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Embrace A Giant Spooky Spirit This Halloween – Over 50 Halloween Happenings Across Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is home to some of the most epic Halloween experiences. Be part of Europe’s largest Halloween Festival as the Walled City welcomes the spirit of Samhain through its historic gates for a festival like no other. Search for paranormal activity at the Crumlin Road Goal, explore where monsters meet magic at the Marble Arch […]

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Legacy Of ‘an Irish Goodbye’ Celebrated With New Mural In Belfast City Centre

A new mural has been unveiled in Belfast city centre, celebrating the Oscar-winning short movie An Irish Goodbye. The colourful artwork, on Winetavern Street in the Smithfield area, has been created by street arts collective Peaball – the team behind the iconic Derry Girls mural. Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, joined the cast

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Making A Splash – Eastside Awards Recognises The Best Of East Belfast

The prestigious Eastside Awards in association with Belfast City Airport has launched with new categories to recognise the best of East Belfast. Having already celebrated the talents and achievements of more than 250 East Belfast people from all walks of life who have been named as finalists and winners over the past eight years, this

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M&S Customers And Colleagues Across Northern Ireland Help Smash £2m Fundraising Milestone In First Year Of Youngminds Partnership

Thanks to incredible support from colleagues and customers across the UK and Northern Ireland, the M&S and YoungMinds partnership has already raised over £2million to support young people’s mental health. The partnership was launched last year and aims to raise £5million over the next three years. This will enable YoungMinds to double its reach to

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Full Casting Announced For The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe

Producers of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, celebrating the  75th Anniversary of the publication of C.S. Lewis novel and opens at Leeds Playhouse on 14 December 2024, today announced its full cast as well as additional tour venues, including a return to London this summer. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will

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Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association Kicks Off ‘Positive Ageing Month’ With A Series Of Events Celebrating Older People

Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association is pleased to support Positive Ageing Month this October, a month-long celebration of the invaluable contributions that older people make to their communities. The month will feature a variety of activities and events aimed at promoting social connection, physical activity, and overall wellbeing for older residents across its houses in

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A New Compass Rose Guides the Way Along Belfast’s Historic Waterfront

A new Compass Rose wayfinding feature has been unveiled at Donegall Quay, located in front of Belfast’s Big Fish sculpture. The installation is part of Maritime Belfast Trust’s ongoing efforts to revitalise the city’s historic waterfront. Supported by Tourism NI and the Department for Communities, this initiative is transforming Belfast’s waterfront into a vibrant, connected

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Specsavers Director Takes On Team Cycling Challenge To Raise Funds For NI Children’s Hospice

A director at a Specsavers store in Falmouth has completed a 330-mile cycling challenge  sponsored by Specsavers stores across Northern Ireland. Paul McGrane, an Armagh native who has been living in Cornwall for the past 20 years, took on the challenge as part of Tullylish GAC, a County Down GAA team, in support of the

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Embrace Autumn’s Beauty: Discover The Magic Of The Season Across Armagh

Autumn is in full swing across Armagh, inviting visitors to embrace the region’s autumn beauty through a showcase of unique and seasonal events. The jam-packed programme highlights Armagh as a must-visit destination for autumn, with a variety of immersive experiences from Viking Weekend to Halloween and apple harvest celebrations. The legendary Navan Centre and Fort

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IoD Chair Calls For An EU Economic Envoy For Northern Ireland At Annual Dinner Event

The Chair of the Institute of Directors in Northern Ireland, John Hansen, says the appointment of an EU Economic Envoy for Northern Ireland would advance economic development and secure investment opportunities for local businesses. Speaking at the annual IoD dinner event, sponsored by Bank of Ireland, Arthur Cox and Hire IQ Recruitment, the newly elected

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Ulster Bank Races To Support NI Hospice

Ulster Bank colleagues have kickstarted their 2024 fundraising campaign by sponsoring the NI Hospice’s Dragon Boat Race. The event took place on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th September and saw hundreds of people compete with their families, clubs and businesses, as they raced along the River Lagan in a bid to become the Dragon Boat Race Champion

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Belfast Film Festival To Open With Halloween Night Screening Of Irish Language Horror Flick Fréwaka

Belfast Film Festival returns for its 24th edition from 31st October to 9th November, opening with a Halloween night screening of Irish language horror Fréwaka, written and directed by Aislinn Clarke.  After receiving rave reviews at its world premiere in Switzerland this summer, the latest feature from the Belfast-based filmmaker is set to make its

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Derry-Londonderry’s Favourite Ice Cream Flavour Revealed By Morelli’s Ice Cream

