The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland over the next week (August 19 – 25).
Donaghadee Festival Fortnight, Donaghadee, Co. Down, August 10 – 24. An action packed programme of events including multi-cultural entertainment, an autofest, historical talks and exhibitions.
Clandeboye Festival 2013, Grand Opera House, Belfast, August 19 – 24. This year’s festival will include daytime and evening concerts, recitals, a masterclass with Michelin Star Chef Paul Rankin and a fashion show. The festival will once again welcome international musicians who will be joined by the next generation of artists as they take part in the festival’s Young Musician Programme.
Ulster Rally Fermanagh, Enniskillen and Enniskillen Airport, Co. Fermanagh, August 23 – 24. The best drivers and cars from across the UK, Ireland and beyond, will take part in this action packed extravaganza which is a must for racing fans.
Hilden Beer and Music Festival, Hilden Brewery, Lisburn, Co. Antrim, August 23 – 25. A favourite for lovers of beer and music, this festival is a celebration of the best beers in the UK and Ireland, the finest local musical talent and includes an outdoor gourmet kitchen.
All Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships, Carnlough, Co. Antrim, August 23 – 25. Coastal rowers from all over Ireland will compete at the highest level with races held on a multi-lane, multi turn, course laid and maintained at sea over the three day regatta.
The Gingerbread Man, The Market Place Theatre, Co. Armagh, August 24. Imagine a world made entirely of biscuits, trees, houses and stars in the sky. Into this beautiful world comes The Gingerbread Man, creating havoc wherever he goes. A popular story and visual feast specially devised for younger children aged 3+.
Plants for Free – Workshop, Ballyrobert Cottage Garden, Co. Antrim August 24. An opportunity to learn a range of propagation techniques which can be used successfully in your own garden for both ornamental and edible plants. Learn how to deal with the critical early stages of growing including the choice of compost and growing location.
Belfast Mela, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, August 24 – 25. This largest festival of ethnic arts, culture and heritage in Ireland will transform Botanic Gardens in the heart of Belfast into an exotic wonderland of world music, dance, fashion, food and celebration.
Lap the Lough, Peatlands Park, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, August 25. A not-for-profit cycling event for the whole community. The route is around 81 miles with stops every 25 miles.
Derry’s Walls Day, The Guildhall, Co. Londonderry, August 25. As part of National Heritage Week, Walled Towns across Ireland will be exploring the heritage of ramparts, gates and towers. Guildhall Square will be transformed into a History Square and people can experience some of what made life colourful when Springham and Smithes arrived in Derry in August 1613.
