Protesters at an anti-immigration rally in Belfast city centre were outnumbered by those taking part in a counter-demonstration by at least three-to-one. Around 100 people gathered at City Hall on ...

Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital city, is perhaps best known for the sectarian strife that took place during the era of ...

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A poster titled ‘Time to Rise’ has been circulating online calling for peaceful protests against “mass, illegal unvetted immigration and the dangers it is bringing to our communities”.

Protests involving hundreds of people have taken place at Belfast City Hall. On Sunday afternoon two protests took place - one an anti-immigration protest and the other, a counter protest against ...

Belfast has been confirmed as the venue for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026. It follows a bid by Belfast City Council and Ards Comhaltas to bring the event to the city. It will be the first time ...

Belfast will host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in August 2026, Belfast City Council confirmed on Saturday, March 8. Established in 1951, the Fleadh takes place in Ireland every August with ...

India will this week open a new consulate in Belfast as part of moves to strengthen ties between the world’s most populous country and the UK. The country’s External Affairs Minister Dr ...

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The world's largest festival of Irish music and dance is to take place in Belfast in 2026. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann - the All-Ireland Fleadh - is held for a week during August and, in the past ...

The all-Ireland Fleadh will take place in Belfast for the first time next year. It is hoped the major celebration of Irish music and culture will generate millions in revenue for the Northern ...