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Belfast 247 On Air is our local community radio station playing all the greatest hits from the 60s to today. From The Beatles, Cher and Abba to Queen, Dolly Parton and Lady Gaga the station is full of anthemic tunes that shaped generations.
But we don’t just support the greats, we also feature new tunes by local music talent from across Northern Ireland.
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 […]
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
KP Snacks Stumps Up A Grand For Local Cricket Clubs Read Post »
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
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
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
Budget Energy SuperCupNI Launches New Website And App Ahead Of 2026 Tournament Read Post »
Belfast International Ballet Festival will begin in less than a week, 27th July – 1st August. The much-celebrated festival, now in its third year will see home-grown ballet stars return to Northern Ireland as well as showcasing some of the
Final Countdown Begins For Belfast International Ballet Festival Read Post »
Leading construction company Henry Brothers has delivered a newly refurbished and expanded Endoscopy Unit at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust’s (NUH) Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC), following a £12.4million investment from NUH and NHS England. The development has transformed this important
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
The Budget Energy SuperCupNI is delighted to announce Blackwater Graphics as its Official Merchandise Partner for the 2026 tournament. The appointment will see the award-winning Comber-based company design, produce and retail the tournament’s official merchandise collection, enhancing the supporter experience
Belfast is preparing for one of its biggest ever celebrations of Irish music this August, with an outstanding programme of live concerts announced to coincide with Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026. As thousands of musicians and visitors are expected to
Star-Studded Concert Programme Announced for Belfast’s Fleadh Cheoil Week Read Post »
The Belfast Giants are proud to announce the launch of Agnew Škoda as the club’s official vehicle partner for the 2026/27 season. Following a recent multi-million-pound refurbishment of Agnew Belfast’s Boucher Road and Mallusk-based dealerships, the upcoming campaign will mark
Belfast Giants And Agnew Škoda Launch EV Partnership For 2026/27 Season Read Post »
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
Belfast Giants Sign Logan Cockerill For 2026/27 Season Read Post »
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
Belfast Networking Event To Tackle Authenticity & AI In Business Read Post »
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
123 Flowers Arrives In Belfast With Blooming Bus Tour and Free Flowers Read Post »
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
Tickets Now On Sale For World-Class 2026 Budget Energy SuperCupNI Read Post »
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
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
Belfast’s Food And Drink Scene To Serve Up A Flavour Of The City For Fleadh Visitors Read Post »
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
Tourism NI Renews Support For 2026 Budget Energy SuperCupNI Read Post »
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
Ballet Set To Come Alive This Summer With Belfast International Ballet Festival Read Post »
Visitors 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
Park And Ride Network Set To Keep Belfast Moving During Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann Read Post »
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
Translink Launches EQIA Consultation Read Post »
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,
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
Chris Brunt To Officially Open 2026 Budget Energy SuperCupNI Read Post »
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
3ICE Finland Win Inaugural World Cup In Belfast Read Post »
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
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
Beattie, Hamill & Stewart Return To Belfast On Two-Way Agreements Read Post »
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,
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
Dog Royal Returns To Down Royal For A Paw-some Day Out Read Post »
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
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
Giants Bring Ty Prefontaine To Belfast For 2026/27 Season Read Post »
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
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
Orchard Thieves Gives NI Drinkers The Chance To Win A Trip To New York City Read Post »
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
