IRELAND AND ARGENTINA TO SWAP NIGHTLIFE AS PART OF THE WORLD’S FIRST NIGHTLIFE EXCHANGE

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Today, the makers of Smirnoff reveal that on 27th November 2010 at the Wright Venue, Ireland will receive the best of Argentina’s nightlife culture as part of The Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project – a one-of-a-kind global experience in which 14 countries pair up to exchange crates containing the best of their local nightlife. In turn, Argentina will receive the best of Ireland’s homegrown nightlife, as voted by the Irish public.

Continuing on a mission to inspire and enable unique experiences, the Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project has uncovered the best of global nightlife, and will now celebrate the outcome when two very different cultures collide to create something extraordinary. A community of more than 40,000 people from across the country submitted more than five hundred suggestions for what best characterises nightlife in Ireland– from fashion trends and musical styles to locally inspired cocktails – via Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/SmirnoffIreland). Once all of the suggestions were in, Irish curator Siobhan O’Dowd selected the ones that best represented Ireland’s vibrant and varied nightlife. These ingredients will now be packed into a crate for Argentina  to experience when the world swaps nights in an epic finale on 27th November. It can now be revealed that Argentina can look forward to experiencing entertainment by Irish Dance DJ Dave DeValera along with delicious Irish themed food served in the setting of a traditional Irish pub.   They’ll also be getting a customised crate courtesy of  Irish artist Graphic Artist Shane O’Driscoll, who screen printed iconic Irish imagery, both old and new, inspired by Irish nightlife on one of the panels of the Irish crate that is to be shipped to Argentina.  And, what drink will they be enjoying on the night?  Well, that’ll be an Irish take on the Smirnoff Mule, using the special Irish ingredient of red lemonade! For more information and to win the chance to Be There, become a fan of Smirnoff Ireland at (http://www.facebook.com/SmirnoffIreland). Irish curator, Siobhan O’Dowd, says: “I’m incredibly excited to see the best of Irish nightlife come alive for the people of Argentina to enjoy. After weeks of voting and some extraordinary suggestions on what makes Irish nightlife truly unique, the event on November 27th promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience. Argentina, get ready!” What can we expect to land in Ireland? Having conducted a similar search for the best of their nightlife, rallying ideas from the public on best-loved tracks, favourite cocktails and upcoming local talent, Argentina’s nightlife will be taking over The Wright Venue, Swords on 27th November. The pairings for the 12 other countries taking part have been revealed as follows:

Australia – SYDNEY Canada – TORONTO Great Britain – LONDON Germany – BERLIN Lebanon – BEIRUT Poland – WARSAW Brazil – SÃO PAULO & RIO India – MUMBAI USA – MIAMI South Africa – CAPE TOWN Thailand – BANGKOK Venezuela – CARACAS

Drink Responsibly. www.drinkaware.co.uk for the facts

Award winning poetry and music set for Café Horizon

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Café Horizon, the newly opened café within the Alley Theatre, announced this week that the venue will be hosting a series of free lunchtime poetry readings for diners to enjoy and listen to. Starting on October 29th at 1 p.m, the official opening day of the café, the restaurant will welcome award winning Irish poet Olive Broderick, winner of the Templar Poetry Prize. In addition to poetry, their will be a early morning acoustic session from Paul Tully, the Strabane musician, from 10.30 a.m – 11.30 a.m.

The Alley Theatre, Strabane

“Olive Broderick was a winner in the 2009 Templar Poetry Prize, with Darkhaired (to be launched at the Derwent Poetry Festival, Nov 2010)” commented Nathan Flatman from the Alley. “She has previously been published in Abridged, Sunday Tribune, Stinging Fly, Ulla’s Nib, and Fortnight. She has also received a Hennessy X.O Literary Award (Emerging Poetry Category) and read at Poetry Ireland’s Poetry Introductions series in 2009.  We are delighted that Olive will be sharing some of her new work with a Strabane audience, which will be free to attend“

“Paul Tully, will be singing a 1 hour set on October 29th, from 10.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. during the official opening of the café, which will also see customers being tempted with some free treats from the delicious Café horizon menu. Both events are free to attend, so why not drop in for a coffee, order some lunch and enjoy two great music and poetry events”.

Community Christmas Cheer with the Ulster Orchestra

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Noreen McFarland & Karen Gartside from the Ulster Orchestra prepare for the festive season!

