Belfast

Northern Ireland’s political problems meant there was no First Minister to greet the new King on his visit to Belfast. But it wasn’t so long ago that the Northern Ireland “Troubles” would have meant the visit itself was nearly unthinkable. In the 1970s and 80s the Queen managed just one,…

When Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, arrived in Belfast for a series of engagements on Thursday, it came as a surprise to the public. The slight secrecy is typical for William and Kate’s previous visits to Northern Ireland, and ever since the Troubles, the royals have kept their…

Managing director Ray Hutchinson Gilbert-Ash turnover increased by 24% in 2021 to almost £219.3m from just under £176.2m.  an increase of £43.1m while pre-tax profit rose 13% to £12.4m, up from £10.9m in 2020. Current projects include the £36m redevelopment of the National Portrait Gallery in London and a new…

Leinster and Ulster served up a tight interprovincial derby, but it was far from the contest that was expected given the weather conditions in the Kingspan stadium in Belfast. Garry Ringrose referenced the Ulster entries and access into the Leinster half which saw them make a second half surge and…

ULSTER 13 LEINSTER 20 THE RAIN FELL heavily in Belfast and Ulster also landed with a bump. Table toppers coming into this game, they lost their unbeaten record, their hopes of a hat-trick of wins over Leinster and the chance to lay down a marker. Their regrets will linger well…

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Whether dogs could really smell fear has long been the subject of debate, but now one thing is certain – they can sniff out stress. Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast, with the aid of four dogs and 36 sometimes stressed-out subjects, have confirmed the canine ability. “This is the first…

F allen police officers from across the UK have been honoured at a service in Belfast. Home Secretary Suella Braverman and Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris along with chief constables were among the dignitaries who attended the event at the Waterfront Hall for National Police Memorial Day. No members of…

Americana singer-songwriter Andrea Magee releases her second album, Belfast Girl, a love letter from Andrea to her family in Belfast. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Andrea’s sound blends elements of country, blues, and pop-rock into delicious sonic concoctions, highlighted by her sui generis, alluring voice. In 2016, she moved to…

People across the UK were invited to mark the occasion at their homes, on their streets and with community events from 8pm. Throughout Sunday, hundreds of people flocked to the village of Hillsborough to lay flowers at the gate of the castle, the royal residence in Northern Ireland. Thousands are…