Belfast and Northern Ireland have been bustling hubs for exciting music and bands for decades. From Van Morrison to Snow Patrol to Two Door Cinema Club, many have broken out of the local scene to receive international attention and acclaim. …
In each country, there’s always that one law that leaves people scratching their heads. Ireland for example, accidentally made all drugs legal for 24 hours in 2016. Each country has laws that were relevant at the time of writing but,…
Not many cafes can say they are officially recommended by their national government, but Fodder has recently become one. It’s safe to say this year has been rough for the hospitality industry. Restaurants and cafes are operating under heavy restrictions,…
A ten-year-old boy from the north of Ireland has uncovered what is thought to be a 300-year-old possible “English basket-hilted broadsword”. Birthday present Fionntan Hughes was using a metal detector he got for his birthday in July. He was out…
Thanks to Covid-19 the summer went incredibly fast, so you’re probably not ready for the autumn yet. However, autumn is a great time, and these tips should help you get into the autumn mood! Candles and other autumn decorations Autumn…
Your guide to apps, websites, and other tools for getting you planning and excited about your next travel trip, whenever that may well be. If you’re one of the many whose travel hopes were crushed this year, you’ve likely spent…
From old, traditional Irish pubs, to arcade-style haunts, to fancy cocktail bars. Belfast is rammed full of excellent bars and pubs for going out. Whether for a quiet pint, or something a bit more lively, or upmarket, there truly is…
The Eastside Arts Festival kicks off today (Thursday August 6) with plenty of cultural and musical events designed to showcase the musical talents and artistic culture in East Belfast. Over 80 events are planned during the ten-day festival, and organisers…
Derry was in mourning this week when the news broke of the death of one of its greatest sons. Nobel peace laureate John Hume died at Owen Mór nursing home in the city after suffering dementia for some years. He…