# northern ireland (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 14 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover northern ireland. Page: Feed: --- ## [Open Sunday – discuss what you like…](https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/08/23/open-sunday-discuss-what-you-like-211/) _2026-08-23 · Brian O'Neill · Slugger O'Toole_ The idea for Open Sunday is to let you discuss what you like. Just two rules. Keep it civil and no man/woman playing. Comments will close at 12 pm on Monday. ## [Open sunday – politics free zone…](https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/08/23/open-sunday-politics-free-zone-181/) _2026-08-23 · Brian O'Neill · Slugger O'Toole_ In addition to our normal open Sunday, we have a politics-free post to give you all a break. So discuss what you like here, but no politics. Comments will close at 12 pm on Monday. ## [How Bloody Sunday changed me](https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/08/23/how-bloody-sunday-changed-me/) _2026-08-23 · Frank Schnittger · Slugger O'Toole_ I wrote a comment on Terry Wright’s excellent OP on “Where have all the Prods gone” in which I referenced an article I had written in 2010 for the European Tribune and the USA political blogsite The Daily Kos (where a member of the family of one of those killed commented) on how Bloody Sunday had influenced me in my formative years. Apparently there are problems accessing that article for… ## [Where have all the Prods gone? The PUL Exodus and its impact in Derry/Londonderry](https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/08/21/what-happened-to-all-the-prods/) _2026-08-21 · Terry Wright · Slugger O'Toole_ A new report on "the Exodus" — the displacement of Protestant, Unionist and Loyalist families from the West Bank of the Foyle between 1968 and 1998 — finds a prolonged, incremental movement with no single cause, and an experience still awaiting the civic and political acknowledgement that would place it alongside, not against, the memory of CNR communities. ## [Why Google will get you a taxi before our Department of Inertia…](https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/08/21/why-google-will-get-you-a-taxi-before-our-department-of-inertia/) _2026-08-21 · Brian O'Neill · Slugger O'Toole_ The taxi market in Northern Ireland is an absolute mess. In 2014 about 16,000 taxi licences were registered in Northern Ireland. By the end of 2023 this had fallen to 7,500. Industry estimates they’re only less than 5,000 active drivers per week. The core problem is the Department of Infrastructure have made it so difficult to get a licence and potential drivers have to jump through umpteen hoops.… ## [‘Peace at last’: The 1994 Loyalist ceasefires](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/podcasts/peace-at-last-the-1994-loyalist-ceasefires/a/160162534.html) _2026-08-20 · Belfast Telegraph - Podcasts_ On the 13 October 1994, six weeks after the IRA announced a ‘complete cessation’, the Loyalist paramilitary groups declared their ceasefires. The UVF’s Gusty Spence announced loyalist violence was over, in a step that is seen as one of the vital steps towards a lasting peace in Northern Ireland. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by former PUP leader Billy Hutchinson, Historian Aaron Edwards, and journalists… ## [Butler cannot be yet another caretaker Health Minister, says McAllister](http://www.allianceparty.org/butler_cannot_be_yet_another_caretaker_health_minister_says_mcallister) _2026-08-20 · Abbie Crawford · Latest News - Alliance Party_ Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA, on behalf of the party, has wished Robbie Butler well following his appointment as Minister of Health after Mike Nesbitt’s resignation from the role, but has said he cannot simply be yet another caretaker minister. ## [Mike Nesbitt’s resignation is a disaster that will be probably ignored](https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/08/20/mike-nesbitts-resignation-is-a-disaster-that-will-be-probably-ignored/) _2026-08-20 · Brian Walker · Slugger O'Toole_ Mike Nesbitt’s sudden resignation goes to the heart of what’s wrong with how Northern Ireland is governed. Modest hopes for limited success have been dashed. If systems and attitudes don’t change, the crisis in the health service and others like it will never significantly improve. Independent report after expert