Spirit of Scotland Pipe Band @ UK Championships Belfast 2016
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Traveling to Belfast Northern Ireland from South Wales: Christmas market and Belfast City Hall
Hello guys sharing my travel to belfast to see my family and a friend
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Belfast (/ˈbɛlfɑːst/ BEL-fahst; from Irish: Béal Feirste, meaning mouth of the sand-bank ford,[11] Irish pronunciation: [bʲeːlˠ ˈfʲɛɾˠ(ə)ʃtʲə]) is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast of Northern Ireland. It is the 12th-largest city in the United Kingdom[12] and the second-largest on the island of Ireland. It had a population of 333,871 as of 2015.[2] Belfast suffered greatly in the Troubles: in the 1970s and 1980s it was reported to be one of the world's most dangerous cities,[13] with a homicide rate around 31 per 100,000.[14]
Spirit of Scotland takes its first drumming championship in Belfast
This is Spirit of Scotland Pipe Band under Pipe Major Roderick MacLeod playing in the UK Pipe Band Championships held at Stormont, in Belfast, on Saturday 11 June 2016.
The band was placed fourth overall, but the band's drum corps under Leading Drummer Jim Kilpatrick MBE won the drumming championship.
The band's MSR comprised:
March: The Highland Wedding [attrib. Donald Cameron (1811 - 1868)]
Strathspey: Dora MacLeod [Peter MacLeod Jr (1916 - 1972)]
Reel: John Morrison of Assynt House [Peter R. MacLeod (1878 - 1965)]
Queen pays tribute to Belfast spirit
Belfast should be an example to the world of people overcoming differences, the Queen has said.
In a speech at the City Hall, the Queen said she and the Duke of Edinburgh were seeing first-hand how people in Northern Ireland are working together for the common good.
I know there are many challenges ahead and peacemaking is not always an easy task, she said.
But you have come this far by turning the impossible into the possible; and, as you face the future and difficulties that may appear insurmountable, always remember that the thoughts and prayers of millions, including my own, are with you.
The Queen added: The world yearns for examples of positive transformation and of people overcoming differences.
I hope and believe that Belfast will continue to be one such living example, and I want to thank you - all of you - from every part of this city for the hard work and dedication which you and your families have given to help reshape the city of Belfast and the lives of all the people who live here.
The Queen gave the short speech at a special banquet in her honour after visiting Crumlin Road Gaol with Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness - both of whom spent time in the cells in the 1970s or '80s.
She also visited the sets at the Titanic studios, where the global television hit Game Of Thrones is filmed.
It is the first time for almost 50 years that the Queen has been in City Hall.
She was warmly welcomed by hundreds of well-wishers outside while a tight security cordon was in place right around the city centre.
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The best of Belfast! Discover Northern Ireland’s Capital!
Belfast is one of Europe’s most exciting cities, from being the birthplace of Titanic, its turbulent history and legendary nightlife and landmarks to a phenomenal Titanic history. There’s a palpable buzz and a fantastic line up of things to see and do!
This vlog story features some of Belfast’s great things to do and interesting places to visit. We’ve been to most parts but it’s the vibe that keeps you going in Belfast. It was Christmas time when we went, wet and cold that these circumstances did not dampen our spirits, we even enjoyed our experience! Belfast is a place where history meets excitement!
Come join us as we discover Belfast and be inspired to make it as part of your travel dream list!
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Dragonforce Live - My Spirit Will Go On - Belfast Mandela Hall 11/10/08 [High Quality]
SEE BELOW FOR SETLIST AND LINKS!
Live from the Mandela Hall in Belfast on 11 October 2008 - Turisas and Dragonforce. [Watch in High Quality!]
The 9th song of the evening by Dragonforce - My Spirit Will Go On (For all of eternity!)
===Dragonforce Setlist===
01. Heroes of Our Time -
02. Operation Ground and Pound -
03. Reasons to Live -
04. Fury of the Storm -
05. Revolution Deathsquad -
06. Vadim and Fred Solo -
07. Soldiers of the Wasteland -
08. The Last Journey Home -
09. My Spirit Will Go On -
10. Free Beer! -
11. The Valley of the Damned -
12. Wall of Death -
13. Through the Fire and the Flames -
Pretty high quality even compressed for YouTube, apologies for not being totally still, but it's not easy standing holding a video camera for an entire concert with people moving around you!
