Northern Ireland (July 24-30, 2017)

From music festivals to family days out and cultural events there’s plenty to do around the country. DiscoverNI have picked out just a few things to do in Northern Ireland over the coming week. Here are 10 exciting things taking place from July 24-30: 1. Cairncastle Bluegrass & Folk Musical Evening Ballygally Halfway House Hotel,

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NI Couple Launch JustGiving Campaign To Save Baby Daughter

The parents of a baby girl from Bangor, Co Down are calling on the public to help them fund getting their daughter private medical care in London. A JustGiving campaign §has been created for Jorja Emerson who was born with a rare chromosome disorder called 1q43q44 deletion. Jorja is currently in intensive care at the

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Belfast Zoo Welcome Mongoose Babies Rikki-Tikki and Tavi

Belfast Zoo has recently become home to a brother and sister pair of yellow mongoose. The pair arrived from Bristol Zoo a few months ago and visitors can now spot them in their newly built enclosure, beside the recently renovated and extended reptile and amphibian house. Senior keeper, Allan Galway, said “We are delighted to

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The Top 20 Inspirational Children’s Movie Quotes Revealed

Lines from Toy Story, The Wizard of Oz and Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone featured in the top 10 in a poll of the most inspirational children’s movie quotes, according to new research revealed today. Over a quarter (28%) of people in the UK voted character Belle’s line from Beauty and The Beast, “It’s not

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Here’s What Northern Ireland Women Want – And It’s NOT Beards

It’s the age old question – what do women want in men? What’s more important, height? Muscles? Beards? A new comprehensive survey by men’s grooming brand men-ü has put an end to such speculation by revealing once and for all what the women of Northern Ireland want. The research shows that the ideal man has

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THE VAULT Starring Francesca Eastwood, Taryn Manning & James Franco Set For UK Cinemas In September

The Vault is an action-packed supernatural heist thriller, filled with tension, frights and mind-bending horror. In UK cinemas from September 8, directed by Dan Bush (The Signal) and Produced by Tom Butterfield and Luke Daniels, The Vault stars Francesca Eastwood (Outlaws and Angels), Taryn Manning (Orange is the New Black, 8 Mile, Hustle & Flow), Scott

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Things To Do In Northern Ireland

10 Things To Do In Northern Ireland (July 17-23, 2017)

From family days out to gigs and cultural events there’s plenty to do around the country.  DiscoverNI have picked out just a few things to do in Northern Ireland over the coming week. Here are 10 exciting things taking place from July 17-23: 1. Strawberry Tea Fair Ballance House, Crumlin, Co Antrim, 22 July Enjoy

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Belfast Film ROCKY ROS MUC To Be Released In America

A film directed and produced by Belfast based production company Below The Radar is set for its US release and will qualify for the 2018 Academy Awards – a first for an Irish language feature length documentary. ROCKY ROS MUC premiered in Boston in March and will have its Irish premiere at the prestigious Galway

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Who Wants To Go To The Teddy Bear’s Picnic This July 15?

Asda’s 16-strong band of Community Champions are set to host Teddy Bear’s Picnics across Northern Ireland this July to kick-start the retailer’s 2017 fundraising campaign for BBC Children in Need. Each picnic will have traditional treats and fun and games including a tombola, spin and win wheel, colouring in and Pudsey-themed crafts. George Rankin, Senior

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Belfast Zoo Goes The Extra Mile For Flamingo Conservation

Forget love island this summer, Belfast Zoo keepers have been busy matchmaking a flock of 41 flamingos. Belfast Zoo has been home to flamingos since the zoo opened in 1934 but first became home to Chilean flamingos in 2010. However, in this time the birds have never laid eggs despite attempts by the zoo team

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Ulster Stars Help Launch First Junior International Canoe Polo Championships

Hundreds of young people from around the world will travel to Northern Ireland this summer to take part in the first ever Junior International Canoe Polo Championships at Knockbracken Reservoir in Carryduff, just outside Belfast. The event which takes place from 2-6 August, will host over 500 young people and their support teams from 18

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Rose Week

Have Yourself A Blooming Good Time At Rose Week

This year’s Rose Week at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park promises visitors of all ages a blooming good time. Rose Week is a floral delight, attracting entries from across the globe to its competition, with the added attraction of music, street entertainers, arts and crafts. It runs from Monday 17 July – Sunday 23

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Thursdays Come First In The Cathedral Quarter!

