Down
Northern Ireland’s McPeake have launched their debut EP ‘Gypsies in the Wood’ and are appearing at Down Arts Centre on Friday 15th September before heading back to Nashville. McPeake are a unique Irish trio that have developed a soul stirring, emotive sound that is genuine and classic yet contemporary. A band with a rare combination of tradition and innovation laced with pop lyrics and radio friendly hooks on traditional instruments. Tickets available from Down Arts Centre.
Armagh
Join puppets Wendy & Will Wonder, The Wee Wonders, this Saturday at the Market Place Theatre Armagh, for a session jam packed with singing, signing, games, stories, activities as well as craft for you to take home. Parents will enjoy participating with, and observing their wee wonder as they enter our exciting world of imaginative play and discovery. From 10.30am to 12.00pm.
Fermanagh
Fermanagh Restaurant week, 15th to 24th September is a celebration of everything delicious about Fermanagh – clear your diary & indulge in unique foodie experiences! Unique foodie experiences include, Pop Up Restaurants, Dine on Lough Erne, Bespoke Themed Menus, Meet The Producer Events – Fermanagh’s artisan producers, growers and brewers and Gourmet Food & Craft Drink Evenings. This is the perfect event for food enthusiasts with something for all tastes and budgets. For a full programme of events, please visit www.fermanaghrestaurantweek.com
Tyrone
Learn to jive at The Hub Cookstown this Saturday 16th September. This is a one day Jive Workshop with Angela Hughes. Learn the basic jive steps in a day! You will leave the workshop ready for the next dance…remember to wear loose clothing and a shoe you can turn in! 10.00am to 4.00pm. £20 includes refreshments and lunch. Places are limited to booking is essential. Call Claire on 028 8676 3398.
Derry
Carrowmena Family Fun Day & Teddy Bears Picnic takes place this Sunday 17th September at Carrowmena Activity Centre, Limavady. This extra date will include the new Teddy Bears Picnic to entertain children from 1 + years. The Day will be jam packed with fun to include Face Painting / Story Time / Bear Hospital / Bear Hunt / Inflatables and all the usual Carrowmena activities including Zipline, Archery, Maize Maize, Climbing Wall and Leap of Faith.
Antrim
Portglenone village rests along the banks of the River Bann, which has been immortalised by countless artists and writers down through the years. It is here in this idyllic setting that the 18th “Gig’n The Bann” Cross Community Music and Dance Festival will take place from the 14th – 17th September 2017. This festival has become one of the major events on the Summer Festival Calendar having built a reputation for offering a most impressive line-up of top performers spanning Traditional, Scottish and Folk Music circles. The Festival programme for will again include the usual mix of Concerts, Traditional Music Sessions and the Bard’n the Bann competition which features local writers and now in its sixth year continues to grow as an integral part of the festival. There is also the opportunity to hear world class pipe bands at the “Pipe’n the Bann” event which is usually one of the highlights of the festival.
Belfast
The Body Mind Soul Health, Well-Being & Natural Therapies Expo at the Crown Plaza this Sunday will be bringing you some of Ireland’s finest and most popular Therapists, Treatments, Holistic Retailers and Readers. There will also be Inspirational Talks & Workshops so that you can experience what the Holistic field has to offer. The Body Mind Soul Festival is a truly fantastic day of events, with something appealing for everyone.
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