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A city shaped by conflict

The impact of decades of civil unrest on Belfast’s architectural growth and evolution is the subject of an unconventional new walking tour taking in the centre of the city and its inner city communities.

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The artist in the Garrett

South Belfast-based writer Garrett Carr lives in the Holyland area, and has had two novels listed as Reads of the Year by both The Times and the Irish Independent.

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Guaranteed to pull in the crowds

YOU can’t open a newspaper or turn on the television without some dramatic serialisation or event heralding the Titanic’s centenary year.

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Addicted to bass

Singer-songwriter Eilis Phillips is one of South Belfast’s most promising musicians, having garnered a fan base through a series of gigs across the globe.

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Fan boy fanatic

Local pop-culture fanatic Mark McCann is the driving force behind geek-tastic website Bad Haven, which offers fans of movies, TV and comic books the latest news and features regarding sci-fi, fantasy and men in tights.

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Girl in the big picture

Claire Shaw is the marketing manager for Cinemagic, the annual showcase of children’s cinema which has turned a generation on to the artistry of film. Originally from Co Tyrone, Claire has lived in South Belfast for over 10 years.

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