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Social Enterprise, 4C UR Future, Secure Seed Funding From The James Kane Foundation

Local social enterprise, 4C UR Future, have secured seed funding from The James Kane Foundation to develop and launch a first-generation Careers Portal to help involve, inform, and inspire young people from Northern Ireland to make more empowered education and career choices. The Northern Ireland-based not-for-profit Community Interest Company was founded in March 2019 by experienced...

Local Author on board with Translink’s Novel Journeys for International Women’s Day

Translink is marking International Women’s Day with a brand-new format for their monthly Novel Journeys Book Club. The online book club, in partnership with independent bookstore No Alibis has marked its anniversary with an expanded offering for its second year. The new ‘Novel Journeys Monthly Digest’ will include a book pick for children as well...

4 Reasons To Choose A Career In Hospitality & Tourism And 14 Jobs You Can Apply For Right Now

As the industry begins to look forward after the impacts of the pandemic and Brexit before that, there are key roles that are waiting to be filled.  We as consumers mostly experience customer-facing roles, but there is so much more to the industry than just those roles. In addition to self-employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, there is...

Slow Food Causeway Events Happening This March

The Causeway Coast and Glens is Northern Ireland’s first accredited Slow Food destination, Taste Causeway, the collaborative network of local food and drink businesses was awarded the accolade by the global Slow Food Movement following a rigorous assessment process. To launch and celebrate this prestigious award Taste Causeway is running a six month programme of events,...

13 Jobs In Hospitality & Tourism Recruiting Right Now Across Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Whether you are on a hunt for a job or looking for a career change, the hospitality and tourism industry has many opportunities for you.  From front of house and housekeeping positions to customer services and management opportunities, you are sure to find a role that suits your experience and skill.  As part of the Hospitality...

Graduates Are Gaining Access To Jobs With Pioneering Disability Employment Project

Graduates are kick starting their careers in some of Northern Ireland’s leading businesses and turning the tide of poor unemployment rates for people with disabilities. Leading charity Leonard Cheshire are reaching out to talented university graduates with disabilities who are signing up for the pioneering GradEmployNI Programme which is placing university leavers with leading businesses in...

Tourism NI Hosts Annual Meeting for Inbound Tour Operators

Tourism NI hosted the first face to face Annual General Meeting (AGM) for ITOA (Incoming Tour Operators Association) Council Members since 2020 at the Galgorm Spa and Golf Resort in Ballymena over the weekend. This year's hosting of the AGM has been made possible through the Tourism Recovery Action Plan and was held between February 18...

An Evening Of Fine Dining And Theatre At Magheramorne Estate

Taking centre stage in the tranquil setting of Magheramorne Estate, renowned chef Paula McIntyre MBE and internationally acclaimed Big Telly Theatre Company will take guests on a gastronomic journey filled with delicious local food, storytelling and live sounds. The Captain’s Feast: Flavours and Folklore will run for two nights beginning on February 25 situated in the...

Transformational Coach Deborah King To Deliver Goal Setting Vision Board Workshop

Transformational coach Deborah King has announced the first event in a series of goal setting and personal development webinars for 2022. Her event Virtual Vision Board Workshop: Cosmically Creating The Life You Want will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, February 22 at 7.30pm. The vision board session is for people who want to get clear on...

4 Towns In Northern Ireland Voted Friendliest Visitor Destinations in UK

Tourism NI has welcomed the news that four towns in Northern Ireland have been awarded the friendliest visitor destinations in the UK with Enniskillen in County Fermanagh voted number one most welcoming in the UK. Alongside Enniskillen, Ballycastle, County Antrim; Bushmills, County Antrim and Newcastle, County Down all appeared on the Booking.com top 10 most welcoming...