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Images of Ireland: Book Launch
Dublin based history publishers, Nonsuch Ireland have recently published a book by a Belleek native, Joe O’Loughlin, called Images of Ireland: Old Belleek Town. The launch is taking place on Thursday 25th of May at 8:00pm in Hotel Carlton, Belleek.

Images of Ireland: Old Belleek Town is a wonderful pictorial study of one of Fermanagh’s oldest and most famous towns. This book takes the reader on a journey through a town rich in history, culture and tradition. There are over 150 wonderful and varied pictures featured throughout.

The author, Joe O'Loughlin, a native of Belleek, has collected these photographs of his town over many years. As an active member of the Clogher Historical Society, Joe is a dedicated historian and is known locally for such publications as; Voices of the Donegal Corridor and The Phantom Airman.

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Belleek Charter Cruising has a new website.
As one of the top activities for tourists to Northern Ireland, it is now even easier to gather all the information you need to arrange a cruise along the Erne-Shannon waterway. Belleek Charter Cruising have launched a new website with full information on cruising in Ireland. The website boasts a unique clean image and is quick and easy to locate all the specialised information you need. Prices are given for the available cruisers and you can get a booking form direct from the site.

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Belleek Pottery Launches New Belleek Living Product Range.

Belleek Pottery has launched a contemporary range of pieces that would grace any modern home.
Targeted at much a younger consumer than Belleek's traditional customer base, Belleek Living marks  a dramatic change of design for the Fermanagh based company.
It mixes clean sensual lines with bold, sharp designs and combines glazed and matt finishes for an original look that's stylish yet practical for everyday use.
Belleek Living giftware range has 20 gorgeous items to choose from including candlesticks, candlebox, bowls, platters vases, picture frames, lamps and clocks.
This collection sits comfortably with design-led urban living but draws the skills and materials that have been the pride of Belleek for centuries.
The company has also launched a Belleek Living Casual Dining collection available in both ivory and white.

[Source: Sunday Life Newspaper 25th September 2005]