report has spelt out loud and clear that if every hospital retains its present range… ## [UK AI start-up Callosum secures $100m in seed funding round](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/uk-ai-start-up-callosum-secures-100m-seed-funding-round) _2026-08-20 · Laura Varley · Start-ups – Silicon Republic_ The company aims to lower AI costs by attaching each task to the model and hardware that best suits it. Read more: UK AI start-up Callosum secures $100m in seed funding round ## [Bloomberg: UK AI chips start-up Fractile could raise $600m](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/bloomberg-uk-ai-chips-start-up-fractal-could-raise-600m-chips-semiconductors) _2026-08-20 · Tim Barnwell · Start-ups – Silicon Republic_ Fractile was founded in 2022 and operates from two primary locations in London and Bristol. Read more: Bloomberg: UK AI chips start-up Fractile could raise $600m ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MR8K2J0exsaC) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [Why a treaty on ‘killer robots’ would not stop ‘human safaris’…](https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/08/20/why-a-treaty-on-killer-robots-would-not-stop-human-safaris/) _2026-08-20 · El Cavador · Slugger O'Toole_ UN negotiators have until the end of this year to agree a legally binding instrument on autonomous weapons, built around the principle that humans must stay in control of lethal decisions. In southern Ukraine, human operators use that control to hunt civilians. On 4 August, a Russian drone hunted a street trader through a market in Kherson. Yuriy, 52, had begun laying out crates of tomatoes,… ## [The end of GCSE Learning for life and work…](https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/08/20/the-end-of-gcse-learning-for-life-and-work/) _2026-08-20 · Slogger · Slugger O'Toole_ Something which may have slipped under people’s radars recently is the announcement by the Northern Ireland exams board, CCEA, that a number of subjects are to be discontinued. German, Economics and Engineering are to be scrapped along with Leisure Travel and Tourism, Learning for Life and Work and Contemporary Crafts. CCEA said it had made the decision based on factors such as “candidate entry… ## [Doors of WordPress V175 Royal Hillsborough](https://wrookieschu.com/2026/08/20/doors-of-wordpress-v175-royal-hillsborough/) _2026-08-20 · wrookieschu · WrookieSchU_ Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. This week I am following on from my Royal Hillsborough post at the start of the week and showcasing a few doors from my favourite Northern Irish village. As always, let me know if you have a stand out door this week. I have... Continue Reading → ## [Culture, Identity & Inclusion in a Turbulent World – The 15th Annual D’Arcy McGee Summer School…](https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/08/19/culture-identity-inclusion-in-a-turbulent-world-the-15th-annual-darcy-mcgee-summer-school/) _2026-08-19 · Soapbox · Slugger O'Toole_ How can a new Ireland maintain and deepen its values, sustained for a century, while achieving the inclusion of unionists and immigrant communities within an all-Ireland culture? Fascinating debate and discussion are anticipated at the 2026 Darcy Magee Summer School in Carlingford when the battle against racism, xenophobia, and anti-immigration violence is examined under the timely theme of… ## [Jon Burrows and the UUP in a fix as Mike Nesbitt resigns](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/podcasts/jon-burrows-and-the-uup-in-a-fix-as-mike-nesbitt-resigns/a/160248171.html) _2026-08-19 · Belfast Telegraph - Podcasts_ The UUP’s Mike Nesbitt has resigned as health minister – with a stinging public resignation letter aimed at his UUP leader Jon BurrowsThe row is over retaining emergency general surgery at the Causeway Hospital in Coleraine. The Northern Trust had recommended its closure, despite widespread local opposition.Jon Burrows told a public meeting in Coleraine that he wouldn’t support any closure –… ## [The road to Stormont 2027: voter attitudes and election battlegrounds](https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/08/19/the-road-to-stormont-2027-voter-attitudes-and-election-battlegrounds/) _2026-08-19 · Jack Russell · Slugger O'Toole_ In a previous article, I investigated attitudes towards minorities in Northern Ireland, examining how those attitudes