Ballycastle Senior Tennis Tournament
Date: 14th-20th August 2017
Time: various times daily
Venue: Mary Street, Ballycastle
Contact: Carol.Nicholl@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
Ballycastle Tennis Courts are located on Mary Street, comprising of 5 Grass Courts – the only grass courts in Northern Ireland and 6 floodlit polymeric courts Spectators travel from near and far to enjoy this unique event at the seafront in Ballycastle. These tournaments have entries from all over Europe and increasing every year.
Children’ Street Theatre
Date: 18th August
Time: 13.30pm Station Square, Portrush & 16.00pm at The Crescent, Portstewart
Venue: Portrush & Portstewart
Contact: colerainevic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk Tel: 0287034 4723
Come along and enjoy some free Street Entertainment this Summer in the Causeway Coast and Glens with the Raven Sisters. It is a high energy, non-stop cabaret of chaos, including hat manipulation, contemporary clowning and hula hooping.
Film: Finding Dory
Date: 18th August
Time: 14.00 pre- screening art workshop for children aged 5-8 years at 12.00.
Venue: Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, Limavady
Contact: information@rvacc.co.uk Tel no: 028 7776 0650
A screening of this popular family favourite with Nemo & Marlin helping Dory find her parents.
Party on the Pitch
Date: 18th -19th August
Time: Friday 17:00 – music from 18:00 – 23:00, Saturday 14:00 – music from 15:00 – 23:00
Venue: Ballymoney RFC, 63 KIlraughts Road, Ballymoney
Contact: andy@partyonthepitch.ie Tel no: 07900 601 700
After last year’s success, Party on the Pitch is back in Ballymoney. This year we have the fabulous Nathan Carter headlining a country night on Friday 18th August, and a big show special on Saturday 19th, featuring Showaddywaddy. Booking Details: www.partyonthepitch.ie Prices: one day £30, one day VIP £50 and weekend rates available.
Bushmills Food Tour
Date: 18th & 19th August
Time: 10.00
Venue: departing from Bushmills Visitor Information Centre
Contact: northcoastwalking@gmail.com Tel: 028 2073 0390 Mob no: 007718 276 612
A food tour of Bushmills, learning about local culture, whilst tasting some of the best foods and produce in the North Of Ireland, served up by passionate owners and chefs. This town is a treasure trove of whiskey, salmon and potatoes.
The North West Pipe Band Competition, Portrush
Date: 18th – 19th August
Time: Commences 11.00 and at 18.00 street parade after competition
Venue: Recreation Grounds, Ramore Head, Portrush
Contact: info@rspbani.org Tel no: 028 92 670445
Portrush will resound to the strains of hundreds of pipers on Saturday 19th August when the North West Pipe Band Championships commence at 11:00 hrs. Each year up to 50 pipe bands gather to compete against one another in what has become one of the most popular events of the summer in the seaside town of Portrush. Highland dancing competitions will be held on Friday 18th August at the same venue from 10:00 – 17:00 hrs.
Ballymoney & District Gardening Club 89th Annual Garden Show
Date: 19th August
Time: 13.00 – 16.30
Venue: St Patrick’s Parish Centre, Ballymoney
Contact: K.bacon14@btinternet.com Tel no: 028 2766 6925
Ballymoney & District Gardening Club will hold their Annual Garden Show. This is a unique opportunity to visit and experience this much loved tradition, an event which all the family can thoroughly enjoy and be involved.
Tom Thumb
Date: 19th August
Time: 14.00
Venue: Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, Limavady
Contact: information@rvacc.co.uk Tel no: 028 7776 0650
The classic is told through puppetry, object theatre, storytelling and music. Admission £5.00 (family tickets available). There is a pre- show puppet workshop for children and families
Stop it Nurse
Date: 19th August
Time: 20.00
Venue: Riverside Theatre, Coleraine
Contact: Riversidetheatre@org.uk Tel no: 028 70 123 123
| Set in a Belfast hospital during the 60″s the Ward Sister rules the roost. We follow the fortunes and misfortunes of the patients in the male surgical ward. When Sammy, a Linfield supporter is admitted followed by Felix who supports Glentoran we can be sure mayhem follows.
Add to the mix a giddy nurse, a domineering wife, a femme fatale and an all in wrestler then we have all the ingredients for a typical evening of pure Cree manic magic! |
Portrush Summer Fireworks Extravaganza
Date: 19th August
Time: 20.30 Band, 22.30 Fireworks
Venue: Ramore Head, Portrush
Contact: colerainevic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk Tel: 028 7034 4723
The Summer Fireworks Extravaganza takes place at Ramore Head, Portrush. The rocky headland, at the edge of the sea is a great location to view the firework display. It is a fantastic family event for visitors staying and exploring everything that the seaside resort has to offer. The evening will begin at 20:30 with live music from the band Curve. The fireworks start at around 22.30.
Causeway Market
Date: 19th & 26th August
Time: 9.00-16.00
Venue: The Diamond, Coleraine
Contact: Market Manager Tel no: 07702910884
One of the largest outdoor Market in Northern Ireland with locally sourced produce from food to gifts and snacks
Causeway coast Truck Fest 2017
Date: 20th August
Time: 10.00
Venue: The NW200 Pitts, Portstewart
Contact: info@causewaycoasttruckfest.com Tel no: 028 20344723
Truck show and family fun day starting at 10am at the NW200 Pits Portstewart, followed by Truck Convoy of the NW200 circuit at 4pm. 300+ Show trucks, local food, trade and craft village, live entertainment for all to enjoy!
Stand Up Paddleboard River Trail
Date: 21th August 2017
Time: as booked
Venue: Swanns Bridge, River Roe, Limavady
Contact: info@longlinesurfschool.co.uk, Tel: 07738128507
Flow with Nature down the River Roe whilst learning the skills and techniques of this increasingly popular sport.
