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08/06/2026

The 39th John Hewitt International Summer School will take place from Monday 27 – Friday 31 July at the Marketplace Theatre, Armagh.

The 2026 line-up for one of Ireland’s longest running literary festivals has been revealed…  The 39th John Hewitt International Summer School will take place from Monday 27 – Friday 31 July at the Marketplace Theatre, Armagh. The week-long programme of events features celebrated speakers,...

07/06/2026

🎉 One year of adventures calls for a celebration... and a giveaway! ⚓🌊
We're teaming up with The Marcus Portrush, Tapestry Collection by Hilton to mark their upcoming 1st Anniversary to give one lucky winner the chance to enjoy an overnight stay for two, including breakfast the following morning. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZTEtAaoqQp/?igsh=dnBjMHpwdG81NHJt

07/06/2026

Support local and treat yourself this weekend 👏🥪

Holywood favourite has unveiled a seriously tempting special — the Braised Beef Rib Sambo.

Featuring slow-braised beef, caramelised onion, garlic aioli, mature cheddar, beef butter and a rich beef dripping gravy, all served with golden fries, this is comfort food done right. 🤤🍟

If you’re in Holywood this weekend, this one is worth the trip.

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⏰ Weekdays 8am–3pm | Weekends 8am–4pm

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05/06/2026

🎶 BELFAST FLEADH 2026 JUST GOT EVEN BIGGER 🎶

Two very special shows have been announced as part of Fleadh 2026 in Belfast 👏

🔥 TRISCO
📍 Limelight Belfast
📅 Friday 7 August 2026

The official TRISCO Fleadh takeover is coming to Belfast, bringing all the energy, trad vibes and late-night party atmosphere to the dancefloor. Paddy Callaghan will be on deck duties with a set packed full of pop, rock and traditional influences.

🎟️ Tickets on sale now via Shine Tickets.

🎸 FOY VANCE
📍 The Orpheus, Upstairs at The Harp Bar
📅 Saturday 8 August 2026 | 2PM

Ahead of his headline CHSq show, Foy Vance will perform an intimate one-off Fleadh show in one of Belfast’s most unique venues.

With extremely limited capacity, this will be a rare opportunity to experience one of Ireland’s finest singer-songwriters up close.

🎟️ Tickets on sale Friday 12 June at 12 noon via Ticketmaster Ireland.

Who’s adding these to their summer gig calendar? 👀👇

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27/05/2026

🌊 Salt air in the morning. Stone-baked pizza by night.

There’s a particular kind of luxury in waking up on the North Coast — coffee from The Safehouse in hand, the Atlantic at your window.

Stay with Portrush this summer and spend your evenings in the 1898 Vault with cocktails and a summer menu worth lingering over at 🗝️🍕

Your coastal escape is waiting → bankapartments.co.uk | 📞 028 7053 1476

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21/05/2026

Taking place on Sunday 7 June from 12pm to 4.00pm, the market will be firmly planted on the scenic and stunning loughside setting of the grounds of The Lock Keeper’s Cottage, Toome, on the banks of Lower Bann.

Join us at the Lough Neagh Artisan Market for a family-focused experience filled with artisan traders and live entertainment.

19/05/2026

Embrace the energy of summer with a luxury escape from Galgorm Collection, where immersive nature, effortless relaxation and refined hospitality come together across some of Northern Ireland’s most distinctive destinations for an unforgettable seasonal escape.

https://lovebelfast.co.uk/soak-up-the-season-with-a-summer-escape-from-galgorm-collection/

18/05/2026

Northern Ireland’s food and drink sector continues to grow 🥘

Lidl Northern Ireland has unveiled its 2026 Kickstart Supplier Development Programme line-up, with 16 local producers set to bring 30 new products to shelves across all 44 NI stores this September.

Since launching in 2018, the programme — backed by NIFDA — has invested more than £4 million into local agri-food businesses, helping Northern Irish brands scale production, grow retail presence and expand internationally.

This year’s cohort includes names such as Jawbox Gin, Mac Ivors Cider, Bro38 Coffee, Moocha Kombucha, Nugelato, Whoosh and many more local businesses from across Armagh, Down, Tyrone and Derry.

The latest Kickstart class highlights the strength of Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry, with products ranging from premium spirits and kombucha to gluten-free noodles, protein snacks, sauces and ready-to-cook meal solutions.

Previous participants have gone on to secure permanent Lidl listings and expand into markets across the UK, Europe and the USA.

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18/05/2026

One in three new parents are missing out on Child Benefit payments in their baby’s first year, new figures reveal.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging parents who welcomed a baby this Spring to claim now via the HMRC app or online at GOV.UK.

While more than 6.8 million parents received Child Benefit in the year to August 2025, only 68.8% of them claimed the crucial government support before their baby’s first birthday.

https://lovebelfast.co.uk/new-parents-urged-to-claim-child-benefit-for-their-baby-now/

Learn about Child Benefit and how 6.8 million families are claiming it. Do not miss out on your payment this year.

18/05/2026

The inaugural Summit of the Cities will take place at Belfast City Hall on Wednesday 24 June, and brings together Mayors, Lord Mayors, Chief Executives and senior civic representatives from the island’s twelve cities - six from Northern Ireland and six from the Republic of Ireland - for a day of discussion, knowledge sharing and cross-regional partnership building.

https://lovebelfast.co.uk/former-new-york-mayor-bill-de-blasio-to-headline-first-ever-summit-of-the-cities-at-belfast-city-hall/