As the summer draws to a close, Morelli’s Ice Cream, Ireland’s oldest ice cream producer, has revealed 2024’s most popular buying trends of Derry-Londonderry ice cream lovers. Morelli’s Ice Cream, which has 21 locations in County Derry-Londonderry including Morelli’s Ice Cream store in Portstewart and Millenium Forum in Derry-Londonderry, reveals Honeycomb is once again Derry-Londonderry’s

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The Sunday Times Good University Guide – Queen’s University Tops The Charts For Northern Ireland

Queen’s University, Belfast is once again crowned the number one university in Northern Ireland, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. It rises five places to hit the national top 30 ranking 26th. The university where the Irish poet and playwright Seamus Heaney studied opened a centre in his honour this year. Ulster

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Jet2.com And Jet2holidays Launch Summer Programme For 2026 Earlier Than Ever From Belfast International Airport

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have put their Summer programme on sale for 2026 earlier than ever before, with flights and holidays to 21 sun and leisure city destinations now available to book from Belfast International Airport. The leading leisure airline and UK’s largest tour operator have responded to strong demand from UK holidaymakers wanting to book ahead, going on sale with their

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“If We Don’t Start Talking About Neurodivergent Talent In The Workplaces, We’re Going To Be In A Really Serious World Of Pain In The Future” Says Entrepreneurs Unleashed Speaker Cara Marks

The inaugural Entrepreneurs Unleashed conference is set to take place on Thursday, November 28, at the Cathy Short Theatre, Jennymount Business Park in North Belfast.  The conference, organised by media and marketing agency Excalibur Press, promises a diverse and dynamic lineup of speakers who will share their expertise on a wide range of topics essential

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Active Travel Awards Highlight Cash & Carbon Savings

In a bid to improve physical and mental health, save money and reduce carbon emissions, more than 1,400 people across Northern Ireland swapped the car in favour of active journeys earlier this year. And the winners of the 2024 Active Travel Challenge were celebrated at an event which highlighted an impressive collective saving of almost £16,000 and

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BarCamp Belfast Tech ‘Un’conference’ Announced For Oh Yeah Music Centre Next Month

BarCamp Belfast has cemented its plans to bring an unconventional open-environment conference for collaborative business development and casual networking to Northern Ireland’s capital in two weeks. The event on October 4 will move away from traditional conferences to bring an eclectic day-long feat that is uniquely different from what attendees will have experienced before. Part

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Autumn Adventures At Dobbies’ Antrim And Lisburn Stores

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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Moving Home? Follow WaterSafe’s Top Plumbing Tips

WaterSafe, the UK national register of approved plumbers, is sharing top tips for residents looking to move home this autumn. These tips are designed to prevent problems with leaks, bursts or potential contamination later down the line. Find your internal stop tap and check you can turn the water off and on again, in case

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Henderson Foodservice Collects Number Of Awards In One Week Thanks To Sales Success

Henderson Foodservice has collected a number of awards in the past week, ranging from online sales success to management and business strategy. The company, a division of Henderson Group and headquartered in Mallusk, took home a top Award at the 2024 Irish eCommerce Awards in Dublin – B2B eCommerce Website of the Year, and was

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A Toast To Success: Copeland Distillery Celebrates One Year At Belfast City Airport

Award-winning Northern Irish craft distillery, Copeland Distillery, has marked one year since it landed in the World Duty Free store at Belfast City Airport. Since its launch, Copeland Distillery has expanded its available range with passengers, regardless of their destination, now able to purchase seven products including the recently introduced Rhuberry Gin, Overproof Rum and

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GNIMAG Awards Partnerships Announced With Danske Bank Taking Headline Position

Two great partnerships have been shared for the 2024 GNIMAG Award, which will be brought to Belfast in November. Danske Bank is the headline sponsor this year, for the first time, following previous years of winning the Financial Institution Award. Kevin Heavern and Angela Guiney are Co-Chairs of the bank’s LGBTQ+ Rainbow Network. They said:

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Northern Ireland’s Globally Acclaimed Ballerina, Melissa Hamilton, Returns To Her ‘Home Stage’ To Perform An Unmissable Showcase

Northern Irish ballet dancer and a First Soloist with the Royal Ballet, London, Melissa Hamilton returns to her home stage of Belfast’s Grand Opera House for three performances only of a special Ballet Gala. This extraordinary, once in a lifetime Gala will join internationally renowned ballet stars, emerging dance talent, and exceptional local artists. Exclusively

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CGI Selected As Delivery Partner For Pioneering Business Transformation Program By The Northern Ireland Courts And Tribunals Service

CGI one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, has been selected by the Department of Justice, Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) as the delivery partner for its flagship business transformation program, Themis. The 20-year contract, valued at £85 million and led by the CGI team in

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Former Nursing Student With A Cancer Diagnosis Settles Discrimination Case Against QUB

