Belfast

Coordinates: 54°35′49″N 5°55′48″W / 54.597°N 5.930°W / 54.597; -5.930

Belfast (/ˈbɛl.fɑːst/ or /ˈbɛl.fæst/; from Irish: Béal Feirste, meaning "mouth of the sandbanks") is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland. Most of Belfast, including the city centre, is in County Antrim, but parts of East and South Belfast are in County Down. It is on the flood plain of the River Lagan. The city's motto is Pro Tanto Quid Retribuamus (roughly Latin for "what shall we give in return for so much").

By population before the 2015 council reform, Belfast was the 17th largest city in the United Kingdom and the second largest on the island of Ireland. It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly. At the time of the 2011 census, the city of Belfast had a population of 286,000. With the 2015 council reform it is 333,871 and lies at the heart of the Belfast Urban area, which has a population of 483,418 and the Belfast Metropolitan Area, which had a population of 579,276 at the 2001 census. The larger urban zone, as defined by the European Union, had an estimated total population of 673,000 on 1 January 2012. Belfast was granted city status in 1888.

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Matthew McGuigan: Candlelight vigil for young Irish athlete who tragically died just two days after...

The Daily Mail 05 Dec 2023
Fr Hughes told the Belfast Newsletter that there will 'probably have to be a post mortem' for Mr McGuigan in Sydney before his body could be sent home ... 'We extend our deepest sympathies to the McGuigan and Treacy Families, to Matthew's partner and friends,' Tyrone GAA posted....
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Mystery as young Irish athlete dies just two days after moving to Australia with his girlfriend

The Daily Mail 04 Dec 2023
The club posted online that 'Matty had only recently arrived in Sydney with his girlfriend Clodagh, and in his short time spent here, had touched the lives of many that were fortunate enough to have encountered him.' ... 'We extend our deepest sympathies to the McGuigan and Treacy Families, to Matthew's partner and friends,' Tyrone GAA posted....
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The Grinch entertainer who wrecked mother

The Daily Mail 01 Dec 2023
Despite the fallout, Santa Stop Here Belfast revealed that the divisive offering is back again this year ... 'Bleeding hearts of the world unite! The Belfast Grinch is BACK!!' ... Despite the negative press, Santa Stop Here Belfast insisted that the story did nothing but good for their business ... Santa Stop Here Belfast told MailOnline shortly after....
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Michael Magee wins Waterstones Irish Book of the Year; Sebastian Barry wins Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger

The Irish Times 01 Dec 2023
Told through the llives of two brothers in post-conflict Belfast, it is at once a pitch-perfect study of place and a universally relatable exploration of what it’s like to be young, broke and adrift. Susan Salters, of Waterstones Belfast, said ... It’s also a brilliant snapshot of a post-conflict city undergoing massive changes....
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2FM Rising 2024- Irish musical acts to watch

RTE 27 Nov 2023
She supported hot UK act Crawlers and Tourist for their sold-out shows in Dublin, and also recently performed at the Independence Festival Cork, Output Festival in Belfast, The Mother Summer Block Party in Dublin and Sofar Sounds Belfast ... Jordan Adetunji hailing from Belfast is breaking all the rules with his genre merging rap and R&B post punk....
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Listen: 2FM announces line-up of Rising Artists for 2024

RTE 27 Nov 2023
She supported act Crawlers and Tourist for their sold-out shows in Dublin, and also recently performed at the Independence Festival Cork, Output Festival in Belfast, The Mother Summer Block Party in Dublin and Sofar Sounds Belfast ... Belfast act Jordan Adetunji merges rap and R&B post-punk....
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Here’s a list of holiday parades and tree lightings throughout Maine

Bangor Daily News 24 Nov 2023
Here’s a list of holiday events throughout eastern and northern Maine, from parades and festivals to encounters with Santa. BANGOR. The Festival of Lights parade is set for 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec ... It culminates with a tree lighting in West Market Square. BELFAST. The holiday tree lighting in Post Office Square is set for 4.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov ... 2....
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Windsor Framework did not correct ‘underlying mistake’ in protocol, peers told

AOL 15 Nov 2023
“There’s currently no Executive, which means that we’re not really able to make any assessment of it,” he said ... Dr Lisa Claire Whitten, a research fellow in post-Brexit governance at Queen’s University Belfast, said the process of dealing with regulatory diversions had been “reactive rather than strategic” ... She added ... ....
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Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Wolves Q&A LIVE: Can Unai Emery

The Daily Mail 15 Nov 2023
just a month before the fighter is scheduled to fight in Las VegasPremier League goalkeeping legend Petr Cech joins ice hockey's Belfast Giants in his post-retirement career - and Matt Petgrave's Sheffield Steelers are his first opponentsLogan Paul breaks silence ......
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Man United Q&A LIVE: What is the latest on Sir Jim Ratcliffe

The Daily Mail 15 Nov 2023
as Barcelona star insists he wants to 'take my passion for padel tennis to the next level'Premier League goalkeeping legend Petr Cech joins ice hockey's Belfast Giants in his post-retirement career - and Matt Petgrave's Sheffield Steelers are his first ......
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England, Tottenham and Arsenal Q&A LIVE: Will Cole Palmer be handed his Three Lions debut ...

The Daily Mail 15 Nov 2023
Former England captain Michael Vaughan claims it's 'OBVIOUS' the ICC want India in the final, as he hits out at the decision to change the pitch at the last minute for semi-final clash with New ZealandAnthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder overwhelming favourites to win ......
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