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17 Ways To Enjoy Easter Out And About In Northern Ireland

If you’re stuck for a few ideas of what to do with your friends or family this Easter check out our low-down of 17 fab places to go over the holidays Castle Ward Easter Fair, Castle Ward, Downpatrick, Co. Down March 27-28 Solve the clues in the Cadbury’s Easter Egg Hunt to win a delicious […]

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Limelight To Host All-Day Fundraiser Gig For The Distortion Project

ON February 13 the Limelight, Belfast will host a one off benefit gig for The Distortion Project.  The rock and metal promotion company, who have been running for fifteen years, are responsible for putting on almost every rock/metal in in local history. However, the end of 2015 brought serious financial difficulties and they subsequently launched

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The Scandal Of The £5M PACE Trial For ME: What Can Be Done?

Over 11,000 ME/CFS patients have signed a petition calling for an independent review of the PACE Trial. The PACE Trial is a £5 million study promoting the view that ME/CFS patients can recover if they increase their physical activity, claiming that “fear of activity” has fierce negative impact on patients. However, there’s plenty of evidence

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9 Songs To Get You In The Mood For Your Jason Derulo Belfast Date Later This Month

AS Jason Derulo is spotted all over the internet with his new hottie, former 50 Cent girlfriend, Daphne Joy – fans all over Northern Ireland are getting ready for his visit to Belfast later this month. He’s certainly ramping up the publicity machine as the tour approaches Northern Ireland. The singer posted a Happy New

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Top 10 Things To Do In Northern Ireland This Holiday Season

NOW the kids are off school and many families across Northern Ireland are looking for some precious quality time together, Tourism Northern Ireland have compiled a list of events taking place every week.  Top 10 Things To Do This Holiday Season:  1. Espie the Elf Christmas Trail online pharmacy champix for sale with best prices today in

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Are You Getting Ready For The Titanic Winterland Carnival?

YOU could be excused for thinking that the seasonal excitement will be all wrapped up by Christmas, but in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter the fun will start all over again on Boxing Day. That’s when the carnival comes to town in the shape of the inaugural Titanic Winterland which will take over the new Titanic Exhibition

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Happy Mondays Star Gaz Whelan Sings The Praises Of Belfast Author

IT’S not often that local creative talent is adequately appreciated beyond the shores of Northern Ireland, but that’s exactly what has happened for Belfast-born author Gary McElkerney. His debut novel, Volunteer, has not only been published and received successfully by a wide audience, but it has captured the attention of Gaz Whelan of iconic band

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Belfast Says No To War – ‘Not In Our Name’ Protest At City Hall, Saturday 5 December

It took moments for people to start posting their thoughts on social media after Parliament decided to approve an airstrike on Syria in a bid to end ISIS last night. It didn’t take much longer for various protest events to be set up across the UK in opposition to this. On Saturday 5 at 3pm,

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Get Ready To Make Some Noise At The Loughshore Christmas Panto

CARRICKFERGUS hotel The Loughshore is welcoming the cast of Frozen & Spellbound this Christmas in a magical story to get you on the edge of your seats with excitement. Kids of all ages with their families will be able to join in the magic and sing-a-long as an evil wizard casts a spell across the

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Hunger Games Make Up Artist Takes Workshop In Belfast

A TOP American movie and TV make-up artist has led a day of workshops in Belfast teaching local industry talent the secrets of the trade. Emmy-Award nominated makeup artist of the Hunger Games films, Mockingjay Part 1 and 2. Brian Kinney, from LA took time out of his busy schedule to lead a number of interactive

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Wet Wet Wet Confirm Westlife Star Mark Feehily For Belfast Support

MARK Feehily (AKA Markus) has been confirmed as the special guest for the upcoming Wet Wet Wet Big Picture Tour, which includes a Belfast date at The SSE Arena on 24 February 2016. The singer to fame as one fifth of Westlife, with the band’s 14 year career seeing them sell over 50 million records worldwide,

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Emmy-Nominated Hunger Games Makeup Artist Set For Belfast

AN Emmy-nominated make-up artist is set to host a series of workshops in Belfast. Brian Kinney, make-up artist on the box office smash Hunger Games will be appearing at The Mezzanine, MovieHouse Cinema on the Dublin Road on Tuesday November 24. The make-up artist will be appearing at  to conduct a series of work shops for aspiring

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Experience The Studio Souk’s Interactive Maker’s Market

