HEINEKEN 0.0 is bringing a fresh twist to Northern Ireland’s alcohol-free beer market this summer with the launch of two brand new flavours – Lemon & Elderflower and Nectarine & Juniper. As NI drinkers make the most of the summer heatwave, the launch of the new flavours is perfect timing for consumers looking for added refreshment and […]
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The Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the signing of Logan Cockerill for the 2026/27 season. From Brighton, Michigan, the 27-year-old forward arrives in Belfast following three years with the ECHL’s Jacksonville Icemen, during which he contributed 96 total points in 143 appearances. The upcoming campaign will mark Cockerill’s second in Europe, having recorded 15
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Hinch Distillery has unveiled the reimagined Hinch Brasserie, introducing an elevated all-day dining experience showcasing exceptional local produce, contemporary Irish cooking and the award-winning spirits crafted on site. Located within the distillery in the heart of County Down, the Brasserie enhances the Hinch visitor experience, giving guests another reason to explore one of Ireland’s leading
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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With the 2026 O’Neills Foyle Cup, Aaron McEneff has a simple message for every young player preparing to take part – go and enjoy it. The Glentoran midfielder knows exactly what the tournament means to aspiring footballers across the North West. Long before playing professionally in Ireland, Scotland and England, McEneff was one of thousands
Carlin returns to the Foyle cup with Florida-based Good Lad Soccer after memorable debut last summer Florida-based coach Gavin Carlin says the O’Neills Foyle Cup remains one of the most powerful youth football experiences in the game as he prepares for another emotional return to the North West this summer. The County Donegal native,
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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 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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The Irish language will form an important part of the visitor experience at Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast this August, with a packed programme of events to welcome Gaeilgeoirs, learners and newcomers. As the world’s biggest celebration of Irish music and culture, language is an integral part of the Fleadh and will be
From artisan producers and market traders to independent cafés, restaurants and drinks brands, Belfast’s thriving food and drink scene will serve up a warm welcome to the 800,000+ people expected to attend the Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast next month. The city’s food and drink offering will play a central role during the
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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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FORGET ONLINE. MEET OCEAN. Elephant Rock launches FOMO experience inviting guests to swap screen time for sea time Always on your phone? Checking emails on your days off? Scrolling while the sunset is happening right in front of you? We have all heard of FOMO – fear of missing out. But this summer, Elephant Rock
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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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Visitors travelling into Belfast for this summer’s Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann are being encouraged to plan ahead and make use of an extensive Park and Ride network to enjoy the eight-day festival. With over 800,000 visitors expected to attend events across the city between Sunday 2 and Sunday 9 August, three Park and Ride
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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
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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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
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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3ICE Finland has been crowned champion of the first-ever 3ICE World Cup after defeating 3ICE Great Britain 6-1 in Sunday’s championship game, bringing to an exciting weekend of high-octane three-on-three hockey action at the home of the Belfast Giants. Across the two-day international tournament, which was broadcasted across the globe, thousands of spectators packed out
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
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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After being released in the UK on May 15th, 2026, Curry Barker’s film Obsession has become a spectacular hit amongst viewers. Grossing approximately £13.8m in UK and Ireland box offices, it is safe to say that the movie is both a critical and commercial success. Obsession’s success can be attributed to numerous factors, ranging from
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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
£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
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 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
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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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
NORTHERN IRELAND drinkers are being given a chance to win the trip of a lifetime to New York City, thanks to a new summer promotion from leading cider brand Orchard Thieves. Running exclusively in Northern Ireland across the hot summer months, the ‘Take a Bite Out of the Big Apple’ campaign invites customers to cool
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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
Derry firm PLUGS into offsite manufacturing trend with new bathroom pods MID-ULSTER construction company Oakleaf Contracts has announced a significant expansion of its operations with the launch of a dedicated modular manufacturing division, specialising in the offsite production of fully fitted, custom-built bathroom pods. This strategic move marks a major milestone for the company, which
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Construction work has officially commenced on a major £15 million expansion project by Lisburn-based PRM Group, one of Ireland’s leading chilled and frozen food sales, distribution and logistics businesses. The family-owned company, which distributes household brands including Muller, Ferrero, Fage, Nomadic, Biotiful and GU to retailers across the island of Ireland and GB, has broken
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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
The role has been live for four months. The candidates aren’t the problem. A procurement manager role in Northern Ireland shouldn’t take four months to fill. And yet. I see it constantly. The role has been live since January. Three agencies have had it. There’s a shortlist that’s not really a shortlist. The hiring manager
The achievements of five apprentices from Belfast City Airport’s High Flyers Apprenticeship Programme have been recognised at an official passing out ceremony. The apprentices showcased their newfound skills to friends and family at Belfast City Airport, including a live drill where they tackled a controlled fire. Daniel Burke, Liam Cunning, Daniel Fusco, Ethan McKee and
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Disney Concerts and Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for discovering culture and live entertainment, present Candlelight®: Disney Love Songs, a special series of concerts that brings some of the most iconic film melodies to life in a classical format, all within a breathtaking candlelit setting. Belfast Cathedral, the Cathedral Church of St Anne in
The Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the re-signing of 35-year-old Ciaran Long for the 2026/27 season. Birmingham-born Long returns to the Giants’ lineup for the seventh season, having first debuted in Belfast in the 2019/20 campaign. To date, the versatile forward, who has been one of the club’s alternate captains for the last three
Hospitality Exchange 2026 is set to return to the Crowne Plaza Belfast on Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th October 2026, bringing together hundreds of hospitality, tourism and business leaders for two days of insight, inspiration and industry networking. Organised by the Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF), the flagship event has become the largest hospitality conference
Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is today delighted to announce Jesus Christ Superstar will tour the UK following the conclusion of its West End engagements at The London Palladium (Saturday 20 June to Saturday 5 September 2026) and Theatre Royal Drury Lane (Friday 16 October 2026 to Saturday 9 January 2027). Sam Ryder
