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jQuery('#forecast-header').html(msg);
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dataType: 'jsonp',
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success: function(data) {
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Assembly Plenary - 7 December 2022
The Assembly sat at noon on 7th December 2022 . The first item of business was the election of a Speaker and Deputy Speakers. You can read the Official Report here:
http://aims.niassembly.gov.uk/officialreport/report.aspx?&eveDate=2022/12/07&docID=386093
published: 07 Dec 2022
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Edward Carson: The Architect of the Partition of Ireland - Dublin Festival of History 2021
Presented by Marino Library as part of Dublin Festival of History.
Although Edward Carson’s ‘guiding light’ was for the entire island of Ireland to remain united within the United Kingdom, Dublin City Council historian-in-residence and Birth of the Border: The Impact of the Partition of Ireland author Cormac Moore argues that nobody did more than Edward Carson to bring about the partition of Ireland.
Realising from 1913 that all of Ireland could not be ‘saved’ from Home Rule, Carson pursued a policy of the permanent exclusion of the six north-eastern counties of Ulster which ultimately led to the partition of Ireland in 1921.
The Dublin Festival of History is brought to you by Dublin City Council, and organised by Dublin City Libraries, in partnership with Dublin City Council Culture Co...
published: 07 Feb 2022
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Belfast | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belfast
00:02:33 1 Name
00:04:02 2 History
00:04:24 2.1 Origins
00:05:34 2.2 Growth
00:07:53 2.3 The Troubles
00:09:40 2.4 21st century
00:10:40 3 Governance
00:11:20 3.1 Local government
00:13:41 3.2 Northern Ireland Assembly and Westminster
00:14:55 4 Geography
00:17:45 4.1 Climate
00:21:29 4.2 Areas and districts
00:25:50 5 Cityscape
00:25:59 5.1 Architecture
00:29:30 5.2 Parks and gardens
00:33:20 6 Demography
00:37:24 7 Economy
00:41:16 7.1 Industrial growth
00:43:49 8 Infrastructure
00:44:55 8.1 Utilities
00:46:24 8.2 Health care
00:47:41 8.3 Transport
00:53:34 9 Culture
00:58:56 9.1 Media
01:01:05 9.2 Sports
01:05:05 10 Notable people
01:05:15 11 Education
01:08:06 12 Tourism
01:10:46 13 Twin town...
published: 23 Jun 2019
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Question Time: Enterprise, Trade and Investment Monday 14 March 2016
Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Jonathan Bell, responded to questions on:
Brexit: Impact on Local Economy
Corporation Tax
Manufacturing: DETI Assistance
Exploration Licences
Energy Policy
Coleraine Enterprise Zone: DETI Support
Strabane Business Park: Expressions of Interest
North/South Interconnector
Brexit: Economic Implications
Manufacturing: Armagh City and District
Renewable Obligation Closure Order
Job Losses: DETI Action
published: 15 Mar 2016
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Belfast | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Belfast
00:02:08 1 Name
00:03:30 2 History
00:03:51 2.1 Origins
00:04:54 2.2 Growth
00:06:55 2.3 The Troubles
00:08:33 2.4 21st century
00:08:59 3 Governance
00:09:36 3.1 Local government
00:11:45 3.2 Northern Ireland Assembly and Westminster
00:12:53 4 Geography
00:15:29 4.1 Climate
00:18:52 4.2 Areas and districts
00:22:43 5 Cityscape
00:22:52 5.1 Architecture
00:25:48 5.2 Parks and gardens
00:29:17 6 Demography
00:33:02 7 Economy
00:36:35 7.1 Industrial growth
00:38:55 8 Infrastructure
00:39:56 8.1 Utilities
00:41:18 8.2 Health care
00:42:29 8.3 Transport
00:47:18 9 Culture
00:52:13 9.1 Media
00:54:11 9.2 Sports
00:57:49 10 Notable people
00:57:58 11 Education
01:00:36 12 Tourism
01:02:12 13 Twin towns – sister cities
01:02:43 14 ...
published: 06 Dec 2018
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Question Time: Employment and Learning Monday 12 October 2015
Employment and learning Minister, Stephen Farry, discussed proposed course closures and job losses at the Coleraine campus of the Ulster University during today’s Question Time. While the Department sets funding and the strategic direction for the Higher Education sector, universities are autonomous and responsible for how their budget is deployed including course provision and staffing levels. The Minister has also redirected a portion of student fee income back in to universities to ease the effects of budget cuts and assist less advantaged students. The University has already released details of job losses, the severity of which shows the significant impact of cuts faced by the Department. A review of course provision is good business practice as student demand, needs of the economy and...
published: 13 Oct 2015
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Question Time Infrastructure Tuesday 6 October 2020
Minister for Infrastructure Nichola Mallon answers Members’ questions.
published: 06 Oct 2020
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History of Belfast
The history of Belfast as a settlement begins during the Iron Age, while its status as a major urban centre dates to the 18th century. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. Belfast was throughout its modern history a major commercial and industrial centre. In the late 20th century its traditional industries, particularly shipbuilding, declined. The city's history has been marked by violent conflict between Catholics and Protestants that caused many areas to split into Catholic and Protestant areas. In recent years the city has been relatively peaceful and major redevelopment has occurred, especially in the inner city and dock areas.
