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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.
Charities, community organisations and social enterprises across Northern Ireland are being called on to take part in the only jobs fair of its kind this November in Belfast. The Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair, taking place on Wednesday November […]
Third Sector Encouraged To Join NI’s Only Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair Read Post »
An event celebrating careers, jobs and volunteering opportunities in the third sector is returning to Belfast for its second year. The Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair, taking place on Wednesday, November 5th, will bring hundreds of people together in
NI’s Only Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair To Return To Belfast This November Read Post »
It was back to the 80s as The Retro Room at Cityside pressed start on Belfast’s first retro arcade premises, with plenty more to come. The arcade has a lorry load of new games on the way, including a very
The Retro Room Launches Belfast’s First Retro Arcade Premises Read Post »
The Northern Ireland Creative Health Network has published its first year review and set out clear next steps to co-create a Northern Ireland Creative Health Strategy that can be embedded in policy. The plan is designed to address fragmented activity
Creative Health Network Sets Out Northern Ireland Strategy Plan In First Year Review Read Post »
BarCamp Belfast 2025 organisers have expanded the lineup for this year’s unconference taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Newly confirmed speakers will take to the stage to speak on everything from performance
BarCamp Belfast 2025 Expands Line-Up with Talks on Innovation, Education and Creativity Read Post »
175 of the Northern Ireland’s social workers have been recognised at the 2025 Professional in Practice (PiP) Awards ceremony this week at the Lisburn Civic Centre. The Northern Ireland Social Care Council’s (the Social Care Council’s) PiP award ceremony celebrates
Celebrating Social Work – 175 Social Workers Receive NI Award For Learning Read Post »
Organisers of BarCamp Belfast 2025 have announced the first group of speakers set to take the stage on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. The line-up includes experts on everything from soft skills and financial
BarCamp Belfast 2025 Announces First Speakers Covering Tech, Skills and Business Growth Read Post »
Dermot Beattie, founder of The Dandelion Group based in Belfast, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s 2009 success,
Aedín O’Neill, founder of multi-award-winning digital advertising agency GrowWeb, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s 2009 success, organisers
Lavey Entrepreneur Aedín O’Neill to Share Marketing Insights at BarCamp Belfast 2025 Read Post »
Doug Jackson, founder of consultancy 2md based in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s
Connor McAuley, founder of Move at Pace based in Belfast, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s 2009 success,
Last week’s Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference has prompted renewed political calls for a regional manufacturing strategy, after Economy Committee member David Honeyford MLA used his attendance at the event to highlight the need for government action. Speaking
Peter Rollins, an internationally recognised author, philosopher, and public speaker originally from Belfast and now based in the USA, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in
Katie Willoughby, founder of ProTech based in South Belfast, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s 2009 success, organisers
South Belfast Innovator Katie Willoughby to Champion Soft Skills at BarCamp Belfast 2025 Read Post »
Claire Brannigan, founder of Skinakin based in Glengormley, County Antrim, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s 2009 success,
Liz Maguire, founder of Litir Marketing based in Dublin, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s 2009 success, organisers
Kevin Cunningham, founder of Doing and Learning based in Holywood, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s 2009 success,
Key industry figures from across the country have been confirmed as speakers for the upcoming Northern Ireland Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, taking place at the Eikon Exhibition Centre this Thursday (Sept 11). The one-day event, in partnership
Following a successful comeback last year, the organisers of BarCamp Belfast are bringing the popular “unconference” back to the city. The event will be closing out Belfast Tech Week at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter on 26th
