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Dear colleagues and friends,
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As always, we hope that you, and your families, are safe and well. Whilst these are challenging times, we do hope you are enjoying our now weekly newsletters showcasing some of the innovate and virtual ways you can keep up to date with Northern Ireland's famous culture, tourism, culinary expertise and literature. If you have missed the first two we now have a dedicated area of our website with links to all those published to date.
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This week the team are delighted to bring you some ideas on creating famous Northern Ireland dishes from your very own home. There is also the chance to enjoy a virtual programme of readings from the Seamus Heaney HomePlace which includes some famous Northern Ireland poets, writers and playwrights, many of who you will recognise from previous performances and events in our office here in Brussels!
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We hope you enjoy the below and remember that all of our officials are still contactable and working remotely, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Northern Ireland Flavours from your own Kitchen
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If you miss the famous tastes of Northern Ireland, some of which you may have sampled at one of our events, then you’ll love ‘Good mood food’ by the Northern Ireland National Trust. Recent recipes include some old favourites such as rhubarb-apple crumble as well some twists on delicious classics.
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New Speak Re-Imagined at the Lyric Theatre
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Nestled in South Belfast, the Lyric Theatre puts on a four-episode online production ‘New Speak Re-Imagined’ which asks questions about the future and the current state of affairs. Between 24 April and 22 May there is the chance to access four dynamic short performance pieces for free as part of the theatres programme ‘New Writing at the Lyric’. The second episode can be seen live on YouTube today, 1 May at 8 pm CET.
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Keeping Going with Seamus Heaney HomePlace
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Seamus Heaney HomePlace is a purpose-built arts and literary centre, celebrating the life and work of the late Northern Ireland poet and Nobel Laureate, Seamus Heaney. Join in with its virtual programme of readings and performances which will air via its YouTube channel. The “Keeping Going” series features a line-up of Northern Ireland-grown talent including singer-songwriter Anthony Toner, award-winning poets Maureen Boyle and Stephen Sexton, and writer and playwright, Rosemary Jenkinson. The series begins on the 29 April with Glenn Patterson. Keep up to date with all the performances via Facebook.
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Linenhall: Local Art by Local Artists
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The Linenhall Library, the oldest library in all of Belfast, is exhibiting “Local Art by Local Artists” providing you with the opportunity to experience some of Northern Ireland’s finest artists. The current online exhibition features Belfast painter Howard Ross. Ross is an oil painter who connects with the world around him by using light, colour and movement. The exhibition can be viewed on the Linen Hall’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.
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