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Launch of Belfast Summer School of Traditional Music a ‘dream come true’ for Glengormley man

ONE of the most exciting developments in traditional music is on the horizon this summer as the city prepares for its first ever Belfast Summer School of Traditional Music. The groundbreaking summer school will bring traditional music students, artists, performers and tutors from all sections of the traditional music community with a programme of music […]

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Malone House exhibition paints a telling picture of life in wake of brain surgery

AN art exhibition which aims to raise awareness for the brain tumour charities Brainwaves NI and Brain Tumour Research UK is currently under way at Malone House. The ‘All That Remains’ exhibition will be on display at the Higgins Gallery until June 3 and features a range of artwork from the Studio 23 art collective. […]

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Families set to enjoy a wild summer at Bog Meadows

Get closer to your extraordinary wild neighbours this summer with a whole host of free activities at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve, designed to excite and inspire kids and their families. From bat walks and bushcraft to wildlife safaris and wild at art workshops, Ulster Wildlife’s special ‘Summer of Wildlife’ kicks off on May 26 and […]

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South Belfast MLA Ó Muilleoir accepts honorary degree in US

South Belfast MLA Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has received an honorary degree from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, USA. Writing on his blog – NewBelfast.com – Dr Ó Muilleoir said: “I never formally graduated from Queen’s University, my alma mater.
Back in the day, graduating students had to endure the British national anthem played by the RUC band, […]

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New health and well-being festival springs up in West Belfast

A number of community organisations in the Upper Springfield area have come together to organise a ground-breaking new health and well-being festival.   Glór na Móna, Upper Springfield Youth Team, Newhill Youth Club and the Frank Cahill Resource Centre have collaborated to produce a packed programme of events.   Féile na gCloigíní Gorma is a […]

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Our Dáire gets superstar treatment

SEVEN-year-old Turf Lodge boy and Everton superfan Dáire Flanagan’s dreams came true at the weekend as he led his beloved Toffees out as they beat Watford 1-0 at Goodison Park. Speaking exclusively to the Andersonstown News, Dáire’s mum Colette said he had lived the celebrity lifestyle – “and loved every minute of it!” Dáire, who […]

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