One of the world’s great rock bands hits stadiums in 2019

 

Back in their Irish home from home

Saturday 15 June, 2019: R.D.S Stadium, Dublin

 

After thousands of sold out shows, it’s clear – Bon Jovi = One Wild Night.

One of the planet’s biggest rock bands, Bon Jovi announce their return to Ireland, continuing a triumphant world tour that has visited the USA, Canada, Brazil, Argentina and Chile and will hit Japan and Australia later in 2018.  A huge year of 80 shows and counting has also seen them inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Their This House Is Not For Sale European Tour is set to be another blockbuster.

Bon Jovi will play the R.D.S. Stadium, Dublin on Saturday 15 June, 2019 (subject to licence). Something of a spiritual home for the band in Ireland, they sold out two consecutive nights at the R.D.S. in June 2011 and played there 3 times before that.

Tickets for the concert will go on sale on Thursday 8^th November at 9.00am.

“Those huge shows, tens of thousands of people all together as one, that’s what we do,” says Jon Bon Jovi.

The success of latest album This House Is Not For Sale, which debuted at the top of charts around the world, was the culmination of a tempestuous period in the band’s 3-decade history. A defiant statement, launched in a series of intimate shows in 2016, the album became the jumping off point for a new era for Jon Bon Jovi and his band.

And that band has evolved since their last global trip. 2013’s Because We Can World Tour, was their third tour in six years to be ranked the #1 top-grossing tour in the world (a feat accomplished by only The Rolling Stones previously).

This will be their first Irish show since 2013 when the band played at Slane Castle.

The band has evolved since their last global trip, 2013’s Because We Can Tour, and features Bon Jovi originals David Bryan and Tico Torres alongside Jon, plus long time bassist Hugh McDonald, co-producer and co-songwriter John Shanks, multi-instrumentalist Everett Bradley, and lead guitarist Phil X, who joined the band on that 2013 tour.

“We’ve become a new, rejuvenated Bon Jovi,” says Jon, “A refreshed line up that kills every night.  We sound better than ever and we’re enjoying every minute.  We are out there as a band, feeding off each other and the fans, having the time of our lives all over again.”

This tour places the spotlight firmly on the music and the songs, the body of work that has propelled Bon Jovi to over 130 million record sales.  The band is ready with a choice of around 95 songs that they can change up every night, but have also been playing their all time classics like “You Give Love A Bad Name”, “It’s My Life”, “Wanted Dead Or Alive”, “Bad Medicine”, “Who Says You Can’t Go Home”, “Keep the Faith”, “Always”, “Have A Nice Day” and of course, “Livin’ On A Prayer.”

Bon Jovi

R.D.S. Stadium, Dublin

Saturday 15 June, 2019

 

Tickets on sale on Thursday 8^th November at 9.00am.

From Ticketmaster: In person: From Ticketmaster Outlets Nationwide

By Telephone (24 Hour): ROI: 0818 719 300, Northern Ireland: 0844 277 4455

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The Newtownabbey Drama Festival of One Act plays returns to The Courtyard Theatre for two nights of exhilarating drama on Thursday 1 and Saturday 3 November.

This annual festival of drama, presents the best one-act plays from amateur dramatic groups from Northern Ireland and beyond including The Holywood Players and The Rosemary Drama Group.

Join us over these two evenings for some great drama;

Thursday 1 November

HOLYWOOD PLAYERS – Hands across the Sea by Noel Coward

THEATRE 3 NEWTOWNABBEY – A Bench at the Edge by Luigi Jannuzzi

Saturday 3 November

THE CLARENCE PLAYERS – The Night I Danced with Cyd Charisse byNancy McPherson

ROSEMARY DRAMA GROUP – The Trial by Anthony Booth

 

This year’s adjudicator is Scott Marshall. A full synopsis of each play can be found on the website: www.thecourtyardtheatre.com

 

Tickets: £8 & £7 (Concession) are available from Box Office T: 028 9034 0202 or online www.thecourtyardtheatre.com

 

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Get ready to be immersed in an evening of free carnival family fun at this year’s City of Merchants celebrations.

