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Dear friends and colleagues,

Welcome to our third April Newsletter showcasing the amazing arts and culture events that are happening throughout Northern Ireland. Firstly we have a chance to experience the Guitar Heroes of NI, then delve into the talent of South Armagh with the Ring of Gullion Sessions. We also take a look at the Green Beauty of NI Tourism and join Norah Brown MBE for a delicious treacle soda bread recipe!

Enjoy what the Newsletter has to offer this week, and as always we love to hear your feedback! @BrusselsNI.

Best Wishes,
Lynsey Moore, Director

Meet Northern Ireland’s Guitar Heroes

Join radio presenter Ralph McLean and guitar technician Leif Bodnarchuk as the host a series of discussions with some of Northern Ireland’s most famous guitarists! Making the Future collaborate with SEUPB, Nerve Centre and Linen Hall Library to offer you the chance to hear from Erin Bell (Thin Lizzy), Jake Burns (Stiff Little Fingers), Andy Cairns (Therapy?) and Ricky Warwick (Black Star Riders). The events will give an insight into the creative process behind making music as well as a Q&A and a chance to learn about the skills and care required for making guitars.
Meet Northern Ireland’s Guitar Heroes

The Ring of Gullion Sessions

The Duncairn in partnership with Colleen Savage – Oriel Events presents The Ring of Gullion Sessions showcasing the incredible talent of artists, poets, musicians and historians that live in the area surrounding Slieve Gullion in South Armagh. The sessions are recorded at the beautiful Bluebell Lane Glamping site and are posted on The Duncairn’s Facebook and YouTube and are supported by Arts Council NI and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
The Ring of Gullion Sessions

Northern Ireland’s Green Beauty

We may not be able to travel just yet, but make sure you save this recent blog post from Discover NI for when you can! Here you will delve into the wide range of ‘Green Getaways’ that Northern Ireland has to offer. As tourism gets back up and running again, we are ensuring that we build back in a more sustainable way with these eco-friendly accommodations, food and activities. In addition to helping the planet, these ideas promise to give you life-long memories and incredible experiences of Northern Ireland’s natural beauty.
Northern Ireland’s Green Beauty

Treacle Soda Bread with Norah Brown MBE

Norah Brown was awarded an MBE for her contribution to Food & Tourism in Northern Ireland and has travelled across Europe and the USA promoting Northern Ireland Food Companies and their products, as part of her significant involvement with the Board of Taste of Ulster. Join her from her Guesthouse in Dungannon as she makes baking treacle soda bread look easy and delicious!
Treacle Soda Bread with Norah Brown MBE