Early history
The Belfast area has been occupied since at least the Iron Age. The Giant's Ring, a 5,000-year-old henge, is located near the city, and evi...
published: 27 Sep 2021
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Question Time CAL 14 January 2014
The Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure, Carál Ní Chuilín answered questions relating to Stadium Development; DCAL Capital Projects; City of Culture; Great War Commemoration and Libraries.
Tom Elliott and Michelle McIlveen wanted the Minister to provide an update on the development of Windsor Park, Ravenhill and Casement Park.
The Minister indicated that the completion of the construction works for Windsor Park is planned for September 2015 and that she will have further meetings with stakeholders from Casement and Ravenhill, particularly around benefits.
Members Boyle, McCartney and Kelly were keen to find out what legacy plans are in place for the City of Culture 2013.
The Minister stated:
Recently, I announced my strategic vision for the City of Culture legacy, not just for the cit...
published: 14 Jan 2014
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N.I Youth Congress and U.K Youth Parliament Elections 2014 Tiarnach Kelly
Hiya, my name is Tiarnach Kelly , I am standing for election to be part of the N.I Youth Congress and U.K Youth Parliament. Voting will open Thursday 30th January!
I hope to give the local youth a voice by running for election in the Youth Congress and Youth Parliament representing the constituency of East L/Derry. I will be campaigning on issues such as transport costs for students aswell as lack of work experience, job opportunites and places of leisure for young people. Let me know if you have any other issues or ideas you would like raised.
If you have any questions contact me at
[email protected] or www.facebook.com/TiarnachKellyUKYPNIYC
( my election page)
TO VOTE GO TO www.youthvoteni.com (go to East L/Derry , Tiarnach Kelly)
Voting closes February 12th
...
published: 30 Jan 2014
2:10:09
Assembly Plenary - 7 December 2022
The Assembly sat at noon on 7th December 2022 . The first item of business was the election of a Speaker and Deputy Speakers. You can read the Official Report h...
The Assembly sat at noon on 7th December 2022 . The first item of business was the election of a Speaker and Deputy Speakers. You can read the Official Report here:
http://aims.niassembly.gov.uk/officialreport/report.aspx?&eveDate=2022/12/07&docID=386093
https://wn.com/Assembly_Plenary_7_December_2022
The Assembly sat at noon on 7th December 2022 . The first item of business was the election of a Speaker and Deputy Speakers. You can read the Official Report here:
http://aims.niassembly.gov.uk/officialreport/report.aspx?&eveDate=2022/12/07&docID=386093
- published: 07 Dec 2022
- views: 2568
1:06:05
Edward Carson: The Architect of the Partition of Ireland - Dublin Festival of History 2021
Presented by Marino Library as part of Dublin Festival of History.
Although Edward Carson’s ‘guiding light’ was for the entire island of Ireland to remain unit...
Presented by Marino Library as part of Dublin Festival of History.
Although Edward Carson’s ‘guiding light’ was for the entire island of Ireland to remain united within the United Kingdom, Dublin City Council historian-in-residence and Birth of the Border: The Impact of the Partition of Ireland author Cormac Moore argues that nobody did more than Edward Carson to bring about the partition of Ireland.
Realising from 1913 that all of Ireland could not be ‘saved’ from Home Rule, Carson pursued a policy of the permanent exclusion of the six north-eastern counties of Ulster which ultimately led to the partition of Ireland in 1921.
The Dublin Festival of History is brought to you by Dublin City Council, and organised by Dublin City Libraries, in partnership with Dublin City Council Culture Company.
www.dublinfestivalofhistory.ie
https://wn.com/Edward_Carson_The_Architect_Of_The_Partition_Of_Ireland_Dublin_Festival_Of_History_2021
Presented by Marino Library as part of Dublin Festival of History.
Although Edward Carson’s ‘guiding light’ was for the entire island of Ireland to remain united within the United Kingdom, Dublin City Council historian-in-residence and Birth of the Border: The Impact of the Partition of Ireland author Cormac Moore argues that nobody did more than Edward Carson to bring about the partition of Ireland.
