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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.
What started out as a hobby for Dawn Demain, owner of Carnlough-based Antrim Rain Natural Soap Co., has turned into a successful brand, gift shop and tourist experience. Initially making soap to pass the time and give them out as […]
Learn the Secrets of Soap Making in Ebb & Flow’s Workshops and Live Demonstrations Read Post »
A centuries old crofter’s cottage in Islandmagee has been given a new lease of life thanks to a loving restoration and sensitive modernisation, making it the perfect retreat and launching pad to explore the best of the Causeway Coastal Route.
Historic Cloghfin Cottage Receives New Lease of Life Read Post »
Northern Ireland’s business community is coming together to support the delivery of industry-led careers inspiration events across the province, engaging almost 7,500 Year 9 pupils in June 2022. 4C UR Future LIVE is an innovative and fast-paced event that uses
NI Businesses Play Their Part In Industry-Led Careers Inspiration Events By 4C UR Future Read Post »
Northern Ireland specialist recruitment company, Tyson Wilson Recruitment is the first recruitment agency to be awarded a gold level innovator award from Innovate NI, on behalf of the Department for the Economy.The government backed scheme helps businesses across Northern Ireland
Top Recruitment Agency Is The First To Win Gold Standard For Innovation Read Post »
Milliken Tours Ireland have taken the tour market to new heights with their bespoke experiences that take visitors to well known attractions, alongside lesser known sites and scenery. Husband and wife team, Seamus and Bridie Milliken, are both qualified tour
Touring Across Antrim’s Lesser Known Trails Read Post »
It was a pack of cards and an encounter with a famous comedian and magician that turned the young Steve Wilson from curious teenager into budding child magician. Little did he know then that these experiences would lead to a
From 80’s Punk Star To Magician, Welcome To The Oddly Unique And World Of Mr Wizzy Read Post »
The self-proclaimed Jack of all trades, Hillas Smith aka Mr H, is a popular circus and street performer for Circusful, formerly known as Belfast Community Circus School. As well as performing, Hillas plays an active role in leading outreach programmes
Belfast Circus Scene So Good Performer Hillas Made City His Home Read Post »
‘Carved at the Castle’ offers a variety of unique traditional craft courses, giving you the chance to learn how to create something distinctive in limestone that is 74 million years old. Run by The Rock Stone Masonry in the picturesque
Learning to Carve Into Ancient Limestone 74 Million Years Old Read Post »
Exclusive NI Tours new fleet of Range Rovers and XJ Jaguars is offering visitors tours and chauffeur services that transport them in the lap of luxury and deliver special bespoke experiences. Owner, Trevor Patterson believes that personal service and luxury
See The Sights of Northern Ireland In Unparalleled Luxury Read Post »
The Curran Court Hotel has been a major feature of Larne for more than fifty years. Speak to anyone in Larne and they’ll talk fondly of the Curran Court; such is its special place in the hearts of the local
The Hotel That’s At The Gateway To The Glens Read Post »
Where do you go to get your groceries? If your first thought was your local supermarket, you are not alone. Shopping in large grocery stores became the norm for many of us, and we rely on these outlets more than
Breaking The Industrial Cycle With Slow Food Read Post »
Since November 2021, the topic of Slow Food has been on everyone’s lips thanks to the Slow Food Causeway campaign which launched in November 2021. For the past four months, both producers and businesses alike have been busy putting on
6 Tips For Customers Who Want To Embrace Slow Food Read Post »
Major Industry recruitment campaign critical part of a strategy to address staffing issues and skills shortages Northern Ireland’s hospitality and tourism industry has been one of the economic success stories, but even before the pandemic skills shortages were hitting the
People With Passion Fit Perfectly In Hospitality And Tourism Sector Read Post »
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
Drawing on the highs and lows of her tumultuous journey as a woman in the international performing industry, West Belfast born actor, broadcaster and singer, Pauline Carville, is finally ready to break her silence to inspire others to not make
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
Social Enterprise, 4C UR Future, Secure Seed Funding From The James Kane Foundation Read Post »
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.
Local Author on board with Translink’s Novel Journeys for International Women’s Day Read Post »
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
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
Slow Food Causeway Events Happening This March Read Post »
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,
13 Jobs In Hospitality & Tourism Recruiting Right Now Across Northern Ireland Read Post »
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
Graduates Are Gaining Access To Jobs With Pioneering Disability Employment Project Read Post »
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
Tourism NI Hosts Annual Meeting for Inbound Tour Operators Read Post »
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
An Evening Of Fine Dining And Theatre At Magheramorne Estate Read Post »
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,
Transformational Coach Deborah King To Deliver Goal Setting Vision Board Workshop Read Post »
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;
4 Towns In Northern Ireland Voted Friendliest Visitor Destinations in UK Read Post »
A major campaign has launched to boost perceptions of careers in hospitality and tourism, helping to attract new talent and tackle staffing challenges. Recruitment has been a priority concern for employers in hospitality and tourism, which when compounded by the
New Campaign Launches To Attract Staff Into Hospitality & Tourism Read Post »
With only a few weeks left of Slow Food Causeway Events, the calendar is jam packed with a mixture of some familiar Slow Food favourites and new events. Originally founded in Italy during the 1980s to combine the regional traditions
7 Slow Food Causeway Events Happening This February Read Post »
When it comes to marketing your business, product or service most small businesses will depend on digital channels such as their website, social media and other platforms such as Google My Business. According to Social Media Examiner 96% of small
Give the gift of food this Valentines with a sweet treat from Belfast’s homemade food delivery service, Dished Up Deli, with their ‘Love In A Box’ Valentines range. Made to order and delivered straight to your door, the collection includes
Dished Up Deli Delivers Romance To Your Door This Valentines Read Post »
Detectives in west Belfast are appealing for witnesses and information following a burglary on Saturday 22 January. Detective Inspector Corrigan said: “Between 6.45pm and 7.05pm four males entered a house in the Oranmore Street area and pushed the occupant onto
Aggravated Burglary In West Belfast Read Post »
Northern Ireland company, Zymplify, has been appointed as a preferred supplier to deliver Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s digital growth plan for small and medium sized businesses, helping them to learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits. The Portstewart-based company
NI Firm To Deliver Government’s Help To Grow Digital Programme Read Post »
Top recruiter warns businesses they need to invest in the right systems & processes When it comes to remote working one Northern Ireland recruitment firm says employees need to learn and display new skills to secure work from home roles.
Remote Working Here To Stay So Employees Need To Learn New Skills Read Post »
4C UR Future, the social enterprise that aims to empower young people to make more informed education and career choices, has announced its 4C UR Future LIVE events are returning in 2022. In 2019, the organisation delivered a successful ‘proof
4C UR Future Announce LIVE Events To Return For 2022 Read Post »