The Ulster Orchestra is to host a free Christmas concert for community groups in the Belfast Waterfront on Friday 3 December at 7.45pm.

Community groups are invited to come along and celebrate the festive season with a light-hearted evening of carols and seasonal music with the Orchestra and guests – conductor Christopher Bell, soprano Mary Nelson and Belfast Philharmonic Choir.

Speaking about the concert, Lydia Gamble, Head of Marketing & Development for the Orchestra, said: “We think it’s really important to reach people in the community who wouldn’t normally come along to a live concert. It’s a lovely time of year to run this sort of event and we look forward to opening our doors to a new audience and spreading some Christmas cheer in the community”.

The Christmas Cheer concert is supported by JTI and up to 15 free tickets are available for each community group on a first come, first served basis. They can be booked through the Ulster Orchestra Box Office on 028 9023 9955 or by emailing boxoffice@ulsterorchestra.com (quote Christmas Cheer).

Look out – the Scarecrows are about!

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Over the next few weeks you might start to notice a few new faces around Ballyclare!  As part of Autumnfest 2010, which takes place on Friday 29 & Saturday 30 October, traders, community groups and residents in the town are being invited to enter into the spirit of the festival and display their very own scarecrow.

Lisa O’Kane, Tourism and Events Manager explains;

“Following the success of last year’s Autumnfest we are delighted to be launching this year’s programme of autumn fun.  This year we have a scarecrow theme and are encouraging all the local shops to display scarecrows in their windows, with a prize for the best!  We are even running scarecrow workshops for those who are struggling to make their own!  The action packed programme includes pumpkin carving, autumn arts and crafts, a fancy dress disco, a baking competition and apple pie making, to name but a few!”

With entertainment for everyone, it’s an autumnal treat not to be missed and perfect for keeping the kids happy over the mid-term break.

Autumnfest is being organised by Newtownabbey Borough Council and Ballyclare Chamber of Trade and is funded by Newtownabbey Borough Council.  For more information log on to www.newtownabbey.gov.uk/autumnfest or Tel:  028 9034 0041

Go Explore NI!

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Awakin Digital Publishing are about to launch a product which will be music to the ears (and candy to the eyes) of tourists visiting Northern Ireland and best of all, it’s free!

Go Explore NI is live on the android platform free and will soon be available to download free on your iphone.  Once it is downloaded by the user it gives you free access to Award Winning walking trails, all in the palm of your hand. ‘It’s like your own little local companion, helping you with directions and maps, getting you to where you need to go and giving you a rich visual experience when you get there. We’ve put great content in the app and are starting to sign up affiliates from various tourist attractions and towns across Northern Ireland.

We’ve kicked things off with a qualtiy tour known as ‘CausewayCompanion.com’ which is specific to the world famous Causeway Coast and has 3 tours on it so far for free.’ ‘We are also launching the Titanic Trail on there too so we can really start to offer the best of the best of experiences and start to bring visitors to the area and build on our BT Goldeneye Award winning experience in Belfast. Our aim as always with our digital tourism products is 3 fold:

1.    put our communities at the heart of all that we do;

2.    be a responsive and indispensable resource for the community, their tourists and the local economy;

3.    embrace innovation and technology which enhances value to our product and our users.

The project has attracted focused marketing partners along the route such as The Bayview Hotel, Portballintrae.  Trevor Kane, Owner of the Hotel points out ‘As a Hotel with visitor experience central to our core values, we believe that being a listed partner and having ourselves as one of the ‘Causeway Companions’ on the route is the best way of attracting new business, to sample our great atmosphere and fantastic hospitality.  It’s a digital age we live in and we are able to offer much to these digital travellers as they journey our world famous route.  It’s even more exciting to see an idea such as this come from a local company’.

The local Community Association also loves the idea – Joyce Rankin had this to say ‘The causeway companion is enabling our organization to have a reach far further than we could enjoy on our own.  As a community group that is designed to help to enhance the quality of life for all residents, raising our profile to a worldwide audience as well as being able to make announcement very inexpensively with such a far reach is invaluable and effective. We are not only keeping it local but are reaching out to the world as well.

Successful digital engagement requires high quality, focused and inspirational ‘ideas people’ with a ‘delivery’ pedigree.  In working with Whatsonni.com and Datasentiment, we have the drive and enthusiasm of local independents committed to developing the best experiences and highest value returns for advertising partners.

