SS Nomadic – A Titanic Restoration

Saturday 12 September
Nomadic Belfast, Hamilton Dock 

This talk by Project Architect, Graeme Moore of Consarc Conservation, focuses on the restoration of this historic Belfast built vessel which included the re-fabrication of previously scrapped elements as well as the outfitting of the interior to the original 1911 condition including restoration of original timber paneling, plasterwork, and recreation of historic furniture and staircases. Read more >> 

Talk By Film Location Manager Catherine Geary

Saturday 12 September
Black Box, Cathedral Quarter, Belfast  

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Location Manager, Catherine Geary, has worked on hit films such as The Force Awakens, Philomena, Skyfall, Dracula Untold and the upcoming Star Wars VII! The talk will give an insight into why locations throughout Northern Ireland are deemed perfect by International film crews and Catherine will discuss the many productions she has worked on, from independent productions to music videos such as Rihanna’s We Found Love. Read more >> 

Dancing at Lughnasa

Wednesday 26 August – Sunday 27 September
Lyric Theatre, Belfast 

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Dancing at Lughnasa is one of the most acclaimed and loved Irish plays of recent times – a play about dance – the dream-wild dance of our memories. Set in County Donegal in 1936 during the Celtic harvest festival of Lughnasadh, the play tells the story of the five Mundy sisters and their brother Jack, who has returned home from the missions after 25 years away. Read more >> 

The Zoo Visits W5

Saturday 12 September
W5 at the Odyssey 

Belfast Zoo will introduce a series of small animals from many different habitats this Saturday at W5, from pygmy hedgehogs of the African Sahara Desert to a bearded dragon from scrubland and eucalyptus woodlands of Australia. The invertebrates include an African mollusc and Asian stick insects, along with Rosie, the Chilean pink toed tarantula! And if you’re brave enough, experience helping to hold an African Royal Python! Read more >> 

Titanic Sunday Afternoon Tea

Sunday 13 September
Titanic Belfast
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Step back in time with Titanic Afternoon Tea in the luxurious surroundings of the Titanic Suite. The menu includes delicious finger sandwiches, scones, mouth-watering cakes, exquisite éclairs and French Fancies. Choose from a selection of tea blends or add a little fizz with a glass of Prosecco or Champagne! Read more >>


Outside BelfastEuropean Heritage Open Days – Ballywalter Park

Saturday 12 September
Ballywalter Park, Newtownards 

Ballywalter Park Mansion House was built in the Italianate Palazzo style by the eminent architect Sir Charles Lanyon and awarded Grade A listed status as being of exceptional architectural importance. Surrounded by 30 acres of pleasure grounds, the total Estate runs to over 1200 acres. The House will be open free of charge for guided tours between 10am-5pm on Saturday as part of European Heritage Open Days. Read more >> 

Laura Caldwell

Author: Laura Caldwell

Hi, I'm Laura. I'm 30 years old and have a degree in Journalism with Photo-Imaging at the University of Ulster. I have an undying love for Belfast and all that it has to offer, an undying love for sleeping, Tegan and Sara, trashy tv shows, foreign snack-foods and being irresponsible with money. I also quite like origami, reading, jazz, hip-hop, dubstep, anything acoustic and Food Network TV. I've written for The Big List, Culture NI, Chatterbox and The Echo, as well as writing for BBC Across the Line.