Artisans & Makers

Belfast’s Christmas Market Opens For Another Shopping Season

Artisans & Makers, News

Back for its 18th year, Belfast Christmas Market opened to eager crowds, at 12noon on Saturday 18th, attracting thousands who queued to be the first through the gates. As many visitors got their first look at this year’s highly anticipated award-winning market, they were welcomed by live Christmas entertainment, delicious treats and magnificent sights, sounds and smells. Q Radio presenters […]

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Golden Goodie Bag For One Lucky Visitor At 2023 Mallusk Christmas Market Unveiled

Artisans & Makers, Entrepreneurs & Start Ups, News

Mallusk Enterprise Park will open its doors to support over 20 local entrepreneurs, 3 charities and provide free Santa Grotto visits to 100 local children on the evening of Wednesday 29 November. The local businesses and enterprises showcasing their locally made products and services at the pop up festive Market include local artists Dionne Pollock,

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Mallusk Enterprise Park To Transform Into Festive Market To Support Over 20 Local Businesses This Week

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An indoor market with over 20 stalls and a pop up Santa’s Grotto will transform the local enterprise agency at Mallusk on Wednesday November 29. The evening event will offer visitors the chance to pick up handmade presents and enjoy a night out supporting the business community in the countdown to Christmas. Hosted and supported by

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Top Film Executives End Production Houses Descend On Belfast For Documentary Film Festival

Artisans & Makers, Business, Community & Social Enterprise, News

Leading names in documentary filmmaking including Dogwoof, Hidden Light, Hot Docs, Breakout Pictures and CAA have visited Belfast to attend the Docs Ireland documentary film festival. Alongside its packed cinema programme, Docs Ireland hosted several industry focused events aimed at introducing local filmmakers to some of the world’s most important film financiers and production houses.

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Local Female Brand Named As Finalist In Prestigious UK Jewellery Awards

Artisans & Makers, Entrepreneurs & Start Ups

Female-led jewellery brand, Lustre & Love has been named as a finalist in one of the industry’s most prestigious awards. The UK Jewellery Awards recognises excellence across all areas in the industry including suppliers, manufacturers and business owners.   Co-founders, Deborah McCann who is Lisburn based and Kirstie Reeve have been shortlisted for ‘Emerging Jewellery/Watch

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Mid Ulster Family Scoops Up Support For Ice Cream Business From Go For It

Artisans & Makers, Entrepreneurs & Start Ups

A Pomeroy family have scooped up a business opportunity and launched their very own artisan ice cream business – Betty’s Ice Cream – thanks to the help of the Go For It programme in association with Mid Ulster District Council. This project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund

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Newtownabbey Artist Turns Passion For Painting Into Creative Arts Business

Artisans & Makers, Entrepreneurs & Start Ups

A Newtownabbey artist has turned her passion for painting into highly successful creative arts business, Janine Dempster – Artist, with support from the Go For It programme in association with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. This project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth and Jobs

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Local Brothers Nail Their Passion For Carpentry With Their Very Own Custom Woodworking Business

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Two brothers from Lisburn have turned their passion for woodwork into a successful customwoodworking furniture business, Alderwood Studios, thanks to help from the Go For Itprogramme in association with Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council.This project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European RegionalDevelopment Fund under the Investment for Growth and Jobs Northern

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Local Entrepreneur Sparks Passion For Traditional Craftmanship With His Very Own Blacksmith Workshop

Artisans & Makers, Entrepreneurs & Start Ups

A former engineer has turned his passion for traditional craftsmanship into a successful blacksmith business thanks to help from the Go For It programme in association with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. This project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth and Jobs

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