Jacqueline shares her pick of what’s on this week across NI

Down

Would you like to learn how to make local Irish breads in a very relaxed atmosphere within a small group?  If so, join Tracey Jeffrey in her thatched barn, The Stables,  10 steps away from the edge of the Lough in an area of outstanding natural beauty in Killinchy, County Down. You will take home a bag of breads that you have made along with a copy of all of the recipes used. No doubt you will also have made some friends throughout the duration of the session which runs from 10.30am – 1.00pm on Saturday 19th January.

Armagh

After playing the character Mark Halpin in RTE’s long running TV soap Fair City, Dublin-born Ryan O’Shaughnessy then went on to compete in TV shows such as The Voice of Ireland, Britain’s Got Talent and The Hit.   See Ryan perform live at the Market Place Theatre this Thursday 17th January.

Fermanagh

Join Carrybridge Lakeside Lodge & Marina for Burns Night this Friday 18th January.  For only £15 per person enjoy whiskey on arrival & supper (haggis or savoury mince, neeps & tatties), and live entertainment.   Guest artists include the Ulster Scots Agency Juvenile Pipers, Erne Highland Dancers and a Ceilidh Band.   Remember to wear a touch of tartan to this Burns Supper & Dance.  For tickets contact the Carrybridge Hotel directly.

Tyrone

You can also celebrate Burns night this Friday 18th January at the Royal Hotel Cookstown.  Join the Alastair Scott Ceilidh Band in celebrating the Life of Scotland’s Greatest Poet.  Back by popular demand this Burns Night includes all the traditional elements of a Burns Night. Tickets are available from The Royal Hotel, Cookstown 028 8676 2224 or from the Alastair Scott Ceilidh Band.

Derry

The IMBOLC Festival 2019, which runs from Friday 18th January through to 16th March, features an eclectic mix of concerts, workshops, talks, visual art and films. All in a range of locations spread throughout the city – from state-of-the art concert halls and historic buildings, to churches, cafés and bars. It features some of the world’s finest musicians from Ireland, Scotland, England, Scandinavia and America, with music from a wide range of genres including Irish traditional, roots, world, folk and classical. View the full programme of events at imbolcfestival.com.

Antrim

Ireland’s No.1 Rod Stewart Tribute show “Tonight’s the Night” have been wowing audiences far and wide. A seven-piece live show complete with backing singers, Richie Lee is a very well respected frontman and knows how to connect with a live audience. See Tonight’s the Night live at the Theatre at The Mill in Newtownabbey this Saturday 19th January, for a two hour roller coaster of Rod Stewart’s greatest songs!

Belfast

This Saturday evening at the Crescent Arts Centre you can Sing-A- Long Dirty Dancing with the movie projected onto a huge screen!  There will be performers throughout show to help show you recreate those famous dance moves, as well as a FREE prop bag with everything to need to celebrate one of the best movies ever made!  They’ll be popcorn on offer and even a chance to have your snaps taken with the look-a-likes!  Fancy dress and audience participation are strongly encouraged!

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Jacqueline McGonigle