For further information please visit www.causewaycompanion.com.  If you are a business wishing to add or create a trail, please contact John at john@awakin.com or on 07796614844.  We are offering you the ability to set up and manage your own affiliated trail so give us a call for more detail.

Lots to talk about this week at the Alley…enjoy!

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Start your day with Cafe Horizon’s!

We have taken our time. Investigated. Tested. Auditioned. Now we are delighted to announce our new Cafe will be opening on October 18th!!

Called Cafe Horizons, this new cafe will be run by the successful New Horizons Partnership, who already own the popular “School House” café, based at the North West Regional College Campus in Strabane.

“At Café Horizons we intend to offer customers a great selection, from daily lunchtime specials, sandwiches, wraps, tray bakes and a fantastic breakfast selection” commented Anne Ramsey from the New Horizons Partnership. “As always we will also offer our mouth watering homemade fresh scones and wheten bread, baked daily on the premises!”

Whether you are looking for a hearty breakfast, mid-morning coffee, a relaxing lunch or a sandwich on the go, we intend to offer the complete range of services to our new customers.” The café is set to open its doors on Monday, October 18th from 9.30 a.m. onwards, for more information visit the Alley Theatre website at www.alley-theatre.com or visit the new Cafe Horizons Facebook by clicking here.

Ticket Info

Tonight (October 13th)  – Comedy Drama with Bruiser – Low Pay – Don’t Pay!

Tickets on sale at the Box Office only, click here for more information.

Top UK clairvoyant  – Sharon Neill – October 20th – Limited tickets. Click here to book.

Do you want a weekend of Craic? The Johnny Crampsie Festival at the Alley Theatre!

As the Johny Crampsie Traditional music festival rolls into Strabane, Join One of Northern Irelands most popular entertainers, The Fureys and Davey Arthur on October 21st. Also performing in the Alley Theatre during the festival is CRAIC LIVE at the Alley. The North West’s leading community Irish Trad group comes together for a unique one night only performance on Friday October 22nd. Also performing are The Border Collies with special guests C.R.A.I.C youth on Saturday October 23rd.  The collies are a fantastic Irish Traditional music Group, who recently swept the boards at the Trend Studios and Irish Music Magazine Comhraigh Ceol competition held at the National Concert Hall in Dublin.

Expect a brilliant weekend of Irish Traditional music and Craic. For more information Click Here.

Do you have children aged between 11-16yrs old?

Know someone who wants to learn about musical theatre?

The Alley is delighted to announce a new musical theatre course is going to be held at this award winning theatre this November. Students will have the chance to work with top professionals over 2 days, learning how to put on a production, sing, dance and perform on stage! At the end of the course the group will then perform excerpts from Okalahoma, yee haa!

When:
1st November 2010 – 9.00am – 5.30pm
2nd November 2010 – 9.00am – 8.00pm (showcase at 7pm)
Alley Theatre, Strabane –Showcase admission £3

Who can join?
Anyone, it’s an Open Access project i.e. there are no auditions prior, places are allocated on a first come first served basis to young people aged 11-16 years, interested in Music Theatre, Singing, Acting & Dancing

How do I join?
To Book your place contact:

Jean Smyth, Strabane District Council – 07730900610 jsmyth@strabanedc.com or Anne Delaney, MT4Uth – 07879077800 anne@mt4uth.com

One of the best plays to visit the Alley!

The gripping true life story “I once Knew a girl” comes to the Alley on October 26th. Based on real life events and performed by women who’s life has been affected by the Troubles, this gripping new play will offer an unique insight into some of the most heart moving events over the last 50 years.

Want to hear from the performed themselves, check out the Alley Podcast from the play by clicking here.

Don’t miss this heart wrenching play, of true life stories, performed by the people themselves are shared on stage so that audiences can collectively bear witnesses to issues of suffering, redemption and social justice. FREE ADMISSION. For more information click here

Walk “In the Footsteps of Heroes

This new production coming to the Alley on october 29th, takes the viewer on a nostalgic and provoking journey through World War 1 and World War 2 in the form of sketchs, poetry, famous speeches, music and song. One particular treat will be music from the stunning “Nicola Moody and The Moodettes”.

