The sun and the style were out in full force for Ladies’ Day at Down Royal on 24th June.
Day two of the Summer Festival of racing saw the fashionistas turn out for the Best Dressed Competition which was won by Maria McAvoy from Annaclone in Co. Down, pictured left.
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The Consul General of the United States of America, Paul Narain, and his wife Stefanie Narain, recently held a reception in celebration of 247 years of US independence.
The guest of honour was Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, Joseph P. Kennedy III.
At this year’s event they celebrated the role and contribution of young entrepreneurs to Northern Ireland.
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The Royal Society of Ulster Architects Design Awards 2023 took place on Friday 19 May.
The event was held at Parliament Buildings, Stormont to celebrate the best works of architecture in Northern Ireland.
Among the winners were McGonigle McGrath who won the RSUA House of the Year Award and also the Liam McCormick Prize for Building of the Year 2023.
The event was sponsored by Department of Communities, JP Corry, Metal Technology and Housing Executive.
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The IEF May Ball was held on Wednesday 24th May at the Europa Hotel, Belfast.
The ball was a celebration of the life of Baroness May Blood and her contribution to integrated education in Northern Ireland.
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Over 190 people attended the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) annual dinner event at the Hilton Hotel in Belfast on Friday 19th May 2023.
Master of Ceremonies was John Campbell, BBC Northern Ireland Economics and Business Editor.
Speakers were Roger Gillespie, chair of the CIOB Northern Ireland Hub committee, as well as Caroline Gumble, Chief Executive Officer of the CIOB.
Popular TV personality Paddy Raff provided the post-dinner entertainment.
Sponsors of the event were Hays, Off the Wall Creative, Tughans, Training LMS, Quigg Golden and Keystone Lintels.
The CIOB is the world’s largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership.
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Belfast Royal Academy was delighted to recently open The Colin Middleton Gallery, as a tribute to this famous former pupil.
Fine art reproductions of eleven of his drawings and paintings are displayed in the school’s Darbyshire Building.
Colin was one of Ireland’s most outstanding artists of the twentieth century.
The school is extremely grateful to former pupil, Dr Brian Metcalfe, for the curation and donation of the Gallery.
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The Balmoral Show Best Dressed Competition returned this year with fabulous prizes for the most appropriately dressed and stylish show-goers.
The competition was judged by Cool FM presenter and former Miss NI Katherine Walker. Dubarry of Ireland and Ireland’s Blue Book returned as sponsors for this popualr competition.
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Fans are set for a magical music tour after details of the 14th annual Belfast City Blues Festival were unveiled at Kelly’s Cellars.
The multi-award-winning festival is lined up for 23-25 June, with Guinness continuing their support as main sponsor.
Internationally acclaimed artists and the cream of local talent including Pat McManus, Dom Martin, Crow Black Chicken, The Chris Taplin Band, Tony Villiers and The Villains, Willie Byrne, Pat McManus, Sam Davidson’s Taste, Grainne Duffy and The Lee Hedley Band will take to the stage across 15 venues.
For event updates visit www.belfastcitybluesfestival.com
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Aeon community arts has just hosted the first of five exhibitions in the historical birthplace of George Russell (1867- 1935) – 12 William Street, Lurgan.
Arlene Marks shows her collection of colourful abstract circle paintings: Colour my Thoughts, it is a collection of artwork based on various emotions such as overwhelm, grief, relaxation and euphoria. T
he repetition of painting many circles is meditative, poetic and brings joy to the painter and viewer.
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The Armagh Rhymers held a night of story, song and music as they celebrated ‘Mask, Myths & Magic’ on Saturday 20th May.
The event was held in the Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast, as part of NI Mental Health Arts Festival 2023.
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