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Irish Language At The Heart Of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Through Dedicated Activity Hub And Week-Long Cultural Programme

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

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Belfast’s Food And Drink Scene To Serve Up A Flavour Of The City For Fleadh Visitors

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

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Park And Ride Network Set To Keep Belfast Moving During Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann

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

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Meet The Heartbeat Of The Fleadh In Belfast, With 1,300 Volunteers Now Registered And Getting Ready To Welcome Visitors

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,

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Community Finance Ireland Delivering Local Impact: New Report Reveals €/£4.63 In Social Value Created For Every €/£1 Invested

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

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The Salthouse Unveils £5 Million Luxury Spa As Northern Ireland’s Greenest Hotel Completes Wellness Destination

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

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Rising Numbers Of Adults Reaching Out To NSPCC Helpline About Children Being Left Home Alone

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

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Lagan College Is The Latest Northern Ireland Recipient Of Community Fit Giveaway

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

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Translink Announces Northern Ireland Hospice As New Three-Year Charity Partner

Translink is proud to announce Northern Ireland Hospice as its new charity partner, launching a three-year partnership that will support vital hospice care services for individuals and families across Northern Ireland. The partnership will see Translink employees, passengers and stakeholders

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Whole City Urged To ‘Move With The Rhythm Of The Fleadh’ As Traffic And Travel Plans Are Announced For Fleadh Cheoil Na Héireann

Plan your journey, leave extra time, swap the car for public transport and use dedicated Park and Ride services – that’s the message from Belfast City Council and its partners who have today announced traffic and travel plans for this

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Future Leaders Take Flight With Belfast City Airport’s Ignite Youth Leadership Programme

31 students have graduated from Belfast City Airport’s IGNITE youth leadership programme, successfully completing Year Seven of the innovative scheme. Designed to support young people from all backgrounds, the programme helps participants build confidence, develop leadership skills, and gain valuable

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Jean-Christophe Novelli Returns To Belfast As AC Hotel By Marriott Belfast Invests In Summer Dining Experience And Introduction Of New Leadership Team

AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast welcomed celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli back to the city this week for an exclusive summer showcase, highlighting the hotel’s refreshed food and beverage offering and continued investment in guest experience. Hosted on The Terrace, the

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Ireland’s Next Top Chef Winner Urges Aspiring Chefs To Step Into The Spotlight

Just twelve months after being crowned Ireland’s Next Top Chef, Lauma Kilgas is urging aspiring chefs across the island of Ireland to take the same leap that helped transform her own career. With entries for Ireland’s Next Top Chef 2026

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M&S Colleagues Take To The Pitch For Youngminds With Local Football Tournament

Colleagues from Marks & Spencer stores across Northern Ireland came together for a five-a-side football tournament in support of youth mental health charity YoungMinds. More than 80 colleagues from eleven M&S stores took part in the tournament, which was held

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Redundancy And Grievances Among Leading Workplace Enquiries In 2026, LRA Figures Show

Latest figures from the Labour Relations Agency show a marked increase in calls regarding concerns about job security, following a rise in redundancy-related calls in the early part of the year. The Agency, through its Workplace Information Service, observed the

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Three Generations In Co. Down Help Tackle Loneliness Among Older People

As Northern Ireland’s population ages, two Bangor families are helping to address one of the biggest challenges facing older people today: loneliness. To mark Loneliness Awareness Week (15-21 June 2026), Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association, which has 150 very sheltered units

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New AI Training Programme To Help Women Build Practical Skills For Life Launches Next Week

A new initiative from Belfast based WOMEN’STEC is offering women an opportunity to build practical AI skills for everyday life, work and future across six sessions. AI for Real Life: Practical Skills for Home, Work and Opportunity is a supportive,

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Final Line-Up Of Exhibitors Announced As Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair Takes Place Tomorrow

With the Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair taking place tomorrow in Belfast, Charity Jobs NI has announced the final line-up of exhibitors set to offer more than 500 paid and voluntary opportunities across Northern Ireland’s third sector. Organised by

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AI Reshaping Startup Landscape as WeBuild Reopens for Women Founders Across Island

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how tech startups are created, dramatically reducing build time and lowering traditional technical hurdles.  As building a scalable digital product becomes faster, cheaper and less dependent on deep coding expertise and major funding, more women are

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Charity Jobs NI Urges Inclusion Of Third Sector Careers During National Careers Week

As National Careers Week shines a spotlight on education, skills and career pathways across the UK, Charity Jobs NI is encouraging people in Northern Ireland to look beyond traditional industries and consider the wide range of professional opportunities available within

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Charity Careers Fair Aims To Strengthen Workforce As Sector Faces Financial Pressure

With significant funding changes due to come into effect from April, Charity Jobs NI has said its upcoming Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair will focus on strengthening workforce resilience across Northern Ireland’s voluntary and community sector. Sector leaders have

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Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair Aims To Support Third Sector Amid Recruitment Pressures

Northern Ireland’s only dedicated Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair is back this spring, with third sector organisations invited to take part. At a time when many charities and community organisations are navigating funding uncertainty and increased pressure around recruitment

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