BarCamp Belfast ‘Unconference’ Back For Second Year As Part Of Belfast TechWeek Read Post »
Bright Umbrella Theatre Company’s production of David Ireland’s acclaimed black comedy Ulster American is entering its final week at The Sanctuary Theatre in East Belfast, with the last performance taking place on Saturday, September 6. The show, directed by Bright
Final Chance to See Ulster American at The Sanctuary Theatre Read Post »
Almost three years after the business was devastated in a fire at Cathedral Buildings Belfast media and marketing company Excalibur Press has revealed they’ve brought back their publishing department thanks to a Queen’s graduate. Following the blaze in their Donegall
Queen’s Graduate Revives Belfast Publishing Service After Cathedral Quarter Blaze Read Post »
Orangefest, the cultural brand established by the County Grand Lodge of Belfast, has launched a new public engagement campaign aimed at shaping the future of its year-round programme of events, outreach, and celebrations. With the help of Belfast-based media and
Belfast Orangefest Launches New Public Engagement Campaign To Help Shape Its Future Read Post »
Six Chambers of Commerce unite to host a cross border celebration of women in leadership Women from across Northern Ireland and Ireland are being encouraged to save the date for a major new cross-border event, She Leads Women Shaping Economies,
Women In Leadership To Gather For Cross Border She Leads Event Read Post »
Bright Umbrella Theatre Company’s production of David Ireland’s no-holds-barred black comedy Ulster American opens in East Belfast this week. Taking place at The Sanctuary Theatre (Tues Aug 26 – Sat Sept 6) with evening performances at 7pm and a 2pm
David Ireland’s Ulster American Opens at The Sanctuary Theatre in East Belfast Read Post »
Belfast is about to get a brand new addition to its social and family entertainment scene. After several years of involvement in pop up arcades around the city, The Retro Room has secured a new and permanent home at Cityside
Actors Andrew McClay, Caroline Curran and James Boal arrived in Belfast this week for the start of rehearsals for Ulster American which opens later this month in East Belfast. As the production that makes its Belfast Debut Andrew, Caroline and
Stars of Ulster David Ireland’s Ulster American Gear Up For Opening Night Read Post »
East Belfast theatre company Bright Umbrella has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of Ulster American by David Ireland, which will run from Tuesday, August 26 to Saturday, September 6, 2025 at The Sanctuary Theatre. Northern Irish actor
Full Cast Announced For Ulster American At The Sanctuary Theatre Read Post »
Belfast actor and writer Caroline Curran has been announced as part of the cast for Bright Umbrella Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Ulster American by David Ireland. The production will run from Tuesday, August 26 to Saturday, September 6, 2025
Audience Favourite Caroline Curran To Star In Ulster American Read Post »
Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector, which generates an estimated £16 billion in economic value and supports nearly 100,000 jobs, will come together next month for its largest industry event of the year. Around 2,500 delegates are expected to attend the Northern
Northern Ireland’s £16 Billion Manufacturing Industry Unites for Flagship Event Read Post »
Northern Irish actor Andrew McClay has been announced in the role of Jay Conway in the upcoming production of Ulster American by Bright Umbrella Theatre Company, running at The Sanctuary Theatre in East Belfast from Tuesday, August 26 to Saturday,
Game of Thrones Actor To Take To Stage in Ulster American at The Sanctuary Theatre Read Post »
DecodeME findings include contributions from people living with M.E. in Northern Ireland A Northern Ireland charity has welcomed the results of the world’s largest genetic study into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), which has confirmed a biological basis for the condition. The
Hope 4 ME & Fibro NI Welcomes Landmark Genetic Proof of Biological Cause for M.E. Read Post »
Bright Umbrella Theatre Company is set to bring the provocative, award-winning play Ulster American to Belfast audiences this summer in a new production directed by company founder and artistic director Trevor Gill. Written by David Ireland, Ulster American was first
Ulster American to Make East Belfast Debut in New Sanctuary Theatre Production Read Post »
Davidson McDonnell has announced plans to continue targeted expansion as it marks a decade of trailblazing growth. With turnover at the firm for its most recent financial year having increased once again by over 15%, the practice now holds a
Davidson McDonnell Marks 10 Years Of Trailblazing Growth Read Post »
