Category: Belfast
Belfast to Receive Over £850K in National Lottery Funding to Help Connect People With Nature Belfast will receive £850,514 in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for a new project designed to help connect more people with nature across the city. The initiative will support greener streets, pocket parks, wildflower planting and improved green […]
Belfast City Hall to Host “Safe, Well & Connected” Community Safety Event A free community safety event, “Safe, Well & Connected,” will take place at Belfast City Hall on Friday 13 March from 10am to 12:30pm. More than 40 organisations will offer advice on safety, health, cyber security, scams and wellbeing. Visitors can also access […]
11-Year-Old Boy Dies Following Shankill Road Collision in Belfast An 11-year-old boy has sadly died after being critically injured in a road traffic collision on the Shankill Road in Belfast. The incident happened on Saturday evening, 7 March, near the junction with Boundary Street at approximately 7:25pm. Emergency services attended the scene and the child […]
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to Return to Belfast in 2027 Belfast Confirmed to Host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 2027 Belfast has officially been confirmed as the host city for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 2027, marking the second consecutive year the city will stage the world’s largest celebration of Irish music and culture. The […]
Lord Mayor Names Tre-Eco as Final Charity of the Year in Belfast Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Tracy Kelly has named Tre-Eco, a South Belfast social enterprise focused on environmental regeneration and youth skills training, as one of her final charities for the 2025/2026 term. The organisation helps young volunteers develop practical skills and confidence while […]
Events Aimed at Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Taking Place Across Belfast This March Belfast City Council is hosting a range of events throughout March 2026 aimed at raising awareness and supporting efforts to end violence against women and girls. The programme includes a family event for International Women’s Day, workshops, panel discussions, industry […]
Man Convicted After Dog Attack on Another Dog at Belfast Zoo A Newtownabbey man has been fined after his off-lead dog attacked another dog at Belfast Zoo. Belfast Magistrates’ Court heard the incident left a labradoodle injured. The owner received a £200 fine along with court costs and compensation. Dog Attack at Belfast Zoo Leads […]
New Dog Park Opens at Ormeau Park as Belfast City Council Launches ‘Take the Lead’ Campaign Dog owners in Belfast have something new to wag about. A brand-new dog play area has officially opened in Ormeau Park, offering a safe, enclosed and welcoming space for dogs of all sizes — while the council ramps up […]
Belfast City Council Launches Belfast Repair Week 2026 Residents across the city are being encouraged to “Fix it, don’t ditch it!” as Belfast City Council launches Belfast Repair Week 2026, running from 2–8 March. The week-long programme is packed with hands-on workshops, practical demonstrations and community events aimed at helping people repair everyday items instead […]
Belfast Secures $1 Million for Alleyway Transformation Belfast has secured $1 million (approximately £750,000) from the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge 2025–2026 to transform alleyways across the city. The funding will support a bold, community-driven programme designed to rethink how the council and neighbourhoods manage and improve shared alleyway spaces. A Global Recognition for Belfast The […]
