Five Minutes With Eileen Mullan
“When I was serving fish and chips in my parents’ chip shop in Portrush I never thought someone one like me would get to serve on a board in the public and third sectors.” Reflecting…
Read More“When I was serving fish and chips in my parents’ chip shop in Portrush I never thought someone one like me would get to serve on a board in the public and third sectors.” Reflecting…
Read MoreAn organisation founded in lockdown is putting Northern Ireland’s social enterprises and local businesses on the map, including competing successfully to supply the NI Bureau in Washington, DC with ‘Gifts with Purpose’ for key stakeholders…
The first Lough Neagh Artisans Market will take place at Lock Keeper’s Cottage, Toome, on Sunday 22 May from 1.00pm to 5.00pm. The market is a pilot to showcase local produce, arts and crafts from…
What started out as a hobby for Dawn Demain, owner of Carnlough-based Antrim Rain Natural Soap Co., has turned into a successful brand, gift shop and tourist experience. Initially making soap to pass the time…
A local artisan drinks manufacturer is set to open a second location of its successful Gin School in the trendy Cathedral Quarter bar, The Thirsty Goat next month, after receiving support from Mallusk Enterprise Park…
Tourism NI has awarded five stars to Strand Head accommodation based in Portstewart, under its Accommodation Grading Scheme. Following an extensive refurbishment last year, Strand Head offers guests a unique setting with five luxurious en-suite…
David Johnston, founder of Belfast-based business with purpose, OutsideIn, is the first to share his story in 2022 on a Belfast City Council online resource which aims to inspire people to start their own business…
This year, to mark the occasion of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, The Arts Council have designed the Small Grants Programme. This programme is an opportunity for organisations to deliver concepts linked to future…
Mid and East Antrim ceramic workshops for you with Potter and Bunny By Jade Hamill If you’re looking for a creative pursuit or hobby, then you have come to the right place. The next time…
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…
As many business owners work on their 2022 marketing and communications strategies and plans many will struggle to figure out what to do with their social media in the year ahead. A new training session…
Slow Food Causeway and Taste Causeway Members scooped five out of 10 prestigious Slow Food Northern Ireland Awards last week. The awards were held on Friday December 10 in a night of celebration as local…
Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust, in partnership with Ulster University, are delivering two free marketing and social media training sessions to local creatives, storytellers, and artisans next week as part of the EU funded…
A week of free, tailored online events for Belfast-based entrepreneurs gets underway today and will culminate in a showcase of new start-up businesses at St George’s Market on Friday, November 12. Belfast is joining one…
Fleur Mellor is a Freelance Choreographer and Producer originally from Liverpool and currently living in Northern Ireland. Fleur works for Peter Corry Productions, specialising in live theatre and events as well as developing briefs for…
Belfast based Dylan McCaughtry, 31, is the creative mastermind behind this year’s CNB21 presents The Ogham Grove. The son of Gawain Morrison, Creative Lead for the Culture Night concept, Dylan’s artistic upbringing has led him…
Zipporah (Zippy) Reynolds is a 28-year-old Freelance Artist from Banbridge, specialising in street art/illustration. For the past 9 years, she has been working as a Textile Artist for film and TV after studying Fashion Design…
Damian Mills from Lisburn is a PhD Candidate in Music for the Performance Without Barriers research team in Queen’s University Belfast and is also a bandleader for Beatndrum Samba in Belfast. He is this year’s…
The Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID), Destination CQ, has formally launched its Business Plan for the next five years as it enters balloting on re-establishing the improvement district for a further five years. Damien…
Tomàs FitzGerald is a Lighting Designer and Co-owner of Stage Lighting Centre. Originally from Dublin, Tomàs’ love for stage lighting sparked at an early age when he helped out backstage at his father’s shows –…
As the conversation around climate change heats up ahead of COP26 in November, the team behind Culture Night Belfast 2021 have stated their ambitions for an “almost 100% sustainable event” this year. Partnering with artist…
We’re delighted to announce the return of our extremely popular Hillsborough Farmers’ Market series this year. The three farmers’ markets will take place along The Dark Walk in the historic village of Hillsborough from 10am to…
Breathing new life into pre-loved furniture has remained the focus of the Ballymena based Chique Unique from the days when the thriving family business was merely a welcome outlet for Shauna O’Neill’s rehabilitation after she…
Perched just a couple of hundred yards from The Gobbins Cliffs, Audrey Kyle offers a unique art workshop, helping people learn the skills of painting as well as connecting with nature. Folklore and the landscape…
Graduates to exhibit as part of exiting creative team in Makers House Ulster University graduates from Belfast School of Art are set to showcase their work in Makers House at The Designerie in Bushmills. This…
