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Adrian Hale from Banbridge was 51 and had just completed a job for the Scout Association in Crawfordsburn when he found himself having some discomfort while eating. Taking advice from a friend, he went to the doctor which is how […]
4C UR Future, the industry-led social enterprise that aims to empower young people to make well-informed decisions about their education and future careers, held a successful 4C UR Future LIVE event at Mid Ulster Sports Arena in Cookstown on 29
Chair of Mid Ulster District Council Attends Careers Inspiration Event For Year 9 Pupils Read Post »
“Do not be put off by that word – disability” – Sarah Fox Urges Fellow Graduates A Newry woman who has been plagued by Crohn’s Disease has revealed how a new grad employment scheme has helped to kick start her
Pioneering Employment Scheme Opens Up Career Chances of Newry Woman With Crohn’s Disease Read Post »
With Belfast in full swing to recovery from the turbulence of recent years the Cathedral Quarter has much to celebrate. Businesses are still continuing to choose this art, culture and heritage hotspot to set up base and we’re delighted to
12 New Businesses In Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter Read Post »
Harpers and historians joined forces this month to celebrate the 230th anniversary of the first Harpers’ Assembly with five days of harp music and heritage in a unique cross-community series of events, concluding in Dublin with a commemoration of the
“For me, it was a big thing. It was that sigh of relief moment.” A graduate with ADHD and social anxiety has secured a paid job placement he loves, leaving behind worries that the condition would hamper his career prospects.
Ballymena Man Praises Disability Employment Scheme Read Post »
Leanne Molloy, 37, is a mother of two and works as a pharmacist in Castlewellan. She was in her mid-30s when she found that she had difficulties swallowing food. Following her shocking diagnosis of oesophageal cancer, Leanne was told there
Castlewellan Oesophageal Cancer Survivor Leanne Molloy Hails New Awareness Campaign Read Post »
The charity that aims to challenge low employment rates amongst disabled people, Leonard Cheshire, is celebrating the success of a programme that aimed to support graduates in future employment. The scheme, GradEmployNI Programme, which has been funded by HM Treasury
Scheme To Support Disabled Grads Hailed A Success By Participants Read Post »
Harpers and historians will join forces in July to celebrate the 230th anniversary of the Belfast Harpers’ Assembly with five days of music and heritage in a unique cross-community series of events. Organised by the Harps Alive partnership, the festival
8 Free Events Taking Place This Weekend At The Harps Alive Festival In Belfast Read Post »
4C UR Future, the industry-led social enterprise that aims to empower young people to make well-informed decisions about their education and future careers, held a successful 4C UR Future LIVE event at Omagh Leisure Complex on 27 June, 2022. Pupils
‘Manifestation’ urges action to save the site of Harpers’ Assembly 230 years ago The public has been urged to join a gathering on Saturday July 16, to urge Belfast City Council to save the historic Assembly Rooms that sit at
Gathering To Call For Action On Belfast’s Assembly Rooms Read Post »
Harpers and historians will join forces in July to celebrate the 230th anniversary of the Belfast Harpers’ Assembly with five days of music and heritage in a unique cross-community series of events. Organised by the Harps Alive partnership, the festival
13 Events Happening At The Harps Alive Festival This Weekend Read Post »
Co Antrim Harpers Adam O’Neill, Gráinne Meyer, Kathryn Weir, Susannah Weir, and Katy Bustard will be performing as part of the Harps Alive│An Chruit Bheo│Harps Leevin festival in Belfast this weekend. Organised by the Harps Alive partnership, the festival will
Co Antrim Harpers Join Harps Alive Festival Lineup This Weekend Read Post »
Councillor Ivor Wallace, the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, attended the 4C UR Future LIVE event held in Coleraine Leisure Centre on 22 June 2022. 4C UR Future, the industry-led social enterprise that aims to empower young
Over 50 harpers and musicians will take to the stage throughout July as part of the 2022 Harps Alive│An Chruit Bheo│Harps Leevin festival. Hailing from cities and counties across Ireland, north and south, including Dublin, Antrim, Armagh, Donegal, Portstewart, Ballymoney,
Over 50 Irish Harpers & Musicians to Perform at Harps Alive Festival Read Post »
By Zahra Baz Dublin-native Anne-Marie O’Farrell will be taking to the stage this weekend as one of the many harpers due to perform at the Harps Alive│An Chruit Bheo│Harps Leevin festival Gala Finale Concert. Growing up surrounded by music and
Dublin Harper To Perform At Belfast Music Festival Concert This Weekend Read Post »
