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PRONI to host evening of song and celebration
The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) in Belfast will host ‘Cantiunculae’, a magical evening of music, history and festive celebration on Thursday 7th December.
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Event to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) 2023
This year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWP) will be marked with a cultural celebration showcasing the work of local artists.
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Village Catalyst breathes new life into Ederney
Murphy’s on Main Street Community Hub in Ederney is the latest project part funded by the Village Catalyst pilot to open its doors to the local community.
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Historic documents to be put on display as part of a regional tour of local libraries by PRONI
A Seamus Heaney letter and passenger logs from emigration ships that departed Foyle Port for North America in the mid-1800s are to be put on display as part of a regional tour of local libraries by the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI).
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Public appointment opportunity: Appointment of members to the Northern Ireland Central Investment Fund for Charities Advisory Committee
The Department for Communities has launched a competition to appoint three new Members to the Charities Advisory Committee. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 4 December 2023.
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Appointments to the Board of Libraries NI
The Department for Communities has announced an extension to the second term of appointment of the Chair of the Libraries NI Board, Professor Bernard Cullen, from 1 November 2023 to 31 December 2023. He has served as Chair since 1 November 2014.
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Bereaved parents urged to check eligibility for financial support
Bereaved parents whose partner died between 9 April 2001 and 8 February 2023 are being urged to check if they are eligible for backdated financial support before the window closes on 8 February 2024.
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Statistics published on engagement of young people in culture, arts, heritage and sport
The Department for Communities (DfC) today released the publication ‘Engagement in culture, arts, heritage and leisure by young people in Northern Ireland’.
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Extension of Chair and Members to the Historic Buildings Council
The Department for Communities has announced the extension of the first term of appointment for the Chair and seven Members of the Historic Buildings Council (HBC) from 1 July 2023 until a permanent reappointment is made:
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Public Appointment Opportunity: Appointment of the Chair to the Board of Libraries NI
The Department for Communities (DfC) has launched a competition to appoint the Chair to the Board of Libraries NI. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 6 November 2023.
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Community Asset Transfer complete in Craigavon
The Department for Communities has marked the completion of a Community Asset Transfer (CAT) in Craigavon
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‘Move to UC’ to begin next week
The final phase of Universal Credit (UC) implementation across Northern Ireland will begin next week for those in receipt of tax credits and no other benefits.
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Experts share knowledge on sports safety, security and sustainability at Belfast conference
Sports safety, security and sustainability experts from Everton Football Club, FIFA and UCI Glasgow 2023 were just some of the keynote speakers at a special conference which took place in Belfast today.
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HRH The Duke of Gloucester visits PRONI to mark 100 years of archives
His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester, visited the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) today in celebration of PRONI’s 100th anniversary.
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Extension of Chair and Members to the Ministerial Advisory Group for Architecture and the Built Environment NI
The Department for Communities has announced the extension of the first term of appointment for the Chair and four Members of the Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) for Architecture and the Built Environment NI from 1 June 2023 until 30 November 2023:
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Department publishes final EQIA report on budget allocations 2023-24
The Department for Communities (DfC) has published its Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) Final report on Budget allocations for the 2023-24 financial year.
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Department for Communities invests in Mid & East Antrim town centre initiatives
The Department for Communities has announced an investment of £485,000 in a range of revitalisation projects for Carrickfergus, Ballymena and Larne town centres.
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£55 million of additional benefits claimed through ‘Make the Call’
Around £55 million of additional benefits has been claimed in the past year by almost 12,000 people using a Department for Communities’ advice service.
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New Lower Shankill park officially opened
A new park on the Lower Shankill, adjacent to the Westlink in Belfast, was officially opened today (September 29).
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Statistics on engagement in culture, arts, heritage and sport released
The Department for Communities (DfC) today released headline figures on engagement in culture, arts, heritage and sport in 2022/23.