varied by political party support. With a double-header election to Stormont and local councils now less than 9 months away, and LucidTalk’s latest voting intention poll suggesting that allegiances may be shifting in the wake of Jeffrey Donaldson’s conviction, this article… ## [Wordless Wednesday – Tropical Glamour](https://wrookieschu.com/2026/08/19/wordless-wednesday-tropical-glamour/) _2026-08-19 · wrookieschu · WrookieSchU_ ## [AI chip start-up Etched raises $700m at $21bn valuation](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/ai-chip-start-up-etched-raises-700m-at-21bn-valuation) _2026-08-19 · Colin Ryan · Start-ups – Silicon Republic_ Etched was founded in 2022 by Gavin Uberti, Robert Wachen and Chris Zhu, and emerged from stealth in June of this year. Read more: AI chip start-up Etched raises $700m at $21bn valuation ## [Health Minister Mike Nesbitt in Shock Resignation](https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/08/19/health-minister-mike-nesbitt-in-shock-resignation/) _2026-08-19 · Slugger Team · Slugger O'Toole_ Health Minister Mike Nesbitt dramatically resigned yesterday amidst a policy clash with his party leader Jon Burrows. As per the Belfast Telegraph Confirming his departure tonight, the UUP said Mr Nesbitt “leaves a significant legacy”. His decision to quit comes amidst a clash with party leader Jon Burrows over retaining emergency general surgery (EGS) at Causeway Hospital in Coleraine, a senior… ## [‘It’s Over’: The 1994 IRA ‘ceasefire’](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/podcasts/its-over-the-1994-ira-ceasefire/a/160162875.html) _2026-08-18 · Belfast Telegraph - Podcasts_ After 25 years of what it termed ‘Armed Struggle’ and the ‘Long War’ , the Provisional IRA called a “complete cessation of military operations” on 31st August 1994. By that stage, the organisation was responsible for the deaths of 1,700 people. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Journalists Brian Rowan and Allison Morris, Former Belfast Telegraph Editor Ed Curran and historian Fearghal Mac Bhloscaidh.… ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/umLFeCXlM5fg) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [My (in)glorious rugby career](https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/08/18/my-inglorious-rugby-career/) _2026-08-18 · Frank Schnittger · Slugger O'Toole_ A big thank you to all the people here who have read and sometimes commented on my series of rugby articles here. A question everybody is (very kindly) not asking, is “what the hell qualifies me to write about rugby?” And the truth is, not very much. But I have been at it for quite a long time, and, unlike many fans, I can remember the dark days in the dim and dusky past when Ireland struggled to… ## [Supporting hard-working families through improved paternity leave and flexible working is a must, says McReynolds](http://www.allianceparty.org/supporting_hard_working_families_through_improved_paternity_leave_and_flexible_working_is_a_must_says_mcreynolds) _2026-08-18 · Chris Ogle · Latest News - Alliance Party_ East Belfast Alliance MLA, Peter McReynolds, has organised the Belfast Parent Strike for the UK's first-ever Parent Strike. Belfast's Parent Strike will take place at Belfast City Hall at 12.30pm on Thursday 27th August. ## [Gravis Robotics becomes a Swiss unicorn after $200m raise](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/gravis-robotics-becomes-unicorn-after-200m-raise-ai-automation) _2026-08-18 · Tim Barnwell · Start-ups – Silicon Republic_ EU-Startups reported that a $1bn post-money valuation is the end result of the funding round, in which Japan’s SoftBank was the sole investor. Read more: Gravis Robotics becomes a Swiss unicorn after $200m raise ## [No Ordinary End: The Fivemiletown Cattle Cull](https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/08/18/no-ordinary-end-the-fivemiletown-cattle-cull/) _2026-08-18 · Macha · Slugger O'Toole_ We had a small suckler herd on our farm when I was growing up. Some of our cows, bought as heifers when I was very young, stayed with us for many years and had names. They were docile and enjoyed a good back scratch. Daisy, rather unusually for a suckler herd, was a Friesian and the first cow I can remember. There was also Bluebell, a Belgian Blue cross, Buttercup the Charolais, Primrose, a… ## ['Almost a third of us are economically inactive': Does