ALTHOUGH Belfast is truly on the up, as evidenced in the optimism expressed throughout One City, it still faces challenges that must be met in order to keep it at ahead of other upcoming European cities.
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Echoes of the past abound in major Falls conference
A MAJOR new conference discussing the plight of over 1,500 Palestinian prisoners currently incarcerated in Israeli jails will be held at St Mary’s University College this Saturday. ‘Dying to Live – Palestinian Prisoners Conference’ has been organised by Irish Friends of Palestine in conjunction with the Ufree Network,
‘Dark tourism’ could be a shining light for city
IN 2012, Belfast’s tourism scene is more about Titanic than the Troubles, but the city would be wise not to forget the political and historical value of what was once dubbed “dark tourism”.
Gasworks goes into administration
A LAGANBANK councillor has expressed his surprise and disappointment at the announcement that Ormeau Gasworks Limited has gone into administration.
Carryduff celebrate ruby anniversary
Carryduff GAC is celebrating 40 years of Gaelic games and culture at the South Belfast club. The celebrations commenced with the first ever ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ on 13 April, which was sponsored by Sentel Ltd.
Robot dinosaurs invade museum
The Ulster Museum has welcomed several large new arrivals including a terrifying Tarbosaurus, as part of a new dinosaur exhibition.
