Exhibition of Fine Art by Bryan Coulter & Alan Duke
Date: 31st July – 31st August
Time: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of each week: 13:00 – 17:00
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday of each week: 10:00 – 17:00
Venue: The Arcadia Gallery
Contact: colerainevic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk Tel no: 028 7034 4723 or 028 7082 333
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
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 August
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.
Air Waves Portrush: Northern Ireland International Airshow
Date: 2nd – 3rd September
Time: see programme nearer date
Venue: Eastern side of Portrush Resort
Contact: colerainevic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk Tel no: 028 7034 4723
Air Waves Portrush International Airshow is ready for take-off. It is Ireland’s biggest airshow and it takes place over two action-packed days at the beginning of September each year. This free event is very popular with all age groups. It takes place on the eastern side of the resort, allowing use of a spectacular display line along the coast. As well as having amazing aerial aircraft displays to watch there is plenty to do and see at ground level with a wide range of attractions and activities.
All of the information about the 2 day event can be found on the web site: www.airwavesportrush.co.uk
Giant’s Causeway Coast Sportive
Date: 9th September
Time: see website nearer date
Venue: Ballycastle seafront
Contact: info@cycleni.com Tel no: 028 9030 3930
The Giant’s Causeway Coast Sportive is a unique road cycling event based on the iconic North Coast of Ireland that offer an unforgettable cycling experience through some of the most breath-taking landscapes in Ireland.
This popular, non-competitive event will take place along the stunning North Coast and through the magical Glens of Antrim and attracts over 1000 participants. Further details and entry fee can be checked on website closer to the event. Book using www.giantscausewaycoastsportive.com
Dragon boat Challenge at Drumaheglis Marina
Date: 9th September
Time: 10.30
Venue: Drumaheglis Marina
Contact: dragonboat@ballymoneyrotary.org Tel no: 07500 878 998
Dragon Boat Challenge at Drumaheglis Marina enjoy the spectacle of Dragon Boat Racing on the River Bann. Drumaheglis Marina offers a venue to provide a great family day out, with onsite catering including BBQ with other family fun and entertainment organised on the day. Racing starts at 10.30. Race entry £20 per person.
Entry forms are available at www.ballymoneyrotary.org