Month: February 2019

Daoirí Farrell at Bangor Castle!

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The next concert in the series of Music In The Chamber concerts at Bangor Castle, is taking place on Thursday 21 March and will feature the Irish folk sensation Daoirí Farrell.

Dublin-born traditional singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell worked as an electrician, until a Christy Moore performance on Irish TV inspired him to down tools. The trade’s loss has been our gain, with Daoirí quickly becoming one of the biggest names in Irish folk and one of most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years.

Six months after the release of ‘True Born Irishman’ in 2016 Daoirí had picked up two prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for Best Newcomer and Best Traditional Track, and also performed live at the awards ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

He has since toured Australia, Canada, Denmark and Belgium, featured at the likes of Festival Interceltique Lorient, Shetland Folk Festival and Cambridge Folk Festival, and toured alongside the Transatlantic Sessions project. 

He is a musician championed by the likes of Christy Moore and has been described by Donal Lunny as; “one of the most important traditional singers to emerge in the last decade.”

Just last week, Daoirí launched his third album ‘A Lifetime of Happiness.’ In his own words ‘This is my third solo album and it feels different, somehow more grown up. That for me is partly down to the song choice. Each song was very carefully chosen and each is beautiful in its own way. I really enjoyed the process of searching each one out and arranging them all.  And I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to have recorded it with some of my favourite musicians.’

The Bangor Castle date is part of a five-venue Northern Ireland tour presented by Moving on Music and supported by The Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

Tickets cost £12 and are on sale now at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ardsandnorthdown.

Tickets can also be purchased from North Down Museum or any of Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Visitor Information Centres.

World-class musicians return to Derry for 10th anniversary celebrations of Walled City Music Festival

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Cathal Breslin
Cathal Breslin

The Walled City Music Festival has announced a stunning line-up of world-class musicians for this, its 10th anniversary, taking place from 7 to 10 March. The north-west’s premier classical music festival, which will take place in the Guildhall, the Great Hall Magee and Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, will feature return appearances by some of the outstanding performers from the festival’s first decade, including Dimitry Sitkovetsky (violin), Kirill Troussov (violin), Sylvain Blassel (harp) and Jeffrey Zeigler (cello). Artistic Director of the festival, Derry-born Cathal Breslin, will perform in all four of the concerts, both as a soloist and with his Trio Festivale, which also features fellow Artistic Director Sabrina Hu (flute) and Gerald Peregrine (cello).

In addition to the impressive concert series, the festival will run an extensive outreach programme in primary schools throughout Derry and the surrounding area. These highly interactive workshops will include a performance of a new commission by Joe Csibi based on the tale of The Children of Lir, incorporating well-known excerpts from classical and Irish music repertoire.

The festival’s opening concert in Magee will herald the imminent arrival of spring with Beethoven’s ever popular Spring Sonata, Spiegel im Spiegel by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt and masterpieces by Debussy and Ravel. This is followed on Friday by a chamber recital in the Guildhall focusing on the wild and romantic side of classical repertoire, with works by Liszt, Bartók, Wagner and Sarasate.

Saturday sees a double-bill of UK premieres written in the past year. Ian Wilson’s The Great Hunger, commissioned for Trio Festivale, takes as its starting point the epic poem by Patrick Kavanagh and complements the exhibition of Great Hunger artworks running at Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin. This concert also features Jeffrey Zeigler, one of the world’s foremost contemporary cellists and a former member of the renowned Kronos Quartet, who returns to the festival with a trio of works from the cutting edge of New York’s new music scene.

The 2019 Walled City Music Festival comes to a rousing conclusion with a return visit by the Ulster Orchestra, performing with the festival’s guest artists in an evening of overtures, concertos and solo works, ranging from Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp to the richly romantic music of Tchaikovsky’s Concertos for Violin and Piano. Conducted by the orchestra’s former Principal Conductor Dmitry Sitkovetsky, and showcasing some of classical music’s most iconic repertoire, this concert promises an experience to remember.

The Walled City Music Festival will take place from 7 to 10 March and tickets are now available via the Millennium Forum Box Office or online at www.millenniumforum.co.uk.

For more information visit www.walledcitymusic.com.

