Ulster Grocer

Renowned Irish National Hunt jockey Paul Carberry made a rapid recovery from injury to take part in this year’s Irish Grand National, with support from energy drink brand Boost. Leading energy drinks brand Boost lent its support to Paul after learning of his injuries and donated its Energy, Sport and Active products to speed Paul’s [...]

The Northern Ireland Branch of Caravan hosted its second fund-raising pub quiz on Wednesday 25th March at the Beechill Inn, Belfast. The event attracted 25 teams from across the grocery sector, who enjoyed a fabulous night of quizzing fun, raising £1,600 for the grocers’ charity.

The Ulster Grocers’ Ball celebrated its 21st birthday in grand style with The Posh Party at the Culloden Hotel on Friday 24th April. As always, Ulster Grocer’s photographer, Chris Neely, was on hand to capture the festivities amongst the many guests.

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) ran Beef Week from 23-27 March to celebrate and raise awareness of Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured beef. The beef industry plays a hugely important role within the local economy and beef processing contributed over £89.9m in 2007 and £84.0m in 2006. There are over 16,903 cattle farms [...]

Historic bikes and vintage costumes were on show alongside their modern counterparts at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall, as Coleraine & District Motor Club got on the starting grid to mark the famous North West 200’s 80th anniversary. The original race, one of Ireland’s oldest, was first run on 20th April 1929, whilst this year’s 80th anniversary [...]