ENJOY!
Be sure to check out my Turisas vids as well, as they were supporting Dragonforce and played wonderfully too!
=====Turisas Setlist=====
01. Battle Metal -
02. One More -
03. Court of Jarisleif -
04. Dark Age History -
05. Rasputin -
06. To Holmgard and Beyond -
Legal stuff: All credit goes to Turisas and Dragonforce - These videos are from their live performances, and in no way am I claiming the music to be my own etc. Buy their albums, totally awesome!
Northern Ireland fans singing their hearts on a bike tour of Belfast
Northern Ireland fans tour Belfast on the Wee Toast Tours bike while singing the George Best version of Spirit In The Sky ahead of the Euro 2016 qualifier against Romania
The Merchant Hotel Video : Hotel Review and Videos : Belfast, United Kingdom
The Merchant Hotel Video : Hotel Review and Videos : Belfast, United Kingdom
Excellent romantic hotel. Spacious rooms and great hotel buildings. Impressive bathroom.
Prices for the The Merchant Hotel start from $ 192. The The Merchant Hotel was given 9.3 out of 10 points, the rate is made by 449 guests reviews.
The The Merchant Hotel advantages are: service, location, wellness area, bar and beverages, amenities, room, breakfast, food and value for money.
Check-in from 15:00 , check-out prior to 12:00
TV, Air conditioning, Coffee/Tea, Safe box, Bathrobes, Hairdryer.
Parking, 24 hours Front Desk Service, Restaurant/cafe, Bar, Business centre, Gym, Spa, Laundry service, Concierge service.
Hotel adress: 16 Skipper Street, Belfast, United Kingdom
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Spirit of Belfast, 'Onion Rings', Sculpture, Angry Rant
What a waste of space!
In my view, if this is art and if this piece of curved shiny metal has any connection whatsoever with Belfast, past or present, then the Emperor definitely has new clothes.
This is the 'Spirit of Belfast' Sculpture renamed by disenchanted locals as the Onion Rings. It sits dominating historic Cornmarket. It replaces a popular mmeting place, traditional, Victorian bandstand that had stood on this spot for decades.
Who asked for this? -The public were not consulted.
Who paid for this to be bought and erected? -Belfast City Council.
How much did they spend on this? -Probably well over £200,000.
How much would you get for scrap? -Probably a few £100
In my view it is a monstrosity that has no place right at the heart of our city centre. Get rid of it now whatever the lost money. Where is that old bandstand?
Read the Gail Walker Belfast Telegraph artcle on this -September 29 2009 'Why the real spirit of city's Cornmarket is lost forever.'
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These are the 'arty high brows' that brought us the Onion Rings with public money of course. Naturally they know what is best for us all.
representatives from DSD, Belfast City Council, The Planning Service, Multi Development, EDAW, Chamber of Trade and Commerce, Belfast City Centre Management, Arts Council NI and the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure”
Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards - part one - Belfast Telegraph TV
Belfast Telegraph TV video report on the Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards 2009 organised by the Sunday Life newspaper and sponsored by flybe. Filmed and edited by Gary Grattan
UK: NORTHERN IRELAND: US PRESIDENT CLINTON BELFAST VISIT
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The first U-S President ever to visit Northern Ireland touched down in a chilly Belfast morning on Thursday, for a trip expected to give further impetus to the Northern Ireland peace process.
After his visit to London on Wednesday President Clinton continued to praise the agreement reached between the British and Irish governments.
But he also used a keynote speech at a factory in Belfast to hint that the I-R-A's political wing, Sinn Fein, should not be blocked from peace talks - a message underlined by a later meeting with the party's leader Gerry Adams.
As Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton left Air Force One they were greeted by Britain's Cabinet level minister responsible for Northern Ireland - Sir Patrick Mayhew.
Clinton's first official engagement was his keynote speech at a factory, but he made a surprise stop to meet the people of the fiercely pro-British Shankhill Road.
