Here is Jacqueline’s pick of what’s on this St. Patrick’s Day/Mother’s Day weekend across the NI

Down

There will be fun for everyone as Banbridge District Council host their annual St Patrick’s Family Fun Day in Solitude Park on Saturday 14th March 2015. The craic kicks off at 2pm and runs until 4pm and will feature a host of performances and activities guaranteed to get you in the mood for a bit of a jig and a hoolie!

Armagh

Armagh City is a perfect destination for a short break this Saint Patrick’s Festival as the place has something to suit every taste. Visitors have a wide range of accommodation options to choose from, including high quality hotels, bed & breakfast and self-catering accommodation.  Enjoy wonderful restaurants, take in an act at The Market Place Theatre, follow the session trail across the City and enjoy the Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations as you soak up the atmosphere of Ireland’s oldest City! See www.armagh.co.uk/saintpatrick.

Fermanagh

Let’s not forget Mum this weekend! Mother’s Day at Lough Erne Resort is the perfect treat to say a huge thank you.  Enjoy a 4 Course Buffet lunch as well as a ‘Traditional Ice Cream Corner’ with cones and candy treats for kids. Prepared by Executive Head Chef Noel Mc Meel & his team means this fabulous Mothers Day Buffet Lunch is a hugely popular event so book early!

Tyrone

The Mid Ulster Sports Arena Cookstown will open its doors for the first time ever this weekend forThe Mid Ulster Model Show,  in association with Cookstown District Council, in aid of Jennifer’s Journey and Stewartstown Primary School. Thousands of people from all over Northern Ireland and beyond are set to converge on the show, running from 10am – 6pm on Saturday 14th March.

Derry/Londonderry

With free entry for anyone who can prove they are called Patrick, Shamrock Shenanigans at Springhill Moneymore is sure to be fine way to celebrate Saint Patrick. Discover the shamrock trail and enjoy craft activities, food and music from the Armagh Rhymers.  Additional charge for Shamrock Trail.

Antrim

Celebrate all things Irish at the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre this Saturday and Sunday to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Leprechauns will be lurking on the family-friendly treasure trail (find them all and win a pot of gold!). There will  also be face-painting, balloon modelling, crafts and traditional music.

Belfast

Treat your Mother to a special Afternoon Tea at Titanic Belfast in the opulent surroundings of the Titanic Suite featuring the stunning replica staircase! Live jazz music will add atmosphere to your afternoon as you dine on a delicious selection of finger sandwiches, superb cakes, sweets and freshly baked scones with clotted cream. Children’s menu also available. Guests may use the Grand Staircase & take photos.  Afternoon Tea sitting take place every twenty minutes starting from 12:20 until 16:00.  Book Online at www.TitanicBelfast.com

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