Also other performances are from Claire and Jackie Mc Elhinney, David Moore, David Gibson, Derek, Ross and Shirley Hussey, Nigel Scott, Neil Moody, The Home Guard and the 9th Battalion Corps of Drums Band.  Tickets now on sale from £9.00 For more information click here.

And Finally

Sorry for saying this…but its only 10 weeks to Christmas! So this is the ideal time to contact the Alley Theatre and book your Christmas Theatre Gift Vouchers! You can order in any size, from £10 upwards and the vouchers last for 12 months, offering your loved one the perfect excuse for a night out in 2011….ho, ho, ho!

Upcoming Performances

  • Sharon Neill

Wednesday 20 October 2010

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  • The Fureys & Davey Arthur

Thursday 21 October 2010

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  • CRAIC LIVE at the Alley

Friday 22 October 2010

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  • The Border Collies

Saturday 23 October 2010

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  • I Once Knew A Girl

Tuesday 26 October 2010

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  • Ballet Ireland – Romeo & Juliet

Wednesday 27 October 2010

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Featured Event

Tim McGarry

Tim McGarry from BBC’s Give My Head Peace, Dry Your Eyes and the Blame Game turns his satirical eye on History for his first solo stand up show at the Alley.

Join Tim as he takes a hilarious romp through 5000 years of Irish history, from the English Invaison to “Irisgate”, and St Patrick to Catriona Ruane! Don’t forget, everyone gets a free A – level with every ticket!

Saturday 06 Nov @ 20:00 PM – 22:00 PM

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Two Little Boys

Fifty years of sibling rivalry and resentment comes out in this hilarious play set in a Donegal hotel.

Two middle aged brothers can’t let go of their youth. Can the women in their lives help? Not a chance, the women are worse than the men!

The gloves are off in this laugh a minute show….and remember you can always pick your friends, but not your family!

Friday 12 Nov @ 20:00 PM – 22:00 PM

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Latest news from CDC Leisure

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Latest News
The Lightning Seeds – Show Cancelled!!
‘Unfortunately The Lightning Seeds will be unable to play their scheduled Irish shows in November 2010 – the band plan to visit the country on her next tour so keep an eye out for future dates. Ticket refunds are available from point of purchase’.
The Magic Numbers to play the Spring & Airbrake
The Magic Numbers have announced an intimate date at The Spring & Airbrake on Tuesday 7th December as part of an Irish tour which they will play: Thu 2 December: KILLARNEY, The Acoustic Room at the INEC Fri 3 December: CORK, The Pavilion Sat 4 December: GALWAY, Roisin Dubh Sun 5 December: DUBLIN, Whelan’s Tue 7 December: BELFAST, Spring & Airbrake
Paul Gilbert brings ‘Fuzz Universe’, to lBelfast
Paul Gilbert will bring ‘Fuzz Universe’, his most recent album to life during his return to Spring & Airbrake on Sunday 7th November 2010. Paul will be accompanied on tour by bassist Craig Martini and drummer Jeff Bowders. As a special bonus Tony Spinner will be included in the band as guitarist and vocalist. Tony is known for his powerful mix of rock, blues and shred guitar as well as his stunning vocal abilities. Paul will be performing favourites from RACER X, M

