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The 2 Johnnies set for Féile an Phobail debut

MUSIC comedy duo The 2 Johnnies are to make their Féile an Phobail debut this summer.

Double delight for West Belfast actors at the IFTAs

WEST Belfast was at the double at the Irish Film & Television Awards in Dublin last night with Anthony Boyle winning the Lead Actor in a Drama award for his performance in House of Guinness, and Lola Petticrew lifting the Lead Actress in a Drama award for Trespasses.

Belfast businesses invited to improve visitor accessibility ahead of Fleadh Cheoil

AHEAD of what is expected to be Belfast’s busiest ever summer for visitors, local tourism and hospitality businesses are being invited to a free seminar on making their services and venues as inclusive as possible.

Fashion icon Sara addresses West Belfast Small Business Roundtable

A fashion designer whose work has won plaudits across the globe addressed local entrepreneurs at the West Belfast Small Business Roundtable in An Chultúrlann this morning.

Kneecap album promotion campaign to report 'Fenian activity' received 15,000 calls in four days

A CAMPAIGN to promote Kneecap's upcoming new album – urging people to report 'Fenian activity' – received 15,000 calls in four days.

Kneecap to release new album FENIAN in April and single tonight

IRISH language rappers Kneecap will release their new album in April.

Saw Doctors set for Falls Park in first of major Féile concerts this year

LEGENDARY Irish folk rock band The Saw Doctors are to play the Falls Park in Belfast this summer as the new link-up between MCD Productions, Shine, and Féile an Phobail takes shape.

'Unique talent' and screenwriter Terry George set to be honoured for his work

BELFAST filmmaker and screenwriter Terry George is set to be honoured with a prestigious award at the 78th Annual Writers Guild Awards in New York.

WATCH: New single and album for singer-songwriter Seán

A DONEGAL singer-songwriter, whose family hail from West Belfast, releases his new single this week, ahead of his debut album next month.

Oscar Wilde classic opens Lyric Theatre’s 75th anniversary year

FOLLOWING a hugely popular run last year, Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest returns to the Lyric Theatre Belfast from 31 January – 22 February, opening a landmark year as the Lyric celebrates its 75th anniversary.

Arts group secures new venue in Belfast

A SOUTH Belfast arts company has secured the abandoned and empty former Northern Bank in Shaftesbury Square as Belfast’s newest permanent arts and community space for the whole city.

Belfast sets the stage for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 as applications open to perform on the Gig Rig

BELFAST City Council and Comhaltas have today announced the key city centre venues that will host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann this summer.

Well-earned recognition for West Belfast theatre producer

A WEST Belfast theatre producer has been named in The Stage 100 – the definitive annual list of the most influential figures in UK theatre and the performing arts.

Bands raise over £8,000 for charities in Gaza

OVER £8,000 has been raised in a huge fundraising drive supported by host of big name acts from across the music scene in the north of Ireland.

I was the voice of Gerry Adams – new Grimes and McKee comedy premieres at Waterfront

FOR the first time since Grimes and McKee collaborated with Martin Lynch to bring us The History Of The Troubles (accordin’ to my Da), the trio are back with a brand-new comedy, I was the voice of Gerry Adams.

Soccer: Cliftonville earn huge win over title chasing Linfield

Gaelic Games: Antrim suffer heavy defeat to Dublin at Corrigan

Gaelic Games: Antrim clinch convincing win over Wicklow

Soccer: Glens prove too strong for hapless Cliftonville in second-half rout

EYE ON THE PAST: FEBRUARY 1985 – Keep Catholics out claim

PLATING UP: Chicken tikka pizza with coriander and mint yoghurt

SQUINTER: Paddy’s Day White House invites spread confusion

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: Savile and Trump cases bear some resemblance

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