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First 6 Concerts Unveiled For Belnash 2017

The organisers of the 13th United Airlines Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival have unveiled the first six concerts to be held next year. Panarts director Colin Magee, along with Belfast blues powerhouse Kaz Hawkins and Bangor songwriter Sam Wickens revealed the first six acts to be taking to the stage for the festival which runs from […]

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PHOTOS: Magherafelt Never Styled Better Event

FASHIONWEEK director Cathy Martin hosted a whole host of chic, high-end catwalk shows on Saturday 5 November, which showcased this season’s hottest trends from some of Magherafelt’s local independent businesses, plus high street stores in the town centre. The hourly events, which took place in Meadowlane Shopping Centre, saw audiences gather to get their latest

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Three Quarters Of School Pupils Are “Stressed Out” Warns Health Company

As parents and kids get settled into another new school term a Northern Ireland health company are warning of an ever-increasing problem amongst youths. According to The Health & Wellbeing Co over three quarters of secondary school pupils in Northern Ireland are “stressed out”, a figure they describe as “staggering”. From home life, general school life

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11 Secrets That Will Help You Empower Yourself Everyday

When it comes to looking after our wellbeing it’s important to understand that we all have the tools by which to empower ourselves to make significant changes in our lives. That’s the message Craigavon based complementary therapist Deborah King brings to her clients on a daily basis. Her mission is to empower others to know

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LIVE REVIEW: The Maverick asylum rocks the Diamond Rock Club with Selene: Saturday 15th October

MAVERICK sing about it being “In Our Blood” and for those that make the pilgrimage to the Diamond Rock Club from far and wide, rockin’ out in Ahoghill really is in our blood. The venue sees many an act from across the world grace its stage, but it is a spiritual home for many, many

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Is This Product The Secret To Sports Success?

A transdermal trio of MagnesiumOil Sprays by health pioneers BetterYou™ has been certified for inclusion in the kit bags of the world’s elite sporting stars and coaches. BetterYou MagnesiumOil Original Spray, BetterYou MagnesiumOil Recovery Spray and BetterYou MagnesiumOil Joint Spray have all now been certified on the Informed-Sport programme, which provides assurance that products have

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Award Winning Ken Loach Film ‘I, Daniel Blake’ To Be Screened This Month In Belfast

Leading Northern Ireland charity Advice NI is celebrating its 21st birthday by hosting a unique preview screening of the recent Palme D’Or winner “I, Daniel Blake” in association with the Belfast Film Festival. The film, made by legendary British director Ken Loach has a particular resonance for Advice NI and its clients as it deals

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New Partnership To Grow Charitable Giving

Two Northern Ireland organisations dedicated to promoting charitable giving have launched a new partnership to boost philanthropy over the next three years. Giving Northern Ireland and Belfast Charitable Society will be working collaboratively on a series of events and projects looking at ways to increase awareness of giving for both businesses and individuals. online pharmacy

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Belfast And Derry To Host Unusual Suspects Festival

Belfast and Derry are co-hosting a festival with a difference aimed at building unlikely connections for social change through social innovation. The Unusual Suspects Festival from October 12-14 is a festival of ideas, solutions and debate bringing together local organisations and some of the world’s experts in social change to seek new and imaginative ways

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Google Digital Marketing Secrets Revealed At Belfast Event

Junior Ministers Megan Fearon and Alastair Ross joined 200 delegates at Google Digital Garage on Tour – Northern Ireland with Google Digital Garage’s Zoe Hartill in Belfast today. Junior Minister, Megan Fearon said: “25 years since the World Wide Web was launched, the internet is not just at the heart of the global economy but

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Ulster Orchestra To Perform A Whopping 50 Performances Around The Country

The Ulster Orchestra is celebrating 50 years as Northern Ireland’s symphony orchestra and will mark its golden anniversary with 50 pop-up performances in and around Belfast City on Wednesday September 28. Passers-by at key city (and some quirky) locations, can expect to be wowed as members of the Orchestra, ranging from soloists, ensembles and the

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15 Things To Do Around The Coast In Northern Ireland This Autumn

The clear, crisp autumn weather is the perfect time to plan a trip around Northern Ireland’s spectacular Causeway Coastal Route which starts in Belfast and stretches to Derry~Londonderry. Whether you are planning a day trip or a long weekend away, you can enjoy an exhilarating drive which will see you take in some of the most

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Law Firm Becomes First In NI To Deliver Schools Programme

