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The River Foyle is known for its rich maritime history, but traditional Irish boats curraghs have never been launched on it - until now.

The 14th Cathedral Arts Quarter Festival has come to a close after its most successful year yet, with thousands attending its eclectic offering of music, arts and theatre events.

Northern Ireland will host its first ever Arts Festival for Older People in June, it has been announced.

More than 70% of people in Northern Ireland have not attended a live sports event in the past year, according to research by the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure.

There are more flags on display in Belfast than ever, a leading academic has told UTV.

Titanic Belfast has announced it is to launch a new monthly cultural and social event, in association with U105.

The Union flag is flying at Belfast City Hall for the Queen's birthday.

The Metropolitan Arts Centre in Belfast is celebrating its first birthday this weekend, as new figures reveal it has exceeded its annual visitor target by over 75%.

A programme of cultural events, which are part of a public art exchange between east and west Belfast, was launched on Wednesday.

Titanic Belfast is celebrating its first birthday this weekend with a programme of events, including its Easter celebrations.

The City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival has been launched.

The cost of seven landmark buildings in Northern Ireland, including the showpiece MAC arts centre, soared over budget by a total of £25m.

Belfast Fashion week began on Thursday night, with a showcase event of the latest trends at the Ulster Museum.

Sinn Féin councillors in Omagh have hit out at Unionist council members, after the Co Tyrone town's St Patrick's Day parade was rerouted because of Union flags.

Festivities have taken place across Northern Ireland as thousands of people marked St Patrick's Day.

As events happened across the globe for St Patrick's Day, one man took festivities one giant leap further as he marked the day in space with eight pictures and a song.

Belfast's first four day St Patrick's festival has got underway.

Former X Factor songstress Amelia Lily is to headline this year's St Patrick's Day concert in Belfast as part of a four-day bumper festival.

Northern Ireland has 19 streets linked to love, it has been revealed on the most romantic day of the year.

A snapshot of Chinese New Year celebrations captured in Belfast features as part of a series of special commemorative stamps by Royal Mail.

Two councils have joined forces to launch a Street Life project with a huge outdoor urban event.

A top Ballymena restaurant has defended its dress code after asking a group of people to leave because one of their party had a visible tattoo.

The Golden Teapot has reappeared in Londonderry, more than 40 years after the iconic landmark disappeared from the city.

Nadine Coyle, Gary Lightbody and The Undertones were among the local stars who took part in the opening concert for Derry-Londonderry's year as City of Culture.

Northern Irish stars Nadine Coyle and Gary Lightbody will return home over the weekend to kick off a series of cultural celebrations in Derry-Londonderry.

Londonderry's year as UK City of Culture is up and running - and a crucial part of the celebrations involves giving local artists a chance to shine.

Belfast's budget lunchtime festival has returned for its eighth offering of comedy, music, theatre and food.

Thousands of people celebrated 2013 as Derry-Londonderry marked the start of its City of Culture year with its biggest fireworks display ever.

Londonderry will mark the start of its UK City of Culture year with its largest ever fireworks display.

Some people may be already counting the sleeps until Christmas but, for 70% of people in Northern Ireland, the Christmas hype has started too early this year.

As the Christmas lights were turned on last week in Belfast, one woman enjoyed her own, smaller but just as illuminating switch-on in the city.

Belfast's Christmas lights have been switched on with huge crowds gathering in the city centre for an evening of festive entertainment.

A solicitor from Belfast has been crowned the 41st national Scrabble champion.

Ghouls and goblins have turned out in Londonderry for the city's annual Halloween Carnival, which is the biggest in Europe.

The much anticipated programme for the Derry~Londonderry 2013 UK first ever City of Culture has finally been unveiled.