The Round-Up: Pádraic Fiacc – Blue Plaque unveiling
The Ulster History Circle unveil a Blue Plaque at Falls Road Library in memory of Belfast poet Pádraic Fiacc (1924-2019). Known as the ‘poet of the Troubles’, Fiacc won widespread acclaim but was also criticised for his stark portrayal of violence and suffering.
Yarns 5th Edition Launch
Launch of the 5th edition of Yarns, a yearly anthology of new Ulster-Scots and Scots writing in poetry and prose.
Faiteach Aiteach – Dónall Mac Giolla Chóill : The Round-Up (Idir Chamáin)
Is é ‘Faiteach Aiteach’ le Dónall Mac Giolla Chóill an chéad aiste sa tsraith ‘Tails of the City’ scríofa ag scríbhneoirí agus smaointeoirí aeracha lonnaithe i mBéal Feirste, mar chuid de thogra ag Outburst Arts.
The Round Up: Fleadh Cheoil coming to Belfast
Report from Belfast City Hall as Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann announce that the city will host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world’s biggest celebration of traditional Irish music and culture, in 2026.
The Round Up: Chinese New Year in Belfast
The Guizhou Acrobatic Troupe perform in Belfast’s Grand Central Station in a celebration of Chinese New Year.
The Round Up: Equity calls for more arts investment
The performing arts trade union Equity has organised a campaign calling for more investment in the arts in the next NI Executive budget.
The Round-Up: Carol Decker
Robin Elliott chats to singer Carol Decker, who’s appearing in Now That’s What I Call A Musical at the Grand Opera House.
The Round-Up: Black Mountain Shared Space
As the Black Mountain Shared Space project opens its new hub on the Ballygomartin Road, Seamus Corr tells us about the work behind it and what it will mean for community relations in the area going forward.
The Round-Up: Bounce Arts Festival 2024
Robin Elliott talks to Neave Wright and Jonathan Mitchell from Bounce Arts Festival, a festival created by and for disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent people. Transcending barriers, celebrating ability and disability.
The Round-Up – Céad Míle Fáilte Cultural Exchange
Conradh na Gaeilge hold a cultural exchange event as part of their Céad Míle Fáilte project, which aims to connect new communities with the Irish language and culture. Connlaith Ní Raifeartaigh and Fionnuala Nic Thom discuss the event.