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Take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the magnificent scenery and fascinating wildlife of Strangford Lough with a Strangford Lough Boat Tour this Saturday 9th July.  See where Saint Patrick first came ashore, view landscapes used in Game of Thrones filming and hear of Viking raiders.

Armagh

The Willis Clan are a Nashville-based family band that has been featured on popular television shows and has performed at the Grand Ole Opry more than 40 times.  The band, which has roots in Irish music and dance, bluegrass and pop are set to make their much anticipated debut appearance at Armagh City Hotel on Friday 8^th July in what promises to be a remarkable show.

Fermanagh

SHARE Extravaganza is the exciting and innovative Activity Programme that runs DAILY through July & August. It is ideal for individuals, families and couples staying locally or visiting Fermanagh on Holiday.

Tyrone

The Alley Theatre Strabane Junior Open Mic Nights provide teens a platform to perform live in an intimate, friendly venue, with the promise of hearing some great young up-and-coming local talent. Hosted by Gerry Strawbridge. What better way to spend a Friday evening throughout the summer? This Friday 8th July.

Derry

The Foyle Maritime Festival 9^th to 17^th July.  Derry welcomes the Clipper 2015-16 Round The World Yacht Race to the Foyle in a major celebration packed full of land and river based activities for all the family. Highlights include concerts, maritime markets, the Clipper Race Kitchens, funfair, water sports, boat tours, arts and crafts and lots, lots more throughout the week.

Antrim

Reuniting the stars of his celebrated film of Cinderella, Kenneth Branagh directs Richard Madden and Lily James as Romeo and Juliet and Derek Jacobi as Mercutio, in Shakespeareʼs heart breaking tale of forbidden love.  See the Encore Screening from The Garrick London by Kenneth Branagh Theatre screened live  at the Theatre at the Mill this Saturday 9^th July.

Belfast

Second Chance Adult Ballet proudly presents La Bayadère – a classical ballet charity performance in aid of Alzheimer’s Society and in memory of its founder Ruth Adams, who sadly passed from the disease in 2015 this Friday evening at the Crescent Arts Centre.  Join the dancers on a journey to a world of love, magic and jealousy, and be transfixed as they prove that it’s never too late to be a ballet dancer. All proceeds go to the Alzheimer’s Society. First show: 6.15 – 7.00pm. Second show: 7.15 – 8.00pm.  Tickets are a £10.

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