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NI News & Events: A-Level Celebrations, Heatwave Warning & Oasis Live Buzz
NI News & Events: A-Level Celebrations, Heatwave Warning & Oasis Live Buzz
NI News & Events: A-Level Celebrations, Heatwave Warning & Oasis Live Buzz
Big news for students, sizzling summer weather, and a reunion gig music fans won’t want to miss. Here’s what’s happening this week across Northern Ireland.
News & Events NI
Aug 14, 2025
Summer might be winding down, but Northern Ireland’s still buzzin'. Have a scroll, your weekly fix of local stories and events starts now 👇 |
Trivia Question❓How many miles of coastline does Northern Ireland have? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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🪻Try a Wildflower Spotting Walk |
Take a slow stroll through your local park, woodland or coastal path and keep your eyes peeled for wildflowers in bloom.
August is a lovely month for noticing nature. Think purple knapweed, yellow ragwort, or wild fuchsia brightening up the hedgerows. |
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Students across Northern Ireland are celebrating their A-Level results, with 30.4% achieving top A* or A grades and 98.7% securing grades between A* and E.
This year, 25,000 young people are looking ahead to diverse futures. Read More... |
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Do racing thoughts keep you awake, replaying old conversations or worrying about the future?
You’re not alone.
Overthinking, especially common among those juggling work, family, and endless demands, is a natural but exhausting cycle. Read More... |
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Oasis is returning to Dublin for their Live '25 reunion tour, lighting up Croke Park on August 16 and 17, 2025 after a 15-year break.
Fans can look forward to seeing Noel and Liam Gallagher back on stage together for two sold-out performances.
If you’re still hoping to attend, use Twickets, the official resale platform, for safe ticket purchases at face value. Read More... |
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🫙 Make a No-Fuss Overnight Air Freshener with Just Two Ingredients |
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Fill a small jar or bowl with bicarbonate of soda and stir in 5–10 drops of your favourite essential oil (like lavender, lemon or eucalyptus). Pop it in the bathroom, hallway, or bedroom overnight.
🫧 It naturally absorbs odours and releases a soft, clean scent — no sprays, no chemicals, no fuss.
🌿 Just give it a stir every few days to keep the fragrance going! |
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This Weeks Featured Event: Sip & Savour |
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Venue: ICC Belfast Date: 16th August 2025 Time: 1300 & 1700
This special event will celebrate the true craftmanship and dedication shown by local distilleries and the rich heritage of this important practice across the region.
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🎟️ What’s On – Events (Aug 15th - Aug 22nd) |
Great, intimate music making in a wonderfully informal environment - enthralling, thrilling and relaxed, all at the same time - a potent combination!
The Crescent for the Belfast Guitar Festival for a 5-day takeover.
A local festival, for local people produced in a local way.
Calling all little explorers and grown-ups! Puffin Rock is BACK at W5 for a summer of family-fun activities. Join the Puffin Rock inhabitants and discover more from this beautiful island.
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Northern Ireland is facing a third heatwave this year, with temperatures exceeding 25°C in several areas.
Derrylin in County Fermanagh hit 25.2°C on Monday, officially starting the streak, and the Met Office expects similar or even hotter days ahead. Read More... |
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Northern Ireland has approximately 500 miles of coastline. |