Street theatre team Spark! will be drumming up interest at the magical, movement and lighting street theatre show, shining a light on this year’s City of Merchants event on Friday 2nd November.

The renowned Spark! team are composed of light and sound, transforming the surrounding landscape to captivate their audience, combining high impact drumming, dynamic choreography and playful characters with colourful lighting design. The cast will take the audience on a vivid dreamlike journey, set to be memorable and mesmerising.

The Spark! drumming troupe will be leading a procession from Hill Street outside the Twilight Market towards the viewing area of fireworks at Fathom Line, leaving at 7.15pm with a magnificent firework display to follow at 8pm.  After the fireworks, the Spark! team drummers will then lead the crowd back to the Hill Street Carnival area, ending the evening on an up-beat!

Chairman of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Mark Murnin said: “It is great to see the Twilight Market return to the City of Merchants celebrations. This year with Spark! leading the festivities we are sure that it will be a spectacular and memorable evening for all the family.”

The City of Merchants Festival will take place from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th November and will see a host of activities take place to celebrate the area’s maritime and trading heritage. Activities on Friday alongside the Walking Tour & Banquet at Bagenal’s Castle include a Twilight Market from 5pm to 10pm in Newry Variety Market Hill Street; free children’s art and craft workshops at the market; a parade to the Fathom Line at 7.15pm; ending with a magnificent firework display from 8pm.

On Saturday you can enjoy the Tall Ships from 12noon to 4pm; a theatrical Merchant Quest through the streets of Newry created by theatre company Big Telly; a theatrical guided tour of Bagenal’s Castle; plus, a comical look at trade through the years taking place in both The Buttercrane and The Quays Shopping Centres.  For tickets, visit: https://bit.ly/2Az1gDK

This year will also see the inaugural Scenic Carlingford Ferry Loop Sportive in which hundreds of keen cyclists will take on a 62km route around the shores of Carlingford Lough. More details on this event can be found at www.loopsportive.com

On Sunday in partnership with Kx and Newry Business Improvement District (BID), Aston Martin Red Bull Racing will be bringing one of its famous Formula 1 cars to Marcus Square in Newry. Set to take up its podium position outside the newly opened First Derivatives building, the car will be on display between 2pm and 4pm.

For more information on the overall City of Merchants Festival programme, which is supported by Tourism NI,  and for details on how to book tickets for other events please visit: www.heaveninaheartbeat.com/giant-adventures

TICKETS GO ON GENERAL SALE AT 9:00AM ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2^ND 2018

 

PRE-ORDER THE FORTHCOMING ALBUM FROM OCTOBER 26^TH TO OCTOBER 30^TH FOR PRE-SALE TICKET ACCESS

PRE-SALES BEGIN AT 9:00AM ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31^ST

 

Armed with a career spanning over four decades and a signature brand of feel-good rock’n’roll hits, Canadian icon Bryan Adams announces his massive new ‘Shine A Light’ UK tour. The seven date tour which precedes his forthcoming album (more info to come), is set to kick off in Belfast on 25^th February 2019.

Tickets go on general sale, 9am on Friday 2nd November 2018. However, fans who pre-order the album by 3pm Tuesday 30^th October 2018, will gain exclusive access to the ticket pre-sale beginning 9am Wednesday 31^st October.

American Express® presale will run from 9am on Wednesday 31 October to 9am on Friday 2 November 2018 for all eligible American Express Cardmembers. T&Cs apply. Visit: www.axs.com/amexpresale

One of the most highly acclaimed singer/songwriters, Bryan Adams is known for hit singles “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You”, “Summer Of ’69” and his Rod Stewart and Sting collaboration “All for Love”. The Grammy winning artist has seen success from a string of number 1’s in over 40 countries and has sold an excess of 65 million records worldwide. His thirst for performing and unique take on live concerts have established him as one of the world’s best rock singers of our time.

