Members of the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society attended a meeting last night (Tuesday) to decide on the future venue for the famous Balmoral Show. Ireland’s largest agricultural and food show has been held at King’s Hall in South Belfast for over 100 years but is expected to be relocated to a 65 acre plot of land at the former Maze prison near Lisburn.
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Blackbird bring on the stars
A North Belfast theatre company for children and young people is bringing its latest production to a Newtownabbey stage this week. Blackbird Theatre, who are based in St Gerard’s Community Hall on the Antrim Road, bring Bone Idol to the Courtyard Theatre in Ballyearl tonight (Thursday), tomorrow and Saturday.
Doorman victory for Liam
Ex-prisoners group Coiste na nIarchimí have scored a notable victory after the Security Industry Authority amended its criteria to allow ex-POWs to take up jobs in the licensed trade.The move came after local man Liam Dougan pursued his case through the courts for two years.
Locals shaping their own future
RESIDENTS of three of South Belfast’s inner city neighbourhoods are being given a say on the future directions of their communities. Over the last week, households in the Lower Ormeau, Markets and Donegall Pass areas have been sent questionnaires on behalf of the local Cromac Regeneration Initiative, which aims to bridge divides between the three communities and improve life for locals.
A sort of homecoming for the man with the golden flute
One of North Belfast’s most famous musical sons will round off the Ulster Orchestra’s latest season in style with a special concert this weekend. Legendary flautist and North Belfast native James Galway is the star attraction the Waterfront Hall event on Saturday (June 16).
Pubs packed to the rafters
IT might not have gone Ireland’s way against Croatia but West Belfast bars were packed to the rafters on Sunday night.“It was jumping here on Sunday night,” said Biddy Duffy’s manager Aidy O’Neill.
