Words spoken by joint Ireland Secretary Luke O'Riordan at Belfast City Hall on 3 October 2025 during the IBMT AGM weekend… It is a great honour to be asked to say a few words among friends and comrades this evening as we gather to remember the bravery of the International…| International Brigade Memorial Trust
Where can you walk out on a deck, plop yourself down on a bench, soak in the passing scenery and keep an eye out for birds and wildlife, all while travelling between two countries? I find that one …| OUR CROSSINGS
Crumlin Road Gaol in Belfast is reportedly full of ghosts. Guest writer MARK YOUNG looks at the haunted happenings between its infamous walls.| Spooky Isles
Halloween in Belfast 2025 offers haunted houses, pubs, ghost walks, spooky legends, parties and at-home traditions. Discover the best Halloween events in Belfast| Spooky Belfast
Crumlin Road Gaol’s oppressive energy, ghostly apparitions and haunted history make it one of Belfast’s most terrifying locations, says guest writer HAUNTED CHARLIE HALL| Spooky Belfast
Friars Bush, Belfast’s oldest and eeriest graveyard, holds mass graves, body snatchers’ tales, and ghostly footsteps, writes HAUNTED CHARLIE HALL| Spooky Ireland
The child ghosts of Belfast haunt forgotten prisons, abandoned hospitals, and lonely roads, where history and tragedy blur into a chilling legend| Spooky Belfast
Ireland’s singing and songwriting legend Christy Moore has sent this message, including a rendition of ‘Viva la Quince Brigada’, to the IBMT’s 2025 Annual General Meeting in Belfast. The AGM was held over the weekend of 3-5 October. Moore is an IBMT Patron and has done much to spread the story of the Irish volunteers […]| International Brigade Memorial Trust
Two positive messages side-by-side in Castle Street: on the left, “Stop war” by Nathan Bowen (ig | web store) and on the right “Love conquers all” by ThisIsLostBoy (ig). Here are three more by Bowen in Belfast: one | two | three… Continue reading →| Extramural Activity
I thought I’d reveal the overseas trip we have planned and booked for next year which I have alluded to in a couple of recent posts. We leave mid-April 2026 and return at the end of May. We will be... Read the Post The post 2026 Overseas Trip Reveal! first appeared on Write of the Middle.| Write of the Middle
JIM JUMP looks forward to the International Brigade Memorial Trust AGM taking place in Belfast later this week where the spirit of solidarity will be rekindled. The fight against Franco and the rising tide of European fascism united progressive forces from all communities in Belfast. Sectarian and other divisions were cast aside and some 50 […]| International Brigade Memorial Trust
“Free Marwan and all Palestinian political prisoners”. Marwan Barghouti, a leader of the group Fatah, has been in Israeli prison since 2002. He was seen last month in a video showing Is…| Extramural Activity
The past two weeks have been exciting. To mark DefconQ’s two-year anniversary, I hosted not just one, but two Happy Hours, one in Belfast and another in New York. Adding to the excitement, I joined a panel at one of the most prominent conferences in quant finance, right in the heart of New York. Since I was already there, I also spent some time working from my client’s office, a leading hedge fund on Wall Street. If you couldn’t make it to any of these events, no worries, this blog post...| DefconQ Blog
This is a new tarp on Dee Street, east Belfast, in which a child asks a sleeping lion to “wake up”. Both are wrapped in the Union Flag. The (probable) context for the image is the idea that foreigners –… Continue reading →| Extramural Activity
Work on the “New Life” (New Life City church – Fb) concrete relief on the Cupar Way “peace” line (war wall) at the North Howard Street gates has been completed – with brightly coloured paints and a pair of plaques below the… Continue reading →| Extramural Activity
“Tackle inequality – create opportunities – inspire change”. The large board shown here is in Cupar Way, near the security gates in North Howard Street, which are locked nightly between 8:30 and 6:30 a.m. (DoJ). These and the nearby Northumberland… Continue reading →| Extramural Activity
“Bi herri, borroka bat – ETA [Euskadi Ta Askatasuna, a Basque separatist group]” – “Two peoples, one struggle”, in Basque, on the side of the Falls library in Sevastopol Street. Click image to enlargeCopyright © 2025 Seosamh Mac CoılleX15747| Extramural Activity
“Gaza genocide 186,000+” This is a small stencil on the Glen Molloy piece in North Street, perhaps in reference to the number of casualties in Gaza (Al Jazeera youtube) to which should be added more than 60,000 deaths (Derry mural… Continue reading →| Extramural Activity
Anti-immigrant graffiti on the wall of Mustardseed Christian Fellowship in Crimea Street, west Belfast Click image to enlargeCopyright © 2025 Seosamh Mac CoılleX15743| Extramural Activity