Weekends start even earlier in the Cathedral Quarter! The first Thursday of every month in Belfast’s celebrated cultural core is set to become the essential date in the city’s social calendar. First Thursdays – which kicks off on Thursday 3 August – is a colourful initiative designed to showcase the very best of the city’s

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Meet The Artist: Jordain Gillen, Ballymena

  Artist Jordain Molloy Gillen has always had a passion for the creative arts and after four years at the Belfast School of Art he’s now firmly established in the local scene. Throughout his time as a student Jordain, 23, used his time to get the opportunity to exhibit his work across galleries throughout Belfast. Not

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REVIEW: A Super Day With Northern Ireland Super Heroes

When it comes to finding things to do with a 4-year-old over the summer nothing can quite match the excitement of finding a super heroes event nearby. I recently set up a group for Logan’s class parents as we head for the “big school”.  I’d hoped we could meet up with other kids heading to P1

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Any Idea What Your Credit Score Is? Here’s What You Need To Know

Two thirds of Brits have no idea what their credit score is, according to research. Poor money-management skills due to poor financial education in schools has led to two thirds of people unable to obtain a mortgage or loan. A poll of 2,000 adults in the UK found that more than four in 10 have

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Business Is Booming For The Scammers Warns Trading Standards

Trading Standards Service has warned consumers to beware because business is booming for scammers. During July which is Scams Awareness Month, Trading Standards Service are highlighting how the technological revolution has made scamming a fine art. The abundance of telephones, smartphones, computers and tablets has inspired a new generation of scammers from home and abroad.

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PRODUCT NEWS: Innovative FlexDesk 640 Launched

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Forget Love Island: One In 10 People Meet Their Other Half At A Festival

Candlelit meals and strolls in the moonlight are all very well, but it appears the great British public are mixing it up when it comes to romance. According to new research from events and ticketing agent, Skiddle, one in 10 of us now meet our other halves at a festival. One in 20 of us

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The Magic Of The Fossett’s Circus Comes To Tayto Park

Tayto Park has teamed up with Fossett’s Circus, the country’s National Circus, for the second year running to present an impressive new show in the theme park and zoo this summer. Experience the magic and excitement of the Fossett’s show with the very best of the Fossett’s family and international performers presenting a variety of

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AW17 Is About Stylish Wardrobe Essentials, Sharp Suits & Quality Footwear For Men

Looking sharp and having a capsule wardrobe is the key to men’s fashion this Autumn/Winter say the experts at M&S. As a result their new collections will focus on stylish wardrobe essentials, sharp fitting suits and quality footwear and accessories. online pharmacy https://www.healthyheartywholesome.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wpcode/cache/library/levaquin.html no prescription pharmacy Urban Simplicity combines the relaxed aesthetic of sports luxe, and the

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Ed Sheeran Confirms Belfast, Dublin, Cork & Galway Dates

Following his triumphant Glastonbury Festival headline performance, Ed Sheeran has announced his Nationwide 2018 Ireland stadium tour. Kicking-off at Corks’s Páirc Uí Chaoimh on 4 & 5 May, Boucher Road Playing Fields in Belfast on 9 May, Galway’s Pearse Stadium on 12 & 13 May followed by Phoenix Park Dublin on 16 & 18 May.

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Legendary Blues Man Steve Payne Hits The Spaniard & Kelly’s Cellars With SP3

BELFAST City Blues Festival welcomes legendary roots/blues guitarist Steve Payne to Kelly’s Cellars and The Spaniard with his SP3 band. buy zofran online zofran online generic online pharmacy buy glucophage online no prescription pharmacy Also featuring in SP3 are six-string ace Paul Hobday and Northern Ireland’s Billy Boy Miskimmin on harmonica. The band will be

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NEW RELEASE: The Whole Of The Moon by Jacqui Sharkey

Donegal singer/songwriter Jacqui Sharkey already has three critically acclaimed albums to her name and is about to launch her brand new single, The Whole Of The Moon, a cover of the Waterboys’ hit, on June 16. Taken from her forthcoming studio album, Jacqui describes The Whole Of The Moon as: “One of these incredible songs

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Art: Lovers Follow The Light To Freedom And Beyond

There’s something special about being involved in a creative project that has no commercial element to it.  What I mean by that is that it’s rare I get the opportunity to create just for the love of creating. Recently I was privileged to be asked by photographer Debbie Deboo to make a “silver steampunk inspired

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5 Reasons Why Video Marketing Works

  Video marketing is on the rise, with loads of companies finding it the most effective way to share their brands and ideas with consumers. It’s thought that we’re living in a visual age, in which most of us don’t want to read our information anymore, we prefer to watch it. But, it’s not exclusive

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Art: Haunted House In The Wilderness Gives Life To Romantic But Tragic Photoshoot

When it comes to finding the perfect location for a photography shoot so when the perfect one falls on your lap it’s inevitable that the results are going to be spectacular. This was the case on a recent shoot by photographer Debbie Deboo.  Best known for her artistic portrait shoots and macro photography, Debbie is

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Belfast City Blues Festival

Belfast City Blues Festival Once More Takes To The High Seas!

THE Belfast City Blues Festival once more takes to the high seas – well across Belfast Lough – for the welcome return of the now famous Blues On The Boat Music Cruises. Music, food and drinks will be served on board with top performers playing including The Fabulous Mustangs, Rab McCullough & The Rev Doc

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