Belfast
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noun
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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)
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a district of W Northern Ireland, in Co Antrim and Co Down. Pop: 271 596 (2003 est). Area: 115 sq km (44 sq miles)
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For centuries the city has been the site of violent conflict between Protestant and Roman Catholic residents.
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Belfast is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city for the all-Ireland music and dance festival, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which begins on Sunday.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
He said that data is used in research at Queen's University Belfast and the Ulster University which affects cancer treatment across the world.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
"I think over the last 10 years things have improved substantially for women like Lynette and I'm optimistic about the future," said Stuart McIntosh, a professor of surgical oncology at Queen's University Belfast.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Lynn Millar, co-chairperson of Belfast Pride, said about 8,000 people were taking part in this year's parade.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
“All the good boxers have names. There’s Napoleon, the Belfast Spider, the Fighting Blacksmith, the Trojan Giant, and His Fistic Holiness. The last one’s my favorite. I wish I’d thought of it.”
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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