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Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association Kicks Off ‘Positive Ageing Month’ With A Series Of Events Celebrating Older People

Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association is pleased to support Positive Ageing Month this October, a month-long celebration of the invaluable contributions that older people make to their communities. The month will feature a variety of activities and events aimed at promoting social connection, physical activity, and overall wellbeing for older residents across its houses in

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A New Compass Rose Guides the Way Along Belfast’s Historic Waterfront

A new Compass Rose wayfinding feature has been unveiled at Donegall Quay, located in front of Belfast’s Big Fish sculpture. The installation is part of Maritime Belfast Trust’s ongoing efforts to revitalise the city’s historic waterfront. Supported by Tourism NI and the Department for Communities, this initiative is transforming Belfast’s waterfront into a vibrant, connected

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Specsavers Director Takes On Team Cycling Challenge To Raise Funds For NI Children’s Hospice

A director at a Specsavers store in Falmouth has completed a 330-mile cycling challenge  sponsored by Specsavers stores across Northern Ireland. Paul McGrane, an Armagh native who has been living in Cornwall for the past 20 years, took on the challenge as part of Tullylish GAC, a County Down GAA team, in support of the

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IoD Chair Calls For An EU Economic Envoy For Northern Ireland At Annual Dinner Event

The Chair of the Institute of Directors in Northern Ireland, John Hansen, says the appointment of an EU Economic Envoy for Northern Ireland would advance economic development and secure investment opportunities for local businesses. Speaking at the annual IoD dinner event, sponsored by Bank of Ireland, Arthur Cox and Hire IQ Recruitment, the newly elected

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Belfast Film Festival To Open With Halloween Night Screening Of Irish Language Horror Flick Fréwaka

Belfast Film Festival returns for its 24th edition from 31st October to 9th November, opening with a Halloween night screening of Irish language horror Fréwaka, written and directed by Aislinn Clarke.  After receiving rave reviews at its world premiere in Switzerland this summer, the latest feature from the Belfast-based filmmaker is set to make its

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The Sunday Times Good University Guide – Queen’s University Tops The Charts For Northern Ireland

Queen’s University, Belfast is once again crowned the number one university in Northern Ireland, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. It rises five places to hit the national top 30 ranking 26th. The university where the Irish poet and playwright Seamus Heaney studied opened a centre in his honour this year. Ulster

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Jet2.com And Jet2holidays Launch Summer Programme For 2026 Earlier Than Ever From Belfast International Airport

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have put their Summer programme on sale for 2026 earlier than ever before, with flights and holidays to 21 sun and leisure city destinations now available to book from Belfast International Airport. The leading leisure airline and UK’s largest tour operator have responded to strong demand from UK holidaymakers wanting to book ahead, going on sale with their

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“If We Don’t Start Talking About Neurodivergent Talent In The Workplaces, We’re Going To Be In A Really Serious World Of Pain In The Future” Says Entrepreneurs Unleashed Speaker Cara Marks

The inaugural Entrepreneurs Unleashed conference is set to take place on Thursday, November 28, at the Cathy Short Theatre, Jennymount Business Park in North Belfast.  The conference, organised by media and marketing agency Excalibur Press, promises a diverse and dynamic lineup of speakers who will share their expertise on a wide range of topics essential

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