Realising from 1913 that all of Ireland could not be ‘saved’ from Home Rule, Carson pursued a policy of the permanent exclusion of the six north-eastern counties of Ulster which ultimately led to the partition of Ireland in 1921.
The Dublin Festival of History is brought to you by Dublin City Council, and organised by Dublin City Libraries, in partnership with Dublin City Council Culture Company.
www.dublinfestivalofhistory.ie
- published: 07 Feb 2022
- views: 544
1:11:33
Belfast | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belfast
00:02:33 1 Name
00:04:02 2 History
00:04:24 2.1 Origins
00:05:34 ...
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belfast
00:02:33 1 Name
00:04:02 2 History
00:04:24 2.1 Origins
00:05:34 2.2 Growth
00:07:53 2.3 The Troubles
00:09:40 2.4 21st century
00:10:40 3 Governance
00:11:20 3.1 Local government
00:13:41 3.2 Northern Ireland Assembly and Westminster
00:14:55 4 Geography
00:17:45 4.1 Climate
00:21:29 4.2 Areas and districts
00:25:50 5 Cityscape
00:25:59 5.1 Architecture
00:29:30 5.2 Parks and gardens
00:33:20 6 Demography
00:37:24 7 Economy
00:41:16 7.1 Industrial growth
00:43:49 8 Infrastructure
00:44:55 8.1 Utilities
00:46:24 8.2 Health care
00:47:41 8.3 Transport
00:53:34 9 Culture
00:58:56 9.1 Media
01:01:05 9.2 Sports
01:05:05 10 Notable people
01:05:15 11 Education
01:08:06 12 Tourism
01:10:46 13 Twin towns – sister cities
01:11:20 14 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
Listen on Google Assistant through Extra Audio:
https://assistant.google.com/services/invoke/uid/0000001a130b3f91
Other Wikipedia audio articles at:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=wikipedia+tts
Upload your own Wikipedia articles through:
https://github.com/nodef/wikipedia-tts
Speaking Rate: 0.9558996121476204
Voice name: en-US-Wavenet-C
"I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think."
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Belfast (; from Irish: Béal Feirste, meaning "mouth of the Farset") is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast of Ireland. It is the largest city in Northern Ireland and second-largest on the island of Ireland, after Dublin. It had a population of 333,871 as of 2015.By the early 19th century, Belfast became a major port. It played a key role in the Industrial Revolution, becoming the biggest linen-producer in the world, earning it the nickname "Linenopolis". By the time it was granted city status in 1888, it was a major centre of Irish linen production, tobacco-processing and rope-making. Shipbuilding was also a key industry; the Harland and Wolff shipyard, which built the RMS Titanic, was the world's biggest shipyard. Belfast as of 2019 has a major aerospace and missiles industry. Industrialisation and the inward migration it brought made Belfast Ireland's biggest city and it became the capital of Northern Ireland following the Partition of Ireland in 1922. Its status as a global industrial centre ended in the decades after the Second World War of 1939–1945.
Belfast suffered greatly in the Troubles: in the 1970s and 1980s it was one of the world's most dangerous cities. However, a survey conducted by a finance company and published in 2016 rated the city as one of the safest within the United Kingdom. Throughout the 21st century, the city has seen a sustained period of calm, free from the intense political violence of former years, and has benefitted from substantial economic and commercial growth. Belfast remains a centre for industry, as well as for the arts, higher education, business, and law, and is the economic engine of Northern Ireland. Belfast is still a major port, with commercial and industrial docks, including the Harland and Wolff shipyard, dominating the Belfast Lough shoreline. It is served by two airports: George Best Belfast City Airport and Belfast International Airport 15 miles (24 km) west of the city. The Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) listed Belfast as a Gamma global city in 2018.
https://wn.com/Belfast_|_Wikipedia_Audio_Article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belfast
00:02:33 1 Name
00:04:02 2 History
00:04:24 2.1 Origins
00:05:34 2.2 Growth
00:07:53 2.3 The Troubles
00:09:40 2.4 21st century
00:10:40 3 Governance
00:11:20 3.1 Local government
00:13:41 3.2 Northern Ireland Assembly and Westminster
00:14:55 4 Geography
00:17:45 4.1 Climate
00:21:29 4.2 Areas and districts
00:25:50 5 Cityscape
00:25:59 5.1 Architecture
00:29:30 5.2 Parks and gardens
00:33:20 6 Demography
00:37:24 7 Economy
00:41:16 7.1 Industrial growth
00:43:49 8 Infrastructure
00:44:55 8.1 Utilities
00:46:24 8.2 Health care
00:47:41 8.3 Transport
00:53:34 9 Culture
00:58:56 9.1 Media
01:01:05 9.2 Sports
01:05:05 10 Notable people
01:05:15 11 Education
01:08:06 12 Tourism
01:10:46 13 Twin towns – sister cities
01:11:20 14 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
Listen on Google Assistant through Extra Audio:
https://assistant.google.com/services/invoke/uid/0000001a130b3f91
Other Wikipedia audio articles at:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=wikipedia+tts
Upload your own Wikipedia articles through:
https://github.com/nodef/wikipedia-tts
Speaking Rate: 0.9558996121476204
Voice name: en-US-Wavenet-C
"I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think."
