Northern Ireland

Sported Foundation were awarded a £24,861 National Lottery grant to explore the history of sport and how it plays a part in Northern Ireland's identity.

The Grand Opera House in Belfast is reopening its doors following major restoration works.

Thanks to National Lottery funding and the support of their dedicated volunteers, the Railway Preservation Society for Ireland (RPSI) have been able to preserve and bring the story of Ireland’s railways to life.

A new cycling trail will connect Belfast’s communities and tell the story of the city’s industrial and maritime past.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have been awarded a £2.69million National Lottery grant to protect and rejuvenate Castlewellan Forest Park in County Down, Northern Ireland.

Disability charity Destined Ltd are improving access to the Foyle Valley Railway Museum.

Ireland’s sole surviving Victorian public baths to be restored and opened up to the public.

The Living Past project aims to preserve the literary heritage of Seamus Heaney, and the natural heritage that inspired his works.

The historic two acre kitchen garden, nestled inside the countryside estate in County Fermanagh, will be carefully restored to its original 1930s character thanks to National Lottery funding.

100 years on, Ballymoney celebrated the Olympic marathon victory of one of its most famous sporting sons with an exhibition, public performances and workshops.