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Belfast Networking Event To Put Money, Finance And Business Growth In Focus

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Business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals in Belfast will have the chance to put their own finance questions to the experts and explore how stronger business relationships can support growth at the latest Jennymount Business Park networking event. As part of its monthly networking series, Jennymount Business Park in North Belfast is hosting a session focused […]

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Belfast Networking Event To Put Wellness At Work In Focus

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A North Belfast networking event is set to give local entrepreneurs, freelancers and professionals the opportunity to explore practical ways to recognise the signs of stress, protect their wellbeing and understand when additional support may be needed. As part of its monthly networking series, Jennymount Business Park is hosting Wellness At Work: Tips & Strategies

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Record-breaking O’Neills Foyle Cup Draws To A Close After Unforgettable Festival Of Football

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A record-breaking O’Neills Foyle Cup concluded on Saturday after welcoming 1,013 teams and more than 20,000 players, coaches and officials to the North West for the biggest tournament in the competition’s 34-year history.Clubs travelled from across Ireland, the United Kingdom, Europe and North America to compete in 3,942 matches at more than 60 venues throughout

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KP Snacks Stumps Up A Grand For Local Cricket Clubs

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CRICKET clubs across Northern Ireland could knock their financial worries for six with a spin-credible £1,000 cash prize this summer, thanks to a campaign by KP Snacks (NI) to support its long-standing partnership with blockbuster cricket competition The Hundred. The Hundred is a fast-paced, action-packed televised 100-ball cricket tournament featuring world-class players and massive names

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What to Expect at This Year’s Classic Bike Fest

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The Classic Bike Fest, located in Bishopscourt, has always complemented its motorcycle related activities with a generous side of festival entertainment – and this year is no different. This major motorcycling event takes place between the 7th to the 9th of August and is hallmarked by classic bike racing, live music, and camping. This year,

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City centre businesses gear up for 800,000+ Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann visitors with expanded premises and additional events provision  

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Belfast City Council’s Special Licensing Committee has granted a number of entertainment licences, along with extensions to existing licences, to premises in the city centre, as final preparations take shape for the 2026 Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. The world’s biggest celebration of Irish music and culture is expected to bring more than 800,000 people

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Lisburn Rangers inspired by senior stars as girls’ game continues to flourish at O’Neills Foyle Cup

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The remarkable growth of the girls’ game is one of the defining success stories of the O’Neills Foyle Cup, and few clubs reflect that progress better than Lisburn Rangers Ladies. More than one in four teams competing at this year’s tournament are girls’ sides, underlining both the continued rise of women’s football and the growing

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New Workplace Charter Launched To Help Businesses Recognise And Respond To Domestic Abuse

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A new Workplace Charter on Domestic Abuse has been launched yesterday (July 27th) urging employers across the region to recognise domestic abuse as a workplace issue, and to commit to practical training for teams, resulting in support for affected colleagues. Developed by Women’s Aid Domestic Abuse Specialists, the Workplace Charter delivers assessment, policy, training, recognition, and accountability, bringing about a sustainable, informed and compassionate response to domestic

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Action Cancer Calls On Local Adventurers To Conquer The Mournes In Seven Peaks Challenge

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Every step taken will help fund Action Cancer’s life-saving services for local people across Northern Ireland. Local adventurers are being encouraged to take on one of Northern Ireland’s toughest fundraising challenges as Action Cancer’s Seven Peaks Challenge returns on Saturday 12 September 2026. The challenge will see participants conquer the seven highest peaks in the

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£30,000 Grants Launched For Northern Ireland Charitable Organisations To Upskill Next Generation Of Creatives

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Amazon’s Regional Creatives Fund returns for 2026, offering multiple grants of up to £30,000 for Northern Ireland charitable organisations upskilling people for creative industries careers    The fund awarded £86,000 to three Northern Ireland charities in 2025   The fund supports Northern Ireland charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs) and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) that run

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Retained Search vs Contingent Recruitment: The Honest Version, Without the Sales Pitch

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Most businesses don’t know these are two different models. They think some agencies are just better than others. That’s not quite right. Most businesses have no idea there are two fundamentally different recruitment models. They think some agencies are faster. Some are more thorough. Some are better connected. They assume the difference between a search

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Budget Energy SuperCupNI Launches New Website And App Ahead Of 2026 Tournament

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The Budget Energy SuperCupNI has unveiled the biggest digital transformation in its 43-year history with the launch of a brand-new official website and mobile app ahead of the 2026 tournament.     Designed as the tournament’s new digital home, the website and app bring together fixtures, results, league tables, team profiles, live streaming, ticketing, venue

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Kris Lindsay Swaps Irish FA Role For Proud Dad Duties At The O’Neills Foyle Cup

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For most of the year, Kris Lindsay is responsible for helping shape the future of Northern Ireland’s brightest young footballers.     This week, however, the Irish FA National Academy Manager has just one player he’s focused on. His son Alex.     Rather than assessing talent or supporting player development, the former Irish Premiership