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Belfast (; from Irish: Béal Feirste, meaning "mouth of the Farset") is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast of Ireland. It is the largest city in Northern Ireland and second-largest on the island of Ireland, after Dublin. It had a population of 333,871 as of 2015.By the early 19th century, Belfast became a major port. It played a key role in the Industrial Revolution, becoming the biggest linen-producer in the world, earning it the nickname "Linenopolis". By the time it was granted city status in 1888, it was a major centre of Irish linen production, tobacco-processing and rope-making. Shipbuilding was also a key industry; the Harland and Wolff shipyard, which built the RMS Titanic, was the world's biggest shipyard. Belfast as of 2019 has a major aerospace and missiles industry. Industrialisation and the inward migration it brought made Belfast Ireland's biggest city and it became the capital of Northern Ireland following the Partition of Ireland in 1922. Its status as a global industrial centre ended in the decades after the Second World War of 1939–1945.
Belfast suffered greatly in the Troubles: in the 1970s and 1980s it was one of the world's most dangerous cities. However, a survey conducted by a finance company and published in 2016 rated the city as one of the safest within the United Kingdom. Throughout the 21st century, the city has seen a sustained period of calm, free from the intense political violence of former years, and has benefitted from substantial economic and commercial growth. Belfast remains a centre for industry, as well as for the arts, higher education, business, and law, and is the economic engine of Northern Ireland. Belfast is still a major port, with commercial and industrial docks, including the Harland and Wolff shipyard, dominating the Belfast Lough shoreline. It is served by two airports: George Best Belfast City Airport and Belfast International Airport 15 miles (24 km) west of the city. The Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) listed Belfast as a Gamma global city in 2018.
- published: 23 Jun 2019
- views: 126
46:46
Question Time: Enterprise, Trade and Investment Monday 14 March 2016
Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Jonathan Bell, responded to questions on:
Brexit: Impact on Local Economy
Corporation Tax
Manufacturing: DETI Ass...
Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Jonathan Bell, responded to questions on:
Brexit: Impact on Local Economy
Corporation Tax
Manufacturing: DETI Assistance
Exploration Licences
Energy Policy
Coleraine Enterprise Zone: DETI Support
Strabane Business Park: Expressions of Interest
North/South Interconnector
Brexit: Economic Implications
Manufacturing: Armagh City and District
Renewable Obligation Closure Order
Job Losses: DETI Action
https://wn.com/Question_Time_Enterprise,_Trade_And_Investment_Monday_14_March_2016
Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Jonathan Bell, responded to questions on:
Brexit: Impact on Local Economy
Corporation Tax
Manufacturing: DETI Assistance
Exploration Licences
Energy Policy
Coleraine Enterprise Zone: DETI Support
Strabane Business Park: Expressions of Interest
North/South Interconnector
Brexit: Economic Implications
Manufacturing: Armagh City and District
Renewable Obligation Closure Order
Job Losses: DETI Action
- published: 15 Mar 2016
- views: 89
1:02:55
Belfast | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Belfast
00:02:08 1 Name
00:03:30 2 History
00:03:51 2.1 Origins
00:04:54 2.2 Growth
00:06:55 2.3 The Tr...