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

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The Soyuz capsule, which transported astronaut Tim Peake to and from the International Space Station, has landed at the Ulster Transport Museum Cultra. Get up close to this famous spacecraft to examine its fully equipped interior and the exterior char marks caused by its impact with Earth’s atmosphere. Admission is FREE. Alongside the exhibition, visitors can relive the descent from space from the eyes of an astronaut through the latest Samsung Gear VR technology. This fully immersive virtual reality experience, narrated by Tim Peake himself, is suitable for visitors aged 13 and over, and costs £6 per person. These tickets can be brought on the day of a visit.  Museum is closed on Mondays except for Bank Holiday Mondays.

Armagh

Visit Long Meadow Farm this Saturday for an unforgettable, fully guided tour in the heart of the Orchard County.  Traverse the beautiful orchards, explore the cider making facilities and sample award winning craft ciders. Tour includes an orchard walk explaining the different orchard plantations, a visit to the cold storage facilities, an opportunity to see the pressing & blending facilities, history of the oak barrels and of course sampling the craft ciders and apple juice as well as information on the health benefits of the award winning Apple Cider Vinegar.  Tea/coffee & apple tart included.

Fermanagh

Many of Fermanagh’s Visitor Attractions are opening their doors for FREE this weekend! Take this opportunity to visit and explore what Fermanagh has to offer. Bring your family and friends and make a day of it, travelling from one attraction to the next or for those of you visiting the county then why not make a night of it!.  With many local accommodation providers offering great deals for the weekend you’ll be spoilt for choice. Discover Fermanagh Open Weekend, 1st to 3rd March 2019.  

Tyrone

This Saturday at the Strule Art Centre Omagh, ‘OH! WHAT A FEELING!’ – Winner of ‘Best Newcomer’ in 2018 at the ‘National Tribute Music Awards’ and voted ‘Official UK No1’ by ‘The Agents Association of Great Britain’ is back in 2019 with a stellar line-up of world class musicians including Talon’s own Jonny Miller and the awesome  talent of Malcolm Pitt in this high octane show celebrating the music of Lionel Richie and the Commodores. ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’, ‘Easy’, ‘Say You Say Me’, ‘Stuck On You’, ‘Three Times A Lady’, ‘Hello’, ‘All Night Long’ and many more.

Derry

Do you love dogs, and running, and perhaps running with your dog? Then this is the event for you! Join Dogtrails NI for a race in Drumnaph Nature reserve, an enchanted woodland tucked away in the foothills of the Sperrin mountains, this Sunday 3rd March. This place has everything you could want from a canicross race with twisty technical routes, soft grassy trails that your dog can fly along, and of course a bit of mud for good measure.  This is a race you don’t want to miss!  See dogtrailsni.com for more information and to register.

Antrim

Smash hit dance spectacular DANCE IS LIFE, directed and choreographed by Jason Gilkison, Strictly Come Dancing’s creative director, is coming to Theatre at the Mill, 28th February to 1st March and Giovanni is ready to raise the temperature just a little bit more this time round!  The action packed production combines the Italian’s wit and charm, with outstanding music, sensational choreography, and stunning costumes by DSI.  DANCE IS LIFE features seven other world class professional dancers, including Strictly’s newest pro, Luba Mushtuk, who returns as Giovanni’s leading lady once again, to continue their alluring partnership.  A showcase of wonderful Ballroom and Latin dances like the Paso Doble, the Waltz, the Rumba and the Jive, to name just a few, with a beautiful Italian theme running throughout the show.  So sit back, let yourself be transported to Sicily, and enjoy the story.

Belfast

The classic nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty is brought to the stage in a wonderful live interactive all singing and dancing production, Humpty Dumpty’s Big Eggventure,  at Belvoir Players Studio this Saturday 2nd March.  Humpty Dumpty is going to climb the highest wall in the Kingdom, but Humpty needs your help! Sing along, solve puzzles and meet lots of famous children’s characters along the way including The Three Little Pigs, Little Bo Peep, all the animals on Old MacDonald’s Farm and many more. When Humpty climbs the highest wall in the Kingdom, who knows what might happen next? Show begins at 2.00pm.

For more details on these events and to add your events free go to whatsonni.com. Follow us on twitter @whatsonNI and on facebook at fb.com/www.whatsonni.com for news, competitions and what’s on near you.  