Northern Ireland need more workers?](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/podcasts/almost-a-third-of-us-are-economically-inactive-does-northern-ireland-need-more-workers/a/160124355.html) _2026-08-18 · Belfast Telegraph - Podcasts_ As chief executive of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, Suzanne Wylie is a woman at the top of her game, having grown the chamber into one of the best performing chambers in the UK with a strategic focus on skills, infrastructure, and trade. Under her leadership, it won British Chambers of Commerce Chamber of the Year 2024, and she remains passionate about helping Northern Ireland’s businesses… ## [Israeli national security minister advocates killing ‘30 to 40’ Gazans each night…](https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/08/17/israeli-national-security-minister-advocates-killing-30-to-40-gazans-each-night/) _2026-08-17 · Slugger Team · Slugger O'Toole_ From the FT: Israel should be killing “30 to 40” people each night in Gaza and should build Jewish settlements in the Palestinian enclave, the country’s far-right national security minister has said in an interview. Itamar Ben-Gvir, a hardline settler previously convicted of incitement to racism, made the comments on a podcast hosted by Rom Braslavski, who was taken hostage by the Palestinian… ## [Share Your World – 17/08/26](https://wrookieschu.com/2026/08/17/share-your-world-17-08-26/) _2026-08-17 · wrookieschu · WrookieSchU_ Thank you Di for this week’s questions. 1. What was your favourite TV show as a kid? I actually had many shows that I loved as a kid but I will say one that really stood out was “The Animals of Farthing Wood”. This was a very emotional and dramatic tv show, especially for children... Continue Reading → ## [The Broken Blue Line](https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/08/17/the-broken-blue-line/) _2026-08-17 · Obelisk · Slugger O'Toole_ The PSNI seem to be stuck between a rock and a hard place, don’t they? With police numbers falling and budgets squeezed year on year, they are increasingly being called upon to do more with less and, more often than not, being perceived as doing fairly badly at it. Compounding their problems, they are expected to police a post-conflict divided society wherein their support from one section of the… ## [Families search for truth over 1983 south Armagh murders](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/podcasts/families-search-for-truth-over-1983-south-armagh-murders/a/160030157.html) _2026-08-17 · Belfast Telegraph - Podcasts_ Paddy Mackin and Eamon MacMahon’s bodies were found on the morning of the 13th of July, 1983. They both had been blasted with a shotgun as close range. The murders of the 34 year olds were first blamed on INLA leaders Dominic and Mary McGlinchey. But their families don’t believe that – they believe “other republicans” were involved. They claim that an informer recruited by Captain Robert Nairac… ## [Egan condemns racist graffiti in Holywood](http://www.allianceparty.org/egan_condemns_racist_graffiti_in_holywood) _2026-08-16 · Abbie Crawford · Latest News - Alliance Party_ Alliance North Down MLA Connie Egan has condemned racist graffiti found displayed in the Seapark area of Holywood today (16 Aug). ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kRCbZkt5Gal0) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Parker delighted to see progress on car removal from River Lagan](http://www.allianceparty.org/parker_delighted_to_see_progress_on_car_removal_from_river_lagan) _2026-08-16 · Abbie Crawford · Latest News - Alliance Party_ Alliance Lisburn Councillor Nicola Parker has said she’s delighted to finally see progress on the much-called for removal of a car from the River Lagan, after liaising between council and the local Community Rescue Service (CRS) to see the process started. ## [Royal Hillsborough](https://wrookieschu.com/2026/08/16/royal-hillsborough/) _2026-08-16 · wrookieschu · WrookieSchU_ Of all the villages in Northern Ireland, Hillsborough is probably my favourite and I have plenty of reasons why. For my list of reasons, I created a previous blog to highlight them all HERE. It is a place that has always felt special to me. In fact, we loved it so much that we lived... Continue Reading → ## [McAllister condemns sectarian flag and antisocial behaviour in