Tickets go on-sale Friday 2^nd NOVEMBER at 9am

The SSE Arena, Belfast Box Office:

Tel. 02890 739074
Book on Line: www.ssearenabelfast.com

Ticketmaster: In person:

From 100 Ticketmaster Outlets Nationwide
By Telephone (24 Hour):   0844 277 44 55 (ROL: 0818 719300)
Book On Line: www.ticketmaster.ie

 

SHINE A LIGHT UK DATES:

Feb 25^TH Belfast – The SSE Arena

Feb 27^TH London – The SSE Arena, Wembley

Mar 1^ST Sheffield – FlyDSA Arena

Mar 2^ND Nottingham – Motorpoint Arena

Mar 3^RD Liverpool – Echo Arena

Mar 5^TH Cardiff – Motorpoint Arena

Mar 6^TH Bournemouth – International Centre

 

PRE-ORDER THE NEW ALBUM HERE FOR EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO PRE-SALE TICKETS ON OCTOBER 31^st  

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STEAM ‘N’ TEA

 

We are delighted to now offer our vintage inspired afternoon tea with a difference!

 

🍰Relax in our atmospheric steam train carriage

🍰Take a short journey on our steam train

🍰Enjoy delicious homemade treats

🍰Tea is served in our finest china

🍰£18 p.p

🍰Available Sat 27th Oct & Sat 24th Nov @ 2pm

☕Spaces are limited so please book in advance to avoid disappointment☕

To book, contact us today at rpsievents@gmail.com

 

STEAM SATURDAYS

27^th October 2018.  Train rides will be running from 12:30pm to 3:30pm.

 

Experience the steam train which will be operating within our premises at Whitehead Excursion Station.

 

Visitors will be able to see at close hand how this magnificent machine works.

 

You will be able to talk to the Driver and Fireman and to see the footplate.

 

£2.50 for adults & £2.00 for children

 

No need to book!

 

Whitehead Railway Museum will be open as usual and guided tours are at 11.00am, 1.00pm and 2.30pm. You can buy your tickets at the Edwardian Tea Room.

 

The Edwardian Tea Room will be serving homemade lunches and lots of baked goodies from 10.15am

TWO EVENTS IN ONE – HALLOWEEN HULLABALOO + THE TRAVELLING TREELUMINATIONS

 

For good value it would be hard to beat two events for the one price and that’s exactly what’s happening at the Ballylough Country Estate outside Bushmills this weekend.  Commencing on Friday night and running until Wednesday 31st the Halloween Hullabaloo features all you’d expect and more at a spooky country farmyard.  Bring the family and enjoy the haunted trail which, amongst other attractions, will feature dunking for apples, toasting marshmallows, story telling and a trip around the zombie garden.  And running alongside will be the Travelling Treeluminations in the adjacent woodland.  Here you will meander through ancient trees with special lighting arranged by artist Walter Holt and which will be complemented by the music of pianist Sharon Graham.  It’s definitely an event to have your camera well charged as the lights are programmed to change with the music and will present many spectacular images.  And to allow the adults to properly enjoy the show there are plans to give the kids a treasure hunt to keep them occupied until you reach the end.  It’s here where you will rejoin the Hullabaloo once again and perhaps meet a zombie or two……

 

The organisers request that everyone wrap up warm and that wellie boots would be a great idea as after all, they did say it’s a haunted country farmyard!

 

From Ballymoney, travel to Dervock, turn left for Bushmills.

 

From Coleriane or Portrush, travel to Bushmills, turn right and go past the Old Bushmills Distillery and after one mile you’ll find it on your right.

 

Ballylough Country Estate, 53 Castlecatt Road, Bushmills, BT57 8TN

 

www.halloweentt.co.uk

 

Facebook – Halloween Hullabaloo 

 

Helpline – 07747 081718

Clip, clop your way around Newry in style! You may have been in the city many times on foot or visited by car, but have you ever travelled by horse and carriage?