Jacqueline McGonigle

OFFERS OF THE WEEK

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Northern Ireland boasts an irresistible collection of places to stay including beautiful B&Bs, luxurious spa hotels and great value self-catering properties. Discover NI has selected the best offers of the week to help you plan a short break.

  • One Night B&B, The Ballymac Hotel, Co. Antrim from £90 per room

This family run three-star hotel is situated in the hills of Belfast. Step into the warm and welcoming reception on your arrival and be instantly impressed with the level of service you receive. Their experienced staff will be on hand to cater for all aspects of your stay, to ensure that it is enjoyable, relaxing and most importantly memorable. Offer includes overnight accommodation and breakfast the following morning. To book call 028 9264 8313. Offer available until 31 March 2019.  

  • One Night B&B, The Enniskillen Hotel, Co. Fermanagh from £85 per room

The four-star Enniskillen Hotel is situated in the heart of Enniskillen town. The rooms offer contemporary sophistication and the hotel itself aims to provide a warm welcome making you feel at home. Offer includes one overnight stay with breakfast the following morning. Price based on two people sharing. To book call 028 6632 1177. Offer available until 31 March 2019.

  • One Night B&B, Kilmorey Arms Hotel, Co. Down from £110 per room

The three-star Kilmorey Arms Hotel in Kilkeel is nestled close to the Mourne Mountains, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a prime location to relax and escape from everyday life. This offer includes overnight accommodation and breakfast the following morning. To book call 028 4176 2220. Offer available until 31 March 2019.

10 things to do in Northern Ireland

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DiscoverNorthernIreland.com has stacks of fun things to do across NI, from family days out to gigs and cultural events. Here are ten exciting things taking place this week (25 February – 3 March)

1.       BMS International Festival of Chamber Music, Belfast, 1 – 3 March. The International Festival of Chamber Music is Northern Ireland’s premier chamber music event, presenting top international classical musicians alongside outstanding local artists in three days of world-class concerts and recitals at the Crescent Arts Centre.

2.       Frank Carson – Rebel Without A Pause, Newry, 27 February. In this acclaimed one–man show at the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre, we journey with Frank from his Belfast boyhood – where life was so tough even the arms on the chairs had tattoos – through his adventures in the army, and into the world of showbiz where he entertained Royalty, delighted Pope John Paul II and never forgot where he came from.

3.       World Seniors Snooker World Championship, Belfast, 3 March. Players including Jimmy White, Ken Doherty and Stephen Hendry go head to head in a bid to lift the world crown at the Waterfront Hall. 

4.       Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Belfast, 1 March.  From their formation in 2002 and a cameo appearance at T in the Park in 2004 to opening the main stage in their own right in 2014, the past sixteen years have seen the Red Hot Chilli Pipers become the most famous bagpipe band on the planet. They perform this March at the SSE Arena.

5.       Cherishing Mythology, Armagh, 1 March – 6 April. Armagh Art Club’s Biennial Exhibition takes a journey through Mythology, linking with many of the myths and legends familiar to all. From their individual approaches and variety of skills and techniques, the artists open up the inspirational world of make believe and imagination, woven though by threads of reality.

6.       W5 and Giants Joint Ticket, Belfast, 3 March.  Discover over 250 interactive exhibits at the award-winning Science and Discovery Centre and then watch NI’s professional ice-hockey team hit the ice to take on Manchester Storm in The SSE Arena.

7.       Long Meadow Farm Tour, Craigavon, 2 – 22 March. Visit Long Meadow Farm for an unforgettable, fully guided tour in the heart of the Orchard County. Traverse bountiful orchards, explore the cider-making facilities and sample award-winning Irish ciders all in the good company of the friendly and welcoming farm patrons, the McKeever family.

8.       A Vision of Elvis, Belfast, 2 March. Starring Rob Kingsley, winner of The National Tribute Music Awards ‘Official Elvis Show’ and ‘Number One Male Tribute’, A Vision of Elvis is internationally renowned as ‘the best Elvis Presley tribute concert touring the world today’ and is coming to the Waterfront Hall.

9.       Tim Peake Spacecraft and VR Experience, Holywood, 20 February – 11 May. Tim Peake’s Spacecraft, presented by Samsung and the Science Museum Group, is touring the UK and will land at the Ulster Transport Museum on 20 February. The display of the iconic craft will be accompanied by Space Descent VR supported by Samsung, a unique virtual reality adventure narrated by Tim Peake himself.

