WEST BELFAST art lovers are in for a treat with the launch of Féile an Phobail’s annual programme of visual arts exhibitions at St Mary’s University College this week. The exhibitions went on display last Thursday and are open to the public until this Saturday August 8. This year’s programme is jam-packed, with more than […]
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Something for everyone at Féile visual arts exhibitions
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In a League of their own
It was synthesisers turned up to 11 on Sunday night in the Féile tent as two of the most recognisable acts from three decades ago took to the stage in a line-up that was billed as the ‘the greatest 1980s night ever’, and didn’t disappoint. Thousands of people packed into the Falls Park venue and […]
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Don’t miss out on Féile talks and debates
Thought-provoking talks along with heated and challenging debates will be served up as part of this year’s annual Féile an Phobail. St Mary’s University College, Andersonstown Social Club (PD), Falls Road Library and St Louise’s Comprehensive College will serve as the backdrop to the week-long itinerary, which was launched at a special event at St […]
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The biggest and best Féile is about to begin
THE curtain rises today (Thursday) as Europe’s biggest community festival – Féile an Phobail – sets out its stall for the next ten days. Everything from street theatre, children’s picnics, carnival parade, concerts, sport, discussions, literary readings and exhibitions will be showcased across West Belfast and beyond as the community festival celebrates its 27th year. […]
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Tempests brewing up a storm
LOCAL roots rock band The Tempest Fugitives are to take to the stage at this year’s Sunflowerfest in Hillsborough. The band, including West Belfast natives Damian Higgins (vocals/guitar), Stevie Robinson (guitar) and Eamonn Matthews (drums), along with Niall McLaughlin (bass) from Randalstown, won their spot on stage as victors in the Jägermeister Battle of the […]
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Look out for this trio during the Féile parade
A trio of nurse’s working at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC) are preparing to climb and conquer Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania all the while raising funds and awareness for the Helping Hand charity. Based in the Children’s Hospital Helping Hand was established to provide the best equipment, to fund research, education and […]
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