About Forefront Magazine

Celebrating the voices, culture and spirit of Northern Ireland

Our Mission

Forefront Magazine exists to tell the stories that matter to Northern Ireland – the tales of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, the investigations that hold power to account, the humour that keeps us going, and the celebrations of what makes our corner of the world special.

In a world of fleeting digital content, we believe in the power of the printed word and the lasting impact of a well-told story. Every issue is crafted with care, attention and respect for our readers and the stories we tell.

What We Do

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True Stories

Real voices from across Northern Ireland sharing experiences that inspire, challenge and entertain

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Investigations

In-depth reporting on issues affecting our communities, holding power to account

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Humour & Heart

The lighter side of Northern Irish life, celebrating our unique wit and resilience

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Competitions

Regular prizes celebrating the best of Northern Ireland, from weekend breaks to local experiences

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Your Voice

A platform for readers to share stories, photos and letters – this is your magazine

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Global Connection

Connecting Northern Ireland’s worldwide diaspora with home through shared stories

Meet the Team

Sarah Thompson

Editor

Sarah brings 15 years of journalism experience to Forefront, having worked with local newspapers across Northern Ireland. She’s passionate about giving voice to untold stories and supporting community journalism.

Michael O’Brien

Senior Writer

Michael specialises in investigative journalism and has a knack for finding stories that matter. His work has been recognised by the Northern Ireland Media Awards for community reporting.

Emma Patterson

Community Editor

Emma manages our reader submissions and community engagement. She’s the friendly voice you’ll hear when you submit your stories and photos to Forefront.

Our Story

Why Forefront?

Forefront Magazine was born from a simple observation: Northern Ireland is full of remarkable people doing remarkable things, but too often their stories go untold. In pubs, community centres, and living rooms across the country, there are tales of resilience, humour, innovation and heart that deserve a wider audience.

We believe that by sharing these stories, we can help build understanding, celebrate our shared culture, and maybe even inspire others to make a difference in their own communities.

Bi-Monthly Publication

Published every two months, each issue of Forefront is carefully curated to bring you the best mix of stories, investigations, humour and competitions. We take time to research, fact-check and craft each article to ensure it meets our high standards.

Community-Driven

Many of our best stories come from readers like you. Whether it’s a profile of a local hero, a piece of forgotten history, or a funny observation about daily life, we want to hear from you. Forefront is your magazine, your platform, your voice.

Issues per year

15,000+

Readers across NI

100+

Stories published

Our Values

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Integrity

We tell the truth, verify our facts, and correct our mistakes. Trust is everything in journalism.

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Authenticity

We let real voices speak in their own words. No sensationalism, no artificial controversy.

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Respect

We treat everyone with respect, from interview subjects to readers to competitors.

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Growth

We support emerging writers and celebrate the growth of our communities.

Get Involved

Forefront Magazine belongs to the Northern Ireland community. Here’s how you can be part of it:

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