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• An Englishman in Norn Iron

  
  One of our fans across the sheugh (that's the Irish Sea to the uninitiated - say 'shuck') has sent us this lovely little article extolling the virtues of our wee country....

• 31st Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon

  
  On Bank Holiday Mon 7 May, an estimated 20,000+ runners will take part in the 2012 Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon....

• On the Presidential Trail

  
  They may have been born in the USA, but an astounding 17 out of the 43 US Presidents can claim some form of Irish ancestry....

• Robert Burns - the Belfast connection

  
  As the strains of Auld Lang Syne subside and we approach Burns Night on 25 January, ...

• Belfast Media

  
  Is it poetic justice, or a reflection of our thirst for news, that one of the world's media hotspots has itself spawned such a large number of media outlets? Northern Ireland has many daily, provincial and Sunday newspapers, numerous specialist magazines, two television broadcasters and four main radio stations....

• Where to find Belfast In Your Pocket

  
  The latest issue of Belfast In Your Pocket is generally available at the following fabulous locations....

• NI Public Holidays

  
  N. Ireland has ten bank holidays, sharing eight with England and Wales and adding St Patrick's Day and the Anniversary of the 1690 Battle of the Boyne, commonly known as The Twelfth....

• ULSTERBUS DAYTOURS - Rosapenna & Atlantic Drive, Donegal

  Local travel writer COLIN McALPIN heads way out west as he continues his Ulsterbus Daytours travels. This time it's Rosapenna & Atlantic Drive, Donegal....

• April & May 2012 Titanic and 9/11 Events at Public Record Office of Northern Ireland

  
  4 April, 13:00Lost Voices from the TitanicTalk by genealogist and TV Presenter, Dr Nick Barratt 12 April, 18:30 Titanic Festival of Creative Arts Musical and theatrical event, in collaboration with Belfast Titanic Company....

• The Plantation of Ulster

  
  The Plantation of Ulster is considered a controversial period in our history, leading, ultimately, to the partition and subsequent strife of Ireland (check out the comprehensive video below)....

• George Best 1946-2005

  
  In a city with more than its fair share of famous sons, few have ever had the charisma of football legend George Best....

• Viva the Olympic Torch!

  The Olympic Torch will be officially welcomed to Belfast on the evening of Wed 6 June. Tickets will ...

• NI by Railway: BELFAST-DERRY

  
  THE HISTORYNorthern Ireland's modern railway system may be small, but it is an excellent one....

• NI by Railway: BELFAST-LARNE HARBOUR

  
  Local writer and railway enthusiast COLIN McALPIN takes a train ride across NI and uncovers some fascinating snippets along the routes....