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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.
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
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
Oakleaf Hits Suite Spot With New Modular Division Read Post »
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,
Lisburn-Based Chilled And Frozen Food Distributor Breaks Ground On £15m Expansion Read Post »
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
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
High Flyers Apprentices Reach New Height At Belfast City Airport Read Post »
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,
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
Long Locked In For Season Seven In Teal Read Post »
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
Belfast City Hall will come alive with family fun, cultural celebration and entertainment as Orangefest returns next week. With the Twelfth falling on a Sunday in 2026, the annual parades and Orangefest celebrations will take place on Monday July 13,
Orangefest To Bring Family Fun And Culture To Belfast On Monday 13th July Read Post »
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
Contacts to the NSPCC Helpline from adults concerned about a child being left at home alone or unsupervised have risen by 11%, the charity reports as it offers parents advice with the summer holidays approaching. The service, which provides help and
NI Chamber President Neasa Quigley has used her first major public address to make the case for greater collaboration between government and business in Northern Ireland, stressing that transformational progress will only follow when public and private sector leaders are
Collaboration, Not Resilience Alone, Key To Stronger Growth, Says NI Chamber President Read Post »
Ulster University and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens have formalised their growing educational partnership, creating opportunities for collaboration across teaching, research, heritage, sustainability, civic engagement and public access to culture and history. Building on relationships developed over the past 18 months,
The Belfast Giants are pleased to announce that long serving netminder Andrew Dickson has re-signed with the club for the 2026/27 season. From Ballymoney, the upcoming season will mark the homegrown 38-year-old’s 16th season with the Giants, having first joined
Legendary Dickson Returns For 16th Season In Belfast Read Post »
UK consumer champion Jet2 has put an exclusive Norway and Fjords programme on sale from Belfast International Airport for Summer 27, giving customers and independent travel agents in Northern Ireland great choice when it comes to booking discovery-based city breaks
Lagan College Senior Girls’ Hockey Club in Belfast has become the latest recipient of Community Finance Ireland’s Community Fit Giveaway, receiving a sponsored training gear worth £1,000. The initiative, launched by Community Finance Ireland in late 2024, aims to support
Lagan College Is The Latest Northern Ireland Recipient Of Community Fit Giveaway Read Post »
Home movers in Northern Ireland are more likely than anywhere else in the UK to see their property purchase fall through, according to new research from the Open Property Data Association (OPDA). The study of more than 5,000 recent home
The Belfast Giants are proud to announce the re-signing of 30-year-old Jake Kupsky for the 2026/27 season. From Waukesha, the Wisconsin-born netminder returns for his second spell and first full season in Belfast, having initially joined midway through the 2025/26
Kupsky Re-signs For Second Season In Belfast Read Post »
Action Cancer, Northern Ireland’s leading local cancer charity, is calling on people across Northern Ireland to host a “Breast Friends BBQ” to raise vital funds for Action Cancer’s life-saving breast screening service. The campaign encourages friends, families and neighbours to
Host A Breast Friends BBQ This Summer And Save Lives Read Post »