Derry-Londonderry](http://www.allianceparty.org/mcallister_condemns_sectarian_flag_and_antisocial_behaviour_in_derry_londonderry) _2026-08-15 · Abbie Crawford · Latest News - Alliance Party_ Alliance Policing Board spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA has condemned the erection of a sectarian flag across the street from a bonfire in the Creggan area of Derry-Londonderry, as well as the placing of flags and symbols on the pyre itself. ## [Wayne’s Word – Quiff](https://wrookieschu.com/2026/08/15/waynes-word-quiff/) _2026-08-14 · wrookieschu · WrookieSchU_ It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or just a thought that won’t leave me... Continue Reading → ## [Blair denounces failure of leadership from UFU](http://www.allianceparty.org/blair_denounces_failure_of_leadership_from_ufu) _2026-08-14 · Abbie Crawford · Latest News - Alliance Party_ Alliance AERA Spokesperson John Blair MLA has dismissed a vote of no-confidence in Minister Muir and DAERA officials by the Ulster Farmers Union as a stunt. ## [Culture war rages in the wake of Prof Jason Arday resignation](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/podcasts/culture-war-rages-in-the-wake-of-prof-jason-arday-resignation/a/159989316.html) _2026-08-14 · Belfast Telegraph - Podcasts_ UPDATE: Professor Jason Arday was found deceased in London on Friday afternoon. He was found at an address in Battersea and pronounced dead at the scene. At 37, Jason Arday became the University of Cambridge’s youngest black professor. But he found himself at the center of a plagiarism accusations which cast a shadow over his career – and thrust him into the international limelight. Parts of his… ## [Blas Finalists 2026](https://www.nigoodfood.com/blas-finalists-2026/) _2026-08-13 · Food NI · Food NI_ The finalists for the Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards have been announced, and as usual, there is a very strong showing from Food NI members. The awards are the largest blind-tasted ones on the island of Ireland and are now in their 19th year. More than 3000 entries were evaluated across 200 categories. The \[…\] The post Blas Finalists 2026 appeared first on Food NI . ## [Nvidia-backed CodeRabbit valued at $1.5bn after $143m funding round](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/nvidia-backed-coderabbit-valued-funding-round-investment) _2026-08-13 · Laura Varley · Start-ups – Silicon Republic_ CodeRabbit intends to put part of the funds towards expanding its European workforce and moving into the Asian market. Read more: Nvidia-backed CodeRabbit valued at $1.5bn after $143m funding round ## [Doors of WordPress V174 Portrush](https://wrookieschu.com/2026/08/13/doors-of-wordpress-v174-portrush/) _2026-08-13 · wrookieschu · WrookieSchU_ Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. This week I am showcasing a few doors from Portrush, Northern Ireland, which you might have read about in my previous post. This is one of my favourite places to visit when I am home and I was very pleased to find some stunning... Continue Reading → ## [Portrush, Northern Ireland](https://wrookieschu.com/2026/08/13/portrush-northern-ireland/) _2026-08-13 · wrookieschu · WrookieSchU_ Portrush is a seaside town on the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, sitting on a peninsula overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the famous Causeway Coast and is close to attractions such as the Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle and Royal Portrush Golf Club. Portrush developed into a popular holiday resort during... Continue Reading → ## [Sweden’s Lovable valued at $13.3bn with Scaleup Europe Fund backing](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/swedens-lovable-valued-at-13-3bn-with-scaleup-europe-fund-backing) _2026-08-12 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Start-ups – Silicon Republic_ Lovable now aims to expand on its product and infrastructure, and wants to hire across offices globally. Read more: Sweden’s Lovable valued at $13.3bn with Scaleup Europe Fund backing ## [Launch of draft AI Strategy an important step for Northern Ireland, says Nicholl](http://www.allianceparty.org/launch_of_draft_ai_strategy_an_important_step_for_northern_ireland_says_nicholl) _2026-08-12 · Abbie Crawford · Latest News - Alliance Party_ Alliance Economy spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA, chair of the Assembly All Party Group on AI, has welcomed