Belfast

Capital and largest city in Northern Ireland

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Belfast is the capital city and principal port of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan and connected to the open sea through Belfast Lough and the North Channel. It is the second-largest city on the island of Ireland, with an estimated population of 348,005 in 2022, and a metropolitan area population of 671,559.

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Luxury liner departs Belfast after being stranded for months A luxury cruise ship has set off from a Belfast dock after unexpectedly spending four months in the city ahead of a three-year voyage. Passengers cheered, applauded and hugged the liner’s chief when.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:55Published on October 1, 2024

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'Buzzing' - Griggs was 'not trying' to break Parkrun record Teenager Nick Griggs admits he didn't set out to break the Parkrun world record after achieving the feat in Belfast on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Luxury cruise liner to return to Belfast hours after departing following four-month wait A luxury cruise ship stranded in Belfast for four months will return to port hours after it finally set sail. Sky News - Published on October 1, 2024
Stranded passengers leave Belfast at last after four-month delay to round-the-world cruise Cruise ship passengers stranded in Belfast have finally set sail for a round-the-world trip after months marooned in Northern Ireland. Sky News - Published on September 30, 2024

Cruise couple find love after months stranded in Belfast Two strangers stranded in Belfast for months waiting for their cruise to get under way have fallen in love and are set to marry when the ship sets sail. Sky News - Published on September 24, 2024
'I'm on cloud nine' - Cacace lands back in Belfast IBF super-featherweight champion Anthony Cacace says he is on "cloud nine" after his unanimous decision win over Josh Warrington at Wembley on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on September 22, 2024
Last-gasp Ulster start URC season with Glasgow win Ulster score with the clock four minutes into the red to ensure Glasgow Warriors' United Rugby Championship title defence begins with dramatic defeat in Belfast. BBC Sport - Published on September 21, 2024
'Inspiring' Cacace will knock Warrington out - Frampton Carl Frampton backs fellow Belfast fighter Anthony Cacace to take the next step in his "inspiring story" and knock out Josh Warrington at Wembley Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on September 20, 2024

Titanic builder set to collapse into administration The iconic Belfast company that built the Titanic is set to collapse into administration. Sky News - Published on September 16, 2024
Deliberations over Casement were a pantomine - GAA president Burns The UK government says it will not fund the redevelopment of the west Belfast stadium in time for the 2028 Euros. BBC Sport - Published on September 15, 2024
Six-try Ireland continue resurgence in win over Australia Ireland's women start their season with an impressive six-try win over Australia in Belfast with back-row Aoife Wafer scoring a try in each half in a player of the match performance. BBC Sport - Published on September 14, 2024	Government will not pay for redevelopment of Belfast stadium in time for Euro 2028 The UK government will not fund the redevelopment of Belfast's Casement Park in time for the Euro 2028 football tournament due to "a significant risk that it would not be built in time". Sky News - Published on September 13, 2024
Inquiry to examine murder of Belfast lawyer The UK government has announced a public inquiry into the murder of Belfast lawyer Pat Finucane, who was shot dead by loyalist terrorists in 1989. Sky News - Published on September 11, 2024	Ireland to face England with 'confidence' - Hunter Wicketkeeper Amy Hunter says Ireland's recent series win over Sri Lanka gives them belief they can compete with England in the one-day internationals in Belfast. BBC Sport - Published on September 6, 2024
Masked men set fire to church - prompting police to open race hate investigation An arson attack on a church in east Belfast is being investigated as a racially motivated hate crime. Sky News - Published on August 28, 2024	Reds held by Crues as leaders Linfield thump Loughgall Crusaders and Cliftonville draw 1-1 in the first north Belfast derby of the season while Linfield maintain their 100% record by hammering Loughgall 5-1. BBC Sport - Published on August 24, 2024
Sri Lanka seal consolation win over Ireland in third ODI Sri Lanka secure an eight-wicket consolation victory over series winners Ireland in the concluding one-day international in Belfast. BBC Sport - Published on August 20, 2024	Ireland 'buzzing' for Sri Lanka ODI series - Lewis Ireland opener Gaby Lewis says the mood in the squad is "brilliant" before the ODI series against Sri Lanka in Belfast. BBC Sport - Published on August 15, 2024
Stormont recalled to discuss Belfast riots amid 'paramilitary element' The Stormont Executive and Assembly have been recalled following rioting in Belfast which police say involves "a paramilitary element". Sky News - Published on August 7, 2024