Children’s Street Theatre
Date: 21st August
Time: 14.00pm and 16.00pm
Venue: Ballycastle seafront
Contact: ballycastlevic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk Tel: 028 207 62024
Part of the Council’s programme of free summer entertainment. Summer entertainment with Babcocks and Bobbins.
Alice through the Looking Glass
Date: 22nd August
Time: 12.00 noon
Venue: Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, Limavady
Contact: information@rvacc.co.uk Tel no: 028 7776 0650
Follow Alice’s fantastical adventures in the strange world. Tickets £5.00 Family tickets available.
Children’ Street Theatre
Date: 23th August
Time: 13.30pm Station Square, Portrush & 16.00pm at The Crescent, Portstewart
Venue: Portrush & Portstewart
Contact: colerainevic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk Tel: 0287034 4723
Come along and enjoy some free Street Entertainment this Summer in the Causeway Coast and Glens. Jim will get the crowd going with a number of unicycle and juggling tricks to keep all entertained. Free event.
Damhead Miniature Railway
Date: 26th August
Time: 12.00-17.00
Venue: 48 Damhead Road, Coleraine
Contact: colerainevic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk Tel: (028) 2587 8237 Mob: (07703) 254 595
Damhead Miniature Railway, in the heart of the countryside between Coleraine and Ballymoney, is a great place to visit with the children. The small trains can be travelled on by both the kids and adults and the track covers one third of a mile. There are picnic facilities on site.
Motorsport – Eagles Rock Climb
Date: 26th August
Time: 10.00
Venue: Bellerena, Limavady
Contact: declanmccay@gmail.com Tel no: 028 7776 0650 Mob no: 07713 587264
The spectacular Eagles Rock Hill climb, one of Ireland’s oldest Hill climbs, previously run by the Coleraine and District Motor Club, Maiden City MC now run this bank holiday weekend event.
Ballycastle Annual Heavy Horse and Vintage show
Date: 26th August
Time: Annual Heavy Horse Show from Council Offices Car Park, Mary Street, Ballycastle at 11:00.
Vintage Car & Tractor Parade assemble at Dalriada Hospital Car Park, Ballycastle at 15:30.
Venue: as above
Contact: jkmccarry@gmail.com Tel no: 028 2076 3671
Once again the Lammas Fair draws near and for us that only means one thing, ‘Show Time’. Last years event proved to be very successful with the entrants travelling from far and wide to Ballycastle and proved very popular with locals and tourists.
Causeway Coast Mini Club Mini Weekend
Date: 26th – 27th
Time: 17.30 Saturday evening from leaving at 19.00 from Bushmills Distillery to Portstewart
10.30 Sunday Static Show at West Bay, Portrush
Venue: Saturday at Bushmills Distillery and Sunday at West Bay, Portrush
Contact: jtmc@jonnytiger.wanadoo.co.uk Tel no: 028 7083 5518
On Saturday evening the Mini “Dash” sets out from Bushmills Distillery and follows the coast road to Portstewart. On Sunday the static display showcases a vast array of Minis at the West Bay, Portrush, finishing with a cavalcade around the area. www.ccminiclub.co.uk This is a free event to come and spectate at.
To exhibit a Mini: £10 (per car) pre-booked, £15 on the day.
Children’s Street Theatre
Date: 27th August
Time: 14.00pm and 16.00pm
Venue: Ballycastle seafront
Contact: ballycastlevic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk Tel: 028 2076 2024
Part of the Council’s programme of free summer entertainment. Summer entertainment with Jim and Dr Nick.
The Auld Lammas Fair and Fireworks Display
Date: 27th -29th August
Time: Firework display Sunday 27th at 21:00
Trading Days Monday 28th – Tuesday 29th 09:00 – 21:00
Venue: Ballycastle
Contact: ballycastlevic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk Tel no: 028 2076 2024
Visit Ireland’s traditional oldest fair which takes place on the last Monday and Tuesday of August.
This year’s Fair will be officially launched with a spectacular seafront fireworks display organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council on Sunday night 27th August. This new addition to the programme will provide a memorable opening to a much loved event.
The present day fair provides street entertainment and market stalls. Two days of trading, bargaining, busking, amusements and street entertainment competitions to add to the atmosphere in the beautiful seaside resort of Ballycastle.
Naturally North Coast & Glens Artisan Market – Ballycastle Seafront
Date: 27th– 29th August
Time: 11.00-17.00
Venue: Ballycastle Seafront
Contact: info@naturallynorthcoastandglens.co.uk Tel No: 07723 622 008
Naturally North Coast and Glens Market provides the opportunity to experience a unique artisan market in and around the North Coast and Glens region of Northern Ireland. Market visitors will have every sense tantalised through the colourful art and crafts, the delicious smell and taste of fresh food produce and the sound of musicians providing a backdrop to the buzz of traders and customers chatting and laughing.
Damhead Miniature Railway
Date: 28th August
Time: 12.00-17.00
Venue: 48 Damhead Road, Coleraine
Contact: colerainevic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk Tel: (028) 2587 8237 Mob: (07703) 254 595
Damhead Miniature Railway, in the heart of the countryside between Coleraine and Ballymoney, is a great place to visit with the children. The small trains can be travelled on by both the kids and adults and the track covers one third of a mile. There are picnic facilities on site.
Stand Up Paddleboard River Trail
Date: 28th August 2017
Time: as booked
Venue: Swanns Bridge, River Roe, Limavady
Contact: info@longlinesurfschool.co.uk, Tel: 07738128507
Flow with Nature down the River Roe whilst learning the skills and techniques of this increasingly popular sport.