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Belfast
00:02:08 1 Name
00:03:30 2 History
00:03:51 2.1 Origins
00:04:54 2.2 Growth
00:06:55 2.3 The Troubles
00:08:33 2.4 21st century
00:08:59 3 Governance
00:09:36 3.1 Local government
00:11:45 3.2 Northern Ireland Assembly and Westminster
00:12:53 4 Geography
00:15:29 4.1 Climate
00:18:52 4.2 Areas and districts
00:22:43 5 Cityscape
00:22:52 5.1 Architecture
00:25:48 5.2 Parks and gardens
00:29:17 6 Demography
00:33:02 7 Economy
00:36:35 7.1 Industrial growth
00:38:55 8 Infrastructure
00:39:56 8.1 Utilities
00:41:18 8.2 Health care
00:42:29 8.3 Transport
00:47:18 9 Culture
00:52:13 9.1 Media
00:54:11 9.2 Sports
00:57:49 10 Notable people
00:57:58 11 Education
01:00:36 12 Tourism
01:02:12 13 Twin towns – sister cities
01:02:43 14 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
You can find other Wikipedia audio articles too at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuKfABj2eGyjH3ntPxp4YeQ
You can upload your own Wikipedia articles through:
https://github.com/nodef/wikipedia-tts
"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Belfast (Irish: Béal Feirste) is a city in the United Kingdom and the capital city of Northern Ireland, on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast of Ireland. It is the largest city in Northern Ireland and second largest on the island of Ireland. It had a population of 333,871 in 2015.By the early 1800s Belfast was a major port. It played a key role in the Industrial Revolution, becoming the biggest linen producer in the world, earning it the nickname "Linenopolis". By the time it was granted city status in 1888, it was a major centre of Irish linen production, tobacco-processing and rope-making. Shipbuilding was also a key industry; the Harland and Wolff shipyard, where the RMS Titanic was built, was the world's biggest shipyard. It also has a major aerospace and missiles industry. Industrialisation and the inward migration it brought made Belfast Ireland's biggest city and it became the capital of Northern Ireland following the Partition of Ireland in 1922. Its status as a global industrial centre ended in the decades after the Second World War.
Belfast suffered greatly in the Troubles, and in the 1970s and 1980s was one of the world's most dangerous cities. However, the city is now considered to be one of the safest within the United Kingdom. Throughout the 21st century, the city has seen a sustained period of calm, free from the intense political violence of former years and has benefitted from substantial economic and commercial growth. Belfast remains a centre for industry, as well as the arts, higher education, business, and law, and is the economic engine of Northern Ireland. Belfast is still a major port, with commercial and industrial docks dominating the Belfast Lough shoreline, including the Harland and Wolff shipyard. It is served by two airports: George Best Belfast City Airport, and Belfast International Airport 15 miles (24 km) west of the city. It is listed by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) as a Gamma minus global city.
https://wn.com/Belfast_|_Wikipedia_Audio_Article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Belfast
00:02:08 1 Name
00:03:30 2 History
00:03:51 2.1 Origins
00:04:54 2.2 Growth
00:06:55 2.3 The Troubles
00:08:33 2.4 21st century
00:08:59 3 Governance
00:09:36 3.1 Local government
00:11:45 3.2 Northern Ireland Assembly and Westminster
00:12:53 4 Geography
00:15:29 4.1 Climate
00:18:52 4.2 Areas and districts
00:22:43 5 Cityscape
00:22:52 5.1 Architecture
00:25:48 5.2 Parks and gardens
00:29:17 6 Demography
00:33:02 7 Economy
00:36:35 7.1 Industrial growth
00:38:55 8 Infrastructure
00:39:56 8.1 Utilities
00:41:18 8.2 Health care
00:42:29 8.3 Transport
00:47:18 9 Culture
00:52:13 9.1 Media
00:54:11 9.2 Sports
00:57:49 10 Notable people
00:57:58 11 Education
01:00:36 12 Tourism
01:02:12 13 Twin towns – sister cities
01:02:43 14 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
You can find other Wikipedia audio articles too at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuKfABj2eGyjH3ntPxp4YeQ
You can upload your own Wikipedia articles through:
https://github.com/nodef/wikipedia-tts
"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Belfast (Irish: Béal Feirste) is a city in the United Kingdom and the capital city of Northern Ireland, on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast of Ireland. It is the largest city in Northern Ireland and second largest on the island of Ireland. It had a population of 333,871 in 2015.By the early 1800s Belfast was a major port. It played a key role in the Industrial Revolution, becoming the biggest linen producer in the world, earning it the nickname "Linenopolis". By the time it was granted city status in 1888, it was a major centre of Irish linen production, tobacco-processing and rope-making. Shipbuilding was also a key industry; the Harland and Wolff shipyard, where the RMS Titanic was built, was the world's biggest shipyard. It also has a major aerospace and missiles industry. Industrialisation and the inward migration it brought made Belfast Ireland's biggest city and it became the capital of Northern Ireland following the Partition of Ireland in 1922. Its status as a global industrial centre ended in the decades after the Second World War.
Belfast suffered greatly in the Troubles, and in the 1970s and 1980s was one of the world's most dangerous cities. However, the city is now considered to be one of the safest within the United Kingdom. Throughout the 21st century, the city has seen a sustained period of calm, free from the intense political violence of former years and has benefitted from substantial economic and commercial growth. Belfast remains a centre for industry, as well as the arts, higher education, business, and law, and is the economic engine of Northern Ireland. Belfast is still a major port, with commercial and industrial docks dominating the Belfast Lough shoreline, including the Harland and Wolff shipyard. It is served by two airports: George Best Belfast City Airport, and Belfast International Airport 15 miles (24 km) west of the city. It is listed by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) as a Gamma minus global city.
