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Mural artists Friz (Marian Noone) and Gerry Norman with the new mural unveiled at the Telegraph Building in Donegall Street A vibrant new mural celebrating Belfast’s musical heritage has been unveiled on Donegall Street, marking four years since the city became a UNESCO City of Music – the only city in Ireland to hold the prestigious title. The large-scale artwork, commissioned by Belfast City Council, was created by acclaimed artists Friz (Marian Noone) and Gerry Norman. Str

A packed and varied programme of events has been unveiled by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council to celebrate Ulster-Scots Leid (Language) Week 2025, taking place from 24 to 28 November. The week-long celebration — supported by the Ulster-Scots Agency — will see communities across Ballycarry, Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Cullybackey, Larne and Whitehead come together to honour the borough’s linguistic and cultural heritage through music, poetry, film, storytelling and discussion

Dr Katy Radford MBE, Director of the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression (OICE), Lee Reynolds (left), Commissioner for the Ulster Scots and the Ulster British tradition, Pól Deeds (right), Irish Language Commissioner The First Minister and deputy First Minister have confirmed a series of high-profile appointments to key cultural and linguistic posts in Northern Ireland, marking a significant milestone in the implementation of the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland

Deputy Mayor of Mid & East Antrim, DUP Councillor Tyler Hoey The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, DUP Councillor Tyler Hoey, has publicly offered his support to a Portglenone man who has been issued a Noise Abatement Notice by council officers for practising the Lambeg drum. Councillor Hoey explained that the constituent, Gary, had been contacted him at the start of September regarding the noise complaint. “At the start of September, I was contacted by a constituent of mi

North Antrim UUP MLA Jon Burrows North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows has expressed “serious concern” after a local drummer was issued with a Noise Abatement Notice by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for practising the traditional Lambeg drum. The Ulster Unionist representative said the situation highlighted a worrying trend of councils using environmental enforcement powers in ways that could, in his view, restrict cultural expression and heritage traditions. Mr Burrows explain

Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William, and (inset) TUV Bannside Councillor Anna Henry In a heartfelt tribute at Monday’s council meeting, TUV...

Portrush Sons of Ulster Image: Paul Berry TUV Causeway Councillor Allister Kyle has issued a robust statement praising the Portrush Sons...

Three-day cross-community celebration features live music, workshops and charity support from 25th–27th July in Ballygally and...

Lodges from North Londonderry, City of Londonderry and East Donegal this year gathered in Coleraine to mark the 335th anniversary of the...

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed an uplift in funding for the Ulster-Scots Agency, secured through a targeted reallocation...

Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP at the Linen Hall Library, Belfast Historic editions of the world’s oldest English language daily...

Pictured with Minister Muir are members of the Auld Toon Scots society in Kells along with Briege Conway manager of the Northern Area...

In a poignant tribute to the historical ties between Northern Ireland and Poland, paying homage to the Polish pilots based in the region...

Ulster-Scots Leid Week runs from 25-30 November 2024 across Northern Ireland with a wide variety of activities being delivered to promote...

Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr with members of the newly formed Broughshane Cultural Awareness Association.   Braid Ulster...

Communities across the UK will be able to nominate their most cherished local traditions to be included in a new register of cultural...

Communities across Northern Ireland will be celebrating a year of culture in 2023 thanks to a programme of events organised by Radius...

The present trend for town centre living is continuing with a planning application that has been lodged in recent weeks for a new...

Celebrate and remember Robert Burns at Theatre at The Mill on Thursday 26 January, 7.45-8.30pm. In partnership with the Ulster-Scots...

A beautiful new performance of an 18th century Scots Gaelic song is available to watch now as part of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough...