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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.
With more than 15,000 visitors a year the Galgorm Castle Fairy Trail is going from strength to strength. Since opening in 2017, the Fairy Trail has been enchanting visitors of all ages, and families can now book to take their […]
Experience Fairy Trail Magic at Galgorm Castle Estate This Summer Read Post »
Perched just a couple of hundred yards from The Gobbins Cliffs, Audrey Kyle offers a unique art workshop, helping people learn the skills of painting as well as connecting with nature. Folklore and the landscape of the Islandmagee peninsula, shaped
Embrace A Unique Art Experience On Picturesque Farm On The Causeway Coastal Route Read Post »
Ards businessman, Dr Adam Hunniford is urging Northern Ireland businesses to seize the opportunities created by the contentious Brexit NI Protocol. Dr Hunniford, of PiP Chemicals said that whilst the issue remains politically divisive businesses can use the unique position
Businesses Need To Seize Opportunities Created By Brexit Read Post »
The popular Slemish Market Supper Club is set to offer food fans a new experience next month as their exclusive dining experience returns for another six-course event featuring well known chef Rob Curley. Based in the beautiful surroundings of the
Slemish Market Supper Club Hosts Exclusive Summer Fine Dining Experience Read Post »
Tourism NI’s head of digital explains plans for recovery Digital development, increasing use of data and a vision of transformation for how the tourism industry gears up for the post-pandemic recovery are some of the priorities for Tourism NI as
Graduates to exhibit as part of exiting creative team in Makers House Ulster University graduates from Belfast School of Art are set to showcase their work in Makers House at The Designerie in Bushmills. This partnership feels like a natural
The Designerie In Bushmills Joins Forces With Ulster University Read Post »
If you’re thinking of a staycation this year Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter has everything you need to have the perfect experience, from Instagrammable murals to delicious local dishes. With a thriving nightlife, a whole host of arts and culture events and
5 Cathedral Quarter Hotels Perfect For a City Centre Staycation in Belfast Read Post »
As the incidence of oesophageal-gastric cancers continues to rise, the contribution of the healthcare professionals, who take charge of patients’ care has never been more vital. Louise Collins is one of three oesophageal-gastric (OG) Clinical Nurse Specialists based at the
Contribution Of OG Cancer Team Invaluable In Patient Journey Read Post »
With the weather in Northern Ireland heating up, what better time to get out in the city and enjoy the many beer gardens that Belfast has to offer. From burgers and pints to cocktails and charcuterie there is really something
7 Beer Gardens To Visit This Summer In Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter Read Post »
Tourism NI recently held its first ever virtual Tourism Conference at Belfast’s ICC. Chief Executive John McGrillen outlines the main themes of the Tourism Recovery Action Plan, launched with the Department for the Economy, which was a key topic of
Tourism NI Chief Executive Outlines Main Themes of the Tourism Recovery Plan Read Post »
With more than 30 years-experience making jewellery and teaching others, Heather McFadden’s Gobbins Crafts offers the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill. Gobbins Crafts gives visitors the chance to learn to make their own bespoke pieces with Heather, in
Learn Jewellery Making On The Inspirational Causeway Coastal Route Read Post »
Home to Belfast’s most innovative and cultural spaces, the Cathedral Quarter is host to a whole host of festivals, art exhibitions and cultural events. With restrictions beginning to ease, now is the perfect time to explore this historic part of
10 Arts & Culture Events Happening In The Cathedral Quarter This Month Read Post »
Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District today (Friday, July 2) welcomed the long-awaited reform of liquor licensing laws, after a bill passed in the Northern Ireland Assembly. Destination CQ BID Manager, Damien Corr, said the changes within the Liquor Licensing Bill
Cathedral Quarter BID Welcomes Reform of Licensing laws Read Post »
The rich and varied World War Two history of Carrickfergus is becoming ever more accessible thanks to the Lead The Way walking tours by Adrian Hack. Uncovering the history of the town’s past in the 1940s Adrian reveals how a
Leading The Way through Carrick’s WW2 History Read Post »
The symptoms of oesophageal-gastric junction cancer are vague and difficult to determine, but when Sean Greer was sitting in front of a bowl of soup for lunch and finding it really difficult to eat it – feeling like it was
Frustration At Trying To Get Oesophageal Cancer Diagnosis Read Post »
Charity warns that patients need referrals dealt with without further delays OG Cancer NI, the charity that supports those with oesophageal and gastric cancers has today welcomed Health Minister, Robin Swann’s, three-year Cancer Recovery Plan to rebuild Northern Ireland’s cancer
OG Cancer NI Welcomes Minister’s Cancer Plan Read Post »
As the city gears up for the annual Belfast In Bloom competition the Destination CQ Business Improvement District team are getting in on the act. BID Manager Damien Corr has committed to “brightening up the streets” of the Cathedral Quarter
Cathedral Quarter BID Brightens Up Winetavern Street Read Post »
James Murphy to showcase the best of crime fiction Author, James Murphy is joining the Belfast 247 radio presentation team with an exclusive two-hour slot each Wednesday evening with a show dedicated to the world of crime books and shows.
