March 2026 Sephora Arrives in Belfast with a ‘Pure


Beaut’ Launch at Victoria Square here in Belfast’s Victoria Square. We know the Belfast community have been shopping with us since we launched so we’re excited to finally bring some of their favourite brands to an in-store setting for the first time.”


LOCAL treats, music and beauty buzz took place in Victoria Square marking Sephora’s long awaited Belfast opening. Sephora UK has officially opened their


doors, marking their first store of 2026 in Belfast’s Victoria Square. The beauty retailer brings Sephora’s signature mix of global beauty brands to the heart of the city highlighting the company’s ambition to expand it’s presence nationwide. Sarah Boyd,


Managing Director,


Sephora UK, said: “We’re so excited to kick off what is promising to be a busy 2026 of store openings for Sephora UK,


Julie King, Senior Asset Manager,


Commerz Real said: “Sephora’s highly anticipated arrival in Victoria Square is a milestone moment for Belfast and a powerful endorsement of the strength and appeal of Victoria Square as the city’s number one retail destination. The brand’s arrival also affirms Belfast’s role as a major retail hotspot, both on the island of Ireland and the UK.”


NI Hotel Group Celebrates 40 Year Milestone


FROM opening in 1986 to becoming a multi- award-winning family business, Mckeever Hotels celebrate their past achievements and look forward to future growth and development. Over forty years, the Group have seen successful growth with a 600 strong team spanned across seven hotels in Northern Ireland. The forty year


milestone runs alongside the Groups


introduction of their strategic plan which includes continued investment, expansion, performance and sustainability to take place over the next five years. Eugene McKeever, Founder of Mckeever Hotels said, “We’re


always focused on the future and how we build and develop our business model, but we can’t do so without reflecting on our past. This milestone simply wouldn’t have been achieved without the dedication and commitment of our best-in-class team, as well as the trust and support of our guests, partners and the communities where we are based.” To honor their 40th anniversary the McKeever family


have captured their story with a video explaining their


business journey. The group has also acknowledged their customer’s support, asking them to share their experiences with photographs and videos to be displayed in a McKeever Memory Lane.


Catherine McKeever, Chair of Community and Social


Engagement said, “Our hotels are all about people, community and connections” “Our 40th creates the opportunity to recognise this and


ensure our local communities continue to be actively involved in our celebrations.” Robin Swann MP for South Antrim has submitted an Early


Day Motion to the House of Commons to ensure the McKeever’s success is formally recorded. He said, “Reaching four decades of excellence within the Northern


Ireland hospitality sector is an excellent achievement and a testament to your vision, hard work and entrepreneurship. I wish you all continued success and growth for the future.”


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Lough Erne Resort Ranked 65th in World’s Top 100 Golf Resorts


THE Fermanagh resort is just one of four other Irish Resorts to be recognised in Golf World’s Top 100 Golf Resorts ranking The ranking position is selected by an


expert international panel who consider course quality,


overall experience. Lough Erne Resort is renowned for


courses water features and sand based construction as well as their distinctive hotel and setting. Barry McCauley, Director of Golf at


Lough Erne Resort, said: “Everyone at Lough Erne Resort is absolutely thrilled to see us climb 11 places in this ranking. This recognition is a


endorsement of the quality, condition and character of our two championship courses. “This achievement also reflects the dedication and passion of our entire team,


front-of-house, who work


all year round to deliver exceptional standards.”


from course maintenance to tirelessly


tremendous praising facilities, setting and


their golfing facilities and courses with Golf World


their golf


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