Belfast
Americannoun
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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The MV Odyssey set off two years ago from Belfast, urging people to “make the Odyssey your permanent home,” with the price of a suite for the lifetime of the vessel starting around $230,000.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
McCusker founded a soup kitchen in north Belfast in 2017 and regularly campaigns on issues regarding homelessness, poverty and addiction.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Its initial departure from Belfast was delayed by several months because of repairs on the ship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
The Odyssey, owned by Florida-based Villa Vie Residences, first set sail from Belfast, Northern Ireland, in October 2024 and stopped in more than 60 countries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
He returned to Belfast, which erupted all around him.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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