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Celebrating Social Work Month: ‘Thank You’ Campaign Recognises The Value Of Social Workers To The NI Community

The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council) are launching a digital and PR campaign to say thank you to Northern Ireland’s over 6,700 social workers, whilst recognising the important role they play for the communities they serve. The campaign runs throughout March and coincides with World Social Work Day later in the month, which […]

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REVIEW: Soineanta Maskirovka by Christopher Owens “A Tableau Of Melancholia And Mystery In An Ordinary Life”

When an author’s work is labelled as existential and surreal the casual reader may look away and head for the latest bestseller or cookbook. When it comes to writers such as Christopher Owens that would be a mistake, as evidenced in his latest book, Soineanta Maskirovka. The book tackles a life lived normally that comes

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Belfast Author Launches Daring New Book Soineanta Maskirovka

Belfast writer has launched his latest work, Soineanta Maskirovka in a book that both intrigues and entertains.  Evolving out of a hidden desire to create, Christopher Owens’ work exists between conscience and the sub conscience. “After all, the impending apocalypse needs someone to document it,” he said. Much like his previous works A Vortex of Securocrats and “dethrone

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7 Music Acts Appearing at the Upcoming 4 Corners Festival

The 4 Corners Festival is back for its 13th year, bringing an eclectic programme of events to Belfast from 31 January to 9 February 2025.  With this year’s theme of Home?, the festival promises to inspire thought, connection, and community through a diverse range of art, music, discussion, and faith-based events. Among the highlights of

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Exploring Home? Anthony Toner and Andrea Montgomery Join 4 Corners Festival Line-Up

As part of the much-anticipated 4 Corners Festival 2025, songwriter Anthony Toner and artist/playwright Andrea Montgomery will take centre stage in an intimate and thought-provoking event titled In Conversation About Home.  Hosted by festival co-founder Steve Stockman, this annual conversational series will delve into the theme of Home?, offering a unique blend of music, art,

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Local Charity Explores Parallels Between M.E. And Long Covid With Leading Experts At Newry Event

Hope 4 ME & Fibro Northern Ireland recently hosted an evening that highlighted the devastating effects of post-viral illness, through an exploration of the striking similarities between Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) and one group of Long Covid patients diagnosed with Covid-induced M.E.. The event provided information centred around M.E., including a screening of an episode of

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Wonderful Wander To Explore Belfast’s Rich History And Evolving Landscape As Part Of 4 Corners Festival

A unique walking tour through one of Belfast’s most historic areas is set to uncover the city’s fascinating stories of migration, transformation, and community. As a long-standing staple of the 4 Corners Festival the annual Wonderful Wander will take place on Saturday February 8 from 1.30pm. Starting at Writers’ Square, opposite St Anne’s Cathedral, the

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18 Unique Events Taking Place At The 4 Corners Festival This Year

The 4 Corners Festival is returning in 2025 for its 13th year, and is jampacked with a range of exciting practical workshops, talks, discussions and sport activities across Belfast. The thought-provoking theme of this year’s festival is HOME?. Steve Stockman, the festival’s co-founder, describes home as “a powerful metaphor, used by poets, preachers, politicians and

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Co Antrim Man Darren Crawford Turns Unemployment into a Thriving Cleaning Business with Enterprise Support

After months out of work, Co Antrim man Darren Crawford has turned his experience in hospitality cleaning into a successful business, building a thriving company that has already secured major contracts. Originally hailing from Ballymena and now living in Randalstown, Darren struggled to find employment that was flexible enough to cater to his partner’s health

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