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Derry/Londonderry Welcomes The World As Record Breaking O’Neills Foyle Cup Gets Under Way

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The 2026 O’Neills Foyle Cup officially got underway on Monday as more than 20,000 players, coaches and officials arrived in Derry~Londonderry for the Opening Parade and Welcome Ceremony, launching the biggest tournament in the competition’s 34-year history. Representing a record 1,013 teams from across Ireland, the United Kingdom, Europe and North America, thousands of young

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Boost Sport To Fuel Runners From Across The World

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BOOST Sport named as the official hydration partner of the Antrim Coast Half Marathon As the Condor Executive Antrim Coast Half Marathon prepares for its biggest event to date, BOOST Sport has been confirmed as the official hydration partner for the 2026 race. The partnership marks a third consecutive year of collaboration between BOOST Sport

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Liverpool And Manchester United Headline World-Class Line-Up As Budget Energy SuperCupNI Returns To Antrim And Newtownabbey

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Liverpool and Manchester United will headline one of the strongest line-ups in the history of the Budget Energy SuperCupNI Girls’ Tournament as Antrim and Newtownabbey prepares to welcome the world’s next generation of football stars. The Borough will once again host the Girls’ Premier and Junior Sections from Monday 27th to Thursday 30th July, with

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Belfast Networking Event To Tackle Authenticity & AI In Business

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Business owners across Belfast struggling to adopt AI tools whilst maintaining authenticity in their marketing now have the chance to learn the secrets to using large language models effectively. As part of their monthly networking series, Jennymount Business Park in North Belfast is hosting their latest session, Staying Authentic Whilst Levelling Up With AI on

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123 Flowers Arrives In Belfast With Blooming Bus Tour and Free Flowers

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Leading online florist, 123 Flowers is blooming into Belfast next week, with a floral-themed sightseeing bus tour and a giveaway of thousands of flowers. On Monday 20th July, a specially wrapped Belfast Sightseeing bus will travel through the city between 11am and 3pm, bringing a burst of floral colour to the streets of Belfast. Throughout the day,

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Tickets Now On Sale For World-Class 2026 Budget Energy SuperCupNI

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Tickets for this summer’s Budget Energy SuperCupNI are now on sale, giving supporters the opportunity to watch the next generation of football stars as some of the world’s leading academies arrive in Northern Ireland. Taking place from Sunday 26th to Friday 31st July, the 43rd edition of the internationally renowned tournament will welcome 64 Boys’

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Tourism NI Renews Support For 2026 Budget Energy SuperCupNI

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The Budget Energy SuperCupNI is delighted to announce that Tourism NI has once again confirmed its support for this summer’s tournament, recognising the competition’s significant contribution to the region’s tourism and visitor economy and reinforcing its position as one of Northern Ireland’s flagship international sporting events. For more than four decades, the Budget Energy SuperCupNI

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Ballet Set To Come Alive This Summer With Belfast International Ballet Festival

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Belfast International Ballet Festival (BIBF) launched its 2026 programme at The MAC, Belfast today, offering a first glimpse of the young talent set to take centre stage this summer. The launch was attended by Adéla Liškova, Artistic Director of High Points Youth Ballet, Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Hedley Abernethy, Judy Hutton of voco

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Translink Launches EQIA Consultation

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Translink has announced the launch of an Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) public consultation on potential changes to public transport services and fare discount schemes. The consultation will run for 12 weeks, closing on September 30th. It provides an important opportunity for passengers, stakeholders and the wider public to share their views and help inform a

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What’s On In Antrim And Newtownabbey This Summer

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Looking for ways to keep the family entertained this summer? Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has a packed programme of events and activities to help everyone make the most of the school holidays. Throughout July and August, families can enjoy everything from Summer Schemes and Sports Camps to popular events including Party in the Park,

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Meet The Heartbeat Of The Fleadh In Belfast, With 1,300 Volunteers Now Registered And Getting Ready To Welcome Visitors

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More than 1,300 volunteers have now registered to be part of Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast next month, highlighting the incredible community spirit behind one of Europe’s biggest cultural festivals. Training and orientation sessions are underway throughout July, preparing volunteers for their roles as the friendly faces and helping hands of the eight-day

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Chris Brunt To Officially Open 2026 Budget Energy SuperCupNI

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Chris experienced the tournament as a player before going on to captain a Premier League club and earn 65 caps for Northern Ireland. That gives him a genuine understanding of what this competition means to young footballers. Every year, we welcome talented young players from across the world, all looking to test themselves against some

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Community Finance Ireland Delivering Local Impact: New Report Reveals €/£4.63 In Social Value Created For Every €/£1 Invested

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Charity and social finance lender Community Finance Ireland has announced the results of its latest Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis, revealing that the organisation delivered a social value of €/£4.63 generated for every €/£1 invested in 2025. This finding underscores the significant and measurable impact of Community Finance Ireland’s work at grassroots level with

