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2022 Boardroom Apprentice Ciara Burch

Going Beyond Expectations: Ciara Burch’s Journey With Boardroom Apprentice

Ciara Burch had long recognised the impact of board involvement throughout her role as a Project Management Consultant at PwC. The Belfast-native previously felt she lacked the experience and knowledge required to sit on a board before the opportunity to gain hands-on experience came along. With a strong desire to better understand the societal needs […]

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Three Ulster University Academics Recognised Among Ireland’s Leading World Class Researchers

Peace and equality champion, Emeritus Professor Monica McWilliams, one of the world’s top ten coastal management researchers, Professor Andrew Cooper, and Linguistic expert Professor Raffaella Folli have been admitted to the illustrious Royal Irish Academy. Three exceptional Ulster University academics have been admitted to the Royal Irish Academy (RIA) which has been honouring Ireland’s leading contributors

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Eddi Reader Live At The Mandela Hall Announcement

Saturday 9th September 2023 Mandela Hall – On Sale Now £28.50 (Includes all booking fees & charges. What you see is what you pay) We are delighted to announce this fully-seated show in the beautiful brand new Mandela Hall. Throughout her successful solo career, Eddi has released consistently great works, including highly acclaimed albums such as

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NI Chamber Welcomes Appointment Of US Special Envoy

Welcoming the appointment of a new US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland, Gillian McAuley, President, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) has said: “NI Chamber welcomes the appointment of Joe Kennedy III as US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland. “US trade and investment has played a vital role in bringing prosperity to

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Northern Ireland: United Nations Calls For Troubles Bill To Be Scrapped

Amnesty International has today welcomed calls from the United Nations to the UK Government to withdraw its widely opposed Northern Ireland Troubles Bill which breaches the Good Friday Agreement and rewrite it in compliance with human rights obligations and in effective consultation with victims and civic society. UN experts* warned that the proposed legislation fails

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Pinnacle Growth Group Holds Christmas Charity Coffee Morning At Newly Expanded Premises

Lisburn – based business growth specialist, Pinnacle Growth Group, held a charity coffee morning last week at its newly-expanded premises.  The event, which took place on December 15th, saw the consultancy present donations to its 2022 charity partners, Lisburn Foodbank and Dementia NI. The coffee morning, which also marked the opening of the firm’s larger

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NI Businesses Report Increasing International Trade

Businesses in Northern Ireland are reporting a strong appetite for international trade, according to the findings of a recent survey by Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) and Invest Northern Ireland. On the Northern Ireland Protocol specifically, just over half of members believe the Protocol is supporting business growth, compared to 29%

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The Consumer Council Retains Standard For Inclusive Service Provision

As the first organisation in Northern Ireland to be awarded the British Standard for Inclusive Service Provision (BS18477) in 2021, the Consumer Council has retained the Standard for the third consecutive time. BS18477 ensures the adoption of fair and inclusive practices that identify and meet the needs of vulnerable customers. It provides a framework to help organisations and its employees

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Electric Ireland Set To Increase Its Electricity Prices

Electric Ireland, the third largest electricity supplier in Northern Ireland, has announced today (9 December 2022) it is increasing electricity prices by 23.9% for customers from 1 January 2023. This price increase comes into effect at the same time as the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) rate for electricity changes to a discount of 13.6p/kWh (previously

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Power NI 14.2% Tariff Decrease Coincides With The Reduction Of Bill Support

Northern Ireland’s largest electricity supplier, Power NI, is set to decrease its tariff by 14.2% effective 1 January 2023 for over 473,000 households. This price reduction comes into effect at the same time as the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) rate for electricity changes to a discount of 13.6p/kWh (previously 19.9p/kWh). This means that the typical credit

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Dublin Harper To Perform At Belfast Music Festival Concert This Weekend

