01/12/2011
Other NI News In Brief
Robbers Strike
Four masked men have threatened a man and a woman during a robbery on the Rocky Road in the Gilnahirk area of east Belfast. One was wielding a crowbar during the incident at about 8pm on Wednesday. The property was ransacked but it is not clear if anything was taken.
Festive Ceasefire Recalled
People in Antrim town are being invited to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas at a special Cine-Club screening at the Old Courthouse, Antrim. Mayor of Antrim, Councillor Paul Michael, will be hosting a Charity Film Screening of the film Joyeux Noel, in aid of his nominated charities, Royal British Legion and Tinylife on Friday 9 December at 7.30 pm. As the 90th anniversary celebrations of the Royal British Legion draw to a close, this film screening of this poignant and evocative film depicts the Christmas truce of December 1914 through the eyes of British, French and German soldiers. Tickets are still available, priced at £5 with all proceeds going to Royal British Legion and Tinylife.
CISI Boss Named
Adrian O'Neill, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI), has been appointed President of the CISI branch for Northern Ireland. Adrian has been working in Northern Bank's Investment Management Team since October 2008 where he looks after a broad range of portfolios for private clients, charities, trusts and pension funds. Working in a client-facing role, Adrian provides strategic investment analysis and account management services for Northern Bank customers, as well as actively seeking new business opportunities.
Ulster-Scots Go Musical
The Ulster Orchestra and the Ulster-Scots Agency got together on St Andrews Day yesterday to officially launch Ye Banks and Braes – a special Burns Night celebration off all things Ulster-Scots that will take place on Burns Night, 25 January next year at the Ulster Hall in Belfast. The unique collaboration will bring together musicians from the Ulster-Scots and Classical traditions to celebrate Scotland’s National Poet, including Eddi Reader, the leading Scottish exponent of the songs of Rabbie Burns. The Ulster-Scots Agency's Chief Executive, Ian Crozier said: "The Agency is looking forward to working in partnership with the Ulster Orchestra to hold this special Burns Night celebration on Wednesday 25 January, 2012, which commemorates the life of the bard Robert Burns who was born on this date in 1759. The Agency welcomes the opportunity for the Ulster Orchestra to work with the Ulster-Scots community on this venture and encourages everyone who has an appreciation of Burns to join us for what will be a truly memorable occasion."
(BMcC/GK)
Four masked men have threatened a man and a woman during a robbery on the Rocky Road in the Gilnahirk area of east Belfast. One was wielding a crowbar during the incident at about 8pm on Wednesday. The property was ransacked but it is not clear if anything was taken.
Festive Ceasefire Recalled
People in Antrim town are being invited to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas at a special Cine-Club screening at the Old Courthouse, Antrim. Mayor of Antrim, Councillor Paul Michael, will be hosting a Charity Film Screening of the film Joyeux Noel, in aid of his nominated charities, Royal British Legion and Tinylife on Friday 9 December at 7.30 pm. As the 90th anniversary celebrations of the Royal British Legion draw to a close, this film screening of this poignant and evocative film depicts the Christmas truce of December 1914 through the eyes of British, French and German soldiers. Tickets are still available, priced at £5 with all proceeds going to Royal British Legion and Tinylife.
CISI Boss Named
Adrian O'Neill, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI), has been appointed President of the CISI branch for Northern Ireland. Adrian has been working in Northern Bank's Investment Management Team since October 2008 where he looks after a broad range of portfolios for private clients, charities, trusts and pension funds. Working in a client-facing role, Adrian provides strategic investment analysis and account management services for Northern Bank customers, as well as actively seeking new business opportunities.
Ulster-Scots Go Musical
The Ulster Orchestra and the Ulster-Scots Agency got together on St Andrews Day yesterday to officially launch Ye Banks and Braes – a special Burns Night celebration off all things Ulster-Scots that will take place on Burns Night, 25 January next year at the Ulster Hall in Belfast. The unique collaboration will bring together musicians from the Ulster-Scots and Classical traditions to celebrate Scotland’s National Poet, including Eddi Reader, the leading Scottish exponent of the songs of Rabbie Burns. The Ulster-Scots Agency's Chief Executive, Ian Crozier said: "The Agency is looking forward to working in partnership with the Ulster Orchestra to hold this special Burns Night celebration on Wednesday 25 January, 2012, which commemorates the life of the bard Robert Burns who was born on this date in 1759. The Agency welcomes the opportunity for the Ulster Orchestra to work with the Ulster-Scots community on this venture and encourages everyone who has an appreciation of Burns to join us for what will be a truly memorable occasion."
(BMcC/GK)
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14 January 2009
Burns Night Celebrates 250th Anniversary
A particularly important 'Burns Night' looms later this month as 2009 sees the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns - Scotland's national bard.
Burns Night Celebrates 250th Anniversary
A particularly important 'Burns Night' looms later this month as 2009 sees the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns - Scotland's national bard.
13 March 2008
Great Craic As Ulster-Scots Grant Announced In US
It wasn't quite 'money from America' - as the local lingo goes - but the announcement that some 500 young people here are to benefit from a £3 million funding boost for the Ulster-Scots Agency was timed to coincide with a high profile US Ministerial visit this week.
Great Craic As Ulster-Scots Grant Announced In US
It wasn't quite 'money from America' - as the local lingo goes - but the announcement that some 500 young people here are to benefit from a £3 million funding boost for the Ulster-Scots Agency was timed to coincide with a high profile US Ministerial visit this week.
23 April 2004
Ulster-Scots chief hits out at Government
The outgoing head of an Ulster-Scots organisation has hit out at the government for its lack of financial support. Lord Laird announced on Friday that he is stepping down as chairman of the Ulster-Scots Agency claiming the group had been deprived of money by the Department of Culture Arts and Leisure (DCAL).
Ulster-Scots chief hits out at Government
The outgoing head of an Ulster-Scots organisation has hit out at the government for its lack of financial support. Lord Laird announced on Friday that he is stepping down as chairman of the Ulster-Scots Agency claiming the group had been deprived of money by the Department of Culture Arts and Leisure (DCAL).
25 February 2009
Projecting Success At Belfast Film Festival
Stars of the big screen, Sir Ben Kingsley and Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint as well as Ulster actor James Nesbitt are among those set to attend the Belfast Film Festival at the end of March.
Projecting Success At Belfast Film Festival
Stars of the big screen, Sir Ben Kingsley and Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint as well as Ulster actor James Nesbitt are among those set to attend the Belfast Film Festival at the end of March.
15 July 2008
'Hunger' Set For UK Release On October 31
'Hunger', the winner of the Camera d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival and the directorial debut of acclaimed British visual artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen, is to be released in cinemas on October 31, Pathé Distribution has announced.
'Hunger' Set For UK Release On October 31
'Hunger', the winner of the Camera d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival and the directorial debut of acclaimed British visual artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen, is to be released in cinemas on October 31, Pathé Distribution has announced.
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