The sun’s peeking out, the gardens are blooming, and Belfast is buzzing again. Here’s what’s new and beautiful this week.

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Botanic Gardens’ tulips in full bloom 🌷

First electric ferry trial on the Lagan!

Queen’s launches new local startup hub.

Opening: Wildflower & Co — local plant café near Ormeau Park 🌿

Closing: Grafton Ice Cream — end of an era on the Lisburn strip.

Sponsored by: Northern Lights IPA — drink local, stay local. 🍻

Your guide to what’s on across Belfast & Northern Ireland

Meet Aisha Rahman, the chef behind Belfast’s first halal food pop-up — bringing fusion Nigerian-Irish dishes to local markets.

📸 See her story & photos here →

Nominate next week’s local hero — we love celebrating Belfast’s best people.

Rustic Mediterranean dishes that make you forget you’re in Belfast for a moment.

Visit: The MAC for local art

Try: Paddleboarding on the Lagan

Watch: The new Belfast indie film “Echoes of Home” at Strand Cinema 🎥

Should we feature “Pet of the Week”? 🐶

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Spotted a new café, mural, or event? Send us a photo — your story might be featured next week!

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That’s it for this week’s craic!

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Until next week — stay curious, stay kind, and keep exploring Belfast.

— The Belfast Insider Team

Until next time,

Let’s get the craic on!