"But, it's probably more than the majority of people can cope with, to think about Christmas in the middle of summertime." For one of Belfast's more venerable establishments, the Europa Hotel ...

The story of this remarkable hotel is the story of Belfast itself ... 1991 and May 1993 almost finished off the Europa. Between the Christmas bomb in 1991, and the sale of the hotel in 1993 ...

The 79-year-old is appearing at the NI Lord's Taverners' 25th anniversary lunch at the Europa Hotel today. It was in Belfast 45 years ... Sam Goldblatt said: "Our Christmas lunch is our main ...

Christmas markets, street animation, pantos and a generous sprinkling of fairy dust – Belfast is truly getting into the festive Christmas spirit. This compact city has something for everyone ...