GET ready for Christmas at Souk’s interactive Maker’s Market on 12th November. Ethical entrepreneur Linzi Rooney from city centre non-profit store Studio Souk has invited shoppers to celebrate local creativity and design. online pharmacy ciprodex no prescription pharmacy A wide selection of the Souk’s ninety creatives and residents will be showcasing their work and demonstrating

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Health And Wellbeing Festival Set For Belfast THIS Sunday (Nov 8)

A FESTIVAL celebrating health and wellbeing will open its doors in Belfast this weekend. The first TONIC Health & Wellness Festival event at T13 in the Titanic Quarter will take place this Sunday (November 8) and is set to feature a range of health and wellbeing exhibitors, practitioners, workshops and talks. From highlighting a range of

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9 Complementary Therapies Available In NI To Get Excited About

THERE was once a time when complementary health was thought of as nothing but a string of old wives tales with no real substance to them. However, in recent years, various studies and research projects- as well as first hand case study testimonials – have given credence and rise to the real health benefits of a

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The Lady Boys Of Bangkok Return To Belfast

FROM Bangkok to Belfast the Lady Boys of Bangkok are moving back into town with their latest production.  Prepare to dance the night away as the stars return to Custom House Square Belfast, in Beauties And The Beats their brand new cabaret infused show. This year’s furious fever-pitch of a show includes 16 of Thailand’s most

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Miles Allen’s Breaking Bad Parody Headed For Belfast’s Ulster Hall This November

LA ACTOR, Miles Allen, is bringing his unique take of TV sensation, Breaking Bad, to The Ulster Hall on Saturday November 28. One Man Breaking Bad – the Unauthorised Parody is a super-charged ride through the smash hit series, featuring hilariously accurate renditions of all of the iconic characters, including Walter White, Jesse, Saul, Skyler,

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Award Winning Independent Film The Blood Harvest Premieres In Belfast

AN independent filmmaker will premiere his latest horror flick in Belfast this weekend. George Clarke, 38, is best known for the 2008 zombie movie Battle of the Bone and his subsequent string of low-budget gore fests including The Knackery, Splash Area and Onus. The Blood Harvest, a last minute movie made for less than £500,

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Diagnosed With A Pituitary Tumour, Tessa Completely 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 43-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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Derry Ranked Best Number One Halloween Destination

USA Today’ Best Readers Poll ranked Derry as the number one ‘Best Halloween Destination’ and this year will be no different. From 16 October to 1 November there are all sorts of weird and wonderful creatures awaiting unsuspecting visitors in Derry. Halloween fans can look forward to ghost bus tours, street performances, a freaky fun

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Belfast Halloween Celebrations Bring The Carnival Rock Theme To The Monster Mash Parade

BELFAST’S biggest Halloween event will take place on Saturday October 31 at the Titanic Slipways and is promising a rocking’ good time. This year’s theme is ‘Carnival Rock’ and the annual Monster Mash will take place from 4pm -7pm with support from media partner Q Belfast’s City Beat. Monsters and ghouls of all ages can come

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Prepare To Be Spooked At Rowallane Garden

NATIONAL Trust property Rowallane Garden will take visitors on an eerie adventure this Halloween as they get set for the autumn season. Autumn fun in spooky costumes is available for children, as well as ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’, which will include everything from hunting for bugs, to catching a falling leaf and playing

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Irish Biz Party Comes North To Fermanagh For Latest Business Conference

FERMANAGH will be the destination for the fifth Irish Biz Party national business conference this week. The event, which takes place in the Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen, on Wednesday October 14 was founded by Bank of Ireland Start up Hero award winner and Tweeting Goddess, Samantha Kelly. Irish Biz Party is an online community of businesses

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Celebrate Halloween at One of Ireland’s Most Haunted Houses

ARE you brave enough to visit one of Ireland’s most haunted houses this Hallowe’en? As you walk through the dark and eerie woodlands of 17th-century Springhill House and Estate, a shiver is sure to course through your veins. The National Trust invites you to Haunted House on the Hill at Springhill, Moneymore from 29-31 October.

