20, 75, 400….

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No they are not the lottery numbers. They are a few significant birthdays in Northern Ireland. Belfast and Belfast Harbour celebrate their 400th birthdays this year. On 27 April 1613, a charter authorising the establishment of a small quay in the town was signed. From that day – through the work of merchants, business barons and
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Northern Ireland on TV around the world

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Northern Ireland is getting great exposure around the world. Whether focusing on our beautiful scenery, popular tourist attractions or the current golfing success there seems to be a lot of interest. Following a fantastic year of golf for Northern Ireland with the sell-out Irish Open and the achievements of local heroes Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell
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Education

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Queen’s University Belfast and University of Ulster continue to make big impressions around the world. Queen’s University Belfast has been ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world according to a new report by the QS World University Rankings by Subject. Out of 30 subjects evaluated, Queen’s now has 5 subjects in the
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Big events happening in Northern Ireland

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Lots of big events are coming to Northern Ireland. Whether for business or just for fun you are bound to find something you are interested in. Belfast will celebrate and bolster its business and cultural links to India, when it hosts `Global India Week` in the city this June. Taking place from 22- 29 June,
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Investment and Jobs in Northern Ireland

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Northern Ireland has had some wonderful news lately with regards to inward investment and jobs creation. Several big names include Allstate, Deloitte, Merchant Warehouse as well as big news for Belfast Harbour and Wrightbus. First Minister Rt. Hon. Peter D Robinson MLA and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA, have announced that technology company Allstate
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