the publication of the long-awaited draft AI strategy for public consultation. ## [Derry Food Pioneer Takes Stock of New Business Growth](https://www.nigoodfood.com/derry-food-pioneer-takes-stock-of-new-business-growth/) _2026-08-12 · Food NI · Food NI_ An artisan producer of natural, slow cooked stocks and bone broths inLondonderry is celebrating two major milestones for an innovation-led andhighly successful food business. A FoodNI member, Carol’s Stock Market, which was founded around 2017 byCarol Banahan, a former professional stock trader in Canada, has wonbusiness from Dunnes and Tesco Northern Ireland, two of Ireland’s \[…\] The post Derry… ## [“Simply Delicious” Taste Star Business Boost for Lough Neagh](https://www.nigoodfood.com/simply-delicious-taste-star-business-boost-for-lough-neagh/) _2026-08-12 · Food NI · Food NI_ Wild-caught smoked trout fillets from the Lough Neagh Fishermen’s Co-operativeSociety in Toomebridge, Co Antrim have earned a prestigious Great Taste StarAward from the influential Guild of Fine Foods in London. Expert food Judges in the recent UK Great Taste Awards praised Lough Neaghsmoked wild trout, sometimes known as Dollaghan, for its robust flavour, glisteningamber appearance, \[…\] The post… ## [Cocktail lovers in Remote Albania Set to Enjoy Gin from Fermanagh](https://www.nigoodfood.com/cocktail-lovers-in-remote-albania-set-to-enjoy-gin-from-fermanagh/) _2026-08-12 · Food NI · Food NI_ Cocktail lovers in one of Europe’s most remote and little-known nations will soon beenjoying premium spirits from Fermanagh’s multi-award-winning Boatyard Distillery. A FoodNI member, The distillery, founded in by industry stalwart Joe McGirr, anative of Fermanagh, on the banks of picturesque Lough Erne in 2016 is nowexporting to Albania through a designated local market distributor, \[…\] The post… ## [Bloomberg – Cognition eyes $40bn valuation in new round](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/coding-start-up-cognition-eyes-40bn-valuation-in-new-round-bloomberg-ai) _2026-08-12 · Ann O’Dea · Start-ups – Silicon Republic_ A new funding round could see the coding start-up's valuation jump by more than 50pc as its annualised revenue run rate nears $1bn. Read more: Bloomberg – Cognition eyes $40bn valuation in new round ## [Fleadh Cheoil hailed as an enormous success for Belfast](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/podcasts/fleadh-cheoil-hailed-as-an-enormous-success-for-belfast/a/159903390.html) _2026-08-12 · Belfast Telegraph - Podcasts_ Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann took over Belfast City Centre for over a week drawing huge crowds. The all-Ireland traditional Irish music competition and festival has been near universally hailed as an enormous success. It has been cited as having made a massive cultural, social, and economic impact on the city. How much money was made? What impact will it have on the Fleadh, and can any lessons be… ## [Honeyford condemns Lisburn shooting incident](http://www.allianceparty.org/honeyford_condemns_lisburn_shooting_incident) _2026-08-11 · Abbie Crawford · Latest News - Alliance Party_ Alliance Lagan Valley MLA David Honeyford has expressed condemnation following a shooting incident in Lisburn, calling it ‘appalling’. ## [IQFDA Finalists 2026](https://www.nigoodfood.com/iqfda-finalists-2026/) _2026-08-11 · Food NI · Food NI_ The 2026 finalists of the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards with plenty of placings for Food NI members. White’s Oats are among the most lauded producers with shortlistings in the Ambient Breakfast Products category for Lidl Porridge Pots With Golden Syrup, White’s Apple, Cranberry and Raspberry Granola, White’s Date and Coconut Granola and White’s \[…\] The post IQFDA Finalists 2026 appeared… ## [Lidl launches free food education programme for Northern Ireland primary schools](https://www.nigoodfood.com/lidl-launches-free-food-education-programme-for-northern-ireland-primary-schools/) _2026-08-11 · Food NI · Food NI_ Monday 10th August 2026: Lidl Northern Ireland has launched Lidl Foodies, a new free food nutrition education programme designed to help children aged 4–7 years old to build healthy eating habits and a more positive relationship with fruit and vegetables. The programme, which will be available to primary schools across Northern Ireland, has been developed \[…\] The post Lidl launches free food…