BELFAST INSIDER
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Belfast is sparkling this week — festive markets, warm fires, and a brand-new reason to explore the city.
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THE DIGEST: Local News

City Hall Market returns Nov 15th! Mulled wine and local crafts galore.
Belfast Giants win back-to-back home games 🏒
Translink’s free travel day announced for small business Saturday.
🏪 LOCAL BUSINESS SCOOP
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Opening: Kindred Candle Co. — handmade soy candles from the Ormeau Road.
Closing: The Linen Bistro (RIP to their sticky toffee pudding).
Spotlight Sponsor: Visit Belfast — Explore more winter experiences.
Your Weekend Lineup
🎟️ WHAT’S HAPPENING:
Your guide to what’s on across Belfast & Northern Ireland
🎭 Wednesday
Festive Film Night — Queen’s Film Theatre, Wed
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🎄 Fri–Sun
St. George’s Christmas Market 🎄 — Fri–Sun
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🎷 Sat
Snow Patrol Homecoming Gig — SSE Arena, Sat
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💛 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
This Week’s Local Hero: Eamon McVeigh

Meet Eamon McVeigh, a retired bus driver who’s been dressing up as Santa for the Children’s Hospice for 15 years. 🎅❤️
📸 See her story & photos here →
Nominate next week’s local hero — we love celebrating Belfast’s best people.
🍽️ RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Ox Belfast
Michelin-star dining with a winter tasting menu that’s pure magic.
Ox Belfast
🧭 THINGS TO DO
Take a black cab tour
Sip Irish coffee at The Duke of York
Stroll along the Lagan with fairy lights twinkling overhead
Take a black cab tour
🗳️ POLL OF THE WEEK
Should Belfast get an ice rink again this Christmas?
Vote in our story 🎿
👋 OUTRO
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!
