Down

This year’s Castlewellan Show takes place on Saturday 16th July and the committee are looking forward to showing off the best of local agriculture, food and rural pursuits.  Q Radio will be on site and broadcasting live with Local DJ Big O spinning the tunes and having a bit craic.  With dog agility, show jumping, cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits, pigs and home industries spread across fifty acres of Castlewellan Forest Park we are all set to offer a great day out for all the family.   The Show offers a great opportunity to enable children to get close to a range of animals with kid goats, lambs, NI Rabbit Club, alpacas as well as an array of livestock.   Visitors will get a chance to try out felt making, weaving, straw making and watch the blacksmith and cookery demonstrations.  The County Down Young Farmers are set to entertain the crowds with tug of war, tractor driving and water games.   See castlewellanshow.com for full programme.

Armagh

The Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum Armagh host a new exhibition “Der Tag”.  July the 1st cost the British Army approximately 57,000 casualties, more than any other day in their entire history.  This infamous day in The Great War, was the first day of a battle that would rage on through to November.  The Royal Irish Fusiliers 1st, 7th, 8th and 9th Battalions were part of this long campaign, fighting with the 10th Irish and 36th Ulster Divisions.  Friends were lost, memories were ingrained but often rarely talked about and families throughout Ireland paid the price of war!

Fermanagh

Take the opportunity to take part in a guided tour of one of the most fascinating areas of the Geopark on the Cuilcagh Mountain on a Guided Bus and Walking Tour this Saturday 16th July.  Visitors will be transported by bus to the newly developed Cavan Burren Park where you will learn more about this fascinating archaeological landscape.  Then, it’s back on the bus to Cuilcagh Mountain Park, where you will have an opportunity to explore the lower reaches of the mountain and find out more about this unique setting.  Light refreshments will be provided. Thus event is not suitable for children under 16 years old.  Booking is essential as places are limited.

Tyrone

Enjoy a lazy July Sunday at the Argory. Come and join the National Trust every Sunday in July for laid back tunes and relaxation. Chill in the Courtyard while the kids are entertained and feast on our summer BBQ.

Derry/Londonderry

On July 13th, 14th and 15th, members of the public will be treated to Clipper 2015-16 Race Fleet: Open Boat Tours.  People will be able to discover what life as an ocean racer is like on a personal yacht tour conducted by crew members who have competed in the unique race.  On Saturday July 16 the spectacular finale, The Voyage of Sunniva – Night of the Two Moons, which takes place at Queen’s Quay, brings together land, water, aerial performance, light, music and fireworks in a world class spectacle that will be remembered forever by all who see it.  The closing day of the festival, Sunday July 17, will feature the Clipper Race Yachts Parade of Sail.  This will be a very special event as the city bids an emotional farewell to the Clipper race yachts as they depart for their next official race start at Greencastle, Co Donegal.

Antrim

Join Colin Glen Trust  for a Gruffalo Hunt at Colin Glen Forest Park this Summer! Enjoy a story telling session of the best-selling Children’s Book before meandering through the forest on a guided forest walk from our energetic staff. Try and find the Gruffalo Pictures en route! Collect some woodland items to recycle & create a piece of artwork for  your bedroom or the fridge! On departure collect your ‘I have met the Gruffalo Certificate’.

Belfast

Augmented Reality, or AR, is the amazing new technology that superimposes computer-generated images onto our view of the real world. And this summer W5’s brand new AR exhibit is going to bring dinosaurs roaring back into your world!  Prepare yourself for an encounter with some of the most realistic 3D animated dinosaurs you can get outside of a movie theatre. Watch yourself on the big screen as you get up close and personal with a T-Rex, get approached by a pack of curious raptors or try not to get trampled by a passing Diplodocus!  State of the art technology and prehistoric creatures combine to create a dynamic new experience. An experience that puts you right at the centre of the big screen action!

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