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They say after every ceasefire there's a cultural explosion. In the past, Belfast's entertainment scene was dominated by local performers. Nowadays its world-class venues attract big-name stars and continue to develop home-grown talent.Many NI-born performers have become international names - most notably Liam Neeson, Kenneth Branagh and Van Morrison. Local playwrights Martin Lynch and Marie Jones dominate the theatre scene, and the city even attracts the occasional movie shoot.
So, whether it's rising stars or established artists you're after, you should find Belfast's entertainment scene in good shape. For in-depth information on the local arts scene, visit www.artscouncil-ni.org.
When it comes to sport, Northern Ireland has always punched above its weight. The unforgettable George Best, golf's Darren Clarke and newcomer Rory McIlroy, boxing's Barry McGuigan and Wayne 'Pocket Rocket' McCullough, snooker's Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins and Dennis Taylor, athletics Olympic gold medalist Dame Mary Peters and jockey Tony McCoy are just some of the big name locals who have made it in their chosen fields.
The Northern Ireland football and Ulster Rugby teams have excelled on the international stage and, despite the occasional slip-up, ice hockey's Belfast Giants continue to do well in the UK game.
For info on local sports, visit http://www.sportni.net/ or see our individual listings by clicking here.
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