Security was intense as the president visited a small grocery shop and shook hands with some of the hundreds of people lining the road.
The Shankhill Road was the site of a number of shootings and bombings during the conflict between the mainly-Catholic pro-Republican I-R-A and pro-British Unionists.
Clinton then went on to the Mackie Metal factory, situated close to the peace line - a wall which separates nationalist West and unionist East Belfast.
Clinton was given a rousing reception as he entered the factory.
The company - which dates back to the 1840's - was once known for exclusively employing Protestants, but now has a mixed workforce and prides itself as a model of sectarian relations.
Among the audience were 200 children from local schools who had all written letters to the U-S President.
Two of them - David Sterrett, a 10-year-old Protestant, and Catherine Hamill, a 9-year-old Roman Catholic, read their letters aloud.
SOUNDBITE:
My name is Catherine Hamill. My daddy works as an assistant at Stewarts' warehouse. I live in Belfast. I love where I live. My first daddy died in the troubles - it was the saddest day of my life. I still think of him. Now it is nice and peaceful. I like having peace and quiet for a change instead of people shooting and killing. My Christmas wish is that peace and love will last in Ireland forever. Please have a safe journey back to America. I hope you enjoy your visit to Ireland.
SUPER CAPTION: Catherine Hamill, schoolgirl
The most powerful man in the world was clearly moved.
SOUNDBITE:
This is one of those occasion where I fell that all that needs to be said has already been said.
SUPER CAPTION: Bill Clinton, U-S President
President Clinton reminded the audience that the main beneficiaries of peace were such children.
SOUNDBITE:
For 25 years now the history of Northern Ireland has been written in the blood of children and their parents. The ceasefire turned the page on that history it must not be allowed to turn back.
SUPER CAPTION: Bill Clinton, U-S President
Clinton cited the progress of peace and reconciliation throughout the world, from South Africa and Haiti to Bosnia and the Middle East.
The most controversial note of the speech came when he appeared to endorse the participation of Sinn Fein in peace talks - a move which has so far been blocked by the British government.
Sinn Fein supports the ceasefire but Britain has said I-R-A weapons must be surrendered for Sinn Fein to be allowed in round table talks.
SOUNDBITE:
Those who do show the courage to break with the past are entitled to their stake in the future.
SUPER CAPTION: Bill Clinton, U-S President
Concluding by asking the people to take part in the Christmas spirit of goodwill he then moved into the crowd, shaking hands with the workers.
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Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards - part two - Belfast Telegraph TV
Belfast Telegraph TV video report of the Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards 2009 organised by the Sunday Life newspaper and sponsored by flybe. Filmed and edited by Gary Grattan
St Laurence O'Toole at the 2016 UK Championships in Belfast
This is St Laurence O'Toole Pipe Band from Dublin playing in the Grade One Competition held by The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association and Belfast City Council in the Stormont Estate.
The band, under Pipe Major Alen Tulley is playing the following March, Strathspey and Reel set:
March: Lord Alexander Kennedy [James Honeyman, c. 1850 - c. 1890]
Strathspey: Atholl Cummers [traditional]
Reel: Mrs MacPherson of Inveran [George S McLennan (1883 - 1929)]
The band is named after St Laurence O'Toole who was Archbishop of Dublin in the 12th century, and is the patron saint of Dublin.
UK: NORTHERN IRELAND: US PRESIDENT CLINTON BELFAST VISIT UPDATE
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Bill Clinton's visit to Belfast culminated with a celebration outside the City Hall.
The President switched on the city's festive lights in front of a huge Christmas tree donated to Belfast by the city of Nashville, Tennessee.
Thousands of people crammed into the city streets and cheered as the President wished them a peaceful Christmas.
Belfast City Hall -- scene of countless demonstrations in the past 26 years of the so-called 'Troubles'.
A huge banner saying 'Belfast says no' once hung across the front of the building but tonight Belfast said 'yes' to Bill Clinton and to peace.
Belfast-born singer Van Morrison got the crowd in the mood -- there had been rumours that the American President might join him on the saxophone, but they remained only rumours.