Check out the video here
Bowling For Soup show SOLD OUT!!
Sorry folks – The ‘Bowling For Soup’ show has Sold Out!
SARAH BLASKO POSTPONES IRISH DATES
Unfortunately Sarah Blasko will be unable to play her scheduled Irish shows in Dublin and Belfast in December 2010 – Sarah will be visiting the country on her next tour so keep an eye out for future dates. Ticket refunds are available from point of purchase.
Pulled Apart By Horses in Annies?
Emerging as one of the most acclaimed and talked-about breakout acts of 2010, Leeds quartet Pulled Apart By Horses have confirmed that they will play Auntie Annie’s on 14th November. They released ‘High Five, Swan Dive, Nose Dive’ on September 6th, the second single release from their critically acclaimed debut album (see quotes above for proof!).
DJ YODA RETURNS WITH HIS BRAND NEW AV SHOW!
Stand back! Super-dextrous turntablist and AV master DJ Yoda is once again pushing the entertainment envelope by taking his newest show to the biggest screen in town. No stranger to breaking new ground and consistently raising the bar in DJ entertainment, DJ Yoda’s multifaceted AV live shows are renowned for being an audio visual spectacle.
JIM KERR (SIMPLE MINDS) ELECTROSET TOUR ANNOUNCED FOR BELFAST!
Lostboy! AKA: Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr prepares for an extensive European tour including a stop at the Spring & Airbrake, on November 10th. James “Jim” Kerr is the founder and the voice of Simple Minds, one of the most influential British bands of the Post-Punk musical revolution in 1978. “Lostboy! Aka” is a solo album by Jim Kerr.
TRASH TALK SUPPORT CANCER BATS
California rockers Trash Talk wil Support Cancer Bats on their Irish dates. Trash Talk recently won Best International Newcomer at Kerrang Awards 2010. Playing three shows at three venues in one night, Sacramento punk powerhouse Trash Talk lived up to the short, fast and intense spirit that of their debut album” Rolling Stone
DARWIN DEEZ ANNOUNCES BELFAST SHOW
Indie Chart toppers Darwin Deez have announced a Belfast date at the Limelight on Wednesday 10th November. Tickets are on sale this Wednesday.
TINPAN ORANGE TO SUPPORT THE CAT EMPIRE
‘From the minute that Tinpan takes the stage one is struck by the synergy of something so gentle yet powerful. The partnership of Jesse, Emily and Alex is a formidable knock out combination. They all know when to let it breathe or drive it home. The web they weave instantly catches you and you are happy to be their captive.’ – John Butler
Boyce Avenue will return to The Limelight – 22nd November
Boyce Avenu have previously played to Auntie Annies and Spring & Airbrake. Boyce Avenue, a Florida-based band popular for its strong acoustic roots and melodic rock sound, consists of the three brothers Alejandro, Fabian, and Daniel Manzano. They became a YouTube sensation after posting videos of their own songs and covers of their favourite song
GREG DULLI TO EMBARK ON FIRST EVER SOLO TOUR
An Evening With Greg Dulli. 29-City Acoustic Tour Makes Stops In Five Countries and will showcase his solo material in Spring & Airbrake on Thursday 28th October 2010.

Ticket information

Tickets available in Katy Daly’s at the bar – Box Office 02890 327007

Countdown to Strabane’s Johnny Crampsie Music Festival!

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Strabane’s hotly anticipated Johnny Crampsie Music Festival is looking forward to the arrival of Irish music legends the Fureys and Davey Arthur, who are set to open the 2010 music festival at the award winning Alley Theatre.

The Fureys & Davey Arthur
The Fureys & Davey Arthur

“This year the Johnny Crampsie Festival will be opened by the fantastic Fureys and Davey Arthur, one of Ireland’s greatest ever bands, we are delighted the group have decided to take part in this fantastic North West Festival” commented Mark Diver from CRAIC. “Each year we want to make the festival bigger and better than the last, so in addition to our wonderful opening act, we are delighted to annouce that the festival will be held over 4 days with a host of great bands from across Ireland lined up.”

The Fureys & Davey Arthur have been entertaining people all over the world for 32 years with their music, songs and stories, however this will be their first Johnny Crampsie Festival appearance.   “There is nothing we can say about these legends of Irish Music that people don’t already know, so don’t miss this concert when you can hear them sing all their hits including ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’ and the ‘The Green Fields of  France”

The following night (October 22nd) it will be the turn of North West favourites, CRAIC, who will be performing one of their excellent heart beating sets on stage to the delight of their legion of North West fans. The group, made up of a variety of local Strabane based musicians, including All Ireland Champions, are eagerly looking forward to performing in their hometown theatre.

The Border Collies are set to take the stage on Saturday, October 23rd, the first time the band have performed in the North West after storming the Trad charts in the south of Ireland. The Collies, who recently swept the boards at the Trend Studios and Irish Music Magazine Comhraigh Ceol competition held at the National Concert Hall Dublin, attribute their success to their versatility in terms of instrumentation and song. The band excels in showcasing wonderful musical versatility through arrangements of popular and well-known songs, coupled with their use of both Irish and English language songs. In addition to the performance the Collies will be offering performance workshops to 8-18 yr olds on the 23rd, ideal for those young musicians keen to develop their skills and confidence on stage. To book a workshop please contact Jean Smyth at Strabane District Council on 028 7138 2204.