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Tennent’s Gold Cup Greyhound Races Coming Soon To Drumbo Park

LATER this month, Tennent’s Lager will be making its mark on one of Northern Ireland’s biggest greyhound races of the year at Drumbo Park Greyhound Stadium: The Tennent’s Gold Cup. It’ll all be over in less than 29 seconds…but the anticipation and excitement is already building for the festival’s high profile final on Saturday October

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The Future of Hospitality Under The Spotlight At Hospitality Exchange

WITH forecasts of double-digit growth for the hospitality sector over the next five years, Northern Ireland’s largest hospitality conference, Hospitality Exchange, set to take place on October 13 and 14 in the Europa Hotel Belfast, will focus on realising the true economic potential of the sector. This year’s event focuses on ‘the future’ with a

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County Down Rockers Ash Return To Belfast For Special Christmas Show

FOLLOWING their sold our show at Belfast’s Limelight earlier this year, Northern Ireland’s favourite alternative rock legends, Ash, have announced their return to Belfast for a special Christmas show this December. The trio’s critically acclaimed seventh album Kablammo! is out now. Look out for their upcoming single Machinery, set for release on October 9 and

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The Corrs Are Back! And They’re Taking To The Stage In Belfast In January

AFTER a decade in the shadows Irish showbiz family The Corrs are back and they will close their UK Tour in Belfast. On Sunday the band played their first concert in ten years at Hyde Park in London. The band will then release their new album White Light on November 27 on East West Records. This

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Ed Sheeran Fans: You NEED To Read This, Special Film To Be Screened In Belfast

THE Odyssey Cinemas are one of a few cinemas across the world that will be screening a special Ed Sheeran event live. The pop singer is to screen a documentary charting his rise to fame and include performances from some of his biggest concerts to date. Jumpers for Goalposts tickets go on sale today (Thurs Sept 17)

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Disney On Ice Returns To Belfast This November With 4 Disney Stories

DISNEY On Ice is returning to Belfast this November with its new show World Of Enchantment. Feld Entertainment’s action-packed ice spectacular features four fun-filled Disney stories which will take families on a captivating adventure. The new production will feature Disney’s favourite sisters, Anna and Elsa from Frozen as well as Lightning McQueen, Tow Mater and

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Local Designer Crafts Perfect Piece To Showcase Victoria Square’s Fashion & Beauty Events

BELFAST hub of high street and designer style Victoria Square has launched its forthcoming series of fashion events by showcasing a local designer. University of Ulster student 21-year-old Elina Vitola from Dungannon, was commissioned to design a skirt made entirely of leaves for the launch of Victoria Square’s Autumn/Winter fashion events taking place later this

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Fans Of Cult Film-maker Quentin Tarantino To Descend On Belfast This Weekend

THIS weekend Quentin Tarantino fans across Northern Ireland will be headed for T13 in Belfast for a special film weekend. The Jameson Presents Tarantino Weekend, which runs from September 18-20, is a special weekend run by the Pop Up Film Club and sponsored by Dillon Bass, owners of Jameson in Northern Ireland. The event will

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Northern Ireland Cruise Fair Sails Into Town This Weekend

A FREE travel event will dock in Belfast this weekend. Oasis Travel’s biggest ever Northern Ireland Cruise Fair will see hundreds of travel lovers descend on Titanic Belfast. The event, which will take place on Saturday September 19, is set to give would-be travellers a taste of life afloat. Cruising has has become one of

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10 Things To Do In Northern Ireland This Week (Sept 14-20)

IT’S a busy week across Northern Ireland this week with a plethora of events to do. So, to get you started here are the top 10 recommendations from Tourism NI. Please note some of the events require pre-booking. For more details on these and other events log onto www.discovernorthernireland.com/events or www.facebook.com/discovernorthernireland. 10 Things To Do

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Hundreds Set To Gather For The All Ireland Pole Dance Championships

BELFAST will welcome the largest group of pole dancers to the Mandela Hall next week for the All Ireland Pole Dance Championships. Over 300 spectators will attend to see 35 professional and amateur pole dancers and athletes from all over Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK take part in the massive competition on Saturday September

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World First As BabyDay Event Set To Host Over 80 Baby Friendly Events In Belfast

NORTHERN Ireland is to host the world’s first ever day dedicated to babies and young children. Hosted and organised by the Replay Theatre Company, a Belfast-based charity catering for younger audiences since 1988, BabyDay launched at the Ulster Hall last week. On Sunday September 27 over 70 unique events will take place across Belfast in

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Former Westlife Star Brian McFadden Confirms Belfast Show

FORMER Westlife star Brian McFadden is to play three intimate solo shows with Belfast being on the bill. The singer/songwriter will play The Belfast’s Empire on Sunday November 8. Dublin born Brian’s brand new single Call On Me Brother is available to download and stream following its first exclusive play on Terry Wogan’s Radio 2

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Rock Chicks Thunder Mother Set To Take Belfast By Storm Tonight

These sexy Swedish based rock chicks are set to leave hearts racing tonight as they finish their tour of Ireland and Northern Ireland in Belfast. County Louth singer Clare Cunningham fronts the band, based in Sweden and she’s told the rest of the girls to expect to party into the small hours. And her AC/DC

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