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NI News & Events: Big Returns, Local Legends & Summer Fun
NI News & Events: Big Returns, Local Legends & Summer Fun
From Subway’s family deal and Topshop’s comeback to festival vibes and a tribute to an Irish sporting icon—here’s what’s happening across Northern Ireland this week.
News & Events NI
Jul 24, 2025
Counting down to your holidays. Juggling summer camps. Or just looking a bit of craic close to home. We’ve the best of what’s happenin' across NI to keep you in the loop. |
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Topshop is set to make a dynamic return to physical retail as it partners with McElhinney's in Ballybofey, County Donegal.
From August 21, 2025, McElhinney's shoppers can enjoy Topshop’s latest styles, marking the brand’s first high street presence since 2021.
This relaunch brings together Topshop’s vibrant fashion legacy with McElhinney’s status as Ireland’s largest department store outside Read More... |
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Host a Garden Picnic – Just for You (or With a Few! 🌸🧃 |
No fancy prep needed. Just grab a blanket, your favourite bites (a sausage roll counts!), and pop yourself in the sunniest patch you can find.
Whether you’re flying solo with a podcast or sharing it with a friend, a garden picnic brings instant summer joy without leaving home. |
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Maeve Kyle, trailblazer of Irish women’s sport and the nation’s pioneering female Olympian, has died at 96.
Born in Urlingford, County Kilkenny, Kyle excelled first in field hockey, earning 58 international caps and global recognition in the 1950s.
She made history by representing Ireland in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, competing in the 100m and 200m.
Kyle went on to the 1960 Rome and 1964 Tokyo Games, reaching the semi-finals... Read More... |
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Subway’s popular ‘Kids Eat Free’ deal returns this summer to participating restaurants across Northern Ireland, offering families a free kids’ meal with every Footlong Sub purchase from July 28 to August 17, 2025.
The offer includes a 4-inch mini sub, snack, and drink, making the holidays more affordable for local parents and enjoyable for children. Read More... |
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Northern Ireland will introduce a breakthrough long-acting RSV injection for babies born very prematurely, starting this autumn.
This new initiative aims to protect infants too young for the standard RSV vaccine given to pregnant women, targeting the most vulnerable group as winter approaches.
RSV remains a leading cause of severe lung infections and hospital... Read More... |
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This Weeks Featured Event: Eastside Art Festival |
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Venue: Belfast Date: 24th July - 2nd August 2025 Time: Various - all day
EastSide Arts Festival returns with a packed programme celebrating the arts.
The festival includes:
Headline shows at CS Lewis Square will include:
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🎟️ What’s On – Events (25–31 July) |
Vibrant celebrations of traditional Irish music, song, dance, and culture in the province of Ulster. Spectacular gathering of talent, community spirit, and cultural pride.
Fun-filled week of free entertainment at the Red Sails Festival! Live music, dance, street theatre, art workshops, sports and children’s activities.
magical adventure for all ages. This epic event features five exciting play zones across the stunning estate.
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The long-held target of 10,000 daily steps is being redefined, with new research showing that 7,000 steps can still lead to significant health gains.
In Northern Ireland, where most adults average just 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day, this lower benchmark makes improved fitness feel more achievable and motivating.
Dr. Hannah McCourt from the Public Health Agency highlights that even simple activities like walking, gardening, or playing... Read More... |
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