Dobbies Garden Centres is embracing the autumn season with a series of free-to-attend events at its Antrim and Lisburn stores throughout October, including Grow How, Little Seedlings Club and Little Seedlings Holiday Club. These seasonal activities aim to inspire gardening enthusiasts of all ages to embrace the wonders of autumn, while learning valuable gardening tips […]
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Gin lovers rejoice! Immerse yourself in the world of Brockmans Gin for an evening guaranteed to tantalise your tastebuds. Indulge in expertly crafted serves and innovative cocktails, meticulously matched to complement each stage of your four-course meal. With Brockmans Gin Brand Ambassador Mike Whatmoug as your guide for the evening, guests will journey through the rich
The Northern Ireland Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition has revealed seven speakers who are set to appear on one of five stages during the September 12 event. Centring on logistics and sustainability, the day-long feat provides delegates with a fantastic opportunity to network with other industry professionals, as well as learning from experienced
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Ards and North Down Borough Council has unveiled its Arts and Heritage Autumn Programme, packed with an exciting lineup of events, exhibitions, classes, and workshops running from September to December. Among the programme’s highlights is Aspects Festival, taking place in Bangor from 25 September to 6 October. This celebrated event is back with another stellar
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Comedian Andrew Ryan is set to perform his latest show, Let Me Know How You Get On, at the Portico Arts & Heritage Centre on 21 September from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. After relocating to Belfast, Ryan is bringing his unique brand of humour on tour across the UK and Ireland this autumn. The show, which
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Expert digital marketing professionals from some of the world’s biggest online brands are jetting into Belfast in September to speak at an event aimed at helping local businesses to grow. The DM Conference, in partnership with Ulster University, is taking place on September 20th and will feature insights from world-renowned companies like LinkedIn and Shopify.
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With a series of summer music events planned for Belfast during August, Translink is calling on attendees to plan ahead and pre-book their travel. Key concerts being highlighted by the public transport company are the Belfast Vital Music events with Liam Gallagher (16 August), Noah Kahan (17 August) and Emerge Festival (24th and 25th August)
A globally renowned entrepreneur, responsible for building successful multi-million-dollar businesses in Australia, Singapore and the UK is to address a one-day summit in Belfast that will challenge SME leaders to unlock their potential. The brainchild of Simple Scaling co-founders, Brendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin, the ScaleX™ Summit will take place at ICC Belfast on Wednesday,
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Thompson Dock, known as the birthplace of Titanic, is getting ready to become awash with light and sound as immersive outdoor theatre show “Shadowdock” puts the city’s maritime heritage in the spotlight. Showgoers will embark on an audio-visual journey, exploring the history of where Belfast began, and choosing what part they can play in its
This September, the award-winning Food and Cider Weekend returns to Armagh, promising a vibrant celebration of the region’s world-famous produce. From Thursday, 5th to Sunday, 8th, this year’s festival features over 50 free events, each crafted to delight the senses and celebrate the Armagh Bramley Apple and other local treasures. Crannagael House is a highlight
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Northern Ireland Resources Network (NIRN), funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), through the Carrier Bag Levy, successfully hosted the “Vision of Reuse & Repair: From Niche to Normal” event at Stormont. The event brought together key stakeholders to celebrate and promote the importance of reuse and repair in Northern Ireland’s journey
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Translink’s ‘Grand Connection’ Roadshow to highlight the benefit of the new Belfast Grand Central Station to passengers will stop at more than 30 bus and train stations, community, leisure and shopping centres all across Northern Ireland this summer. The next stop is Whitehead Rail Station this Thursday, August 1 followed by Oaks Shopping Centre, Dungannon
The ‘Social Care – Making a Difference’ campaign invites people who want a career in care to learn more through stories from social care practitioners doing the job – about what it is like, why they do it, and showing the flexible, varied and diverse opportunities available. The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social
Could you be a Viking for a day and raise vital funds to help protect children and young people from abuse? NSPCC Northern Ireland has issued a ‘call to oars’ to businesses, families and individuals to form teams of 10 people and sign-up for the 2024 Viking Boat Race which will take place at Cutters
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Translink teamed up with Anaeko for this year’s ‘Generation Innovation’ work experience programme to challenge young people to come up with a data-driven solution to enhance active travel across Northern Ireland. Generation Innovation, a programme run by Catalyst, is a future-focused one-week real world work experience programme for 17 to 18-year-olds, designed to empower, enable,
Black Dog Moon introduced their music to the world through their self-titled album released on June 28 2024 and have now announced seven upcoming dates across Northern Ireland. Starting on Saturday August 3, the 5-piece band will be visiting Newcastle, Annacloy, Lisburn, Killyleagh, Cookstown, Ahoghill and Comber on their nationwide tour. Led by frontman Conal
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The renowned performer, Peter Corry MBE, is set to bring his highly anticipated live show, Peter Corry in Concert, to the picturesque Antrim Castle Gardens on Saturday 3 August, as part of the Six Mile Festival weekend. Peter Corry in Concert promises an evening of musical excellence, featuring an eclectic mix of songs that span Peter Corry’s illustrious
Three talented chefs are set to put their culinary skills to the test as they go head-to-head in a sizzling live cookery showdown to claim the coveted title of ‘Ireland’s Next Top Chef’. Nathan Cox from The Artisan Cookhouse in Downpatrick, Rio Rissky from Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel in Dublin and Michelle De La
Ulster Folk Museum has announced the return of its annual Making Festival for a second year. Taking place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August, to coincide with August Craft Month, the festival is dedicated to celebrating traditional crafts and revitalising Northern Ireland’s most-treasured heritage skills. Hosted in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board NI
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A packed schedule of over 60 free events is planned throughout August. 65 per cent of adults in the UK report improved mental health after spending time near water. Live Here Love Here’s Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds (HOHM) initiative, supported by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, has returned for a fourth year
