Four meerkats joined Belfast Zoo, including two babies born after their parents settled in January. New Meerkat Family Arrives at Belfast Zoo Just in Time for Valentine’s Belfast Zoo has new animals for Valentine’s Day. Four meerkats moved to their habitat on Monday. They adjusted quickly to everything new. Visitors can see them digging and…
Cathedral Gardens in Belfast will be transformed with a play park, event space, and urban forest after council approval. Belfast City Centre Plans Approved for New Park Event Space Forest Belfast Council approved changes for Cathedral Gardens. The area will become an events space and park. It will also have a play area with digital…
Find out the council rate increases across Northern Ireland for 2025. Belfast sees the highest rise at 5.99%. NI Council Rates 2025: See the Full List of Increases for Each Area Most councils in Northern Ireland will raise rates bills next financial year. Belfast is slated for the highest increase at 5.99%, while Derry and…
Joanne Boal retires after 17 years supporting cancer patients of all ages in Northern Ireland through art. She used her art to help. Belfast Woman Retires After Years Helping Cancer Patients Through Art Joanne Boal helped cancer patients for almost twenty years. She worked in Northern Ireland for Cancer Focus. Joanne used art and journals…
Cyclists are upset with a “hidden” consultation allowing taxis extended bus lane access, citing safety risks. Belfast Cyclists Slam DfI Taxi Consultation as ‘Hidden’ and Unfair Belfast cyclists are upset with a “hidden” consultation. It involves taxis using bus lanes for longer. Before Christmas, taxis could use some bus lanes. This tried to ease city…
Council to consult on 24-hour opening for Botanic Gardens following resident requests, as part of a broader park hours review. Botanic Gardens 24 Hour Opening Considered After Residents Request South Belfast people want Botanic Gardens open 24 hours. This request is part of a larger park hours review. The council plans to ask people about…
Cork Airport remembers the 2011 plane crash that killed six, including passengers from Northern Ireland, on its 14th anniversary. Cork Airport Marks Anniversary of Fatal 2011 Crash: Six Died Cork Airport remembered a tragic plane crash that happened on the runway in 2011, resulting in the death of six people. The airport recently posted a…
Methodist College Belfast students volunteer at All Stars Club, boosting sports inclusion and inspiring others to help. Belfast Students Inspire Next Generation of Sports Volunteers All Stars Club meets Sundays in Belfast. They offer sports for people with disabilities. You can try running and shot put there. Long jump and mini javelin are available too.…
Belfast teens start Brave Belfast Cailíní to promote boundaries, consent, and support in healthy relationships. Belfast Teens Launch Campaign for Young Womens Healthy Relationships A new campaign started at Stormont this week called Brave Belfast Cailíní. Young people lead it, encouraging healthy relationships and highlighting the importance of boundaries and consent. The campaign aims to…
Two Belfast recycling centers will temporarily close in Feb/Mar 2025 for essential repairs, ensuring future safety. Belfast Recycling Centers Close for Repairs in February and March 2025 Belfast will close two recycling centers for work. The closures are temporary, for essential repairs. Ormeau Park Road and Palmerston Road centers will close. These East Belfast centers…