Stir Up Sunday – A Centuries Old Tradition

November 25, 2018

Today was all about music, family and Stir Up Sunday - a centuries old tradition where home cooks spend the last Sunday before Advent 'stirring up' their chosen Christmas pudding - in our case - Spiced Port and Orange Christmas Cake using a recipe from Good…


Members shine at the Irish Restaurant Awards #FoodOscars

April 5, 2018

Over 400 people gathered to be wined and dined last night at La Mon Hotel and Country Club for the 10th annual Irish Restaurant Awards' Ulster Regional Final. From its humble beginnings back in 2009 these awards are fantastic in showcasing what's being served up…


Miniature Pinxtos, World Butcher’s Challenge, IFEX and Irish Restaurant Awards – what’s next?

March 30, 2018

From representing Ireland at the Miniature Pinxtos World Congress in the Basque Region, facilitating at The World Butcher's Challenge, mentoring at IFEX and now the Irish Restaurant Awards - it's been a busy old time for our members working in the catering sector in Northern…


The Open Championship to bring huge opportunities for NI tourism

March 22, 2018

Summer 2019 will see the world's elite golfers arrive in Northern Ireland for 148th Open Championship. John Caddoo looks ahead to the event which will place Northern Ireland at the centre of the global sporting spotlight (more…)


Things to do at Halloween

October 18, 2017

NORTHERN Ireland has a whole host of free activities for all the family to enjoy this Halloween. Lauren Sharkey has gone on a Live It Experience It hunt for all things ghostly, ghastly and ghoulish to get you in the Halloween spirit. (more…)


Feabhail’s Flurry – A SUP experience not to be missed

August 14, 2017

ECO tourism is becoming increasingly popular in Northern Ireland with people wanting to explore the natural environment which deepens our connection with our surroundings. Lauren Sharkey speaks to Lorcan McBride about a new paddle board experience in Lough Foyle - Feabhail's Flurry. (more…)


Live It Experience It this Father’s Day

June 14, 2017

There are so many cracking places to visit in Northern Ireland. Live It Experience It's Laura Irwin explores how to give dads around the region a Father's Day he'll never forget!  (more…)


The diary of a mountain bike novice

May 6, 2017

You all know our motto by now - Live It Experience It. Eleanor McGillie is doing just that. Last weekend, she committed to taking up a new hobby which frankly will see her going downhill pretty quickly. (more…)


NW200 announce partnership with Live It Experience It

February 27, 2017

THE organisers of the Vauxhall International North West 200 have announced a  partnership with tourism cluster 'Live It Experience It' to boost tourism potential for businesses right across Northern Ireland. (more…)


Old ‘Holmer’ in for European Tree of the Year

February 16, 2017

A TREE in Northern Ireland, which has been nicknamed 'The Holmer', is in with a chance of winning the European Tree of the Year award in a voting competition which is seeing people from right across Europe vote for their favourite tree. (more…)