Crime author joins Belfast 247 presenting team Read Post »
Reset and reinvented Culture Night Belfast returns to the Cathedral Quarter this September with a new format and a new approach designed for a COVID-safe, post-pandemic environment. Running from 17 – 19 September, Culture Night Presents The City Garden will
Culture Night Belfast Is Back With A Fresh New Format Read Post »
Volunteers from St John Ambulance are walking and running 999km throughout June in a monumental feat, to raise funds to replace the organisation’s life-saving defibrillators. With more than 150km already completed, volunteers from St John Ambulance Head Quarters Transport Division
St John Ambulance 999 Defibrillator Fund Walk Underway Read Post »
Kann O&M plans a three-year £250,000 investment after they received grant aid of £19,425 from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs that was used to assist with the purchase of the leading solar panel cleaning system on the
Kann O&M £250,000 Investment Plan For Solar Farm Panel Cleaning Read Post »
Philip Davison was inspired during lockdown to open Dished up Deli and is now offering homemade cooking, delivered to your doorstep for your weekend dining. From three-course dinners to snack boxes and their speciality brownies Dished up Deli has a
Dished Up Deli Brings Homemade Cooking To Your Doorsteps Read Post »
New healthy snack company, Benergy, has a mission statement Food Impacts Mood, as they deliver a range of healthy snack options including breakfast pots that are all plant-based. Available online, in selected gyms and shops, Benergy’s founders Ben Cochrane and
Better Food, Better Mood From New Healthy Snack Company Benergy Read Post »
By Emma Bricknell, restaurant owner The welcome re-opening of hospitality after long, depressing months is something everyone in the sector has been longing for but the government needs to back us after such a tough time. I have had to
Time For Government To Step Up For Hospitality Sector Read Post »
In Northern Ireland there are more than 400 people diagnosed with oesophageal or gastric cancers every year, and as charity OG Cancer NI undertakes its annual awareness campaign to make sure people are aware of the symptoms Chair, Helen Setterfield
A new seafood restaurant is set to open its doors in Belfast’s iconic Hill Street later this week. Prawnagraphic will open its doors in the historic Cathedral Quarter on May 27, as the new brand from Made In Belfast owner,
Fresh, Fun Seafood For Belfast City At Prawnagraphic Read Post »
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This coming Friday join Belfast 247 and Chris Hughes for the opening of the new Out House Seasons Store on Market Street Portadown Everything you need for your Garden & Conservatory YOU CAN NOW WIN YOUR VERY OWN FAIRY GARDEN
Out Haus Seasons Store Opening This Friday Read Post »
Gobbin’s Crafts, a jewellery studio owned by goldsmith and designer Heather McFadden, is the 11th business in Northern Ireland to be granted Économusée status. Today (May 13th) Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust invited guests along to an online launch
New radio station, Belfast 247, launches on Monday, May 10, at 10am, with a strong emphasis on local voices, local artists, as well as all the best hits to fill your day. Broadcasting online, via the station app on Apple
New Belfast Radio Station Launches With Strong Local Focus Read Post »
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the first high street casualties of the pandemic lockdown was the restaurant and hospitality sector, as their doors were forced to close to diners for safety measures. However, as a truly resilient industry, chefs and their teams quickly
FIRST NI TAKEAWAY AWARDS TO RECOGNISE LOCAL FOOD HEROES Read Post »
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast is set to mark its 14th birthday with a specially recorded series of music performances. Oh Yeah opened its doors to the public on 5th May 2007. The centre normally programmes a live
Happy 14th Birthday to The Oh Yeah Centre Read Post »
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]THE 4 OF US drop a new single Waiting Game – a brand new track about how the past 12 months under varying levels of lockdown have affected our families, and how one of the few upsides has been the
NEW SINGLE FROM THE 4 OF US Read Post »
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Foxy Tail, a fully equipped, state of the art coffee and Prosecco bar recently hosted a press and VIP day in The Stormont Hotel car-park, where they are currently based. Guests including TV and Radio presenter Robin Elliott and
THE FOXY TAIL IS PEDIGREE CHUM Read Post »
