Belfast

[ bel-fast, -fahst, bel-fast, -fahst ]

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noun

a seaport in and capital of Northern Ireland, on the E coast.

Belfast

/ ˈbɛlfɑːst; bɛlˈfɑːst /

noun

the capital of Northern Ireland, a port on Belfast Lough in Belfast district, Co Antrim and Co Down: became the centre of Irish Protestantism and of the linen industry in the 17th century; seat of the Northern Ireland assembly and executive. Pop: 276 459 (2001)
a district of W Northern Ireland, in Co Antrim and Co Down. Pop: 271 596 (2003 est). Area: 115 sq km (44 sq miles)

Belfast

Capital, largest city, and major port of Northern Ireland .

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Notes

For centuries the city has been the site of violent conflict between Protestant and Roman Catholic residents.

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Airbus has finalised a deal to take over part of the Spirit AeroSystems operation in Belfast.

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"Promoting sectarianism, glorifying violence and spreading division under the guise of "art" is still hate," the Belfast East MP said in a post on X.

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A video has emerged of the west Belfast trio at a November 2023 gig appearing to show one person from the band saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP."

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Belfast City Hall will also be illuminated in yellow and white on Saturday to coincide with the day of his funeral.

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A police investigation into the murder of a Catholic taxi driver in Belfast "failed to effectively pursue relevant suspects", a report by Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson has concluded.

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bel esprit Belfort

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