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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.
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 »
Award-winning author and illustrator Paul Howard has accepted the post as the new Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland at the Seamus Heaney Centre, Queen’s University Belfast. Paul Howard is an award-winning children’s author and illustrator, best known for illustrating
According to Google 59% of shoppers say they’ll research a product before making an in-store or online purchase. One of the ways they will conduct research is to check out a company’s website and, in particular, the blog section. A
Training Webinar To Help Businesses Boost Their Blogging And Content Marketing For 2022 Read Post »
World renowned ethologist and activist Dr Jane Goodall DBE has been announced as a keynote speaker for the 2022 Institute of Directors Women’s Leadership Conference. Dr Goodall, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and a United Nations Messenger of Peace,
The Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) has shown commitment to its cleaner, greener goals by facilitating key conversations between sustainable businesses and the wider community. One such business the BID is facilitating conversations with is streetdock, a newly launched
As many business owners work on their 2022 marketing and communications strategies and plans many will struggle to figure out what to do with their social media in the year ahead. A new training session by Belfast company Excalibur Press
Training Webinar To Help Businesses Create A Social Media Strategy & Plan For 2022 Read Post »
Tumble Circus’ Winter Circus In Final Days Of This Season’s Run
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Tumble Circus’ Winter Circus In Final Days Of This Season’s Run Read Post »
Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District have announced their second year of sponsorship of the award winning circus company Tumble Circus returning to Belfast’s Writers’ Square this Christmas. This year’s sponsorship of the spectacular Winter Circus comes after 2020’s event cancellation
CQ BID CELEBRATES SPONSORSHIP OF WINTER CIRCUS IN WRITERS’ SQUARE Read Post »
Slow Food Causeway and Taste Causeway Members scooped five out of 10 prestigious Slow Food Northern Ireland Awards last week. The awards were held on Friday December 10 in a night of celebration as local businesses across Northern Ireland were
Taste Causeway Producers Win Half Of Prestigious Slow Food Northern Ireland Awards Read Post »
The big top is up in Writers’ Square as the performers of Tumble Circus’ Winter Circus prepare for their opening show on Friday December 17. Running from December 17 through to January 3, the award winning Tumble Circus is back
Tumble Circus Erect Big Top Ahead Of Winter Circus In Writers’ Square Read Post »
Belfast’s Writers’ Square will see the Big Top being raised aloft for Tumble Circus’ Winter Show, and co-founder, Tina Segner promises that audiences need to prepare to be surprised, and amazed. Running from December 17 to January 3 the all-human
The first lineup of performers has been announced ahead of the award winning Tumble Circus’ Winter Circus extravaganza which will open in Writer’s Square, Belfast this Friday. Angelique Reckless Ross, Ali Stanger and Henrik Gard are the first three performers
First Performers Unveiled For Tumble Circus’s Winter Circus Programme Read Post »
Deep in the heart of Cathedral Quarter the big top is about to be hoisted aloft and a dazzling array of circus skills, comedy and theatre are in the final throes of preparations for Tumble Circus Christmas show. As performers
County Armagh professional Makeup Artist Aisling O’Connor hosted an afternoon to remember at the Seagoe Hotel in Portadown to celebrate the launch of her new Dream Beauty Studio. The all-female event, ‘Look Good, Feel Fabulous’, took place on November 14
Local Makeup Artist Celebrates New Studio With Empowering Event Read Post »
Enjoy good food alongside an unforgettable experience with Slow Food Causeway’s events happening in December. Taste Causeway is an accredited Slow Food destination, one of only a handful of destinations in Ireland to be awarded the accolade by the global
5 Slow Food Causeway Events Happening In December Read Post »
Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust, in partnership with Ulster University, are delivering two free marketing and social media training sessions to local creatives, storytellers, and artisans next week as part of the EU funded Northword project. Led by trainer
New platform that finds a total addressable market in seconds and connects with decision makers in minutes Belfast, UK 02.12.21 SAAS company Zymplify Group has launched Lead Onion, a powerful intent-driven sales enablement platform that allows users to identify, prioritize
Zymplify Launch Intent Data Platform Lead Onion Read Post »
No child should experience an empty Christmas – donate online www.stuffabusni.com For a second year, people across Northern Ireland are being urged to help ensure every child receives a present on Christmas day, by donating to the virtual Stuff a Bus
Stuff a Bus NI goes virtual for another year to support local families and raise £75k Read Post »
Following almost two years of intensive consultation and evaluation Belfast Community Circus School has today rebranded to become Circusful. Launching their new website and brand today November 30th, chief executive Jenna Hall said it is an “important and exciting moment”
Belfast Community Circus School Rebrands To Circusful Read Post »