Carson McDowell has become the first law firm to deliver the Lawyers in Schools programme to young people in Northern Ireland. The partnership with the Citizenship Foundation, funded by the Legal Education Foundation, will see nine solicitors from the firm volunteer their time to help young people learn about their rights and responsibilities across a

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NI’s First Plus Size Designer Bridal Boutique Launches In Belfast

With 57% of the UK and Ireland’s female population now categorised as ‘plus size’ (size 16 and over), the demand for fuller figure frocks is clearly on the rise. Yet virtually none of Northern Ireland’s bridal boutiques stock dresses above size 12, and for the larger lady looking forward to her big day, the fat-shaming

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Legend Christy Moore Announces Co Louth Gig In November

Irish music legend Christy Moore has announced he will play in Co Louth later this year. The singer/songwriter considered as one of the most compelling and inspirational musicians Ireland has ever seen will play the Carrickdale Hotel on Saturday November 12. Tickets go on sale Friday September 23 at 9am from the venue and usual

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Rock Band THUNDER Announce Dates In Belfast & Dublin For 2017

The mighty Thunder will be undertaking a UK & Ireland tour in March 2017 including a date for Dublin’s Vicar St on 30 March and Belfast’s Mandela Hall on 31 March 2017. These hotly anticipated shows will of course be packed with many of the hits from the band’s stellar history, but also tracks from

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Susan McWilliam’s Modern Experiments Exhibition Opens In Banbridge

A new exhibition, funded by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, will be the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of work by celebrated international artist Susan MacWilliam ever assembled. buy zithromax online https://cancer.coloradowomenshealth.com/images/ucgynonc/zithromax.html no prescription pharmacy Taking place in the FE McWilliam Gallery and Studio, Banbridge, the Belfast artist’s dramatic series of video installations,

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Why Connecting With Your Guardian Angel Can Improve Your Day

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Modern Hymnists The Gettys Perform Three-Day Conference Concert At Waterfront Hall

Renowned modern hymnists Keith and Kristyn Getty – generally considered to have revolutionised the form with well-known hymns including “In Christ Alone” – return home to Northern Ireland next week to kick off their “Facing A Task Unfinished” world tour. The husband and wife singer-songwriting duo will perform three concerts and a church music conference

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Study Linking Asthma Attacks To Low Vitamin D Levels Welcomed By Health Pioneers

A daily oral sunshine spray could be the answer to halving the risk of severe asthma attacks after a recent study suggested that taking a vitamin D supplement can help by reducing inflammation in the lungs and warding off viruses. The review, led by experts at Queen Mary University of London [1] found that people

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Mount Stewart Reveals Final Line-Up For Festival Of Conversations

A stellar line-up of famous faces has been confirmed for the inaugural Mount Stewart Conversations. Taking place on Saturday September 17 and Sunday September 18, guests to the first ever Mount Stewart Conversations festival, organised by the National Trust, will be to treated to world-class debate, award-winning performers and international artists, all appearing in various

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Comedian Tim McGarry ‘Goes Over The Top’ In New Show

Belfast comedian Tim McGarry is back on the road again. Following the success of his tour Tim McGarry’s Irish History Lesson, the star of BBC’s Blame Game, Give My Head Peace and The Hole In The Wall Gang Tim returns with a brand new stand-up show about our history. This time instead of taking on

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6 People Experienced An Electronic Sound Bath, You Might Be Surprised By What They Say

Ever been to a sound bath?  Better still what about an electronic sound bath? Sound Therapist Tessa Greer from the Sound Healing Spa is probably best known on the DJ circuit as DJ Troya having carved a successful career in club DJ’ing over the years. However, recently the producer and complementary therapist decided to take her

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9 Things You NEED To Know Before Heading To Tennent’s Vital 2016

It’s finally here Tennent’s Vital is set to blow Belfast away with some of the biggest acts in rock and dance music. We headed down to the site to see it being set up and to give you a sneak peak into what you might find on the day. Headlined this year by the Red

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Are You Ready For An Electronic Sound Bath This Weekend?

