Category: Belfast
Belfast St Patrick’s Day 2026: Full Events Guide from 1–17 March Belfast St Patrick’s Day 2026 runs from 1–17 March, with a packed programme of parades, live music, family events and Irish language celebrations. Highlights include the city centre parade on 17 March, Belfast TradFest concerts, Féile an Phobail sessions, Spraoi Cois Lao at Custom […]
Sandy Row Arts & Digital Hub Opens in South Belfast A major regeneration milestone has been reached in south Belfast with the official opening of the Sandy Row Arts & Digital Hub. The £1.5 million facility was formally opened on 18 February by Tracy Kelly, marking a significant investment in creativity, digital skills and community […]
Belfast City Council Grants Now Open to Support More Music Events for Under 18s Belfast City Council has launched a series of new funding schemes to boost access to live music and arts events across the city — with a strong focus on young people, inclusion and community-led ideas. From alcohol-free gigs for under 18s […]
Police Service of Northern Ireland Charge Man With Murder After South Belfast Investigation Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland have charged a 32-year-old man in connection with the murder of a man in south Belfast earlier this week. The charge follows an investigation led by the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team after the incident […]
Belfast City Council Condemns Assault on Council Workers in City Centre Belfast City Council has issued a strong statement following an assault on council staff in Belfast city centre during the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident involved three council workers who were carrying out routine duties and delivering essential services at the time. […]
Wyse Byse to Close After 53 Years Serving Northern Ireland Communities Wyse Byse, a long-established independent retailer with stores in East Belfast and Ballymena, will close in the coming weeks. Co-founder and Managing Director Richard McLoughlin is retiring after 53 years in business, marking the end of a much-loved local brand that served generations of […]
Belfast Woman Fined After Dog Attack in City Street Incident A Belfast woman has been fined after her dog attacked and injured another dog in a residential area of the city. At Belfast Magistrates Court on Tuesday 27 January 2026, Patricia McGahey of Albert Street, Belfast, was sentenced in relation to an incident that took […]
Free Activities Across Belfast to Launch European City of Sport 2026 Belfast is set to begin its European City of Sport 2026 celebrations with a packed weekend of free activities for residents of all ages and abilities. Hosted by Belfast City Council in partnership with leisure operator GLL, the On Your Marks! Open Weekend will […]
How the JobStart Apprenticeship Pathway Works Belfast jobseekers are being encouraged to attend a city-centre Jobs Fair to find out more about the JobStart Apprenticeship Pathway, a new programme designed to connect people with training, paid work placements and long-term apprenticeship opportunities. The initiative is being delivered by Belfast City Council in partnership with the […]
Long-Awaited Inquest Into Death of Belfast Schoolboy Noah Donohoe Due to Begin Inquest Set to Begin at Belfast Coroner’s Court The long-awaited inquest into the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe is set to get underway this week. Jury selection is expected to take place at Belfast Coroner’s Court, ahead of opening statements later in […]