As part of the extensive events programme for this year’s City of Merchants, “The Great Workhouse Escape” will offer an interactive and fully immersive experience, which promises to be historical yet hysterical.

Be part of Marie and Daniel’s great escape from the Newry Workhouse as they attempt to flee the city, but by horse and carriage. You can hitch a 30-minute ride around the Merchant City, taking in the tales of the past, as you enjoy the sights from a whole new perspective.

The pony and trap tours will run throughout the day, offering rides to the public, leaving from Newry Town Hall. Tours depart every fifteen minutes from 11am to 3.45pm on Saturday 3rd November. Your journey will encompass historical sights, including Sugar Island, Needham Bridge and Merchant’s Quay.

Liz and Mervyn, from L&M Carriage Driving will be providing their horses and carriages for the event. “We love our horses and it is an absolute pleasure to share them with the people of Newry and beyond for this special occasion.  In the 18th century, horse transport was the only transport. Families would come to town to do their shopping. When sugar, coal or other goods came in off the boats, Clydesdale horses would have been used to do heavy lifting.  This event gives the public a unique opportunity to experience a side of history they aren’t familiar with.”

Deputy Chairperson Oksana McMahon said, “This particular part of the City of Merchants Festival is fantastic. I had the privilege of getting a sneak preview of the tour and it is so imaginative, not to mention unforgettable. The beautiful horses and carriages will make this event memorable for all ages. The fun theatrical elements and the important historical messaging are the perfect combination to share the city’s heritage.”

This is a free ticketed event. Tickets can be booked online at https://bit.ly/2Evl9jh

The City of Merchants Festival will take place from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th November and will see a host of activities take place to celebrate the area’s maritime and trading heritage. Activities on Friday alongside the Walking Tour & Banquet at Bagenal’s Castle include a Twilight Market from 5pm to 10pm in Newry Variety Market Hill Street; free children’s art and craft workshops at the market; a sensational parade to the Fathom Line at 7.15pm; ending with a magnificent firework display from 8pm.

On Saturday you can enjoy the Tall Ships from 12noon to 4pm; a theatrical Merchant Quest through the streets of Newry created by theatre company Big Telly; a theatrical guided tour of Bagenal’s Castle; plus, a comical look at trade through the years taking place in both The Buttercrane and The Quays Shopping Centres.  This year will also see the inaugural Scenic Carlingford Ferry Loop Sportive in which hundreds of keen cyclists will take on a 62km route around the shores of Carlingford Lough. More details on this event can be found at www.loopsportive.com

On Sunday in partnership with Kx and Newry Business Improvement District (BID), Aston Martin Red Bull Racing will be bringing one of its famous Formula 1 cars to Marcus Square in Newry. Set to take up its podium position outside the newly opened First Derivatives building, the car will be on display between 2pm and 4pm.

For more information on the overall City of Merchants Festival programme, which is supported by Tourism NI,  and for details on how to book tickets for other events please visit: www.heaveninaheartbeat.com/giant-adventures

Pat Shortt is back with his brand new stage show called ‘Hey!’ at The Courtyard Theatre on Thursday 8 November at 8pm.

Following the sell-out successes of ‘The Hall’, ‘Selfie’ and ‘How’s Tings?’ and fresh from starring roles in the hit play ‘A Skull In Connemara’ and the film ‘The Belly of The Whale’, Ireland’s best loved comedian takes to the road with his latest quirky look at Irish life.

Pat is hugely excited about making his debut at The Courtyard Theatre with ‘Hey!’ Featuring brand new material and sketches, Hey! is a rogue’s gallery of odd ball characters, bizarre situations and even a song or two.  Pat promises a whole raft of new characters and promises to get “down and dirty with the audience!”

Hey! delivers a peculiar take on modern life that only the unique imagination of Pat Shortt could conjure up.