The 45 foot (nine metre) Christmas tree in front of the city hall was donated by the American city of Nashville -- a gift to the people of Belfast.
President Clinton had earlier spent the day amongst the city's residents -- walking along both the mostly-Catholic Falls Road and the mostly Protestant Shankill Road.
Peace negotiators hope that Clinton's presence, and his appeals to both sides of the deeply divided province, would speed the peace process forward.
In the run-up to his visit the paramilitary cease-fires -- which have lasted more than a year -- have been looking dangerously fragile.
Belfast's Lord Mayor, led the welcoming celebrations
SOUNDBITE: (English)
Ladies and Gentlemen we are delighted to welcome the President of the United States and the First Lady to Belfast.
SUPER CAPTION: Eric Smith, Lord Mayor of Belfast
The whole crowd joined in the countdown to the moment when President Clinton and two local schoolchildren hit the switch that turned on the city lights.
Clinton continued the theme of his visit in his address -- the need for peace and reconciliation.
And the people of this religious province even forgave him for misquoting the Bible at the end of his message.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
As I look down these beautiful streets, I think how wonderful it will be for people to do their holiday shopping without worry of searches or bombs, to visit loved ones on the other side of the border without the burden of checkpoints or roadblocks. To enjoy these magnificent Christmas lights without any fear of violence. Peace has brought real change to your lives. (Cutaway) I leave you with these thoughts. May the Christmas Spirit of peace and goodwill flourish and grow in you. May you remember the words of the Lord Mayor - this is Christmas, we celebrate the world in a new way because of the birth of Emmanuel, God with us. And when God was with us, he said no words more important than these. 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall inherit the earth. Merry Christmas and God bless you all.
SUPER CAPTION: Bill Clinton, U-S President
Jesus actually said that the peace-makers are the children of God - it would have been just as apt on this day of celebration.
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Spirit Of Discovery cruise ship arrival into Belfast
Filmed with a GH5 and 14 - 140 lense.They are an impressive sight and being able to get this close to them is amazing.
NORTHERN IRELAND: PRESIDENT CLINTON'S FINAL DAY IN BELFAST
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Bill Clinton - on his ground-breaking visit to Belfast - received a tumultuous welcome when he switched on the city's Christmas lights.
Thousands of people cheered as the President wished them a peaceful Christmas from under a huge Christmas tree - donated to Belfast by its sister city of Nashville, Tennessee.
Later Clinton addressed a gathering of Northern Ireland's politicians, business and civic leaders and encouraged them to build peace at the grass-roots.
Belfast City Hall -- scene of countless demonstrations in the past 26 years of the so- called 'Troubles'.
A huge banner saying 'Belfast says no' once hung across the front of the building but tonight Belfast said 'yes' to Bill Clinton and to peace.
Belfast-born singer Van Morrison got the crowd in the mood -- there had been rumours that the American President might join him on the saxophone, but they remained only rumours.
The 45 foot (nine metre) Christmas tree in front of the city hall was donated by the American city of Nashville -- a gift to the people of Belfast.
President Clinton had earlier spent the day amongst the city's residents -- walking along both the mostly-Catholic Falls Road and the mainly Protestant Shankill Road.
Peace negotiators hope that Clinton's presence, and his appeals to both sides of the deeply divided province, would speed the peace process forward.
In the run-up to his visit the paramilitary cease-fires -- which have lasted more than a year -- have been looking dangerously fragile.
Belfast's Lord Mayor, led the welcoming celebrations
The whole crowd joined in the countdown to the moment when President Clinton and two local schoolchildren hit the switch that turned on the city lights.
Clinton continued the theme of his visit in his address -- the need for peace and reconciliation.
And the people of this religious province even forgave him for misquoting the Bible at the end of his message.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
As I look down these beautiful streets, I think how wonderful it will be for people to do their holiday shopping without worry of searches or bombs, to visit loved ones on the other side of the border without the burden of checkpoints or roadblocks. To enjoy these magnificent Christmas lights without any fear of violence. Peace has brought real change to your lives. (Cutaway) I leave you with these thoughts. May the Christmas Spirit of peace and goodwill flourish and grow in you. May you remember the words of the Lord Mayor - this is Christmas, we celebrate the world in a new way because of the birth of Emmanuel, God with us. And when God was with us, he said no words more important than these. 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall inherit the earth. Merry Christmas and God bless you all.