10.   Pizza and Pottery Night, Bangor, 28 February. Loaf Pottery’s popular pizza and pottery nights begin with a pottery class where their potter will give a demo of throwing a pot on the wheel before teaching a hand building class.

For more information on these events or to plan a short break in Northern Ireland, visit www.DiscoverNorthernIreland.com.

Celebrate the Legacy of Disney Animated Films in The Wonderful World of Disney On Ice

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Skating Spectacular Featuresa Magical Medley of Classic and Modern Tales, Including Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory, Disney’s The Lion King, Frozen, and many more!

The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 3rd May – Sunday 5th May

Tickets on-sale THURSDAY 28th February at 9am

Audiences will relive the magic and memories of their favorite Disney animated films when The Wonderful World of Disney On Ice skates into Belfast. Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they venture through a treasure-filled journey bound for heartwarming adventure. Featuring more than 50 Disney characters, this production includes the box office smash hits Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory and Disney’s Frozen.

Don’t miss your chance to secure *priority booking and save £10/£12 on family of four ticket  for The Wonderful World of Disney On Ice before they officially go on general on-sale next Thursday 28th February. Follow the link to get yours now www.ticketmaster.ie/disneyoffer  

Tickets for performances at The SSE Arena, Belfast go on sale THURSDAY at 9am

The SSE Arena, Belfast Box Office: Tel. 02890 739074
Book on Line: www.ssearenabelfast.com

Ticketmaster: In person: From 100 Ticketmaster Outlets Nationwide
By Telephone (24 Hour):   0844 277 44 55 (ROL: 0818 719300)
Book on Line: www.ticketmaster.ie

Feel the rush of the stampede as Simba learns to live by the motto of “Hakuna Matata” from the wise-cracking meerkat Timon and his warthog pal Pumbaa. March alongside the seven dwarfs, as they whistle off to work to the catchy tune of “Heigh Ho.”  Be dazzled by the hilarious Genie, as he makes Aladdin’s wishes come true with a spectacular parade for Prince Ali. Watch as the ice transforms into the wintry world of Frozen during Elsa’s emotionally powerful performance of “Let It Go.” Plus, discover the true meaning of family with everyone’s favorite forgetful fish, Dory, as she searches the deep blue sea for her parents with a little help from Marlin and Nemo.

“What I like best about Disney On Ice is that we are privileged to bring classic and modern Disney and Pixar stories to hometowns around the world live on ice,” says Producer Nicole Feld.  “In this production, our amazing creative team chose action-packed stories that really resonate with not only kids today, but with their parents as well.  The Wonderful World of Disney On Ice has everything from an underwater adventure in Finding Dory to the comedic duo Timon and Pumbaa in The Lion King.”

Crowd interaction is a key component to the Disney On Ice experience and Director Patty Vincent focuses on immersing audiences in key segments of the production.  “In The Wonderful World of Disney On Ice, we’ve created a beautiful moment where an audience member gets to release a lantern with Rapunzel and Flynn at the beginning of “I See the Light,” says Vincent.  “It’s breathtaking to watch, and then Rapunzel and Flynn skate a beautiful duet with the lanterns glowing above them.” 

Visit www.DisneyOnIce.co.uk for more information

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Offer valid on all price levels excluding ringside

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Offer valid until 11:59pm on Wednesday 27th February 2019

PACKED PROGRAMME AT THE MARKET PLACE

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Audiences at The Market Place Theatre in Armagh will be ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’ ‘All Night Long’ with a magical evening of pure Lionel Richie  & The Commodores.

‘Oh! What A Feeling’, winner of ‘Best Newcomer’ at the ‘National Tribute Music Awards’ is coming to town. With a stellar line-up of world class musicians, this is a high octane show including all the greatest hits – ‘Easy’, ‘Say You Say Me’, ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’, ‘Three Times A Lady’, ‘Hello’, ‘All Night Long’ and many more… Following his recent TV appearances on the ‘Graham Norton Show’ and ‘Sunday Night At The Palladium’ with Lionel himself, Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse performance as the iconic Lionel Richie in this must-see theatre production. Tickets for this show on Thursday 28 February are priced £21.50 and £20.00

