Niall McKenna

Niall McKenna, chairman of the ‘A5 Enough is Enough’ campaign addressing the meeting on Tuesday night.

Department pressed for ‘update’ on A1 scheme after A5 ruling

Michelle Davis combines family life and business to showcase NI’s unique places to stay

How Belfast mum-of-five quit corporate life to put NI staycations on global map

Leaders from across Northern Ireland’s business community gathered at the Academy Restaurant, in Ulster University’s York Street campus, to celebrate 50 years of innovation, collaboration, and impact

From the first Accounting degree in 1975...NI business school hails 50 years

The Belfast High Court last week quashed an Executive decision to proceed with the A5 redevelopment on the basis that it breached Stormont's commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Appeal of court decision to quash A5 upgrade ‘being explored’

John McGrillen (left), the chief executive of Tourism NI with Paul Vaughan (right), the director of golf at Ardglass Golf Club. Mr McGrillen has predicted that the return of the Open Championship to Portrush will have a positive impact for businesses across Northern Ireland.

The Open in Portrush set to give major boost to tourism across Northern Ireland

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir MLA, is pictured with Vicky Green, President of NIHF.

Taste of Tourism summit showcases Northern Ireland’s culinary excellence

Jonny McDowell has gained an MBE for supporting local produce at delis in Belfast and Comber. He is pictured with business partner Laura Bradley in the Ormeau Road deli

Indie Fude’s Jonny McDowel gained an MBE for supporting local produce

Belfast chef and restaurateur Niall McKenna has been named in the King’s New Year Honours List

NI chef MBE honour but even prouder to have 'stayed true to what we believe in'

Niall McKenna has teamed with Safefood as part of its annual Christmas food safety campaign aimed at easing the pressure on local festive cooks

Survey shows NI home cooks stress about serving perfect turkey

NI chef and restaurant owner Niall McKenna with his debut cookbook, What's it all about?

Chef Niall McKenna on his debut cookbook, What's it all about?

Entrepreneurial chef Niall McKenna at Waterman House in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter

Chef Niall McKenna to launch new cook book

Niall McKenna of Waterman Restaurant in Belfast, and Ciaran Meyler, Wine Manager at United Wines

Beefsteak Club and Waterman House launch ‘Wine To Dine For’ event

Kate Corrigan, holding a picture of her son Nathan who was killed in a crash on the A5 in December 2001, from the Enough is Enough group outside Parliament Buildings, Stormont after their meeting with infrastructure minister John O'Dowd

Families of A5 victims meet minister to press case for road upgrade

Wine expert Raymond Gleug

Wine expert Raymond Gleug on festive tipples

Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty (centre back) with campaigners for the A5 motoway at Leinster House in Dublin. Campaigners calling for the A5 road to be upgraded have said there has been a "sea change" in public opinion on the issue, and said locals cannot tolerate more deaths. Picture date: Tuesday July 4, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story ULSTER A5. Photo credit should read: Niall Carson/PA Wire

A5 campaigners say there has been a 'sea change' in favour of road upgrade

Edo Spanish tapas restaurant on Belfast's Upper Queen Street has been awarded a BIb Gourmand by the Michelin Guide 2023

Edo and Waterman voted as top eateries serving value for money by Michelin Guide
Edō, a modern Spanish tapas restaurant in Upper Queen Street, and the ‘buzzy’ Waterman Restaurant in the Cathedral Quarter have both received Bib Gourmands
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Entrepreneurial chef Niall McKenna of Waterman House in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter

Niall’s Waterman in Belfast now a Michelin favourite new eatery

Neighbourhood Café, one of Belfast’s most iconic coffee shops, has reopened in a new location following the devastating fire at its old premises in Cathedral Buildings earlier this year

Belfast’s Neighbourhood Café reopens after devastating Cathedral Buildings fire

Award-winning chef Niall McKenna opens new restaurant Waterman

Chef Niall McKenna opens new Waterman Restaurant in Belfast

An Occasional Tipple With Raymond Gleug

Countdown on for eggs, coffee and wine

Stephen McQuoid Ireland director at Radius Connect and Deli Lites’ logistics manager Niall McKenna

Deli Lites extends its digital reach in new five-year plan for growth

Chef Niall McKenna at Waterman House Cookery School

Chef Niall McKenna gets fired up for opening of new Waterman House Cookery Schoo...

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James Street South group to open CQ cookery school

Court

Supervisor defrauded top Belfast restaurant of Â£8,000

Chef Niall McKenna with apprentices Cathal OKane and Jack Kerr

Apprentice scheme tackles skillls issue

Niall McKenna with Gavin Campbell of sponsors Barclays, centre, and Forum chairman Adrian Allen

Chef launches IoD Young Directors Forum

Professor Nial McKenna pictured in The Academy, the University of Ulsters teaching restaurant with students Callum Irwin and Laura Henning

Chef McKenna goes back to school with Ulster Universit
Ulster University has appointed leading Belfast chef, restaurateur, and business owner, Niall McKenna as a Visiting Professor for a four-year period.
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Kelan McMichael from Bull and Ram, Finola Guinnane from Tourism NI, Ian Orr of Browns Restaurant and Ardtara House and Niall McKenna of James Street South
proudly unveil the winning dish.

'Born and braised' named NI's new signature dish

Niall McKenna with Michele Shirlow, left, and Anne McMullan of Visit Belfast

London set for a taste of Belfast

News Letter Lifewstyle Ulster fry pic.
Picture Gavan Caldwell

An Ulster Fry was the perfect way to kick-start Year of Food and Drink

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