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Just Two Weeks Until: RunThrough’s Hillsborough Running Festival in Support of Northern Ireland Hospice Hillsborough, Northern Ireland: RunThrough, the UK’s largest and Europe’s fastest growing running events company, is pleased to preview the return of the Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Running Festival on Sunday, July 28th 2024. This highly anticipated event, set against the scenic
Bellamianta, the ultimate in premium Irish beauty and tanning, pulled out all the stops and unfurled the pink carpet for Ireland’s beauty elite at the Glasshouse in Dublin on Thursday, July 11th. The venue was transformed into a beachside paradise to unveil not one, not two, but four sensational new products at their star-studded summer
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Translink will be operating enhanced and special bus services to the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at the Causeway Coast later this month. There are a range of public transport options for passengers travelling to the event at Ballycastle Harbour. Outlining the enhanced services, Translink’s Service Delivery Manager, Coleraine, Sam Todd commented: “We are
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the Six Mile Festival brings a wave of excitement to Antrim from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 August! Sponsored by The Junction Retail and Leisure Park, this three-day event promises an array of activities for all ages, from music and entertainment to family-friendly fun. Antrim Live kicks of the festivities at Antrim Castle Garden
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The full lineup of performances and attractions of this year’s instalment of the ever-popular SOMA Festival has been unveiled for July 19-21. With less than two weeks to go, ticket holders will be thrilled to explore the variety of musical performances, family entertainment, craft stalls and more on offer. The Soma Festival opening celebration will
A whole host of family fun activities is planned to take place at Belfast’s City Hall in conjunction with the annual parades to commemorate The Twelfth. Created to complement the July 12 parades, Orangefest 2024 will take place from 10am-4pm at both Belfast City Hall and surrounding areas in Royal Avenue. Established in 2007, Orangefest
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In its 20th year, Garden Show Ireland returns to Antrim Castle Gardens for a three-day extravaganza, promising a vibrant celebration of flowers, food, and fun for the whole family. Join Garden Show Ireland ambassador, Diarmuid Gavin and special guests including Marie Staunton and Paul Smyth from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 June for NI’s largest gardening
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Belfast Photo Festival, Northern Ireland’s leading visual arts festival, has revealed the full programme for its landmark 10th anniversary edition, animating public spaces and the city’s built heritage with exhibitions from a host of international visual artists, including the island of Ireland premiere of Broken Spectre by Richard Mosse. This year’s festival, supported by the
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NOW That’s What I Call A Musical, a brand-new musical written by award-winning comedian Pippa Evans and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood is coming to Belfast’s Grand Opera House from November 19-23 during it’s UK and Ireland tour. Get ready to relive the playlist of your life by celebrating 40 years of the
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What are your plans this week? If you’re looking to get out and about here are 7 things you can do across the country: 1. Wild & Fired BBQ School Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, 11 May Don’t miss an unforgettable culinary adventure at LO & SLO’s Wild & Fired BBQ School. The BBQ experts will help
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The Linen Hall is hosting a new project titled Changemakers: Student and Youth Activism in Northern Ireland, shedding light on the pivotal role of student activism in the region’s history and its resonance in contemporary times. Supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs Reconciliation Fund, the initiative aims to delve into the legacy of student
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Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Áine Groogan said Belfast must “support inclusive growth and opportunities in businesses of the future”. She was speaking at the launch of the TechFoundHer AI Roadshow which will be taking place at The MAC, Cathedral Quarter, later this month. The women in tech organisation, set up by Co Down entrepreneur Mairin
Following the successful release of his third solo album Lighthouse in October 2023, Duff McKagan is thrilled to announce a forthcoming headline UK and European tour in October 2024. Kicking off from Dublin, the series of shows will see the iconic musician play in fifteen cities in eleven countries bringing Lighthouse to life with his legendary live performances. Duff
Arguably one of Europe’s most successful techno acts, Scooter, announced today that they will be returning to the UK and Ireland later this year as part of their 30th-anniversary tour – the ‘Thirty, Rough and Dirty’ tour. Hitting venues including London’s OVO Arena Wembley, the trio around frontman H.P. Baxxter is set to give fans an unforgettable party
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Armagh Planetarium has launched a screening of a digital film poem by Csilla Toldy, award-winning writer and video artist/experimental film-maker. Ec(h)o is supported by the National Lottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland with a Digital Artist Development Award. Speaking about the film-poem Csilla Toldy, MA said: “Echo in Greek mythology is the nymph whose own
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The beloved tradition of Ballyclare May Fair returns for a week of celebrations! From Saturday 18 May to Sunday 26 May, families and friends can enjoy a funfair, family fun days, horse fair, “It’s a Knockout” competition, soapbox derby, live music, and a dazzling fireworks display, to name but a few! Something for Everyone: From pet shows
Nordic filmmakers are set to arrive in Belfast this summer in a prestigious line up of industry reps attending the Docs Ireland Marketplace in June. The Finnish Film Foundation, Nordisk Panorama, SVT and Swedish Film Institute will join a full line up of delegates from the UK, Ireland, Europe and the US. The Docs Ireland Marketplace
Mark your calendars for a season of family fun, delicious food, and unique crafts! The first of these free markets across five locations across the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough is kicking off in Ballyclare on Saturday 20 April from 11am to 3pm showcasing talented local traders, live music and kid’s activities including a petting farm. Free Entry and Fun for
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Free tickets are now available for a series of free family events in Belfast from 16-19 May to welcome world-renowned creative project ‘Little Amal’ – a signature event in Belfast City Council’s Belfast 2024 programme. Little Amal is a striking 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, who represents all children fleeing war, violence and
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