“After three great nights of music and workshops, the festival then moves to the Strabane Cricket Club for a family fun day of music, with junior sessions from 4-6 p.m and seniors at 7 p.m. till late. For more information on the festival or to book tickets contact the Alley Theatre Box Office on 028 7138 4444 or online at www.alley-theatre.com

Peddle Power at Mount Stewart

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Managing a garden the size of world renowned National Trust gardens, Mount Stewart can present many challenges. Working on a site over 100 acres presents the tricky task of moving staff and materials from one part of the property to another.

Until recently this has been achieved by the use of petrol powered utility vehicles which are effective but not very environmentally friendly. Now the gardeners at Mount Stewart are transporting themselves and their flowers around the property using peddle power.

A bespoke bicycle, fitted with a trailer means heavy materials like plant, compost and tools can easily be biked around the vast gardens. Inspired by the child buggies you see while out and about, Paul Stewart, plant and propagation manager at Mount Stewart contacted local supplier, Bike Dock on the Ravenhill Road in Belfast.

Paul comments: “The cycle is not only an environmentally friendly mode of transport but very effective and quick. The bike is fitted with a trailer which is perfectly balanced so you can easily carry bales of compost, plants, tools and other heavy loads. The bicycle is capable of some off-road use which is necessary in a property as vast and geographically diverse as this one. Transportation is as quick as petrol powered utility vehicles and a lot less effort than walking, carrying or using a wheelbarrow or hand cart.”

This innovative venture is another way in which the National Trust are committing themselves to the challenge they set earlier this year of reducing  their consumption of fossil fuels for heat and electricity by 50% by 2020.

Haunted Happenings this Hallowe’en

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Join the National Trust this October and scare yourself silly with the masses of mystical activities and events for young and old, the brave and the not so brave.

Hezlett House will be hosting their very first Haunted House. Blow the cobwebs off your fancy dress costume and come along on the 28 and 29 October to see the house bedecked in all things spooky! There’ll be creepy crafts, a family fun fair and a ghoulish guided tour to keep you on your toes. Hear chilling tales of the strange and peculiar inhabitants of this historic site as you tiptoe tentatively around the grounds.

Experience Springhill House in Moneymore as you’ve never before, by testing your nerve on a spine-tingling tour!  On Saturday 30 October, one of the spookiest nights of the year, you’re invited to walk in the historic footsteps of the Lenox Conyngham family to discover eerie tales and strange happenings at Springhill. Come along and enjoy a ghostly tour of the House with a costumed guide and hear tales of the mysterious happenings over the last 300 years. Past residents might even join you as you wander through their home by night.

For something different visit Rowallane Garden on the 23 and 24 October to carve out your pumpkin. Scary storytelling and Ghostly Garden Trails will keep all ages amused. Relax in the Garden Kitchen Tea Room with warm Hallowe’en refreshments before heading home with your own uniquely carved pumpkin.

Mount Stewart will once again have its exhilarating Enchanted Garden on the 30 October. Come along in your scariest costume and brave your way through the enchanted gardens on this bewitching Hallowe’en eve! The evening will include a mystical journey through the gardens where music, lights and spooky stories will leave you spellbound.  There will also be an opportunity to view Mount Stewart House during the eerie hours of darkness on our twilight tours.

For those in Co. Armagh, Ardress House has an afternoon of ghostly story telling, fancy dress and face paintings to keep children entertained. A great day out for the whole family on 30 October, so come along and take part in the autumnal activities.

Florence Court, Co. Fermanagh will be a flurry of fun on 31 October with a range of exciting activities for all ages.  From spooky tours of the house to the ever popular Hallowe’en Craft Fair, Florence Court will have plenty to offer visitors this Hallowe’en. Enjoy the gorgeous reds and golds of autumnal foliage while browsing through the range of innovative craft stalls.  Among the crafts on offer are woodturning, handcrafted knit wear, honey, jewellery, loose leaf teas, and wonderful handmade chocolates. With face painting, Hallowe’en crafts and a magician, there will also be plenty of entertainment for children.  Also new this year will be pumpkin lantern making.  Choose your own pumpkin and face design for National Trust staff to carve for you.

Enjoy the outdoors on Hallowe’en night with a guided walk to the summit of the Black Mountain in Belfast for the spectacular views of the firework displays. Don’t forget to wrap up warm!

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