SUPER CAPTION: Bill Clinton, U-S President
Jesus actually said that the peace-makers are the children of God - it would have been just as apt on this day of celebration.
After dinner, Clinton moved down the road to Belfast's prestigious Queen's University.
There he meet a specially invited audience of Northern Ireland's civic leaders - from all parts of the province's political and religious spectrum.
Introduced by British Northern Ireland minister, Sir Patrick Mayhew, the President told the assembled audience that peace couldn't be made by leaders, it has to come from the people.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
SUPER CAPTION: Bill Clinton, U-S President
As the first U.S. president to visit Northern Ireland Clinton has become an active catalyst in the peace process.
He went all-out to persuade Protestant unionists and Catholic nationalists to find common cause.
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Belfast Belfast by Crubeen
Words and music by Jim Sherry. Rostrevor. This song derives from the troubles in the North of Ireland, around the City of Belfast.
BELFAST, BELFAST
What care I for the silvery moonlight
Or the leaping bubbling brook?
What care I for the stars above me.
Or the song birds senseless rhyme?
Black smoke rolling. red fires burning
There will be no rest tonight
Through the dawning. tears and sorrow
I have watched your night of pain.
Belfast. Belfast where is your laughter?
Can't you see what England's done?
The Gael won't leave you nor deceive you
But will grieve for your lost charms.
White faced Fenians on moonbeams marching
Silver halos round their heads
Your proud City hails and mourns you
Snow white lilies in Her arms.
Patricia waits in God's bright Heaven
Listening to her Brother's cry
From the ghettos, through dark prisons
Spirit of Ireland will never die.
Belfast. Belfast where is your laughter?
Can't you see what England's done?
The Gael won't leave you nor deceive you
But will grieve for your lost charms.
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From the album The Eagle's Whistle
Crubeen formerly known as The Longkesh Ramblers
Benny McKay: bodhran and Vocal
Eddie Ruddy: Flute, Whistle, and Concertina
Barney Gribben: Banjo, mandolin, Concertina and Harmonica
Tommy Hollywood: Guitar, mandolinand Vocal
Paddy Clerkin: vocals, guitar, double bass, five string banjo
John Waterson: fiddle, viola, dulcimer
Billy Fegan: tin whistle, Harmonica and Vocal
Spirit of Scotland Pipe Band's 2016 debut at the Paisley British Championships
This is Spirit of Scotland Pipe Band making a welcome return to the Pipe Band Championships. The band is playing under Pipe Major Roderick MacLeod and Leading Drummer Jim Kilpatrick. The band last competed in 2008 when it was formed to compete the World Pipe Band Championships.
The band is playing the following medley:
The Staloch Turkeys, The 9/8 Jig, Jimmy Ward's Jig, Inisheer, Miss Robertson of Greshornish, The Spirits of Old Pulteney, Dr Alisdair MacKenzie, Tha'm Buntata Mor, We're a case, the bunch of us, Sleepy Maggie.
Conditions were far from satisfactory. The band had to compete with what seemed like continual intrusive loudspeaker announcements from an adjacent competition ring, the noise from two aeroplanes taking off during the performance from the nearby International Airport and a viciously heavy shower of rain which started as the band marched to the arena.
Kabosh Belfast By Moonlight
This ritualistic drama charts the history of an ever changing city of Belfast, giving voice to the forgotten, celebrating personal endurance and presenting a refrain for Béal Feirste.
On a full moon, 6 spirits reflecting the rich past of Belfast, rise from their graves to tell their stories in St. George's Church.
Kabosh brings you the world premiere of a new play by Carlo Gébler with original music by Neil Martin, performed in the historical setting of St. George's Church as part of its bicentenary celebrations.
Belfast By Moonlight will run from Friday 18th until Thursday 31st October
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Nirvana - The King's Hall, Belfast, United Kingdom (06-22-1992)
06-22-1992 - The King's Hall, Belfast, United Kingdom