With more than 30 years-experience making jewellery and teaching others, Heather McFadden’s Gobbins Crafts offers the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill. Gobbins Crafts gives visitors the chance to learn to make their own…
Lifestyle changes bring lockdown business success When a difficult time in her life left Jessica Thompson struggling with mental health problems, she thought she would never be able to recover, but now she is at…
New healthy snack company, Benergy, has a mission statement Food Impacts Mood, as they deliver a range of healthy snack options including breakfast pots that are all plant-based. Available online, in selected gyms and shops,…
Katie Matthews is a 28-year-old, multi-award-winning entrepreneur, growth mindset educator, speaker, founder, mentor, trauma-informed practitioner and mental health and well-being trainer. She has 11 years lived experience with mental illness, and is passionate about supporting…
Gobbin’s Crafts, a jewellery studio owned by goldsmith and designer Heather McFadden, is the 11th business in Northern Ireland to be granted Économusée status. Today (May 13th) Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust invited guests…
Rebecca Bryson (35) is the owner of NI’s only exclusively plus size bridal boutique The hair and makeup artist was born in Lisburn but grew up in Auckland, New Zealand, returning to NI when she…
Joanne Campbell (47) is an Artist from Whitehead. She started in the industry in 2013 when she turned 40, although she has been drawing and painting most of her life. What genre / style do…
Belinda Cullen (44) originally from Australia now lives in Rostrevor Co. Down and owns Good Craic Gifts and Souvenirs, a fabulous little gift and souvenir shop celebrating all things Irish and Mournes. It stocks loads of…
Sharon Mccrea is a former IT teacher and systems Analyst who started Sweet Escape Products, an ethical brand. Sharon (51) was born and raised in Sion Mills Co Tyrone, but moved away to South Wales…
Greg Quinn (45) spent over 25 years in the industry working in senior HR leadership roles across a number of sectors, before launching People HQ, the HR consultancy firm. He is from Co Tyrone originally admitting…
Eddie O’Gorman (50) before launching his business, Crea Carn Performance, he worked in Norbrook. He attained a PhD on Creatine and decided to generate a stable form while training for the Dublin Marathon 2010. He…
Rory Shearer (67) and Helen Shearer (65) from Ballymena run Studio Potter together. After graduating from Art College Rory worked as a studio assistant with Forge Pottery Antrim. What genre / style do you create…
Human resources specialist consultancy, People HQ, has opened new offices in the heart of Newtownards to further advance the business ambitions of its clients. Founder, Greg Quinn, said the opening of the new office represented…
Two NI businessmen have invested £25k into creating an exciting new range of hand-crafted cocktails for us all to enjoy at home, the partners are delighted to have already secured a number of contracts with…
Ro Owens is a 26 year old Multidisciplinary Artist from Lurgan, but currently living in Belfast. Ro’s art focuses on performance and mainly on Illustration. Ro studied Drama at Queen’s University where she was introduced…
Colin Dardis is a 40 year old man from County Tyrone. Colin is a man of many talents, a Poet, an Editor, an Arts Coordinator and a Creative Writing Facilitator. Colin has been writing poetry…
Joe McStravick is a Film and TV Director from Moira, County Down. Joe studied Graphic Design and Photography at college and soon realised that he was more interested in photography than design. Once Joe finished…
Under a Christmas Sky features Northern Ireland’s finest musicians, actors, poetry and story-telling, filmed live at the Ulster Folk Museum. From traditional to contemporary everything you will see and hear has one thing in common….
Gallery 545’s Group Exhibition is moving from the virtual world to become a three-day pop-up at its Blick Studios on Belfast’s Malone Road from December 18-20. The show was previously available only online, but now…
Aine is a 23 year old makeup artist and social media influencer from Belfast. Who treats her 16k followers to makeup tutorials and creative looks. Why did you decide to become a blogger/influencer? I had…
Trisha McCluney is a 38 year old tribute artist to musical sensation, Cher. Trisha has been performing from a young age when she used to steal the show at her parent’s local residents club. Trisha…
The Golden Thread Gallery has launched an online platform to showcase the work that local artists have for sale at present. With museums, galleries and shops closed at present and with exhibitions and art fairs…
Francine Montgomery is a 25 year old photographer and videographer from Ballinderry. Francine studied Moving Image Arts in secondary school for A Level and she’s always been a movie buff. Francine took her love for…
Meta Auden formed Spectra Sensory Clothing to meet the needs for specialist clothing for children and adults on the autistic spectrum. The mother of two was a welfare rights worker prior to starting her shop….
Lauren McGee is a 31 year old photographer from Portrush. Lauren bought her first DSLR 4 years ago when she was suffering from Postnatal Depression. Lauren has always loved taking photos and she put all…
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