Dublin-native Anne-Marie O’Farrell will be taking to the stage this weekend as one of the many harpers due to perform at the Harps Alive│An Chruit Bheo│Harps Leevin festival Gala Finale Concert. Growing up surrounded by music and with Mary O’Hara serving as an inspiration, Anne-Marie’s passion for music and the harp in particular has established

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Time Is Running Out To Share Your Views On Proposed Cathedral Gardens Plans

Time is running out for people in the Cathedral Quarter to give their thoughts and views on major redevelopment plans for Belfast’s Cathedral Gardens. Ending on 23rd May, Belfast City Council are seeking your say on the ongoing plans for the transformation of Cathedral Gardens, also known as Buoys Park, into “a world class public

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ChordBlossom Celebrates 10 Years With A BlackBox Bash

Join Chordblossom on 27th May 2022 in the Black Box, Belfast as they come together with eight rising artists to celebrate their 10 year anniversary. Established in 2012, Chordblossom have remained dedicated to showcasing the ongoing wealth of musical talent on offer in Northern Ireland.  Taking over the Main Room and the Green Room, the

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Titanic Crowned The UK’s Favourite Period Drama Movie

National research has revealed that James Cameron’s Titanic is the UK’s favourite period drama movie of all time. The 1997 blockbuster was chosen by 25% of respondents, with Gladiator (2000) and The King’s Speech (2010) coming in at 18%, marking the top three . The research was conducted by Showcase Cinemas ahead of the release

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6 Gigs To Check Out In Belfast Over The Coming Year

With live entertainment back and better than ever, we’ve compiled a list of 6 upcoming gigs making their way to Belfast. Kae Tempest 3rd May 2022, Cathedral Quarter Festival Tickets: https://cqaf.ticketsolve.com/shows/873630667  Known as a performance poet, playwright, musician and author, join Kae as they embark on their ‘The Line Is A Curve’ tour in support

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Causeway Coastal Route Named Most Underrated Road Trip In The World

Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coastal route has come in first place in the world’s most underrated road trips locations. Even with a 98.1% positivity rate in Tripadvisor reviews, the coastal route had only been searched for 23,700 times in the previous 12 months. Results of the research came as a shock due to the beauty associated

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Causeway Coastal Route Makes Top 10 Best Road Trips Around The UK

Northern Ireland’s infamous Causeway Coastal Route has been ranked in the UK’s top 10 must-see summer road trip locations for 2022. Coming in at number 9 overall, the 130-mile route received a score of 5.24 out of 10. The road trip also ranked 13th for sunlight hours, 14th for road safety and 24th for tourist

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Job Vacancy Levels Begin To Stabilise Across Northern Ireland

After a 35% decline in hiring throughout 2020, 2021 statistics show an increase in professional vacancies across Northern Ireland. The previous year has seen County Antrim generate over 25,000 jobs, with Antrim reporting 7,000 IT jobs and over 3,200 accountancy vacancies. The data found the number of applications per vacancy throughout 2021 topped even pre-pandemic

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7 Beach Towns In Northern Ireland You Should Check Out This Summer

With summer fast approaching and staycations becoming increasingly popular, it’s important to know just what Northern Ireland has to offer. From well-known spots to the hidden gems, we’ve compiled a list full of must see beach towns that lie along our coastline. Carnlough, Co. Antrim Found a mere mile past Glenarm is Carnlough village, home

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5 Northern Irish Music Artists To Watch Out For in 2022

Although small, there’s no doubt about it that Northern Ireland is a country full of talent just waiting to be discovered. Here are 5 Northern Irish music artists to look out for this year: Lucy Gaffney Belfast-based Lucy Gaffney has been creating music for over a decade, originally releasing music with her brother as an

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Feel ‘Limitless’ Along the North Coast

With summer fast approaching, and the ideas of what to do quickly dwindling, look no further than Limitless Adventure Centre NI, located on the outskirts of Limivady. Finding home within a recognised Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty, Limitless NI opened its doors in 2009 as the first, and only, hovercraft experience in Northern Ireland.  Reaching

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