Category: Pick of the Week

Our pick of family friendly events to look out for this weekend!

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Check out this week’s pick of family events for the coming weekend – also available in the Parenting section of the Irish News, every Tuesday!

Down

The 11th Festival of the Peninsula will take place from 12th to 16th September when the Ards Peninsula will spring to life with music, songs and stories. Concerts and events organised throughout the Borough will celebrate the heritage and culture of the Ulster-Scots and Celtic traditions found in the Ards.  The festival features both traditional and contemporary artists mainly from Ireland and Scotland but with the rest of the world not totally excluded.   Relax, experience the breath-taking scenery, marvel at our heritage and be entertained. The highlight of this year’s festival will be an open air concert at Mount Stewart on Saturday 15th September.

Tyrone

Naomh Pádraig G.A.A Club Lifford  present a Fashion Show at the Alley Theatre on Friday 14th September.  Fun for all the family as members, supporters and retailers will display their products and skills while providing entertainment and presenting upcoming fashion for the season.

Fermanagh

Take the Fermanagh Castle Bus Tour on Saturday September 15th – visit all of the beautiful castles in County Fermanagh including Portora Castle, Monea Castle, Tully Castle, McGrath Castle Pettigo, Crevenish Castle, Castle Archdale, Enniskillen Castle. Tour departs 9am Enniskillen and returns at 5pm. Lunch is included at the Mayfly Inn, Kesh.

Derry

Country singer and yodeller Kenny Archer is the real deal, a genuine down to earth country singer with his feet firmly rooted in the mid Ulster farming community he comes from.  Join Kenny, his band and friends in the Faulkner Memorial Hall Tobermore on Saturday 15th September, as they bring you back to the early days of country when artistes like Slim Whitman, Marty Robbins, Gene Autry, Loretta Lynn, Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Locklin, Jim Reeves and Patsy Cline ruled the airwaves.

Armagh

The Emerald Garrison’s amazing Heroes & Legends event is coming to Armagh Planetarium on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September 2012.  This amazing family event is one not to be missed.  Meet and have your picture taken with some iconic costumed characters and see the amazing fan built sets and props from some of the biggest movies and television series including Ghostbusters, Dr Who, Star Trek, Batman, Aliens and Harry Potter. Come dressed up as your favourite character, the best costume will win a star prize! Opening hours: 10am – 5pm.

Antrim

Sunday sees the return of the hugely popular Quirky Weddings Alternative Wedding Fair – this time at the Waterfront Hall! Meet with approx 80 exhibitors who can help you inject your personality into your wedding celebration.  The Quirky Team strive to bring you creative people who are passionate about what they do.  This event is about exploring new ideas and finding wedding things you LOVE. With something for everyone but especially couples who don’t feel they fit the ‘traditional’ image of a wedding.

12 THINGS TO DO IN NORTHERN IRELAND NEXT WEEK

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The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 12 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland over the next week (September 10 – 16).

For all events in ni2012 click on www.discovernorthernireland.com/events, visit your local tourist information centre or log onto http://www.facebook.com/discovernorthernireland

  • Walking with Dinosaurs, Odyssey Arena, Belfast, September 14 – 16.  Tyrannosaurus Rex and his awe-inspiring life size pals return to stalk UK and Ireland shores once more as these pre-historic giants get set to astound, thrill and educate a brand new generation.
  • Ulster Orchestra: Russian Romance, Ulster Hall, Belfast, September 14.  Principal Conductor JoAnn Falletta opens the new season with a concert of three great Russian masters.     
  • Fermanagh Castles Bus Tour, departing at 9am, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, September 15.  A bus tour of the beautiful castles in Co. Fermanagh including Portora Castle, Tully Castle and Castle Archdale.  Lunch in the Mayfly Inn is included.   
  • Family Garden Workshop, Mount Stewart House and Garden, Newtownards, Co. Down, September 15.  The last in our series of monthly garden workshops with something for the whole family to enjoy and great ideas on seasonal and topical issues to try out at home.
  • Artspace, Oxford Island Nature Reserve, Lurgan, Co. Armagh, September 15.  Come along and gain an insight into the working progress of the artists-in-residence and ask questions about their work.
  • September Morn, Divis Mountain to Colin Glen trek, Belfast, September 15.  Enjoy a good, hearty trek across the roof of Belfast city.  A robust trek to suit seasonal walkers.   
  • A Celebration of Irish Rock, Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, September 15.  A celebration of Irish rock with Harry Hamilton and guests as they pay homage to the musical heritage of Ireland and the music that has rocked the world from Van Morrison to Thin Lizzy and Snow Patrol.  
  • Castlerock Walking Festival, Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House, Co. Londonderry, September 15 – 16.  A walking festival with guided walks over various terrains to suit a range of abilities. 
  • Autumn Fair, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, September 15 – 16.  Enjoy a weekend of food, flowers and family fun at one of the most beautiful gardens in the city with everything from live music to stalls on offer.  
  • Dunlap Broadside, Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, until September 21.  A rare copy of the text of the Declaration of Independence, on loan from The National Archives at Kew, London, has gone on display for the first time in Northern Ireland.    
  • FLAGS, the Giant’s Causeway, Co. Antrim, until November 4.  FLAGS by Hans Peter Kuhn is an art installation embedded in the dramatic landscape of the Giant’s Causeway which sees a series of flags randomly positioned along the banks of the cliff face that rotate freely in the wind.
  • Great NI Walk, various venues across Northern Ireland, until November 4.  Discover the great Northern Ireland countryside and green spaces with over 15 specially organised walking events this autumn.     

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