Last updated on the 12th of September, 2025 If street art is your thing, Belfast is your city. In addition to vibrant murals that reflect a changing narrative for the city, you can also find an impressive collection of murals depicting the city’s political divisions. Over the years, these emotionally charged paintings, which illustrate the [...]| OUR CROSSINGS
Last updated on the 2nd of September, 2025 In this post, you’ll find everything you need to know about staying at the Titanic Hotel in Belfast & what to expect when you get there! If you’re visiting Belfast and looking to delve into the city’s fascinating past and vibrant present, I couldn’t think of a better [...]| OUR CROSSINGS
Last Updated on the 7th of August, 2025 Nestled on the banks of the River Lagan, Belfast, the thriving capital of Northern Ireland, is a place that should be on every traveller’s wish list. The city is famed as the birthplace of the legendary RMS Titanic and for having been the filming location for the [...]| OUR CROSSINGS
Last Updated on the 7th of August, 2025 The majestic Belfast Castle, a wonderful landmark, has a rich history spanning over 800 years and can be seen from across the city. It was built in a Scottish baronial style, and visiting it is one of the best things to do in Belfast, especially for history [...]| OUR CROSSINGS
Last Updated on the 7th of August, 2025 One of the best ways to soak up the essence of Belfast is to explore the city’s iconic waterfront. It’s where you can watch local marine life, be transported back in time by the three-storey high barrel-vaulted ceilings at the Titanic Hotel and stroll along the Titanic [...]| OUR CROSSINGS
2 Statement on recent events in Belfast September 2025 The National Party condemns in the strongest terms the cowardly attacks launched by sectarian terror groups such as the UDA on Catholic families recently in Belfast. These unconscionable and dishonourable actions are a reminder that the damage done by the plantation of foreign peoples and belief systems... The post Statement on recent events in Belfast appeared first on The National Party.| The National Party
Regardless of how deeply you explore Northern Ireland, my Belfast itinerary will get you situated during your time in the capital.| Leave Your Daily Hell
September is going to be a busy one. Just in time for DefconQ’s 2nd birthday, we’re hosting not one, but two Happy Hours, on two different continents! I’m thrilled to announce the Brews & Qs: Belfast Edition 🍻, hosted by DefconQ and kindly sponsored by KX.| DefconQ Blog
August talk pulls in the crowds at the Shankill Road Library… On 1 August, a 70-strong audience attended the Féile Lecture 2025, organised by the IBMT-affiliated International Brigade Commemoration Committee (IBCC). The speaker this year was renowned historian Dr Brian Hanley, who spoke on the topic 'Blueshirts, and Blackshirts: fascism…| International Brigade Memorial Trust
If you’re planning a trip to the Northern Irish capital, a visit to … <p>The post The Ultimate Guide to the Titanic Experience Belfast (2025) first appeared on Things Helen Loves.</p>| Things Helen Loves
Explore Titanic Hotel Belfast's heritage trail and Morning Treats menu, a top budget friendly tip to enjoy an iconic, luxury Belfast venue for FREE| Things Helen Loves
a Guide to the Catheral Quarter in Belfast. Everything you need to know!| Things Helen Loves
On Friday, December 20th, 2024, I had the privilege of filming Naomi McCullagh and Enda McCann’s wedding at the stunning Corick House Hotel & Spa in Clogher, County Tyrone. The day was filled with love, laughter, and heartfelt moments—perfectly fitting for a winter wedding. Bridal Preparations The day began at Naomi’s family home near Omagh. Briege Quinn had […] The post Corrick House Hotel & Spa Wedding // N&C appeared first on Wedding Films by Jason McGarrigle.| Wedding Films by Jason McGarrigle
After the recent release of England and Wales Census data for 2021 I decided to take a quick look at which areas have the highest population density. I've done this kind of thing before, for the whole of Europe and also in relation to thinking about measures of population density more generally - in short, my view is that using the arithmetic mean approach to density makes very little sense at the country level because it doesn't reflect how we actually experience density (unless we live some...| Stats, Maps n Pix
It seems I am always falling in love with something in Octobers. I always never want it to end. Here’s to my new favorite month of the year!| Pages and Coffee Cups
From the May 2017, the budget carrier EasyJet is launching flights from Belfast to Dubrovnik Airport - check info, map, prices and timetables| Dubrovnik Travel