A DJ turned complementary health therapist is set to merge both her passions in an attempt to deliver a “healing” electronic dance event at this year’s Sunflowerfest. Sound Therapist Tessa Greer, will return to the stage as DJ Troya, in an Electronic Sound Bath next weekend. Having been well known on the nightlife circuit Tessa

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Do You Believe In Ghosts? Paranormal Experts To Descend On Belfast For Big Debate

A TEAM of Northern Ireland ghost hunters are hoping to answer the question “do ghosts exist?” at an event in Belfast later this year. The well known faces behind the hugely successful BBC NI series Northern Ireland’s Greatest Haunts are bringing together some of the top names in paranormal investigation at the Crumlin Road Gaol

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Stars Are Raising A Laugh For Integrated Education

NORTHERN Ireland’s best known entertainers will be taking to the stage at the Ulster Hall later this year in support of integrated education. The Stand Up For Integrated Education on September 10 will feature a host of top comedians along with “TV mentalist” David Meade. According to organisers the Integrated Education Fund the line-up promises

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Seamstress To The Stars Marie Nancarrow Gives Own Designs A Sustainable Future

BELFAST seamstress to the stars, Marie Nancarrow, is scoring success across the world with her beautiful, bespoke denim designs with commissions already flooding in from the likes of pop superstar Katy Perry. By day Marie, 47, from Belfast is mum to her kids Shea (19) and Darcy (4) as well as a fashion designer and

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5 Simple & Easy Methods To Help You Become More Positive Everyday

When it comes to how we feel on a day to day basis it’s easy to let the daily grind get you down. And for some there’s plenty of good reasons for feeling a little negative. However, acknowledging negative feelings and being swamped in them are two very different things. They say it’s the little

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Diagnosed With A Pituitary Tumour, Tessa Greer Re-Evaluated Her Life

WHEN former DJ Tessa Greer decided to give up life behind the decks it wasn’t because she’d fallen out of love with the music. For years the 44-year-old was working unsociable hours in high stress environments while bringing up children. But just over a decade ago Tessa was diagnosed with a Pituitary Tumour causing her

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Try Something New At The SOMA Body & Soul Festival This Weekend

TONIC Health & Wellness deliver this year’s SOMA Body & Soul Area as part of the SOMA Music Festival in Castlewellan. Now in its fourth year, the festival is supported by Northern Ireland Tourism, Newry Mourne and Down District Council, Food NI and the Arts Council, and features a wide range events as well as

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Bionic Beauty Stacy Paris’ Battle For Model Dream Against The Odds

BELFAST’S Alternative Fashion Week is firmly putting its stamp on the world of diversity modelling. Having already revealed that not only will their forthcoming shows include heavily tattooed models and a gore/horror segment they’ve taken it one step further. Organiser and photographer Shelley Rogers said the team behind the inaugural Belfast Alternative Fashion Week scoured

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From Doorman To Life Coach, Belfast Man Richard D Martin Reveals His Journey

A BELFAST man who worked 14 years in the door security industry gave it all up to become a life coach. And Richard Martin, 40, from Belfast has revealed it was learning to become less shy and more confident at the door of the city’s nightclubs and hotels that eventually led him to pursuing his dream

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Top NI Entertainers Take To The Stage For Integrated Education

NORTHERN Ireland’s best known entertainers will be taking to the stage at the Ulster Hall later this year in support of integrated education. The Stand Up For Integrated Education on September 10 will feature a host of top comedians along with “TV mentalist” David Meade. According to organisers the Integrated Education Fund the line-up promises

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Thousands Set To Take To The Street For Anti-Austerity Rally In Belfast

THOUSANDS of people will descend on Belfast’s City Hall on Monday for an anti-austerity protest. Representatives from a wide variety of organisations and groups will take to the mic as part of a UK wide event. online pharmacy https://iowapsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/backup/2021/04/albuterol.html with best prices today in the USA online pharmacy https://calcuttaheartclinic.org/newv/snna-new/zovirax.html no prescription pharmacy Organised by local group Awaken

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Ending Homelessness Needs To Be An Outcome In Programme For Government

Three leading charities have come together to call on the NI Executive and Assembly to make a commitment to ending homelessness in the new Programme for Government. Simon Community Northern Ireland, MACS and Extern support people across different age groups and experiences, all of whom are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness. The call

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If You Were A Queen, Where Would You Visit In NI?

During their recent two-day engagement in Northern Ireland Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh took some time out to enjoy the scenes. Having spent a night at Hillsborough Castle the couple made their first ever visit to the world famous Giant’s Causeway before departing by steam train from Coleraine to Bellarena Railway Station.

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6 Kids TV Shows You PROBABLY Didn’t Know Were Made In Belfast

When it comes to entertaining your kids one Belfast company knows exactly what they’re doing. BAFTA-winning and EMMY® nominated Belfast-based studio Sixteen South have already notched up a whopping 30 international awards including a BAFTA, Broadcast Award, IFTAs, British Animation Award, HUGOs and countless nominations in their eight year history. Here are 6 Awesome Kids TV

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