- published: 06 Dec 2018
- views: 104
44:17
Question Time: Employment and Learning Monday 12 October 2015
Employment and learning Minister, Stephen Farry, discussed proposed course closures and job losses at the Coleraine campus of the Ulster University during today...
Employment and learning Minister, Stephen Farry, discussed proposed course closures and job losses at the Coleraine campus of the Ulster University during today’s Question Time. While the Department sets funding and the strategic direction for the Higher Education sector, universities are autonomous and responsible for how their budget is deployed including course provision and staffing levels. The Minister has also redirected a portion of student fee income back in to universities to ease the effects of budget cuts and assist less advantaged students. The University has already released details of job losses, the severity of which shows the significant impact of cuts faced by the Department. A review of course provision is good business practice as student demand, needs of the economy and the strategic aims of the Department are used to determine which areas and courses may be affected. As unpalatable as some decisions may appear, trust has to be given to universities that they are making cuts in the most prudent areas and in the most efficient manner.
In a similar vein, Daithi McKay MLA asked the Minister for an update on the Department’s efforts to address the funding challenge facing further education (FE) colleges and higher education (HE) institutions. The Minister pointed to the extra £20m secured in the June Monitoring round for skills development as a measure of his commitment to HE institutions. Colleges have taken advantage of the Voluntary Exit Scheme in an attempt to alleviate pressures caused by the cuts. The Minister has also taken measures “to protect front line services as far as possible”. Colleges have also increased the fees for recreational courses to mitigate cuts in other areas. Mr Farry also released around £8m in spending power over the coming years by reducing the minimum level of reinvestment in widening participation programmes from 20% to 10% of student fee income. Additionally the Minister has also launched the HE Big Conversation “to involve as many people as possible in shaping our own unique solution to supporting Higher Education going forward.” Once complete, the Minister will take stock of all options and present them to the Executive.
During Question Time the Minister also answered questions on teacher training and the impact of foreign labour on young people not in employment, education or training. This was followed by a period of topical questions in which the Minister continued to answer questions on the Disability Employment Strategy, grant parental leave for childcare, cuts to the tax credit system and the National Disability Authority Conference.
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Employment and learning Minister, Stephen Farry, discussed proposed course closures and job losses at the Coleraine campus of the Ulster University during today’s Question Time. While the Department sets funding and the strategic direction for the Higher Education sector, universities are autonomous and responsible for how their budget is deployed including course provision and staffing levels. The Minister has also redirected a portion of student fee income back in to universities to ease the effects of budget cuts and assist less advantaged students. The University has already released details of job losses, the severity of which shows the significant impact of cuts faced by the Department. A review of course provision is good business practice as student demand, needs of the economy and the strategic aims of the Department are used to determine which areas and courses may be affected. As unpalatable as some decisions may appear, trust has to be given to universities that they are making cuts in the most prudent areas and in the most efficient manner.
In a similar vein, Daithi McKay MLA asked the Minister for an update on the Department’s efforts to address the funding challenge facing further education (FE) colleges and higher education (HE) institutions. The Minister pointed to the extra £20m secured in the June Monitoring round for skills development as a measure of his commitment to HE institutions. Colleges have taken advantage of the Voluntary Exit Scheme in an attempt to alleviate pressures caused by the cuts. The Minister has also taken measures “to protect front line services as far as possible”. Colleges have also increased the fees for recreational courses to mitigate cuts in other areas. Mr Farry also released around £8m in spending power over the coming years by reducing the minimum level of reinvestment in widening participation programmes from 20% to 10% of student fee income. Additionally the Minister has also launched the HE Big Conversation “to involve as many people as possible in shaping our own unique solution to supporting Higher Education going forward.” Once complete, the Minister will take stock of all options and present them to the Executive.
During Question Time the Minister also answered questions on teacher training and the impact of foreign labour on young people not in employment, education or training. This was followed by a period of topical questions in which the Minister continued to answer questions on the Disability Employment Strategy, grant parental leave for childcare, cuts to the tax credit system and the National Disability Authority Conference.
- published: 13 Oct 2015
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Question Time Infrastructure Tuesday 6 October 2020
Minister for Infrastructure Nichola Mallon answers Members’ questions.
Minister for Infrastructure Nichola Mallon answers Members’ questions.
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Minister for Infrastructure Nichola Mallon answers Members’ questions.
- published: 06 Oct 2020
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History of Belfast
The history of Belfast as a settlement begins during the Iron Age, while its status as a major urban centre dates to the 18th century. Belfast is the capital of...
