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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.
Expert smelters and blacksmiths from around the world will converge on Newtowncrommelin from June 6-9 to revive traditional ironworking skills. Starting Thursday, blacksmiths, smelters, and volunteers will set up furnaces and prepare for the festival’s activities. The festival officially opens […]
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the return of Associate Coach Jeff Mason and Assistant Coaches George Awada and Rob Stewart for the 2024/25 season. Mason, who notched over 400 games for the Giants as a player
Belfast Giants Complete 2024/25 Coaching Lineup Read Post »
As part of this year’s Green Transport Week, Translink is promoting sustainable travel by rolling out a mini-tour of its new Floral Pledge Station. The initiative which is part of the annual Active Travel Challenge is inviting members of the
Translink Launches Green Transport Week With Budding Floral Pledge Station Read Post »
Linen Quarter Business Improvement District (LQ BID) has introduced a summer walking tour to mark the return of its annual Health Week, now it its fifth year. Nearly 80 free events will take place across the district to inspire and
Linen Quarter Summer Walking Tour Launches At Health Week Read Post »
The winners of the 2024 NIHF Receptionist Awards have been revealed. After months of deliberation, the awards were announced by compere, Pamela Ballantine, at a glittering awards ceremony on 22 May in the Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges. The high
2024 NIHF Receptionist Awards Announced Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the re-signing of 36-year-old netminder Andrew Dickson for the 2024/25 season. An unequivocal fan favourite, Dickson is among the longest tenured Giants in club history, with five Elite League championships, four
Dickson Embarks On 14th Season With Belfast Giants Read Post »
Co Antrim artist Danielle Morgan is turning her love of pottery into a career after receiving support to grow her business through Go Succeed, a new programme funded by the UK Government and powered by the UK Levelling Up Fund.
County Antrim Artist Crafting Future Success Following Business Support Read Post »
Belfast’s Grand Opera House has launched its Grand Family Festival in partnership with Phoenix Energy, which will run from Monday 19 to Saturday 24 August 2024. Tickets are now on sale for the fun-filled festival, which will see the Theatre
Grand Opera House Raises Curtain For Grand Family Festival Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce that 28-year-old Elijiah Barriga will rejoin the club for the 2024/25 season. No stranger to the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) or The SSE Arena, Belfast, the California-born forward spent the
Barriga Back In Belfast For 2024/25 Season Read Post »
The Copeland Distillery has released a 5-year-old Single Grain Irish whiskey – the second permanent addition to its Merchants’ Quay blended Irish whiskey range. Aged in single-use American Bourbon barrels, and finished in Muscatel and Pedro Ximenez wine casks, the
The Copeland Distillery Unveils New 5-Year-Old Single Grain Whiskey Read Post »
Belfast City Airport has marked the commencement of easyJet’s seasonal service to Palma de Mallorca. Flights to the popular Spanish holiday destination will run twice weekly, on Mondays and Thursdays, providing passengers with a convenient and direct route to the
Inaugural Easyjet Flights To Palma De Mallorca Take Off From Belfast City Airport Read Post »
Caitroina (Cat) McCusker, the Regional Market Leader for PwC in Northern Ireland, is the new President of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber). Succeeding Cathal Geoghegan, Managing Director of Henderson Foodservice, Cat’s appointment was ratified today (Friday
Caitroina Mccusker Is New NI Chamber President Read Post »
Lidl Northern Ireland’s operations in the Causeway Coast and Glens borough contributed £24.6m to a region-wide £360 million boost to the local economy in 2023, a new report has revealed. The findings were published in a specially commissioned report by
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the return of 33-year-old Ciaran Long for the 2024/25 season. First arriving in Belfast for the 2019/20 season, Long has recorded over 250 appearances for the Giants across four seasons, contributing
Long Returns For Fifth Season With Belfast Giants Read Post »
The Chartered Institute of Marketing Ireland proudly hosted a celebratory lunch to acknowledge the outstanding achievements and successes of local marketing professionals who successfully gained a CIM qualification in Marketing or Digital Marketing. Marketing professionals and CIM graduates from across
CIM Qualification Success Celebrated At Titanic Hotel Belfast Read Post »
As a nation of foodie enthusiasts, the burger craze is a food trend that is close to our heart. With the help of Lidl Northern Ireland this summer – create the perfect homemade burger for as little as £1.50 per
Create The Ultimate Burger For Less With Lidl Northern Ireland’s Summer Range Read Post »
Enterprising Women recently marked a significant milestone with a celebratory event, reflecting on its impactful journey of supporting female entrepreneurs in the Mid and East Antrim area. Since its start in 2018, the initiative has experienced remarkable growth, with membership
Carrickfergus Enterprise Celebrates The Ongoing Success Of Enterprising Women Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the re-signing of 25-year-old defenceman Cameron Pound for the upcoming 2024/25 season. Pound, originally from Solihull, initially joined the Giants midway through the 2023/24 season, before which he spent three seasons
Pound Re-Signs With Belfast Giants Read Post »
The draw for the girls’ section of the 2024 SuperCupNI took place at the Theatre at the Mill in Antrim and Newtownabbey on Wednesday 22nd May 2024. The star attraction was the announcement that Women’s FA Cup winners Manchester United
Manchester United Headlines 2024 SuperCupNI Girls’ Draw Read Post »
Gladiators has been revealed as the UK’s most popular game show, according to new data. New research carried out by online casino site, Playcasino.com, analysed Google Keyword Planner data to determine which TV game shows are the most popular in the UK.
