Jacqueline shares her pick of what’s on this Mother’s Day weekend
Antrim
This Mother’s Day, treat her to a 3 course Sunday feast at The Rabbit, served from 12pm – 5.30pm. Every mum will be welcomed with a special gift, because she deserves nothing less.
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Armagh
Storytelling, Fiddles and Stew at the Charlemont Arms Hotel is a charming event that combines the spoken word, good music and tasty food, all things Ireland is synonymous with. The Seancaithe (the Aged) and Scéalaí (the Narrator) were the bearers of Irish traditional stories. Important characters in Ireland’s cultural past, they passed the old stories down through the generations.
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Belfast
Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents… A new production of Miss Saigon at the Grand Opera House, as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn. The soaring score features hit songs including; The Heat is On in Saigon, The Movie in My Mind, Last Night of the World and The American Dream.
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Down
Terry McHugh returns to Portico Ards with hilarious stories of childhood, parenthood & his expensive Lego obsession. Don’t miss this new Tour!
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Fermanagh
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a memorable lunch in the elegant surroundings of Corick House Hotel & Spa, where timeless charm meets warm hospitality.
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Derry/Londonderry
Join Heaney Home Place for Room to Rhyme! This is our weekly half hour session for parents and children aged 0-4. Little ones will get the opportunity to interact with others, develop listening and language skills, and have fun!
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Tyrone
Create a unique photo holder that can be gifted this Mother’s Day at Ranfurly House Dungannon. In this fun and creative one-hour workshop, ‘Claytastic Kids’ will guide participants through the art of 3D modelling, rolling, stretching, and colour mixing. This workshop suitable for ages 6+. All materials supplied. Children will take home their own beautiful creation at the end of the workshop.
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Culture Club – Island Arts Centre. Start the weekend with creativity. Activities to encourage children to express themselves in a supportive, nurturing environment and have fun and make new friends along the way!
Valentine’s Dinner at The Rabbit Hotel and Retreat. Begin with a cocktail on arrival before easing into a beautifully crafted five course menu. Starting with an amuse bouche, moving through thoughtful starters and a main designed to impress. And if sharing is your thing, the Chateaubriand is the perfect centrepiece.
Ale by Rail! The first train of the year for this popular event. The bar does a mid week discount (10% or so). Now that the new rail station is open the travel is not so convoluted as when the station was being built and traffic diversions were a pain!
Expect bigger and brighter lights, more exciting sites and four additional nights.
Discover a beautiful selection of handcrafted gifts and artwork made by over 20 talented local artists and crafters at Made in AND : Pop Up Christmas Shop!
MAMMA MIA! World-class, International Tribute to ABBA – The Bjorn Identity, return to Theatre at The Mill to thank ABBA for the music.
Enjoy a day out on the train with Ale by Rail! A hearty lunch overlooking the Belfast Lough and the Norman Castle while sipping some pints of cask ale and enjoying a relaxed chat. A last pint in the Crown Bar, Belfast, before heading home.
Celebrate the wonderful women in your life with a delightful Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea in Galgorm’s iconic Conservatory. Available on Friday 28 March and Saturday 29 March.