The film, which premieres in Belfast on Tuesday, was inspired by the real life story of Belfast woman Denise Austin. She took a baby elephant named Sheila home everyday from Belfast Zoo to keep it from being destroyed during the Belfast Blitz, when German bombers devastated the city. Is the book The Elephant of Belfast …
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Northern Ireland Water Limited (NI Water) is required to undertake a stringent monitoring programme to verify that the tap water it supplies to consumers meets all the stringent quality standards set by the drinking water regulations. During 2021, over 95,000 tests were completed. Is it OK to drink tap water in Belfast? To make sure …
Belfast Lough is a large, intertidal sea inlet on the east coast of Northern Ireland. At its head is the city and port of Belfast, which sits at the mouth of the River Lagan. The lough opens into the North Channel and connects Belfast to the Irish Sea. What sea is off Belfast? The Irish …
£101 million Titanic Belfast Cost £101 million Height 38.5 m (126 ft) Design and construction Architect(s) Eric Kuhne and Associates How is Titanic Belfast funded? The project was co-financed via a public / private partnership between the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment via the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, Belfast City Council, Belfast Harbour Commissioners …
The name Belfast derives from the Irish Béal Feirsde, later spelt Béal Feirste (Irish pronunciation: [bʲeːlˠ ˈfʲɛɾˠ(ə)ʃtʲə]) The word béal means “mouth” or “river-mouth” while feirsde/feirste is the genitive singular of fearsaid and refers to a sandbar or tidal ford across a river’s mouth. Why is Belfast named Belfast? The town of Belfast was established …
RISE is the official name given to the public art sculpture located at Broadway Roundabout in Belfast, Northern Ireland. RISE (sculpture) RISE Type Steel Dimensions 37.5 m × 30 m (123 ft × 98 ft) Location Belfast, Northern Ireland What is the big ball in Belfast called? RISE is a landmark artwork located at Broadway …
Following the outbreak of ongoing sectarian violence that came to be known as The Troubles in 1969, the The Troubles were erected in a bid to reduce tensions between the Loyalist and Nationalist communities. Why do peace walls exist in Belfast Ireland? The stated purpose of the peace lines is to minimise inter-communal violence between …
20 mad Belfast slang phrases that only make sense to locals New to Northern Ireland’s capital? Here we’ve rounded up 20 common Belfast slang phrases and what they mean. Gurn. Boggin’ Sure, this is it. Norn Iron. Buck eejit. Wee. Courtin’ What words can Northern Irish people say? Go to guide for Northern Irish slang …
the Cathedral Belfast Cathedral, known locally as St Anne’s, is a Cathedral of the Church of Ireland, part of the Anglican Communion (Episcopalian). It is unusual in serving two separate dioceses, Connor and Down & Dromore, and so has not one, but two, Bishop’s Seats. What religion is Belfast Cathedral? Christian worshipBelfast Cathedral, also known …
The British Government ordered the deployment of troops to Northern Ireland in August 1969. This was to counter the growing disorder surrounding civil rights protests and an increase in sectarian violence during the traditional Protestant marching season. Why did British soldiers go to Northern Ireland? The British Army was initially deployed, at the request of …