A former nursing student with a cancer diagnosis has settled a disability discrimination case against Queen’s University Belfast for £25,000. The case was supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. Natasha Bradshaw was diagnosed with cancer in 2019. The following year, she started an adult nursing degree at Queen’s University Belfast. During her second year, Natasha

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Homemade Remedies For Eliminating Black Mould

As the weather is getting colder and wetter, households are being encouraged to tackle mould issues with homemade remedies instead of spending money on pricey store-bought solutions. Interior experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have revealed simple solutions for getting rid of black mould and preventing it from growing back. Mould and damp is a common problem in the autumn

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Jet2.Com Celebrates 20 Years Of Award-Winning Flights From Belfast International Airport

In September 2004, Jet2.com welcomed its first customers onboard at Belfast International Airport, and today over five million happy holidaymakers later, the leading leisure airline is celebrating 20 years since its first day of flying from the airport. To mark the occasion, Jet2.com hosted a celebration with customers and colleagues at Belfast International Airport where

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Social Enterprise NI Launch NI’s First Social Enterprise Directory at Meet the Procurer Event

SENI announced the launch of the long-awaited Social Enterprise Directory at their Meet the Procurer, Tuesday, 24th September, alongside Economy Minister Conor Murphy. The unique event bridged the gap between Social Enterprises and private and public sectors organisations, hosting a platform to network, gain insights, and explore new opportunities that could take local businesses to

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Ebrington Hotel Wins Coveted ‘Northern Ireland AA Hotel of the Year 24/25’ Award at the Prestigious AA Hospitality Awards

The 4 Star Ebrington Hotel, the latest luxury addition to Derry~Londonderry’s thriving accommodation scene, has been honoured as AA Hotel of the Year for Northern Ireland at the prestigious 2024 AA Hospitality Awards in London. This accolade arrives just over a year after the hotel’s grand opening in July 2023, cementing its place as a leading destination for

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Action Cancer and EY Northern Ireland Announce Two-Year Charity Partnership

EY Northern Ireland is proud to announce a new two-year charity partnership with Northern Ireland’s leading local cancer charity, Action Cancer. The funds raised over the next two years will enable the charity to purchase new dermatoscopes, vital tools for enhancing their life-saving skin cancer detection service. This investment will also allow the charity to

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Five Signs You Should Change Your Mattress

Luxury mattress experts at WinstonsBeds.com have shared five signs which indicate their mattress has reached the end of its life. Whilst visible signs of wear and tear can be a clear indication to change the mattress, there are some signs the experts say that aren’t as obvious. Generally speaking, mattresses should be replaced every six

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Best Managed Company in All Ireland Awards Programme

Mivan, a global leader in luxury fit-out and marine outfitting has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies. The announcement was made at a prestigious awards ceremony in Dublin last night. Mivan was one of only two Northern Ireland recipients in the New Best Managed Companies category. The global awards programme is managed

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John O’Neill Folk And Traditional Music Festival

The popular John O’Neill Folk and Traditional Music Festival returns to Donaghmore from 27 to 29 September. Bringing a blend of familiar faces and new talent to the Old Cross Arts Centre, the festival weekend is dedicated to honouring the life and legacy of legendary traditional Irish musician, John O’Neill. Hosted by singer songwriter Malachi

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Women Founders to Share Tech Innovations at Belfast Lunch & Learn Event

Women in tech organisation TechFoundHer is set to host an Innovation Lunch & Learn in Belfast on Monday, 30th September, as part of Belfast Tech Week. The event will spotlight three women-led tech startups, Medicube Health, HedgeHog Financial Wellness and Music Video Marketplace who provide innovative solutions in healthcare, financial wellbeing and music visualisation. The

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Oakleaf Leisure Group Acquires Hagan’s Bar In Dungannon

THE Magherafelt-based Oakleaf Group has acquired the popular Hagan’s Bar in Dungannon for an undisclosed sum. A mainstay in the heart of Dungannon for more than half a century, the bar has been in the Hagan family since 1969 when it was purchased by Dominic and May Hagan.  Their son Paul and his wife Briege took over the reins

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Down Royal Launches New ‘Dog Royal’ Festival With Naturo Taking The Lead As Headline Sponsor

Down Royal Racecourse has announced the launch of its first-ever dog show ‘Dog Royal’ with Naturo, the premium pet food brand from Mackle Petfoods, taking the lead as headline sponsor. This exciting event will take place on Saturday 12th October, and promises to be a fantastic day for dog lovers, families, and their furry companions.

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Fibrus Allocates £100,000 To Grassroots Sports Clubs Through Play It Forward Fund

Over 50 grassroots sports clubs, 33 of which are based in Northern Ireland, have benefited this year from broadband provider Fibrus’ Play it Forward Fund, which aims to support children’s sports clubs in rural communities. The fund, which is now in its second year, has provided more than £30k to NI groups and organisations this

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