The 4C UR Future LIVE event was held in Foyle Arena on Friday, June 24. The industry-led social enterprise, 4C UR Future, aims to empower young people to make well-informed decisions about their education and future career pathways, with the
4C UR Future Holds Successful LIVE Careers Event For Students In Derry And Strabane Read Post »
By Zahra Baz Three young Causeway harpers will be taking to the stage this weekend for the Harps Alive/An Chruit Bheo/Harps Leevin 2022 festival. Mollie Flack (14), Phoebe Kelly (14) and Hannah Thompson (12), are students of renowned harper Katy
North Coast Teenage Harpers among Performers at Harps Alive Festival this Weekend Read Post »
Harps Alive festival all-island celebration of the instrument and history Harpers and historians will join forces this month to celebrate the 230th anniversary of the first Harpers’ Assembly with five days of music and heritage in a unique cross-community series
Alderman Stephen Ross, Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, attended the 4C UR Future LIVE event held in Jim Baker Stadium on Friday, June 17. The industry-led social enterprise, 4C UR Future, aims to empower young people to make well-informed decisions
4C UR Future, the industry-led social enterprise that aims to empower young people to make well-informed decisions about their education and future careers, held a successful 4C UR Future LIVE event for students from Mid and East Antrim Borough at
Commemorating Denis Hempson, one of the greatest Irish traditional harpers, a live performance dedicated to his life and priceless legacy will open the Harps Alive/An Chruit Bheo/Harps Leevin festival 2022 on July 9. The event will take place at the
230th anniversary of Belfast Harpers’ Assembly brought to life Harpers and historians will join forces in July to celebrate the 230th anniversary of the Belfast Harpers’ Assembly with five days of music and heritage in a unique cross-community series of
Harps Alive Festival Set To Celebrate Harping, History And Culture Across The Country Read Post »
Running from June 24-26, the Guinness Belfast City Blues Festival will be taking place in venues across the city, coming back in full swing after a virtual event in 2020 and a successful run in 2021/22 at The Guinness Blues
29 Artists Taking Part In The 2022 Belfast City Blues Festival Read Post »
Throughout the 1970s’ the band LIGHT dominated Belfast’s rock scene playing rock blues numbers across the city – and now they are set for a Black Box performance as part of the 13th Belfast City Blues Festival. With virtuoso guitar
Bringing LIGHT to Black Box Belfast City Blues Festival 2022 Read Post »
Charity will travel across NI to urge patients and professionals to catch it early OG Cancer has launched their new mobile unit to raise awareness of oesophageal and stomach cancer at an event at Stormont that will see their branded
Mobile Unit To Raise Awareness Of Oesophageal And Stomach Cancer Read Post »
Organisers over the moon after a packed weekend Sailortown Regeneration is celebrating after a successful Gathering festival saw the area flooded with residents, former residents and those sampling the historic area of Belfast for the first time. The festival which
The Gathering Festival Hailed A Success For Sailortown Belfast Read Post »
4C UR Future, the industry-led social enterprise that aims to empower young people to make well-informed decisions about their education and future careers, held a successful 4C UR Future LIVE event at the Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, Lisburn on June 15,
4C UR Future Holds Successful LIVE careers inspiration event in Lisburn Read Post »
Look up, Look Around, Look in as Ogham trail weaves around the art heart of Belfast Visitors to Belfast’s historic Cathedral Quarter are invited to divine their way around the area in a journey of discovery and inspiration which has
Fionn’s Window Launches In Cathedral Quarter Read Post »
Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield attended the 4C UR Future LIVE event in South Lake Leisure Centre on June 13, 2022. The organisers of the event, 4C UR Future, is an industry-led social enterprise
Northern Ireland musician Pat McManus is to perform at the Belfast City Blues Festival as part of the festival’s annual tribute to blues legend Rory Gallagher. Gallagher, who made Belfast his second musical home, will be remembered by some of
4C UR Future, the industry-led social enterprise that aims to empower young people to make better informed decisions about their education pathways and future careers, held a successful pilot 4C UR Future LIVE event at Newry Leisure Centre on June
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson Praises 4C UR Future LIVE Event Read Post »
Minister of Finance, Conor Murphy, attended the 4C UR Future LIVE event at Newry Leisure Centre on June 9, 2022. The careers inspiration event, which is an exciting and interactive day of work-based games facilitated by local employers, was attended
Finance Minister Attends 4C UR Future LIVE Careers Inspiration Event In Newry Read Post »