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Also on 28 February, comes ‘Orlando’, the latest offering from the award-winning creators of ‘Jane Eyre: An Autobiography’, ‘I, Elizabeth’, ‘Female Gothic’ and ‘Austen’s Women’. The life-affirming, comedic tale of an immortal poet, whose gender cannot be pinned down, whose spirit cannot be caged, and whose irreverent, romantic adventures across British history provides a magic-realist exploration of human identity. Drawing on a decade’s worth of critically acclaimed theatre-making, Dyad Productions explore what it means to find our place in the world whilst remaining utterly true to who we are. Based on the satirical 1928 novel by Virginia Woolf, tickets are priced £13.50 and £11.50 [conc].

Join us on Friday 22 February for an evening of top quality music from two of the very, very best. With their critically acclaimed new LP ‘Music Confounds The Machines’ garnering high praise, Villiers and The Villainscontinue their upward spiral with raw and raucous gigs at Electric Picnic, Stendhal Festival and Crumlin Road Gaol. Old school rhythm, rock ‘n’ blues akin to The Band and Bob Dylan with a hint of Little Feat and The Stones, these villains are proving they are ones to watch out for. The band will be joined by Paul Meehan, one of Ireland’s finest guitar and banjo players, who has recorded two albums and toured for seven years with traditional group Lunasa. Tickets are £12.

Tickets are available from the Theatre Box Office on [028] 3752 1821, or online at www.visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre. To keep up-to-date with the latest news at the Market Place Theatre, you can follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/marketplacearmagh) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/mptarmagh) where you will find all the latest information, special offers and video previews.

Big screen gets the green light in Newtownabbey

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The Planning Committee of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has granted planning permission to Hammerson Ltd for a major new £8 million development comprising a multi-screen cinema and café/restaurant units on a disused brown field site at Old Church Road, Newtownabbey.

Welcoming the decision, Committee Chairman, Councillor Henry Cushinan said; “This is a fantastic investment in the Borough’s economy that will provide an exciting new entertainment facility for Newtownabbey and create over 70 new full time jobs.  The new development will occupy a key location next to the Abbey Centre Shopping Centre, creating a truly family-orientated offer for residents and visitors to the area. This latest investment will bring an element of trade that will extend into the evening, creating a strong daytime and evening attraction for the area. It will regenerate a site that has been derelict for a number of years also bring much needed construction jobs to the area both during construction and after completion.”

Full details of the planning application are available to view at the Planning Portal www.planningni.gov.uk

CALL YOUR BANNERMEN… WINTER IS COMING TO BELFAST

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Game of Thrones® fans Kathy and Gerard Mullan took their chance to enter the competition at one of the House Banners ahead of the arrival of GAME OF THRONESTM: The Touring Exhibition, which is coming to the TEC Belfast for its first and only limited-engagement visit to the UK and Ireland.

In preparation for the arrival of the GAME OF THRONESTM: THE TOURING EXHIBITION, coming to the TEC Belfast for its first and only limited-engagement visit to the UK and Ireland, sigils from fans’ favourite houses have appeared around the city.

From Monday 18th to Sunday 24th  February, fans of the Emmy® award-winning HBO® hit series in Belfast are invited to hunt down banners featuring the Game of Thrones House sigils to be entered for a chance to win VIP tickets to the launch event of GAME OF THRONESTM: The Touring Exhibition in Belfast. Upon finding the banners, featuring sigils of the direwolf for House Stark, the dragon for House Targaryen and the lion for House Lannister, fans must take a selfie photo with the House banner in their town and share the image publicly on their social media channels (Facebook, Twitter or Instagram) using #GoTBelfastContest.

Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Deirdre Hargey was one of the first citizens to snap a selfie with one of the House banners. She said: “Belfast City Council is thrilled that GAME OF THRONESTM: The Touring Exhibition is coming to the city, and I’m delighted to be here today to help kick off this exciting competition to immerse both residents and visitors in the world of Game of Thrones® as we continue to bring the world of Westeros to life.”

Tickets available at www.gameofthronesexhibition.co.uk

GAME OF THRONESTM: The Touring Exhibition features the largest ever public display of costumes, authentic props and majestic settings from all seven seasons to create an interactive and immersive experience like no other.