The history of Belfast as a settlement begins during the Iron Age, while its status as a major urban centre dates to the 18th century. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. Belfast was throughout its modern history a major commercial and industrial centre. In the late 20th century its traditional industries, particularly shipbuilding, declined. The city's history has been marked by violent conflict between Catholics and Protestants that caused many areas to split into Catholic and Protestant areas. In recent years the city has been relatively peaceful and major redevelopment has occurred, especially in the inner city and dock areas.
Early history
The Belfast area has been occupied since at least the Iron Age. The Giant's Ring, a 5,000-year-old henge, is located near the city, and evidence of Bronze and Iron Age occupation have been found in the surrounding hills. One example is McArt's Fort, an Iron Age hill fort located on top of Cavehill north of the city.
The original settlement of Belfast was little more than a village, based around the marshy ford where the River Lagan met the River Farset which is where modern day High Street meets Victoria Street. The Ford of Belfast existed as early as 665 AD, when a battle was fought at the site. The current Church of Ireland church at this location is built on the site of an ancient chapel used by pilgrims crossing the water. The earliest mention of the Chapel of the Ford is in the papal taxation rolls of 1306.
Medieval period
In 1177, during the Norman Invasion of Ireland, John de Courcy acquired land in eastern Ulster that included the small village of Belfast . To consolidate his power over the area, de Courcy ordered the construction of fortifications in Belfast and nearby Carrickfergus resulting in the erection of Belfast Castle and Carrickfergus Castle. The original site of Belfast Castle was roughly where modern-day Castle Place and High Street meet in Belfast city centre. The castle was attacked, recovered, destroyed and rebuilt many times.
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The history of Belfast as a settlement begins during the Iron Age, while its status as a major urban centre dates to the 18th century. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. Belfast was throughout its modern history a major commercial and industrial centre. In the late 20th century its traditional industries, particularly shipbuilding, declined. The city's history has been marked by violent conflict between Catholics and Protestants that caused many areas to split into Catholic and Protestant areas. In recent years the city has been relatively peaceful and major redevelopment has occurred, especially in the inner city and dock areas.
Early history
The Belfast area has been occupied since at least the Iron Age. The Giant's Ring, a 5,000-year-old henge, is located near the city, and evidence of Bronze and Iron Age occupation have been found in the surrounding hills. One example is McArt's Fort, an Iron Age hill fort located on top of Cavehill north of the city.
The original settlement of Belfast was little more than a village, based around the marshy ford where the River Lagan met the River Farset which is where modern day High Street meets Victoria Street. The Ford of Belfast existed as early as 665 AD, when a battle was fought at the site. The current Church of Ireland church at this location is built on the site of an ancient chapel used by pilgrims crossing the water. The earliest mention of the Chapel of the Ford is in the papal taxation rolls of 1306.
Medieval period
In 1177, during the Norman Invasion of Ireland, John de Courcy acquired land in eastern Ulster that included the small village of Belfast . To consolidate his power over the area, de Courcy ordered the construction of fortifications in Belfast and nearby Carrickfergus resulting in the erection of Belfast Castle and Carrickfergus Castle. The original site of Belfast Castle was roughly where modern-day Castle Place and High Street meet in Belfast city centre. The castle was attacked, recovered, destroyed and rebuilt many times.
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Question Time CAL 14 January 2014
The Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure, Carál Ní Chuilín answered questions relating to Stadium Development; DCAL Capital Projects; City of Culture; Great Wa...
The Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure, Carál Ní Chuilín answered questions relating to Stadium Development; DCAL Capital Projects; City of Culture; Great War Commemoration and Libraries.
Tom Elliott and Michelle McIlveen wanted the Minister to provide an update on the development of Windsor Park, Ravenhill and Casement Park.
The Minister indicated that the completion of the construction works for Windsor Park is planned for September 2015 and that she will have further meetings with stakeholders from Casement and Ravenhill, particularly around benefits.
Members Boyle, McCartney and Kelly were keen to find out what legacy plans are in place for the City of Culture 2013.
The Minister stated:
Recently, I announced my strategic vision for the City of Culture legacy, not just for the city of Derry but, indeed, the north-west. I have secured over £2 million for the period from January to March 2014 to support a continuation of key projects from the city's culture programme and to prevent the loss of key benefits and partnerships. That will also stimulate new collaborations between creative industries and businesses and provide strategic investment to sports facility development in the north-west.
The Minister also stated that she was:
...keen to ensure that a DCAL office will be set up in Derry to further enhance focus in the north-west. That will have responsibility for coordination and oversight of culture, arts and leisure activity in the area, which will include Derry, Strabane, Limavady and Coleraine. My officials are preparing detailed arrangements and costs, and it is my intention to have the new departmental office in place for the start of the 2014-15 financial year.