Top 10 UK Game Shows Of All Time, Revealed Read Post »
The winners of the RICS Awards 2024 in Northern Ireland have been revealed and some of the most impressive recent building projects from the local area are on the list. The winning projects, which were announced at the regional ceremony in
RICS Award Winners In Northern Ireland Revealed Read Post »
Alex Patterson, 54 from Ballymoney, will be taking on a 9-mile sponsored walk to raise money for national sight and hearing loss charity, Deafblind UK. The walk will go from Belfast City Hall to Stormont Parliament and back again, on 12th June
Local Deafblind Man Takes On 9-Mile Sponsored Walk Read Post »
The latest survey of the UK’s resident Woodcock population has shown that numbers are still declining overall, albeit at a slower rate than before. The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) and the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) teamed up
Breeding Woodcock Survey Shows An Ongoing Decline Despite Some Small Regional Increases Read Post »
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have been named Travel Brand of the Year at the prestigious Which? Awards for the third year running, after they were recognised for providing customers with industry-leading products and customer service on their well-deserved holidays. The leading
The award-winning Cinemagic Film and Television Festival for Young People announce Belfast City Airport, NI Connections and NI Bureau as sponsors of the annual Cinemagic Los Angeles Showcase being held on 28th June at The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows,
Cinemagic Los Angeles Set to Inspire and Celebrate Young Talent. Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the re-signing of 27-year-old defenceman Jeff Baum for the 2024/25 season. Colleyville-born Baum initially joined the Giants for the 2021/22 season, and has since iced over 190 times in all competitions
Belfast Giants Re-Sign Jeff Baum For 2024/25 Season Read Post »
Four premium meat lines have launched into 12 stores in Northern Ireland, including Guinness flavoured burgers Kettyle Irish Foods has hit the shelves in Asda stores across Northern Ireland, supplying four lines of its premium meat range, including a unique
Kettyle Irish Foods Steaks Its Claim With First Asda Listing Read Post »
Belfast City Airport has officially commenced its highly anticipated charter services to Barcelona and Bologna with Royal Caribbean International. This enhanced flight service provides Belfast City Airport’s passengers with direct routes to Barcelona and Bologna, enabling seamless connections to set
Belfast City Airport Sets Sail With Royal Caribbean Charter Flights For Summer 2024 Read Post »
This summer the thrills and spills of the SuperCupNI Finals Day will make a historic return to its spiritual home at the Coleraine Showgrounds following a 14-year hiatus. This will see all three showpiece finals of the Boys’ Premier, Junior,
Supercupni Finals Day To Make A Historic Return To Coleraine Showgrounds This Summer Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the re-signing of 34-year-old Ben Lake for the upcoming 2024/25 season. Calgary-born British dual-national Lake first arrived in Belfast for the 2019/20 season and has since tallied more than 250 appearances
Lake Locked In For 2024/25 Season Read Post »
TITANIC Belfast has launched a unique event that is set to take guests on a journey of emigration and exploration through an eclectic and exciting mix of choral music in partnership with Cappella Caeciliana. Some Distant Shore, on Saturday 15th
Titanic Belfast Hits A High Note With Cappella Caeciliana Partnership Read Post »
Cleaning your kitchen to a high standard can be very time-consuming and expensive. The experts at CabinetSelect have revealed some surprising tips and DIY hacks for cleaning your kitchen to help you save both time and money. Don’t throw out
Expert Reveals How Leftover Food Can Be Your Secret Weapon To A Clean Kitchen Read Post »
Asda colleagues from all over Northern Ireland will lend a helping hand in their local communities as part of this year’s ‘Big Help Out’ initiative, which takes place on 7th – 9th June. The ‘Big Help Out’ will see thousands
Asda NI Colleagues Lend A Hand In ‘Big Help Out’ Initiative Read Post »