Designed specially by GES Events in collaboration with HBO Licensing & Retail opening on 11th April 2019 – 1st September, the winners will be the first to authentically immerse themselves in Westeros and Essos by:

  • Experiencing the wintry landscapes of the North and the tree-lined pathway of the Kingsroad
  • Viewing a garrison of Unsullied warriors and the iconic costumes of House Targaryen
  • Stepping into the House of Black and White
  • Exploring Castle Black, the home of the Night’s Watch
  • Battling for the Iron Throne

Clues on where the banners are placed are given on TEC Belfast’s (@TECBelfast) Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels. For full details on how to enter, terms and conditions or to book tickets for this not-to-be-missed blockbuster event, visit gameofthronesexhibition.co.uk.

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

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Returning to his home turf of Newry and Mourne, David Meade Mind Reader will be bringing his spellbinding mentalist powers to entertain you for two nights on Friday 22nd and Friday 26th February in Newry Town Hall!  His last record-breaking tour sold out everywhere, so grab your tickets now and look forward to a jaw dropping performance that your whole family of all ages will never forget!

Armagh

Celtic Mindfulness at Navan Centre & Fort this weekend is a unique healing experience of the land and energy. Where music, myth and meditation will be used to awaken your Celtic Soul, creating a positive mindfulness.  The Saturday event will include workshops from Kate Fitzpatrick and Sandra Nelson. Sunday’s delivery will be facilitated by Kate. Both days include refreshments and light lunch. 23rd and 24th February.

Fermanagh

Don’t miss the funniest show of the year , Give My Head Peace Live, at the Ardhowen Theatre 19th and 20th February.  Along with Ulster’s favourite menacing cleric Pastor Begbie (Paddy Jenkins) the gang guarantee a night of topical comedy, fantastic jokes and up to the minute satire. Plus there’ll be some superb stand-up from Tim McGarry.  

Tyrone

Singing star Dolores Keane is making her comeback tour – under the new management of  MC Promotions, Dolores says “I’m back singing better than ever and really looking forward to travelling the long and winding roads wherever they lead me. See Dolores live at the Silverbirch Hotel Omagh on 23rd February.  Dolores has a unique, distinctive, soulful melodious voice that moves every audience whose presence she graced. Few Irish artists of the past half-century could interpret the death of culture and the fathomless loss of emigration in the space of a four-minute song as well as she could. Dolores has played all over the world including two appearances in Carnegie Hall in New York something not many performers can make claim to.

Derry

Spend an afternoon with Roddy Doyle at the Seamus Heaney Homeplace Saturday 23rd February.  If Seamus Heaney has come to symbolise Bellaghy and its surrounds, then Roddy Doyle undoubtedly personifies his native city of Dublin.  In a career spanning three decades, Doyle has become one of the best-loved and most recognisable writers of his generation. He is the author of eleven novels for adults, eight books for children, seven plays and screenplays, and dozens of short stories.

Antrim

Home Spun Youth Theatre is delighted to be staging a premiere of the new musical Twisted at Theatre at The Mill Newtownabbey from the 20th to the 24th February.  This exciting new musical by Esler Burke with orchestration by Mark Dougherty and Musical Supervision and additional lyrics by Wilson Shields takes up the story of Dicken’s Oliver Twist, however, it is now fifteen years on and Oliver Twist is now in his late twenties.  The market place of his youth has changed little, and when he first meets and falls in love with Jane their happiness seems assured. However, all is not as it first seems..

Belfast

The Cancer Fund for Children invite you to join them on their family-friendly Winter Woolly Walk. Step out once again and wrap up warm in support of local families living with cancer! It’s time to rally the family, gather your friends, and join them for a beautiful walk in aid of Cancer Fund for Children.  On Saturday 23rd February there will be 4 picturesque walks for you to choose from. Each walk ranges from 3 to 5 miles and is, as always, suitable for the whole family. Walkers are free to stroll leisurely or you can walk as briskly as you wish – just as long as everyone is having fun! Warming refreshments will be provided at the end to warm your hands along with some fun family activities for the kids while you sit and relax. Visit cancerfundforchildren.com/event/winter-woolly-walk-2019 for more details.

For more details on these events and to add your events free go to whatsonni.com. Follow us on twitter @whatsonNI and on facebook at fb.com/www.whatsonni.com for news, competitions and what’s on near you.  

Jacqueline McGonigle

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