When asked by Jo-Anne Dobson what action she has taken to increase the usage of libraries and their facilities the Minister had this to say:
..our libraries are community hubs, and, to ensure that they have a good environment, an investment programme is under way to refurbish or replace a number of library buildings and vehicles. In addition, the £28 million e2 replacement IT system will provide faster broadband and Wi-Fi in every library for its users. The ongoing development of partnerships along with investment in staff, stock and facilities and increased community engagement is helping to realise the vision of providing a flexible and responsive library service that assists people to fulfil their full potential.
During Topical Questions the Minister answered questions on Fish Stocks; Sports Facilities; Child Obesity; Boxing; Casement Park; Poetry; Mountain Bike Trail and the Giro d'Italia.
You can read the full transcript on our website http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/Assembly-Business/Official-Report/Reports-13-14/14-January-2014/
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The Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure, Carál Ní Chuilín answered questions relating to Stadium Development; DCAL Capital Projects; City of Culture; Great War Commemoration and Libraries.
Tom Elliott and Michelle McIlveen wanted the Minister to provide an update on the development of Windsor Park, Ravenhill and Casement Park.
The Minister indicated that the completion of the construction works for Windsor Park is planned for September 2015 and that she will have further meetings with stakeholders from Casement and Ravenhill, particularly around benefits.
Members Boyle, McCartney and Kelly were keen to find out what legacy plans are in place for the City of Culture 2013.
The Minister stated:
Recently, I announced my strategic vision for the City of Culture legacy, not just for the city of Derry but, indeed, the north-west. I have secured over £2 million for the period from January to March 2014 to support a continuation of key projects from the city's culture programme and to prevent the loss of key benefits and partnerships. That will also stimulate new collaborations between creative industries and businesses and provide strategic investment to sports facility development in the north-west.
The Minister also stated that she was:
...keen to ensure that a DCAL office will be set up in Derry to further enhance focus in the north-west. That will have responsibility for coordination and oversight of culture, arts and leisure activity in the area, which will include Derry, Strabane, Limavady and Coleraine. My officials are preparing detailed arrangements and costs, and it is my intention to have the new departmental office in place for the start of the 2014-15 financial year.
When asked by Jo-Anne Dobson what action she has taken to increase the usage of libraries and their facilities the Minister had this to say:
..our libraries are community hubs, and, to ensure that they have a good environment, an investment programme is under way to refurbish or replace a number of library buildings and vehicles. In addition, the £28 million e2 replacement IT system will provide faster broadband and Wi-Fi in every library for its users. The ongoing development of partnerships along with investment in staff, stock and facilities and increased community engagement is helping to realise the vision of providing a flexible and responsive library service that assists people to fulfil their full potential.
During Topical Questions the Minister answered questions on Fish Stocks; Sports Facilities; Child Obesity; Boxing; Casement Park; Poetry; Mountain Bike Trail and the Giro d'Italia.
You can read the full transcript on our website http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/Assembly-Business/Official-Report/Reports-13-14/14-January-2014/
- published: 14 Jan 2014
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N.I Youth Congress and U.K Youth Parliament Elections 2014 Tiarnach Kelly
Hiya, my name is Tiarnach Kelly , I am standing for election to be part of the N.I Youth Congress and U.K Youth Parliament. Voting will open Thursday 30th Janua...
Hiya, my name is Tiarnach Kelly , I am standing for election to be part of the N.I Youth Congress and U.K Youth Parliament. Voting will open Thursday 30th January!
I hope to give the local youth a voice by running for election in the Youth Congress and Youth Parliament representing the constituency of East L/Derry. I will be campaigning on issues such as transport costs for students aswell as lack of work experience, job opportunites and places of leisure for young people. Let me know if you have any other issues or ideas you would like raised.
If you have any questions contact me at
[email protected] or www.facebook.com/TiarnachKellyUKYPNIYC
( my election page)
TO VOTE GO TO www.youthvoteni.com (go to East L/Derry , Tiarnach Kelly)
Voting closes February 12th
Thankyou!
Tiarnach x
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Hiya, my name is Tiarnach Kelly , I am standing for election to be part of the N.I Youth Congress and U.K Youth Parliament. Voting will open Thursday 30th January!
I hope to give the local youth a voice by running for election in the Youth Congress and Youth Parliament representing the constituency of East L/Derry. I will be campaigning on issues such as transport costs for students aswell as lack of work experience, job opportunites and places of leisure for young people. Let me know if you have any other issues or ideas you would like raised.
If you have any questions contact me at
[email protected] or www.facebook.com/TiarnachKellyUKYPNIYC
( my election page)
TO VOTE GO TO www.youthvoteni.com (go to East L/Derry , Tiarnach Kelly)
Voting closes February 12th
Thankyou!
Tiarnach x
- published: 30 Jan 2014
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