Hey! You have been warned! A show not to be missed. Tickets on sale now available from Box Office on T: 028 9034 0202 or online thecourtyardtheatre.com

THURSDAY 13^TH JUNE – TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS FRIDAY AT 9AM

Legendary, GRAMMY-award winning band Fleetwood Mac announced today a European tour, set to kick off in June with three exclusive performances currently announced in London, Dublin and Berlin.

Tickets for RDS Arena on Thursday 13^th June costing from €79.50 go on sale this Friday at 9am

Produced by Live Nation, the tour will feature the newly announced line-up of Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Christine McVie along with newcomers Mike Campbell and Neil Finn.

A limited number of LaneOne VIP Packages will also be available, including amazing seats with premium benefits such as transportation, preferred entrance and more. LaneOne premium VIP packages are available here.

For further information, please visit www.fleetwoodmac.com.

 

As part of the programme of events organised for this year’s City of Merchants, the Newry and Mourne Museum is once again hosting its highly anticipated walking tour culminating in a celebratory banquet at Bagenal’s Castle.

Focusing this year on Newry’s railway heritage, the tour will start at 2.30pm from the Museum, and will visit locations once occupied by stations, bridges and platforms. Participants will find out how the railway and port provided the foundation for Newry’s development as a mercantile centre on Carlingford Lough.

Starting at 5pm the banquet will be a sumptuous and enjoyable end to the walking tour. The menu consists of a cold meat buffet including a dressed salmon, ham and a choice of dessert, plus a glass of mulled wine.

Entertainment will be provided by Living History re-enactors who will perform songs and poetry inspired by the 1885 Golden Wedding celebrations of Newry MP and railway investor, Peter Quinn.

Peter Quinn was a merchant in Newry and served as a Justice of the Peace in the counties of Armagh and Down. He also served on the committee which issued the prospectus for the Newry, Armagh and Enniskillen Railway in the autumn of 1844 (the company was formed in 1845) and was on the Board of the Newry Navigation Company.

Speaking on Newry & Mourne Museum’s activities, Deputy Chairperson Oksana McMahon said: “It is great to see the return of the 2018 City of Merchants celebrations. The walking tour has proved extremely popular and it is a wonderful insight into the heritage and history of Newry as a Merchant town. By celebrating Peter Quinn through the banquet, it is a great way to acknowledge those that have helped build the trading legacy we are proud of.”

Numbers are limited and due to its high demand, we urge people to book tickets soon. Tickets are £10 and available from Newry Visitor Centre, Bagenal’s Castle Tel. 028 3031 3170

The City of Merchants Festival will take place from Friday 2^nd to Sunday 4^th November and will see a host of activities take place to celebrate the area’s maritime and trading heritage. Activities on Friday alongside the Walking Tour & Banquet at Bagenal’s Castle include a Twilight Market from 5pm to 10pm in Newry Variety Market Hill Street; free children’s art and craft workshops at the market; a sensational parade to the Fathom Line at 7.15pm; ending with a magnificent firework display from 8pm.

On Saturday you can enjoy the Tall Ships from 12noon to 4pm; a theatrical Merchant Quest through the streets of Newry created by theatre company Big Telly; interactive Horse and Trap tours; a theatrical guided tour of Bagenal’s Castle; plus, a comical look at trade through the years taking place in both The Buttercrane and The Quays Shopping Centres.  This year will also see the inaugural Scenic Carlingford Ferry Loop Sportive in which hundreds of keen cyclists will take on a 62km route around the shores of Carlingford Lough. More details on this event can be found at www.loopsportive.com

On Sunday in partnership with Kx and Newry Business Improvement District (BID), Aston Martin Red Bull Racing will be bringing one of its famous Formula 1 cars to Marcus Square in Newry. Set to take up its podium position outside the newly opened First Derivatives building, the car will be on display between 2pm and 4pm.

For more information on the overall City of Merchants Festival programme and for details on how to book tickets for the events please visit: www.heaveninaheartbeat.com/giant-adventures