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Beattie, Hamill & Stewart Return To Belfast On Two-Way Agreements

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The Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the return of Kell Beattie and Carter Hamill, and the re-signing of Mack Stewart, on two-way agreements with Milton Keynes Lightning for the 2026/27 season. The trio, all of whom are products of the Junior Belfast Giants, have made 121 combined appearances for the Giants, alongside garnering invaluable

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The O2 Belfast Is Here: A New Era For Northern Ireland’s Premier Entertainment, Leisure And Education Destination

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A new chapter has begun, as Belfast’s iconic Landmark Millennium Project officially becomes The O2 Belfast. The milestone marks the start of a major 10-year naming rights agreement and signals the beginning of a historic new era for live events, sports, leisure, and visitor experiences. Effective 8 July, Priority members* can access exclusive Priority Tickets

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Dr Terry Cross Obe Delivers Specialist, Sight Saving Equipment To The Northern Ireland Regional Children’s Eye Unit At The Belfast Trust Royal Victoria Hospital

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£110,000 investment set to enhance care for 4,000 children annually, including sight-saving treatment for premature infants and children with complex needs. Dr Terry Cross OBE, a serial entrepreneur, has supported the delivery of specialist, sight-saving equipment to the Children’s Eye Unit at the Belfast Trust Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH). The equipment will play a life-changing

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Dog Royal Returns To Down Royal For A Paw-some Day Out

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Down Royal Racecourse is delighted to announce the return of Dog Royal, sponsored by GAIN Elite, taking place on Sunday 9th August 2026. This much-loved, family-friendly event invites dog lovers of all ages from across Northern Ireland to come together and celebrate their furry companions in style. Taking place at Down Royal Racecourse in Lisburn,

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The Salthouse Unveils £5 Million Luxury Spa As Northern Ireland’s Greenest Hotel Completes Wellness Destination

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The Salthouse Hotel has unveiled its long-awaited luxury spa following a £5 million investment, completing the final phase of the award-winning North Coast destination’s transformation into one of Ireland’s most distinctive sustainable wellness retreats. Sitting above Ballycastle with clean views across the Atlantic towards Rathlin Island, Fair Head, the Glens of Antrim and, on clear

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Giants Bring Ty Prefontaine To Belfast For 2026/27 Season

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The Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the signing of 27-year-old defenceman Ty Prefontaine for the 2026/27 season. From Saskatoon, the 6’3” Canadian joins the Giants following an impressive first professional season with the Allen Americans, during which he contributed 26 total points in 55 games for the Texas-based ECHL side.  Adam Keefe, Head Coach

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Go Succeed And Young Enterprise NI Inspire Over 2,500 Young People Through Future Founders

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Entrepreneurship scheme inspires over 2,500 young people in first year of success Northern Ireland’s enterprise support service Go Succeed, in partnership with Young Enterprise NI, has inspired over 2,500 young people to explore entrepreneurship and develop the skills needed to be among the next generation of business leaders. The ‘Future Founders’ programme, delivered in partnership

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AbbeyAutoline’s Personal Lines Senior Manager Honoured With Prestigious Rutter Medal In London Ceremony

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James O’Hara, a Chartered insurance broker and a senior manager at AbbeyAutoline, has achieved one of the Chartered Insurance Institute’s (CII) highest global accolades, capturing the prestigious Rutter Medal after topping the performance charts in his Fellowship examinations. The coveted award, which recognises the best new Fellow across the entire insurance industry, was presented recently

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Exciting “Bigger & Better” Schedule Of Events Revealed For Orangefest At Belfast City Hall

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The organisers of this year’s Orangefest have released the full lineup of family activities and entertainment happening at this year’s festivities at Belfast City Hall tomorrow. For over a decade activities in the city centre to complement the Annual Twelfth Parade have grown year on year as the event becomes more popular, however, 2026 marks

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Orangefest To Bring Family Fun And Culture To Belfast On Monday 13th July

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Belfast City Hall will come alive with family fun, cultural celebration and entertainment as Orangefest returns next week. With the Twelfth falling on a Sunday in 2026, the annual parades and Orangefest celebrations will take place on Monday July 13, marking the 336th annual demonstration of the Battle of the Boyne. Created to complement the

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Rising Numbers Of Adults Reaching Out To NSPCC Helpline About Children Being Left Home Alone

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Contacts to the NSPCC Helpline from adults concerned about a child being left at home alone or unsupervised have risen by 11%, the charity reports as it offers parents advice with the summer holidays approaching. The service, which provides help and advice for adults with concerns about the wellbeing of a child, handled 7,452 contacts from across

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Collaboration, Not Resilience Alone, Key To Stronger Growth, Says NI Chamber President

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NI Chamber President Neasa Quigley has used her first major public address to make the case for greater collaboration between government and business in Northern Ireland, stressing that transformational progress will only follow when public and private sector leaders are enabled to work together. Addressing more that 500 people at the membership organisation’s Annual Lunch

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